Mountain Bike Rider - August 2021

In this issue

SKILLS: E-BIKE SKILLS
Learn how to increase control and power on your e-bike, with one of the world’s best trials riders as your coach – Chris Akrigg. Chris shows us how to set up the bike, pick the best power mode, explains when to go easy and how to use those watts to maximum effect.

BUZZ – BIKEPARK WALES
Trail building continues at a prodigious pace at the South Wales mtb mecca, with four new uplifted trails to tempt you along, from the rocky new blue to a challenging black graded trail. Oh, and don’t forget to gaze in awe at the new Red Bull pro line, rumoured to have been built for a new edit with Laurie Greenland.

BLACK AND BLUE

...and red. A handful of new trails, a visitor centre, and a Red Bull line come to BikePark Wales

4 mins

IDLE FANCIES

High-pivot bikes have finally hit the mainstream, with two new trail models from Norco and Cannondale

3 mins

CONFIDENCE TRICKS

I went to a skills coach and this is what I learnt...

4 mins

‘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

4 mins

BATTERY LIFE SAVER

How to prolong the lifespan of your e-bike battery

4 mins

NUKEPROOF MEGAWATT 297 FACTORY ALLOY

Nukeproof’s Mega just got a simple but electrifying makeover

6 mins

NS BIKES DEFINE AL 170 1

With big travel and mullet wheels, the enduro ready Define is easy to pigeonhole... or is it?

4 mins

LIV EMBOLDEN 1

A sub-£2k full-Susser is a cheering prospect; especially one with the Embolden’s spec sheet

5 mins

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

9 mins

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...

7 mins

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Mountain Bike Rider Magazine Description:

Mountain Bike Rider Magazine is a monthly magazine published by Future. The magazine is aimed at mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels. Mountain Bike Rider Magazine features articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Bike reviews: The magazine reviews new and used mountain bikes from all major manufacturers.
* Mountain biking trails: The magazine covers mountain biking trails around the world, including reviews of difficulty, scenery, and amenities.
* Mountain biking skills: The magazine provides tips and advice on mountain biking skills, such as how to climb, descend, and corner.
* Mountain biking fitness: The magazine features articles on mountain biking fitness, such as training plans and nutrition advice.
* Mountain biking culture: The magazine features articles on the mountain biking culture, such as fashion, events, and travel.

Mountain Bike Rider Magazine is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about mountain biking. The magazine is known for its high-quality photography, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing its readers with the latest news and information about the mountain biking world.