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Nature Nerds | Summer in the British Uplands
We’ve asked nature enthusiast and Trash Free Trails ambassador, Rosie Holdsworth, to write us a series…
First Look and Giveaway | 3 x Giro Source MIPS Helmet to be won!
First look at the Giro Source MIPS helmet, a cool, fashionable and safe trail lid suitable…
It’s Wyn TV Time: La Thuile EWS Race One
Seems most of Europe has been suffering with bad weather. It’s supposed to be summer, but…
EarShots – first look and giveaway of these magnetic earphones for riders
Listening to tunes while you ride is a contentious topic. Even if we put aside the…
Fresh Goods Friday 557 – The One With A Rhino, a Wolf and an Elephant
As that boat finally leaves that canal and heads our way – hopefully with a few…
XC Highlights – Les Gets World Cup 2021
The XC in Les Gets was another intense event. Riders battled it out in short track…
Life Outside of Racing: Ambitions with Emily Batty
Emily Batty is back for season two of Ambitions. The latest episode, the third in the…
Would You Ride Black Snake in Val di Sole on a Unicycle?
We’re not really sure what to say apart from this is a little bit wild! This…
Bike Check: Joe Connell’s Orange Stage 6 with prototype dual crown Formula fork
Check out what Orange Factory Racing rider, Joe Connell with be racing at EWS La Thuile…
Finals Highlights from Les Gets DH World Cup 2021
We know, more highlights, but can we really complain about more riding coverage? We posted the…
Thirty Minutes of EWS Goodness with Jack Moir in La Thuile
Jack Moir is out in La Thuile for the third (and fourth) round of the Enduro…
DH Highlights – Les Gets World Cup 2021
We said it before, but we’ll say it again. Les Gets DH World Cup brought it.…
Mateo Verdier Sculpts Massive Kickers in Chatel
Digging and riding go hand in hand for some. Mateo Verdier is one of those guys,…
Mexico City bus drivers probably won’t pass cyclists so close after this terrifying training!
Spanish language Instagram page Trafico Zmg recently shared a video showing drivers getting a taste of…
Top Female Freeriders Join Audi Nines MTB for 2021
The rider list has been announced for the 2021 Audi Nines MTB freeride event. Due to…
Talking Trail Dogs with Bark and Ride
Trail dogs. Love them or hate them it seems. Some people are indifferent, some think they…
Saving Scotland’s Forests: Among Green Soldiers
Funn and The Contour Collective have come together to tell a story about rewilding Scotland’s forests.…
Updated: Alex Marin Departs from The Brigade Team
Alex Marin announced that he is leaving The Brigade Team on Instagram this morning. This mid-season…
Wyn Sums up Les Gets DH World Cup Finals
Did you catch the DH world cup in Les Gets? If not, watch the replay asap!…
Camelbak Chase Protector Vest review: back protection in a small package
The Camelbak Chase Protector vest is a small capacity backpack of the vest style you might…
Sunday Sofa Slouch: Les Gets World Cup Edition
In place of midweek movies (well, at least sometimes) we thought we’d try out Sunday sofa…
Behind The Build: Natural Trail Building With Adam McCoy
In this new illustrated series, Anders Engberg looks at the relationship between trail builders, the earth…
Bike Check: Lachlan Blair’s Orange Stage 6 EWS Bike Check
Name: Lachlan Blair Height: 175cm Weight: 78kg Lachlan Blair is one of the fastest young riders…
#MUTN Les Gets Special – Aaron Gwin, Camille Balanche, Joe Breeden & Aaron Dobie
Race season is in full swing & joining us for this episode of the pod are…
Camille Balanche Signs with Monster Energy
Camille Balanche took to Instagram to announce she is now sponsored by Monster Energy. Current women’s…
Practice Highlights – Les Gets DH World Cup 2021
It’s safe to say the track in Les Gets has been a test for some. Plenty…
Can Bikes Solve The Haribo Delivery Crisis?
On hearing that Haribo deliveries could be facing disruption, we were worried. Component delays are one…
Rider Gallery and Debrief: #JennRide 2021
The #JennRide is organised by Rich Munro in memory of our late Deputy Editor, Jenn Hill…
Fresh Goods Friday 556 – The Everything Is Biting Us Edition
This week has flown by in a flurry of nettle stings, sun burn, midge bites and…
Watch Andreas Kolb avoid a car accident on the Les Gets World Cup Course
MTBnews.de shared this shocking footage showing Andreas Kolb‘s near-miss with a car on the Les Gets…
IMBA Europe Summit 2021
On 17 June IMBA Europe hosted an online summit that brought together industry experts and policy…
Charlie’s Trail Kitchen: Mexican Hangover Cure – Michelada Chilada
Whether you are chilling out in the garden, stopping on the trail, or in desperate need…
Les Gets DH Course Preview with Brook MacDonald
Jump on board for a run down the downhill track in Les Gets with Brook MacDonald.…
Breeze into the Forest: Women’s Rides go Off-Road
British Cycling have announced the expansion of their Breeze initiative to give ride leaders the skills…
Progress Report! Local Riders Have Beef With Council Over Chopped Ham Lands Trail
We’ve posted before on the importance of accessible ride spots, particularly in urban spaces, so when…
Les Gets is Upon Us! Head for a Track Walk with Wyn
It’s a double world cup weekend. Exciting times are ahead! Wyn Masters takes a walk down…
Video: Straight Outta Lockdown
UK ODI riders, Matt Roe, Becci Skelton, Glen Coe and Harry Schofield took advantage of the…
Please Support Ross! He’s been a little foolish…
So, this story probably should have been a little different., but anyway here it goes. This…
Don’t be THAT Person, Give People Space on the Trails
No matter how good you are, or fast, there is always going to be someone who…
Sometimes Riding Really Freaks Me Out
I start to pedal, anticipating the ride ahead. My mind is quiet. I chat on the…
Red Bull Rampage is Back for 2021!
Red Bull Rampage returns for 2021. The event is set for 15 October 2021 following its…
Eurobike Moves to Frankfurt for 2022
Due to a new partnership between trade show companies, Messe Frankfurt and Messe Friedrichshafen, Eurobike will…
Ride with Some ‘Fantastic Wee Birds’ for Swift Awareness Week
Get Schwifty, or more specifically swifty (Rick and Morty fans will know what I’m on about,…
Amaury Pierron Injured at French DH Cup
Earlier today Sven Martin broke the news on his Instagram that Amaury had been injured during…
Wyn Masters Talks to Riders at EWS Round Two
WynTv is always a highlight from any race. Wyn Masters really gets in there to talk…
Coming Back From the Bad Days with Kate Courtney
Racing is a series of ups and downs. Sometimes you can be right up there with…
Singletrack Whistler Video Diaries Episode One – Cream Puff And Bears
Chris Eyres is our man on the ground in Whistler. He lives there. Yes, we hate…
Video Round Up from EWS Val di Fassa Trentino
Why have one video, when you can have many! It’s been a pretty wild week out…
Behind The Build: The BeeLine Bike
In a moment of internet idleness important journalistic research, we spotted this BeeLine Bike by Beehive…
High Alpine Riding in the Dolomites with Tom Oehler
With some on edge sections, great drone footage and breathtaking scenery, this edit is making us…
Bike Check: Louis Jeandel’s EWS Sunn Kern EN
Louis Jeandel, aged 22 lives in Aix-Les-Bains an epic spot for riding with stunning natural trails…