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The Tweed Valley Bike Patrol: Heroes in Red

It’s always good to help your fellow biker, basking in that warm glow when we have successfully saved someone’s ride. However an experienced collective from the bike mad Tweed Valley in Scotland have taken it a step further and set up a volunteer bike patrol service, the Tweed Valley Bike Patrol. It’s time to find out more about these selfless heroes and the important job that they do. Some of the Tweed Valley Bike Patrol members We have all been there, miles from anywhere with a snapped chain, puncture, or in the worst cases, an injury. We never mean to ride without spares but it’s always so tempting to leave the heavy bag at home, it’s only a short ride right? This carefree attitude is especially true at the legendary trail centre in Glentress, attracting over 300,000 visitors a year, where the waymarked trails induce a ‘what’s the worst that can happen’ approach. A motivated group of mountain bike leaders noticed this worrying trend and have joined forces to form the Tweed Valley Bike Patrol (TVBP).

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Martin Maes Interview: No pressure, the best is still to come

At the tender age of sixteen, Belgian phenomena Martin Maes caught the eyes of Atherton Racing at The Superenduro of Nations at Sauze d’Oulz in 2012. Since his subsequent signing to the team, Martin has gone on to dominate the U-21 category of the EWS, take his maiden podium in the GC, as well as finishing in 6th place overall. Add into that two WC downhill wins from as many starts, a silver at World Champs and a win at Sea otter dual slalom, and that’s all before turning nineteen… For 2016 Martin and Atherton Racing are to part ways bringing to an end a very successful partnership, but with a fresh prospect and new beginning on the GT Factory Team you can expect more big things from Martin in the coming season.

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Dreams Come True: Seven Incredible Bike Builds

“I can’t, I’m not allowed, I shouldn’t…” – seriously, this is old news. The change is too risky, the route too hard, the political correctness too correct. For issue #18 we threw all those concerns overboard and got hold of the absolute sickest bikes money can (not) buy. We at ENDURO are convinced: Dreams can come true!

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Cross Dressing #2: What makes a good Cyclocross Bike?

In part one of our exposé of the mysterious and zany world of Cyclocross racing we found out what Cyclocross actually is, now it’s time to check out more about the bikes. For the first time observer, you could be forgiven for thinking that a Cyclocross bike is simply a road bike in heavy boots, but it turns out there’s a lot more to it than that.

We will be racing on the €1999 Vitus ENERGIE, which packs a serious bargain punch
We will be racing on the €1999 Vitus ENERGIE PRO,...

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DI.A 2016 Expert Discussion: Can E-MTB’s create a better future?

Love them or hate them, electric mountain bikes are here to stay! As their presence gets stronger and stronger, they have evolved from ugly and weird looking bikes with a clumsy electric block hung from the frame, to sleek, integrated bikes, sporting high-end components, built in motors and power beyond comprehension. So the big question is: What’s next?

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