BIKING

The free What3Words app is increasingly being used by emergency services to help quickly locate and coordinate rescues, particularly in the UK – but it’s not infallible. Here’s everything you need to know on how to use it and what to be aware of. Police and the East Anglian Air Ambulance conducted a dramatic rescue

Fans of the mountain bike World Cup may have to pay to watch the racing in 2023, with much of the action disappearing behind a paywall for the first time. This summer, the Mountain Bike World Series – as it’s now known – including the XCO (cross-country), DHI (downhill) and enduro racing, will go out

The endo: a classic mountain bike move that’s as practical as it is stylish. Master it, and you’ll master steep terrain and navigating hairpin bends. The endo doesn’t just look cool; it’s a next-level skill that has lots of applications. Use it to navigate tight turns and hairpins when descending, or to understanding how far

If you’re looking for a new bike, then why not check out these bargains from big brand Specialized. What’s more, all the bikes below have scored highly in our pick of the best mountain bikes out there. If you’re looking for one of the best mountain bikes on the market but you’re also looking to

Pulling on a pair of waterproof mtb trousers in the winter is a great way of staying warm and dry, whatever the trail conditions. In the past, waterproof trousers/pants looked awful and were rustley, crinkly and boil-in-the-bag as soon as you got moving. But advances in fabric technology mean that the latest options a soft

Save some cash and keep your dropper post running good as new with a few simple tools and a step-by-step guide OneUp Components, based in the mountain biking heaven of Squamish, BC, knows a thing or two about components, and they also know a thing or two about riding in inclement weather, and how important

Whatever your budget or riding style, we’ve tried and tested lots of shorts to bring you our pick of the very best riding shorts for women. Finding the best pair of women’s mountain bike shorts is, thankfully, easier than ever before with a huge range of choice from brands around the world, from mainstream to

Joe Barnes – AKA Top Chief – the Fort William rider with skill and creativity galore who has carved out his own unique space in the mountain biking world There are certain characters in the world of mountain biking that just seem to define a geographical area. To me, Fort William will always be a

Boasting the same geometry as the carbon model, the Mondraker Raze Alloy aims to offer similar capability on an aluminium frame If you liked the look of the Mondraker Raze Carbon but want to splash a little less cash, then the new Mondraker Raze Alloy might just be the bike for you. Since we rated

The latest update to the Bosch eBike Systems means that e-bike riders can now customise the eMTB mode performance to suit their own personal preferences, plus enhanced on-board navigation If you’ve got a bike with the Bosch eBike System, then there’s plenty to like about the latest free software update the company has released. The

Whether you’re looking for waterproof mountain bike trousers for wet-weather riding or lightweight MTB pants for protection and comfort, we’ve tested plenty to bring you the best Long gone are the days of heavy, shapeless motocross pants; modern mountain bike trousers come in a range of technical fabrics to suit different conditions and there are

Looking to boost your confidence and control when the terrain heads down and starts to get steep? Andy Barlow from Dirt School breaks down the essential techniques you need to master gravity. Riding on steep and technical trails is always a combination of managing grip, body position, balance and confidence…all of which can seem in

Liv’s new women’s specific trail bike offers 150mm frame travel, on-board storage, adjustable geometry, and plenty more besides Liv cycling has unveiled a new long-travel versions of its popular Intrigue trail bike model. Based around an aluminium frame, the Liv Intrigue LT boasts a trail-munching 150mm of frame travel and 160mm fork travel, a mullet

Spare batteries from Specialized and YT, a new jacket from Fox, Garmin’s latest turbo trainer, a cool looking gear mount from Marin, and loads more to froth over this month YT Industries 720Wh battery £899 The pace of e-bikes is relentless. I don’t just mean how rapidly they tear up climbs, I mean how prolific

Direct sales brand extends the Core family to its lowest pricepoint, at £2,699 YT has added a new budget version of the Capra to its enduro lineup, called the Core 1 it leads with a beefy RockShox ZEB Base fork, comes mullet or 29er, packs in 170mm travel, and costs £2,699. Need to know New

We delve into the rapidly-developing world of off-road ultras, as Steve Shrubsall takes on the inaugural Cotswolds 200 The Cotswolds conjures a picture of old English perfection. An expanse of gently rolling countryside through which small country lanes carve an insignificant furrow. A sprinkling of quaint towns and villages boasting atmospherics and architecture plucked straight