RENEGADE RIDERS: Meet the crews of beatnik bikers
who are keeping the original
spirit of mountain biking alive –
well, living the dirtbag lifestyle
and getting rad, TAMING THE DRAGON: One day, two riders, seven trail
centres, 215 miles, 8,000m of
ascent and a million midges.
Will our intrepid duo make it
across Wales in one piece?...

BRENDAN FAIRCLOUGH

HE'S KEPT US ON THE EDGE OF OUR SEATS – NOW FIND
OUT WHAT’S NEXT...

Calm before the storm
Steve Behr heads to the Surrey Hills to meet Brendan ‘Brendog’ Fairclough as he finishes wrapping his latest film project, Deathgrip 2

Pro versus punter
Can our Tom beat multi-discipline racer Hattie Harnden? Course not! But what if she’s on the ‘wrong’ bike?

Luck of the stylish
We catch up with free-rider Daryl Brown, who’s experienced the pros and cons of being a professional rider.

Welsh Trail Wizards
We speak to the builders behind three of the country’s biggest bike parks to find out about the challenges they face – and what’s happening at Revs.

The Inbetweenies
The early 2010s were a boom time for new UK MTB brands. We find out how Stanton Bikes, Hunt Wheels and Mason Cycles rose to prominence..

Kids these days!
We spend a day at Farmer John’s MTB Park with super-talented siblings Morgan (15) and Ffi Pickstock (12). These two will go far!

Tunnel vision
Stunning scenery and spectacular trails – underground as well as above ground – await in the small but perfectly formed country of Slovenia..

Sun, sea and singletrack
Tom and Rach escape the cold and fly to Menorca to race the Epic Camí de Cavalls 360, a tough three-day route circumnavigating the Balearic island.

Pilgrim’s progress
Our mechanic Will P finally gets to ride the hallowed trails of the MTB promised land, British Columbia – and he’s not disappointed!

Rider of the Year 2023
The votes are in! It’s time to meet our inaugural MBUK Rider of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement winner.

Reverse DH challenge
DH tracks are designed to be ridden, er, downhill – but is it possible to ride them back to front? We send Will Longden and Will Soffe to Antur Stiniog to find out…

XXXc – XC on steroids!
Multi-skilled Chris Smith sees how many riding disciplines he can fit into one epic loop from his front door, and all on just one bike.

The many faces of MTBing
In part two of our series celebrating the UK’s thriving riding scene, we hit the trails with a London crew who share a strong Muslim faith.

Life begins at 40 (wins)
Rachel Atherton opens up about her struggle to combine racing with motherhood and her retirement plans.

Learn to jump in a day
An intense six hours of drills has finally got editor JCW on the right track – and Olly Morris’s tips can help you, too.

A true Classic
Ten things that made this summer's Malvern Hills bikefest one to remember, from racing to parties..

2023 World Champs
Inside the year’s biggest MTB event – all the highs and lows that led to a string of British victories!

Ard work pays off
We go behind the scenes at the UK’s premier enduro event, Ard Rock, to meet the people who make it happen..

MTB World Champs
Get ready for some unmissable action in Scotland this month! Here’s everything you need to know about the races and riders to enjoy the biggest cycling event of all time.

The many faces of MTBing
In the first of a new series looking at the different ‘tribes’ of mountain biking, we meet the silver singletrackers who prove that age really is just a number..

Generation games
Two of the best British riders of their respective eras, Steve Peat and Laurie Greenland, hit the trails of BPW.

Big mountains, small budget
GO Outdoors challenge us to see whether you can ride proper peaks with a £500 bike and budget kit..

Bolt action!
Our YouTube presenter Will rides motorbikes and e-bikes with reigning SuperEnduro world champ Billy Bolt.

Hit the dirt jumps
Julia grabs a pisspot helmet and dirt jump bike to see if going back to basics can improve her airtime.

The prospectors
Meet the Kiwi riders who explore New Zealand’s backcountry and renew century-old pioneer trails..

Time to get competitive!
Saracen Bikes throw down the gauntlet – can we take on a mini enduro with the help of a pro racer?

The Great British trail centre
We take a look back in time to find out how our little island’s incredible MTB trail network developed.

Bike of the Year
No fewer than 32 bikes tested in four categories – trail, enduro, budget and e-bike – to find 2023’s best buys..

Call of the Wild
MBUK’s Rach jumps in at the deep end, tackling Helvellyn in the Lakes amid knee-deep snow and icy rocks.

Trails by Rail
Dan Milner takes the Darjeeling train to venture deep into the Himalayas and find remote, otherworldly trails..

Winners & ‘binners’
We salute the tech that paved the way for today’s bikes and send off the bits destined for the dustbin of history.

All things ice
Three riders tackle the Stoneman Glaciara, an incredible route that traverses Europe’s biggest glacier..

Seasonal Affective Disorder - Snapper Andy Lloyd discovers the risks and rewards of off-season riding in Austria’s Paznaun valley.

The Godfather - Steve Geall kickstarted MTB dirt jumping and now he’s back, still with the flattest tables ever!

Indecent exposure
James Vincent and crew tackle a secret knife-edge alpine ridgeline that’s unlike anything they’ve ridden.

Tweed trail-blazers
We meet some locals from Scotland’s Tweed Valley to find out why it’s such a hotbed of female riding talent.

In search of ‘wow’
MTB adventurer Dan Milner explores Iceland’s untamable landscapes on a quest to find the perfect shot..

Quip-off world champ!
In an exclusive interview, Rob Warner talks about his racing career, World Cup commentating and future plans.

Whole lotta lava
Freerider Hannes Klausner lives out his dream to ride down Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano..

Stark contrast
BMXer Dylan Stark gets a wildcard entry to Red Bull Rampage – and pulls off a world-first trick.

Down the rabbit hole
Brit freerider Alice Smith spends an epic summer in BC riding and competing in her first FMB event.

Mind games
We join a Ride Together event to find out more about how mountain biking can boost your mental health..

Because it’s there
A session on Google Earth leads MTB snapper James Vincent on a treacherous mission to Scotland.

Let battle commence!
Can legendary old dogs compete with spry young guns at the Malverns Classic’s Dirt Wars contest?

The Malverns grows up
This classic MTB festival used to be seriously wild, but JCW saw a very different side this year…

Van life without the van
Can you get the experience of an MTB motorhome without the cost? Chris checks out an innovative alternative..

Where the wild things are
How off-grid can you go on a bike ride? Chris heads to Dartmoor with bushcraft expert Haze Outdoors to find out.

Grouptest
Eleven powerful front lights rated for their performance on night rides.

First Rides
We check out Mondraker’s latest tech on the Foxy Carbon RR, put Canyon’s Torque 29 AL 6 park rig to the test and ride Nukeproof’s Scout 290 hardtail..

High & dry
Endurance champ Cory Wallace twice finds himself COVID-stranded abroad. Cue an impromptu trip up Mt Kili!

Grimetime
Get your bike Alps-ready, tyre set-ups explained and tech queries answered..

Ladies Who Launch
With women’s freeride going from strength to strength globally, we check out the state of our homegrown dirt jumping scene.

Big Ride & maps
We ride from summit to sea on Exmoor with Trash Free Trails..

Scouting for parts
A bike launch with a catch – riders have to bring their own components, then tackle some treacherous trails!

Evolve to fly
We check out the first gravity jam showcasing the booming women’s freeride and DH scene on home soil.

The kids are all rad!
The latest generation of little rippers are in a whole new league. We spend a day with four talented youngsters whose riding is seriously off the scale.

Women’s bike fit
With a few simple tweaks and some inexpensive parts swaps, any MTB can be set up to fit smaller riders better – we show you how.

Tahnée Seagrave
The DH sensation opens up about winning World Cups, dealing with injury and people’s expectations – and coming back stronger.

A world of contrasts
An MTB holiday like no other, taking in the forests, storms, cowboys, booze and trails of the Balkans.

Hidden treasures
Braving rickety farmers’ cable cars brings just rewards – virgin alpine trails in the heart of Switzerland.

First Rides
Santa Cruz’s top-of-the-range Heckler e-bike, YT’s high-tech Capra Uncaged enduro rig and VooDoo’s entry-level Bizango hardtail.

Proving grounds
Descending 1,400 vertical metres of high-alpine singletrack amid the glaciers and abandoned ski lift stations above Chamonix.

Wrecked & Rated
The latest kit reviewed by our team, including Endura’s new waterproof onesie, Giro and Scott riding shoes, and Urge’s Lunar enduro full-face.

Back to the future
Hans Rey travels to San Francisco to ride with both the pioneers of MTB and the upcoming generation.

Longterm Rides
Get acquainted with some of the new steeds we’ll be riding this year.

First Rides
Initial impressions of Pole’s big-hitting Stamina 160 Remastered, Focus’s Jam2 7.0 e-bike and Canyon’s Lux Trail CF 8 downcountry rig..

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