I recently attended the Malverns Classic bike festival, where, in addition to racing, and general festivities, they have a retro…
Scotland is a paradise for mountain bikers who are looking for remote, natural, technical trails. Its rugged landscapes, wildlife, culture,…
Situated in the pristine green French Alps and just a short drive from Geneva Airport, everyone with a passion for…
Bike Luggage Charges For Air Travel 2023 Bike luggage charges can be a pain. Every airline seems to handle bicycles…
Regular contributor to the Draft, Tim Wild spent three days shredding through the mountains of Tucson, Arizona – here’s what…
What’s it all about? A historical tenet of the BCBR has been to introduce competitors to amazing trails and welcoming…
You know that mountain bike mecca in Northern Spain, with hundreds of miles of handbuilt trails, and cheap hotels, and…
You know a cyclist that you want to impress this festive season. What can you get them that will knock…
There is something quite liberating about riding off-road in the dark. Just you, the trail, and your 1,000 lumen light…
With great weather forecast for this weekend, lots of people will be out on their bikes. With temperatures in the…
When it comes to riding bikes we all have our own reasons for doing it, be it the freedom of…
THE PROBLEM Mountain bikes are awesome, they allow us to explore new places and ride amazing trails. In recent years…
Women’s only cycling and triathlon camps are becoming increasingly popular, but one area where the gender bias is particularly apparent…
There’s something about the woods and mountains that attract mountain bikers of all types. From lycra-clad XC whippets to…
It’s been a glorious summer so far with many of us doing more miles than ever before due to lockdown…
You may wonder why we are publishing a blog about cycling in sub zero temperatures just as a heatwave is…
With the Giro d’Italia finished for another year and another hugely anticipated Tour de France on the horizon it can…
Cycling in Switzerland is like paradise. Just picture riding through open roads, rolling meadows and the misty mountains of the…
XC. Trail. All Mountain. Downhill. Enduro. Freeriding. Mountain biking has evolved into many different disciplines, each using its own kit,…
Chile. The smell of freshly baked empanadas, washed down with Sauvignon Blanc. The taste of red dust, rinsed down with…
A quick Google search for the term ‘cycling holiday’ offers up 220 million results, with “mountain bike holidays” providing 107…
Cracking or breaking your carbon bike frame could be the stuff of nightmares. Have you ever wondered if carbon bike…
The Tour de Suisse may be over, with Richie Porte happily snuggled in the winner’s yellow jersey, but our series…
Dramatic mountains, peaceful valleys, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, a sunny climate, flower-filled pastures, lush vineyards and orchards: Valais boasts an…
Ahead of the Tour de Suisse (9-17 June), we’ve teamed up with Switzerland Tourism to show you the best cycling locations the…
Innsbruck, Austria is the largest city in the Tyrol region of the Alps and home to some of the most…
We look at some of the brands that are representing the best of Britain’s design and manufacturing skills to make…
There’s no greater joy than getting out on your bike, especially if it’s on holiday. We think it’s the best…
We’ve put together a list of the very best events and spring cycling trips you can look forward in 2018….
Bike Luggage Charges For Air Travel: Worldwide We had some great feedback on our bike luggage charges infographic, which looked at…
Tired of your local trails? There is a whole world of mountain bike destinations out there waiting to be explored. We…
I’ve been lucky enough to visit some great places and events this year but La Tramun is now the gold…
The European marathon scene is winding down after another big year for the sport, never before has there been so…
This past weekend the cycling circus flew to the middle of the North Atlantic Sea for the Azores MTB Marathon,…
After the recent race results and a good training block I was excited to start the final phase of my…
Sport can produce the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. The lows of losing a competition, getting an…
Brighton Big Dog has become a classic event on the UK calendar and an event I’ve won 4 consecutive times…
A week before Bike Transalp I get a message from European Champion Sally Bigham asking if I wanted to race…
The European Championships often throws up a surprise or two and this year’s looked to be no different. When we…
Over the last 4 weeks I’ve raced in 4 different countries with 3 rounds of the UCI World Marathon Series…
Ryan Georgiades wrote an interesting blog last week on his sweat test, as his coach I wanted him to consider fully the…
This past weekend I raced the UCI category 2 Algarve Bike Challenge, a marathon stage race taking place over 3…
For those into cycling, there is a mind bending amount of variety in where our hobby can take us. Factions…
The winter months often seem to take an age to pass but suddenly the race season is upon us. This…
Roc d Azur takes over the air field in Frejus on the French Riviera. This year the event saw 20,000…
This past week I’ve been in the Azores for the Azores Mountain Bike Marathon which is part of the UCI…
We are constantly getting the opportunity to travel to races and cycling events across the UK. It’s very much a…
Mountain Trax Team In October of last year I not only signed up to ride for the Mountain Trax –…
Considering how much time members of our office spend comparing rides, it’s surprising we haven’t launched a Strava club sooner….