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TREK E-CALIBER 9.9 XTR

It’s got the looks, spec and price to turn heads and could be a glimpse into the e-bike future

RADON SWOOP 10.0

With 29in wheels and 170mm travel, has Radon upped the enduro ante in one swell Swoop?

Pedals

Wherever you stand in the clipless versus flats debate – and whatever your budget – you’ll find a pedal to suit your riding style in our 12-strong grouptest

First rides- SWINGING A LEG OVER WHAT'S HOT THIS MONTH

Spesh’s latest Turbo Levo e-bike has a premium pricetag but does it ride like a high-roller?

How green is the bike industry?

We take a look at the people, ideas and companies that are seeking to offset and eventually eliminate mountain biking’s hidden environmental impacts

ATHERTON A150 BUILD 1

When UK mountain bike royalty produce a bike the result is classy but complicated

ANEELA MCKENNA

We hit the trails with one of mountain biking’s most tireless campaigners for diversity and inclusion

John Jenkins Designs

An iconic World War II fighter aircraft and a heavyweight from the annals of military history are among the latest new releases from John Jenkins Designs (JJD).

Surprising Canadians

Guy Elliott looks at the largely unknown military history of his native land.

W. Britain

A leading manufacturer since 1893, Britains needs little introduction to even the most casual of toy soldier collectors. Under the leadership of Ken Osen, the company is still going strong, expanding its existing product lines and seeking opportunities to introduce even more exciting new ranges.

Thomas Gunn Miniatures

Reviews of new metal figures to arrive in the hobby by George Philips

The Last Sake

Eduardo Fernandez paints a large-scale bust.

The World of Model Soldiers, Part 1

Colin Luxford takes a tour of the world in miniature, starting with Europe and Asia.

King & Country

Reviews of new metal figures to arrive in the hobby by George Philips.

GNM Miniatures

Hougoumont North Gate diorama

Dressing the Kiddies

Keith Nairn-Munro presents the second part of his study of the uniforms and history of the Scots Guards up to the Great War.

A Family Enterprise

George Phillips speaks to Abram Simon about the past, present and future of New Zealand-based Fleurbaix Toy Soldiers.

MY BEST TRAIL

Mtb’s movers and shakers select their favourite places to ride

First rides

SWINGING A LEG OVER WHAT’S HOT THIS MONTH

OISIN O'CALLAGHAN: IRELAND'S FIRST MTB WORLD CHAMPION

How Oisín O’Callaghan won gold at just 17-years-old in his debut race for YT

THE LAKE DISTRICT'S SECRET RIDES

Cut loose from the crowds and explore Cumbria’s less-travelled trails

TWEED VALLEY TRAIL ASSOCIATION

South of Edinburgh the Tweed Valley offers border trails like no other. But access rights in the Caberston forest are raising issues which cannot be ignored

CLUBBER'S PARADISE

Are private trails the way to avoid the crowds? Club NBN thinks so...

BEYOND THE GRAND CANYON

Canyon’s new hardtail, the Stoic, is an alloy-framed all-rounder built for 140mm forks and serious abuse

How To Ride Off Road... In Your Garage

Your local singletrack just got a lot closer to home!

MY BEST TRAIL

Mtb’s movers and shakers select their favourite places to ride

MARCHING ORDERS

Mountain bikers could still be banned from swathes of prime singletrack in Hampshire, following a MOD by-laws review

First rides

SWINGING A LEG OVER WHAT’S HOT THIS MONTH

YORKSHIRE BEST

The UK’s largest county is home to a wide variety of riding; with so much to choose from, we’ve selected five of our favourites (restrictions permitting)

DANNY HART SQUARED

Double downhill world champ Danny Hart talks about that winning run at Champèry, the move to Cube and training in lockdown