Mountain Bike Rider - Summer 2022

In this issue

TRAILBLAZERS: TRAIL COLLECTIVE NORTH WALES
Mountain biking in Wales is on the edge of something big; the new Trail Collective North Wales has actively engaged with Natural Resources Wales and landowners to make sure mountain bikers are represented… and that we’re not going anywhere. We head along to find out how it’s been done and what the venture is yielding in terms of trails and access.

FIRST RIDES
RockShox has reworked the Pike, Lyrik and Zeb forks, as well as the Deluxe and Super Deluxe shocks, adding a new Charger 3 damper with independent high-speed and low-speed compression adjustment, ButterCups bumpers, a DebonAir+ spring, and loads more – check out our first impressions. Plus, we ride a Cube Attention SL budget hardtail, and BMC’s Fourstroke LT XC race bike.

THE EVOLUTION OF FREERIDE

If you thought Rampage-style gnarliness was just for the boys, think again. Female freeriders are flying high, and Revolution Bike Park's Evolve event is leading the way

6 mins

6 LIFE HACKS TO RIDE FASTER AND STRONGER

Habits that, once formed, will take your riding, health and wellbeing to another level

4 mins

ROCKSHOX ZEB ULTIMATE AND SUPER DELUXE ULTIMATE MY23

All-new forks and rear shocks from RockShox have raised the bar for suspension performance while still undercutting the competition

9 mins

TRAIL COLLECTIVE NORTH WALES

Realising the power of a united front when negotiating with landowners and countryside management bodies, Kath Goodey brought fellow local riders and trail groups together and TCNW was born

10+ mins

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

One year ago we reported on Aneela McKenna’s tireless campaign to boost diversity and minority representation across mountain biking; we catch up with the progress so far

9 mins

PART 2 - JUMPING WITH CONTROL

Squashing a jump is the flipside of getting big air, and while it may not have the same glamour, it’s crucial for taming rowdy trails at speed

7 mins

BEN'S PRIVATEER 141 OHLINS

MONTH 1: From bling to black ops, Ben’s new longtermer is a special edition with seriously upgraded Öhlins suspension and Hunt wheels

5 mins

KNEEPADS

The perfect pull-on pad should bulletproof your knees while providing fit-and-forget comfort; we put 10 of the best to the test to see which comes closest to the ideal

10+ 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.