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Bionicon BBQ and demo ride

Bionicon is to host three demo days from the end of August giving you the chance to test out the unique Generation 2 Bionicon Reed...

Bionicon BBQ and demo ride
MTB

Whyte 829 29er impresses on first ride

Slacker head angle and shorter chainstays combine to create an exhilarating ride

Whyte 829 29er impresses on first ride
News

Lance Armstrong wins Leadville qualifying race

Tour de France champion wins 63-mile enduro but hasn’t confirmed he’ll race the Leadville Trail 100

Lance Armstrong wins Leadville qualifying race
MTB

Scott Spark gets lighter and 29er

Weight drop, improved suspension and 29er option for Scott’s full suspension Spark

Scott Spark gets lighter and 29er
Tyres

Michelin update Grip’R2 and Race’R tyres

New all-round trail tyre and cross-country racing rubber utilise new Gum-X Series tread compound

Michelin update Grip’R2 and Race’R tyres
News

Forestry Commission and CTC get together

New partnership to increase the role that cycling plays to enhance the health and well being of the nation and to support local tourism

Forestry Commission and CTC get together
Components

Truvativ X-Guide chain device for 2012

Developed specifically for 2x10 drivetrains

Truvativ X-Guide chain device for 2012
**Features

Anne Dickins on racing 24-hour pairs

Is racing 24-hours in pairs harder than solo? Anne Dickins reckons it might just be, she reports from a winning ride at Bontrager Twentyfour12

Anne Dickins on racing 24-hour pairs
MTB

Whyte add 29ers to 2012 range

British brand launches three 29er bikes – we take a closer look at what sets them apart

Whyte add 29ers to 2012 range
**Events

Matt Page finishes 5th in Ironbike stage race

After seven tough days of racing, Matt Page survives the mighty Ironbike stage race and finishes 5th

Matt Page finishes 5th in Ironbike stage race
News

Brant Richards returns to On-One

Shedfire chief to rejoin On-One and will head up Titus relaunch

Brant Richards returns to On-One
**Events

Julien Absalon and Catharine Pendrel win in Essex

Joolze Dymond reports from the London 2012 Olympic mountain bike test event

Julien Absalon and Catharine Pendrel win in Essex
Tyres

Continental X-King 2.2in tyres – review

We get to grips with Continental's new 460g X-King Raceport 2.2in tyres, a perfect summer cross-country tyre

Continental X-King 2.2in tyres – review
Luggage

New Vaude backpacks get eco-friendly

Vaude’s push to make its products more ecologically friendly

New Vaude backpacks get eco-friendly
**Events

Olympic Mountain Bike test event a sellout

Test event for the London 2012 Olympic Mountain Bike event deemed a success as 5000 fans watch an exciting day of racing

Olympic Mountain Bike test event a sellout
**Events

Matt Page: Ironbike stage 6 report

With six stages of the Ironbike stage race complete Matt Page moves up the overall rankings

Matt Page: Ironbike stage 6 report
Seat Posts

Giant Contact Switch dropper post

100mm adjustable height seatpost from Giant with Anti-Twist Technology

Giant Contact Switch dropper post
**Events

Matt Page: Ironbike stage 5 report

Stage five is reached in the epic Ironbike stage race, Matt Page reports from the sharp end

Matt Page: Ironbike stage 5 report
**Video

Friday's Five of the Best Videos

We've dug up a few video gems to keep you quiet today

Friday's Five of the Best Videos
MTB

Whyte 2012: First look

Highlights from Whyte's 2012 range includes the 146 X, 29er debut, three cyclo-cross bikes, new entry-level hardtail and revamped carbon race bikes

Whyte 2012: First look
**Events

Matt Page: Ironbike stage 4 report

Matt Page tackles a 3500m day on stage four of the Ironbike stage race

Matt Page: Ironbike stage 4 report
MTB

Rob Dean's Santa Cruz Highball

Brighton-based endurance specialist Rob Dean talks us through his brand new Santa Cruz Highball 29er

Rob Dean's Santa Cruz Highball
News

Can London 2012 inspire more people to cycle?

British Cycling are looking ahead to the success of London 2012 being marked by the number of new cyclists that are inspired to take up...

Can London 2012 inspire more people to cycle?
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