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**Features

Rediscovering XC racing

Henry Norman rediscovers the joys and thrills of cross-country mountain bike racing

Rediscovering XC racing
MTB

Cannondale Flash Carbon 29er 3 - first ride

Carbon hardtail impresses on first ride with blistering speed on tap

Cannondale Flash Carbon 29er 3 - first ride
**Events

Crocodile Trophy 2011: Stage 1 - Bart Brentjens retires

Disaster for Bart Brentjens as he is forced to pull out of the Australian stage race even before it starts

Crocodile Trophy 2011: Stage 1 - Bart Brentjens retires
News

What’s your favourite cake?

It’s a well known fact that a mountain biker’s favourite riding food is cake. And as it's National Baking Week, let's celebrate the best riding...

What’s your favourite cake?
**Events

Dry and warm for Endura Autumn Classic 1 - race report

Joolze Dymonds reports from the first of Gorrick's autumn cross-country races, where the weather brings a huge turnout

Dry and warm for Endura Autumn Classic 1 - race report
**Features

Cross-country racing: Do the categories need a shakeup?

Are there too many categories? I propose a simplifying of the category system to make deciding which race to enter easier and fairer

Cross-country racing: Do the categories need a shakeup?
Road

Orange Carb-O carbon road bike available December

Brand new carbon fibre road bike from Orange Bikes since 1991 will soon be available

Orange Carb-O carbon road bike available December
Tyres

Panaracer Cédric Gracia All Condition AM 2.35in tyres

A first look at a pair of new tyres approved by Cédric Gracia arrive for testing

Panaracer Cédric Gracia All Condition AM 2.35in tyres
News

Nick Craig looks forward to Rapha Super Cross this weekend

The Rapha Super Cross Series spring into life at the Lake District Visitor Centre tomorrow

Nick Craig looks forward to Rapha Super Cross this weekend
**Events

The road to Cape Epic 2012: Give them a good talking to

What to do when encountering horses on the trail? A valuable lesson learnt

The road to Cape Epic 2012: Give them a good talking to
News

Two rounds of Gorrick XC racing remain

Tunnel Hill hosts penultimate round this weekend. Who's racing?

Two rounds of Gorrick XC racing remain
**Video

Video: You've got to start young

12-year-old Josh already posses some incredible talent. A name to watch for the future?

Video: You've got to start young
**Features

29ers: What is all the fuss about?

Not everyone is won over by 29ers. Jon Gregory hops aboard and comes away unimpressed

29ers: What is all the fuss about?
Tyres

Schwalbe Hans Dampf 2.35in tyres - review

Chunky all-mountain tyres from Schwalbe offer impressive grip and durability

Schwalbe Hans Dampf 2.35in tyres - review
**Features

James Renwick's duathlon training diary: week one

Mpora’s MTB Editor arms himself with a training plan and plenty of chocolate milkshakes

James Renwick's duathlon training diary: week one
Helmet (Standard)

BBB hits mid-range with new Varallo helmet

Mid-range helmet packing top-end features for £55 hits the market soon

BBB hits mid-range with new Varallo helmet
**Events

The road to Cape Epic 2012: Introducing Claire and Collyn

In 2012 Claire Beaumont and Collyn Ahart will embark upon the Absa Cape Epic mountain bike stage race. Here’s where it starts

The road to Cape Epic 2012: Introducing Claire and Collyn
Socks

Surface Clothing Crew socks – review

Thick and warm socks that add a splash of colour to your outfit

Surface Clothing Crew socks – review
MTB

Tech Centre: Dave Weagle talks Split Pivot

Need Dave Weagle’s Split Pivot explained. Here’s the man himself to cut through the jargon

Tech Centre: Dave Weagle talks Split Pivot
Buyer's Guides

Essential Guide: Autumn cycling jackets

Six of the best cycle windproof jackets for the autumn

Essential Guide: Autumn cycling jackets
Jackets

Surface adds new jackets and rucksack to clothing range

New clobber from Charge clothing company for 2012, including two new jackets and a backpack

Surface adds new jackets and rucksack to clothing range
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