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MONDRAKER CRAFTY CARBON XR MIND
Integrated data-logging comes to mountain biking courtesy of Mondraker’s MIND system
“WE WERE LAUGHED AT AS WOMEN, CONSTANTLY. BUT NOW IT'S UNDENIABLE: IF YOU'RE GOING TO SAY WOMEN'S RIDING ISN'T IMPRESSIVE THEN YOU'RE LIVING UNDER A ROCK”
Canadian DH racer turned freeride star Micayla Gatto tells us about the mixed-media edit that made her famous, riding at Red Bull formation, and her Type Z personality
KEEPING THE BEER FLOWING
Biere du Compté is the toast of anyone who’s ridden Transvesubienne and when a freak storm destroyed its Alpine brewery, urgent help was needed...
TRAIL BLAZERS - DAVE EVANS BIKE CORRIS
Thanks to Dave Evans’s tireless advocacy, Wales’s rich network of trails is in rude health and the future looks even brighter
IDLE FANCIES
High-pivot bikes have finally hit the mainstream, with two new trail models from Norco and Cannondale
NUKEPROOF MEGAWATT 297 FACTORY ALLOY
Nukeproof’s Mega just got a simple but electrifying makeover
BLACK AND BLUE
...and red. A handful of new trails, a visitor centre, and a Red Bull line come to BikePark Wales
NS BIKES DEFINE AL 170 1
With big travel and mullet wheels, the enduro ready Define is easy to pigeonhole... or is it?
LIV EMBOLDEN 1
A sub-£2k full-Susser is a cheering prospect; especially one with the Embolden’s spec sheet
CONFIDENCE TRICKS
I went to a skills coach and this is what I learnt...
BATTERY LIFE SAVER
How to prolong the lifespan of your e-bike battery
‘Tokyo Olympics: I'm Going To Win
The multi-talented Tom Pidcock tells us about his ambitions for a gold medal, growing up riding BMX, and why Red Bull Rampage is on his bucket list
GET THE MOST FROM RIDING WITH YOUR KIDS
Make outings with your offspring fun for the whole family
MENSTRUAL CYCLING
The menstrual cycle doesn’t have to put a stop to your riding. Here’s how to tailor your output to your period
YOU CAN'T BE WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE
Downhill prodigy Vali Höll is blazing a trail for female mountain bikers; former world champ Tracy Moseley gets the inside story
BIKE SKILLS 101
New riders or seasoned veterans alike should brush up on their basics, here’s how to get started with coach Katy Curd
WILD LIFE
Juliana’s Wilder brings a feminine touch to down-country
PERUSE IT OR LOSE IT
We’re sitting on a labyrinth of lost trails in the UK, and without your help they could be gone forever
Sheffield CITY OF SHRED
With a dizzying array of natural and sculpted trails, and a diverse community of passionate, friendly riders, Sheffield is a true pinner’s paradise
FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSPENSION SET-UP
Setting up your suspension needn’t be a scary process, says World Cup mechanic Jules McLean
FOCUS JAM 6.0 LTD
£4,199 / 29in / focus-bikes.com. With sorted geometry and plush suspension the new Jam suits a more relaxed riding style
5 Best Places To Ride In The UK
Julia Hobson, guide at Endlesstrailsmtb.com, chooses her five favourite UK trails
CLASS OF 2021
Why does the Tweed Valley churn out successful racers at such a prolific rate? We head north to find out
GET SOME GOALS
Hone your trail-riding technique by getting specific and setting targets
SRAM GX EAGLE AXS UPGRADE KIT
A wireless upgrade package that promises pristine gear transitions for half the price of X01 AXS. Has SRAM delivered? We find out...
DON'T CHASE NUMBERS IN THE GYM
Getting stronger is a means and not an end so keep your ego in check
BREAKING GROUND
Mountain biking is booming, and the demand for new and bigger riding spots is stronger than ever – step forward the Rother Valley, Sheffield
THE END OF TRASH
Trash Free Trails is on a mission to rid the trails of trash for good
RIDE SLOW TO GET FAST
Knowing how slow to go is crucial if you want to benefit from harder sessions