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There’s a new a new hardtail in town from Lapierre, so we sent Derek Wilson to get the skinny on the racing whippet, the new ProRace. Everyone knows a Dave, in the same way everyone knows someone who has had a Lapierre Zesty or Spicy, they were the staple diet of many a trail rider […]

Ah, the all too familiar sound of a full face helmet eating gravel, the crack as someone’s expensive bike cases a landing and the unmistakable ‘Ow F**K’ as your friend hurts themselves (but hopefully not much!). It is in fact another rich serving of #WipeoutWednesdays. Rejoice.

Can you really have a playful 29er? Intense says so, and here’s the proof – the new Carbine; an eye-popping blur of bright paint work, aggressive angles and beautifully crafted lines. “The new Carbine has all the advantages of a 29er but still feels very agile and playful on the trail. I have been riding […]

Time to get the deets on another svelt trail/race bike, this time from the, erm, giants of MTB manufacturing and design, Giant. The Anthem was an early adopter of the 29er standard and has been used in races and as a mile-munching fun machine the world over since 2005 – get an early look at […]

The final day of the 2017 Mavic Trans-Provence gave racers a chance to lose some altitude and gain some grins as the legendary race wrapped up for another year with beers and smiles all round. Congratulations to everyone who took part! Is it on your list for next year? “Day 6 would see riders making […]