If you’ve just bought a new mountain bike, there’s a lot to learn, and not all of it is obvious. Even if you’ve been riding…
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How to wash your waterproof jacket, and why fabric softeners are death to Gore-Tex
You can wear pretty much whatever you want on a bike, but investing in one of the best mountain bike jackets and best winter trousers…
Setting your shock sag is harder than you think – here’s how to do it right
Everyone knows how to set your sag, right? You’ve probably done it 100 times, and there’s a million videos out there showing how to do…
Get fit for mountain biking and racing in just 12 weeks, with strength training, cardio training, and skills routines for all levels
Interval training is hard but it’s the simplest, quickest and most effective route to becoming a faster rider. Coach to the pros Alan Milway shows…
Mountain Bike Fitness: Expert training advice to boost your performance
We all want to be better riders. Whether it’s railing corners faster, learning to jump, muscling up steep technical climbs, or simply reacting to terrain…
Cycle to Work Scheme: how to get a tax-free mountain bike and save up to 42%
Cycle to Work scheme was introduced ten years ago. Here's how to get at least 32% off the price of your next mountain bike in
Fast and Fit – Greg Minnaar reveals the secrets to staying fast in his forties
Words: Jamie Darlow It can be frustrating to hear yourself utter the words ‘I used to be able to…’ and to tell anyone who will…
How to bunny hop a mountain bike
Learning how to bunny hop and quickly create lift will allow you to smooth out trails by using obstacles to your advantage, as well as…
Here’s how to brake better and go faster
Knowing when to brake can give you the control to go faster. We uncover the science behind braking. Here's how to brake better.
Structure your training week to go hard at the weekend
It’s easy to convince yourself that you don’t have time to train. But it’s often not entirely the case. Don’t believe me? Okay, stop reading…
How to get the most out of your visit to a bike park
Once the preserve of downhillers, now trail riders are filling the minibuses, drawn by the promise of a month's worth of descending in just one…
Ultimate guide to handlebar cockpit set-up
How you set up your handlebars, shifters, brake levers and grips can have a huge impact on how your mountain bike rides and feels, so…
How to set up mountain bike suspension: forks and rear shocks
Everything you need to know about how to set up your mountain bike suspension. We're covering both suspension forks and rear shocks in this guide.
Be a better rider: how to choose the best line
How to plan ahead on the trails and pick the savviest lines. Ride smarter.
We answer your most common electric mountain bike questions
E-bikes – they’re everywhere! And electric mountain bikes are a common sight on trails all over the planet; they’ve even got their own elite race…
Six ways to stay motivated to train when your willpower starts to fade
It won’t come as a surprise that even professional riders, who’s careers often depend on their race results, find it difficult to maintain the motivation…
Anatomy of an electric mountain bike
Bike anatomy can be jargon-riddled as it is, then you add electricity to the mix and it gets a whole lot more complicated. Drive units,…
5 ways to get fitter on your e-bike (without even trying)
Without getting lost in the weeds of complex training theory, all you really need to achieve a high degree of fitness for mountain biking is…
E-bike fitness training: increase your strength, handle your eMTB better
I’m not going to lie, dedicated e-bike training protocols are a lot like e-bike specific bike components…mostly hype. But if you’ve ridden an e-bike for…
Learn how to master the wheelie with Andy Barlow from Dirt School
The wheelie is one of the most iconic bike tricks, and while it’s obviously a lot of fun and always impressive, it’s also useful for…