https://www.mbr.co.uk Mountain Bike Rider Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:55:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/who-is-riding-what-and-where-in-2025-all-we-know-about-the-dh-world-cup-teams-and-rider-rosters-for-this-upcoming-race-season-445563 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:00:02 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=445563 From Andreas Kolb heading to YT Mob, to Marine Cabirou leaving Scott DH Factory, we round up everything we know about this year's DH World Cup teams.

It’s 2025 and that means the new downhill season is soon to be upon us. If you’ve been keeping an …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/bosch-e-bike-owners-can-now-lock-their-batteries-through-their-phone-or-kiox-displays-445628 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:54:57 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=445628 This and "other digital security solutions" from Bosch aim to further deter thieves from stealing your e-bike, or parts of it.

Bosch’s Smart System equipped e-bikes just got another security upgrade, in the form of a Battery Lock. Essentially, it’s another …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/opinion/an-ode-to-the-trail-crews-the-dig-teams-and-the-volunteers-that-keep-us-riding-all-year-round-445083 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:00:20 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=445083 Rebecca gets emotional about mud, as a thank you to those who put in the hours to keep our trails running in winter

Storms, fallen trees and floods. That’s been the reality for many of us over the past month or so. And …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/meet-the-team-behind-bikepark-wales-that-repaired-32-trails-in-three-days-in-the-aftermath-of-storm-darragh-445167 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 07:00:54 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=445167 The team of 11 trail builders also known as SIDZ Trail Crew keep BikePark Wales running year-round - even in the aftermath of Storm Darragh

With the weather being the way it has over the past few weeks, it’s hard not to think about how …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/opinion/my-gear-of-the-year-products-that-helped-me-progress-and-improve-on-the-bike-in-2024-445109 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:27:00 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=445109 From helmets to power meter pedals, here's the gear that has helped Rebecca's take a step forward with her riding.

2024 has been a pretty epic year of riding for me. There has been a whole host of new, cool …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/storm-darragh-wreaks-havoc-on-uk-mtb-trails-445113 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:19:17 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=445113 From fallen trees to flooding and stretching volunteer time to the limits, Storm Darragh has taken a heavy toll on the UK trail network.

Storms and bad weather are just part and parcel of living in the UK, particularly at this time of year. …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/racing-news/fort-william-to-host-2025-dh-national-champs-while-revolution-bike-park-is-back-on-the-downhill-series-calendar-445052 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:00:50 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=445052 There's no World Cup Downhill at Fort William this year, but British Cycling's just released the Downhill calendar for 2025, and it includes Fort Bill and a few other fan favourites

Fort William will host the National Downhill Championships in July 2025, with Revolution Bike Park back in the fold too …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/e-bike-batteries-must-now-be-fitted-with-car-like-ecus-to-minimise-fire-risk-according-to-new-guidance-from-the-uk-government-but-will-it-actually-change-anything-445029 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=445029 The new guidelines focus on the safe selling and manufacturing of e-bike batteries, but will they make enough of a difference?

The UK government has announced new statutory guidelines on lithium-ion battery safety for e-bikes for manufacturers and distributors. The new …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/specializeds-georgia-leslie-named-one-of-the-most-influential-women-in-cycling-as-mountain-bikers-edge-into-cycling-uks-top-100-list-444985 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:02:23 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=444985 Unbound Collective's Shawnee Finlayson also featured in Cycling UK’s list of the most influential and exceptional women in cycling

Georgia Leslie from Specialized is one of the most influential women in cycling, according to Cycling UK, and responsible for …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/why-we-wont-be-seeing-tom-pidcock-on-a-scott-spark-at-a-mountain-bike-world-cup-next-year-despite-move-away-from-from-ineos-grenadiers-444870 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:08:51 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=444870 The Olympic gold medallist has left Ineos Grenadiers and will be racing for the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, but he'll continue to ride Pinarello models for any off-road racing.

Current XC Olympic champion and former world champion Tom Pidcock has announced he will be leaving Ineos Grenadiers at the …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/spoil-the-mountain-biker-in-your-life-with-our-christmas-gift-guide-2024-444532 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:17:25 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=444532 Our pick of the best gifts to treat your riding buddies (or yourself) with this festive season

Christmas is just around the corner, and yes, we’re allowed to say the ‘C’ word now because it’s officially December. …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/featured/how-training-with-a-power-meter-has-helped-my-riding-this-year-444509 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=444509 The Favero Assioma PRO MX-2 pedals can be valuable training assets whether you want to win races or just beat your mates up the local climb

Whether you’re a die-hard XC or CX racer, or looking to improve your performance on local climbs and Strava segments, …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/deals/this-is-not-a-typo-my-favourite-specialized-trail-alpha-womens-jacket-is-just-37-50-in-the-factory-black-friday-sale-444218 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:46:13 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=444218 I've been hunting out the best women's mountain bike kit, and I've found some real gems that may well be gracing my wardrobe this Black Friday.

From Amazon’s Black Friday week bonanza, to 25% off Rapha’s entire range, there’s a lot of stuff to tempt me …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/featured/introducing-josh-lowe-from-local-riding-to-hardline-443907 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:00:14 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=443907 We chat to YT MOB athlete Josh Lowe about his development into Hardline rider, and how his recent introduction to e-bikes helps him perform at the top level.

Josh Lowe has been riding since he was a kid, building trails and sessioning dirt jumps in the south east …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/15-stages-12000m-of-descending-and-you-get-to-race-with-a-mate-new-enduro2-verbier-edition-scheduled-for-2025-443247 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:00:37 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=443247 Ever wanted to give pairs racing a go? Now's your chance in some of the best scenery in the world

Touted as the original pairs format enduro race, the Enduro2 event is back in Switzerland in 2025. Our very own …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/the-forest-of-deans-dean-trail-volunteers-awarded-the-highest-accolade-for-volunteer-groups-in-the-uk-443921 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:47:28 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=443921 DTV are a prolific and dedicated group of volunteers that keep the Forest of Dean among the top UK riding destinations, and they've just been rewarded for their hard work with the The King's Award for Voluntary Service.

The Dean Trail Volunteers (DTV), a team of 147 volunteers based at the Forest of Dean, have been given The …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/trail_news/access-to-area-of-lancashire-nature-reserve-restricted-after-significant-damage-apparently-caused-by-bike-jumps-443227 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:56:14 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=443227 Areas of Cross Hill Quarry floor have apparently been damaged by riders building jumps.

Mountain bikers near Clitheroe are being blamed for causing damage to wildflower grassland at Cross Hill Quarry nature reserve, which …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/whyte-aims-to-redefine-the-sl-e-bike-category-with-the-new-elyte-evo-443843 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00:41 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=443843 Two new models join the Whyte ELyte range, with full power Bosch motors, range extenders included, and prices starting from £7,250.

Whyte has built on the success of its first SL e-bike – the Elyte – with a new EVO version, …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/after-a-year-of-speculation-coed-y-brenin-will-now-close-to-mountain-bikers-but-theres-still-hope-for-the-surrounding-trails-that-made-the-destination-great-443148 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:06:46 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=443148 Welsh trail visitor centres including Bwlch Nant yr Arian and Coed y Brenin to close, temporarily for now - what will the future of Welsh mountain biking hold?

After a year of speculation and confusion, National Resources Wales (NRW) will now close three visitor centres at mountain biking …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/live-work-or-study-in-shropshire-sign-the-petition-to-help-oswestry-get-a-pump-track-and-skate-park-443168 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:01:11 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=443168 1,000 signatures are needed by February 2025 to get Shropshire council to consider the plans to build a pump track in the town.

A petition for a ‘skateboard facility and pump track’ in Oswestry, Shropshire, has been launched, with 1,000 signatures needed in …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/trail_news/flyup-417-bike-park-closed-again-due-to-national-highways-project-443160 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:49:18 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=443160 Flyup, one of the best-known bike parks in the south, will reopen 29th March 2025 after yet another closure due to ongoing roadworks.

Just mere months after reopening, Flyup 417 Bike Park has once again had to close its gates to the public …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/the-thok-tp4-is-an-all-mountain-e-bike-with-boschs-latest-cx-motor-designed-using-advanced-3d-printing-442916 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:59:23 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=442916 Prices start from just shy of £6k for Thok's distinctive TP4-R with the sophisticated Bosch CX gen 5 motor.

Italian bike manufacturer Thok has launched its newest electric mountain bike, the TP4, an all-mountain model that falls within the …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/fox-launches-new-reflective-lunar-collection-442889 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:18:19 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=442889 The new Lunar collection from Fox clothing adds a practical angle to looking good during the winter months.

Dark nights, shorter days, not seeing the sun until spring time of year is here again, but Fox clothing is …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/the-trail-pot-launches-fund-to-help-trail-building-projects-across-the-uk-442879 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:01:31 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=442879 The Trail Pot is a new central charity fund seeking to foster a "sustainable and thriving biking community across the country" and give cash for new singletrack.

Trail Pot is the UK’s first grassroots mountain biking trail development fund, created with the aim to “empower local communities …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/27-5in-aint-dead-lapierres-new-overvolt-e-bike-can-be-mullet-29er-or-full-27-5in-at-the-flip-of-a-chip-442540 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:00:38 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=442540 The Lapierre's new Overvolt AM gets a Bosch CX Gen 5 motor and 800Wh and 600Wh battery options too

French bike brand Lapierre has updated its all-mountain e-bike for 2025, with five new models in the Overvolt AM range. …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/pivots-new-shuttle-lt-e-bike-2025-swaps-to-bosch-cx-race-motor-and-can-handle-1000wh-of-battery-capacity-442492 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:52 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=442492 The Pivot Shuttle LT will use Bosch's CX Race motor for 2025 instead of the brand new gen 5 Performance CX.

The Pivot Shuttle LT has a new look for 2025 and gets the fancy Bosch CX Race motor. That’s the …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/featured/madison-saracens-greg-williamson-and-team-manager-will-longdon-on-the-current-state-of-world-cup-downhill-racing-442367 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:01:56 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=442367 We sat down with Greg Williamson and Will Longden of the Madison Saracen team to find out their views on TV coverage, race tracks, qualifying formats and the rising costs of elite downhill racing.

For the best part of 30 years, Will Longden has been involved in downhill racing. Starting as top rider himself, …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/forest-of-deans-new-kid-friendly-green-trail-opens-2km-of-berms-rollers-and-mini-rock-gardens-441468 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=441468 The Old Bob's Trail at the Forest of Dean features different skills areas to build rider confidence and technique

The Forest of Dean has announced the addition of a brand new green level trail to its repertoire. It is …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/the-best-bits-from-the-xc-racing-this-year-441975 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:00:13 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=441975 From Pidcock's second Olympic gold, to Ferrand-Prévot's legacy, we look back at the highlights from the 2024 XC racing season.

It’s that time of year again where we take stock on the epic season of XC racing that’s been and …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/polestar-launches-8800-euro-emtb-with-allebike-to-match-their-range-of-electric-cars-441879 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:00:32 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=441879 Is the Allebike Elize Polestar Engineered a fancy €8,800 lifestyle accessory or is it actually worth the price? And what's the big issue with it.

So you’ve bought a posh electric car, like the sophisticated, style-conscious Polestar 4 SUV. Maybe you’re an architect or a …Continue reading »]]>