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Survival of the fittest – Here’s how to get pumped for your greatest season ever

Ah, bliss. Springtime. Time to get back on the bike and shed your waterproofs, but now there’s something else holding you back like quicksand on the climb… could it be – no, surely not… fitness? Ouch! While the biggest part of our sport is embracing gravity, it still pays to have the legs and lungs for the uphills as well as the general body strength to cope with the physical demands of riding. Could more fitness mean more fun on the bike?

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How to: start the season right! – How you and your bike should start the 2022 season in 7 easy steps

It’s hard to imagine that we’ll soon be getting back on our bike wearing just a t-shirt and shorts in 25°C temperatures, letting the summer breeze blow through our hair. But summer will be here before you know it, we promise! We have summarised the most important tips for the new season, so you can get it started in tip-top shape, leaving your buddies in a cloud of dust!

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Zwift on your MTB – the how and why!

Zwift with a mountain bike – Are we for real? Yep. While riding indoors will most likely always take second place behind the crunch of leaves under your tyres, there are a ton of benefits to be gleaned from retreating into your #paincave – especially at certain times of the year. With grim weather howling outside, winter’s shorter days, and a lack of time being three key reasons, here’s our guide to how Zwift can work for mountain bikers.

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How to prevent MTB arm pump – Setup, training and riding tips

We’ve all been there: you’re pinning it down your favourite descent, feeling good and riding with intent. Two minutes later your forearms and hands start to burn, getting worse and worse until, three minutes into the trail, you can barely hold on to the bars. But what exactly is this ride-ruining pain and how can you avoid it? We took it upon ourselves to find out everything there is to know about the dreaded arm pump.

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MTB Riding skills – with these 7 tips you can take your riding to the next level

Having fun on our mountain bikes – that’s what we’re all about, isn’t it? Sure, we would also like to be faster than our buddies, but how do you actually become a better rider? We have put together seven practical tips for you to take your riding technique and MTB skills to the next level!

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