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MTB

Bionicon Alva – first ride

Updated for 2012 with a new fork, we ride Bionicon’s updated 160mm bike

Bionicon Alva – first ride
**Events

Racing Roc Lassagais

Chris Pedder heads to the Continent to race in the UCI World Marathon Series

Racing Roc Lassagais
News

Final Gorrick Spring Series race this Sunday

Last chance to pre-enter for this Sunday's Gorrick XC race. Entries on the day will be available though

Final Gorrick Spring Series race this Sunday
News

Grafham Cycling to host another 29er demo day

Your chance to demo 29ers from Trek, Kona, Scott, Giant, Yeti, and Specialized on 29th April

Grafham Cycling to host another 29er demo day
MTB

Marin Mount Vision XM8 – first ride

All-new Quad Link 3.0 suspension design offers improved performance and lighter frame – but are the changes for the better? We find out with a...

Marin Mount Vision XM8 – first ride
**Features

Matt Duggan, the new 24 Hour Singlespeed Champion, tells his story

Riding a 24-hour solo race is tough. Try doing it without gears, as Matt Duggan did last weekend at the 24 Hours of Exposure. He...

Matt Duggan, the new 24 Hour Singlespeed Champion, tells his story
News

Mavic sponsor Trans-Provence 2012

Brand new headline sponsor for the most exciting seven day enduro event on the mountain bike calendar

Mavic sponsor Trans-Provence 2012
News

UCI Mountain Bike World Cup: Houffalize video trailer

Video teaser of the upcoming second round of the UCI World Cup XCO taking place on Sunday April 15

UCI Mountain Bike World Cup: Houffalize video trailer
Jackets

Gore Bike Wear Phantom II Windstopper jacket - review

James Lee passes the rule on Gore Bike Wear's close fitting windproof jacket that turns into a gilet

Gore Bike Wear Phantom II Windstopper jacket - review
**Features

Interview: Rachel Sokal on winning the 24 Hours of Exposure

Relatively unknown in the world of endurance mountain bike racing, we chat with the winner of the 24 Hours of Exposure

Interview: Rachel Sokal on winning the 24 Hours of Exposure
**Events

12/24 Hours of Exposure 2012 race report

All the action from the recent 2012 European and UK Solo Championships

12/24 Hours of Exposure 2012 race report
News

Cannock Forest to get resurfaced

Quarry company donates 500 tonnes of sand and gravel to help towards keeping Cannock Forest trails in good condition

Cannock Forest to get resurfaced
**Features

Christoph Sauser is a 29er convert

29ers finally become the dominant choice at the Absa Cape Epic

Christoph Sauser is a 29er convert
Pedals

Shimano XT Trail M785 SPD pedals - review

There’s simply nothing to fault with Shimano’s XT Trail pedals. Great performance and value make them the must-buy product of 2012

Shimano XT Trail M785 SPD pedals - review
MTB

Merida 2013: Big Ninety-Nine and One-Sixty first look

Merida's first full suspension 29er ridden and a first look at their new 160mm bike

Merida 2013: Big Ninety-Nine and One-Sixty first look
**Features

Interview: Maddie Horton on winning the European and UK 12 Hour Solo Championship

At the weekend Maddie Horton won the open women’s 12-hour race at 24 Hours of Exposure. We caught up with her for a chat

Interview: Maddie Horton on winning the European and UK 12 Hour Solo Championship
**Features

Crazy weather: Sun, rain, wind and hail

What’s going on with the weather at the moment? Three weeks ago it was hot and dry, not it's cold and wet

Crazy weather: Sun, rain, wind and hail
Jackets

Spring jackets shootout: Endura Convert vs The North Face Dirt Track

We test two jackets that boast zip-off sleeves for impressive versatility during the spring

Spring jackets shootout: Endura Convert vs The North Face Dirt Track
**Events

First CRC MTB Marathon goes down a storm

Over 1,200 riders turned out for the first round of the MTB Marathon series held in Builth Wells, Wales

First CRC MTB Marathon goes down a storm
Jackets

Gore Bike Wear Fusion GT AS jacket - review

For riding in the wettest and windiest weather, Gore's new Active Shell Fusion jacket seriously impresses

Gore Bike Wear Fusion GT AS jacket - review
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