Danny Walter
Danny is the Editor in Chief of Mountain Biking UK Magazine. He has been at the helm for over 10 years and in that time has seen some significant changes in the bikes we ride, the kit we use and the places we go to do it. He's a firm believer that we still all ride bikes for the same reasons we ever did - to have the most amount of fun possible.
Recent articles by Danny Walter
Down with the kids – the future of children's bike design
We speak to two bike brands that are leading the way in kids' bike design
Meet the man who creates our iconic Mint Sauce cartoon strip
MBUK shares its 30th birthday with its very own mountain biking sheep Mint Sauce - we catch up with its creator Jo Burt to find out exactly where he gets his inspiration from over the years and just what his real relationship is with that sheep……
Have I seen that MBUK cover somewhere before?
Yes, you have. Well, kind of... To celebrate our 30th anniversary we asked Brendan Fairclough to replicate a massive X-up that Jason McRoy pulled back in the middle of an XC race in 1991
30th anniversary issue on sale now!
All the very best bits from 30 years of MBUK, three chances to win the ride of your life in our £9,000 bike giveaway, meet Mint Sauce's creator Jo Burt and loads of entertaining features that give a nod to our 30 years of heritage - this is your must-have issue for 2018!
Vote for MBUK pioneers to enter mountain biking's Hall of Fame
MBUK wouldn't have made it to 30 years in publication if it wasn't for Tym Manley and Steve Behr – we need YOU to vote for them and get them immortalised in the MTB Hall of Fame
Are you ready for the GT Bicycles Malverns Classic 2018?
On the weekend of 15-17 June the Malverns Classic returns after 20 years away. Here's what you can expect to see there and what you'll find if you visit the MBUK stand…
How to have an epic evening ride when the sun's shining
When the weather's fine and you can't wait until the weekend for that epic ride, why not sneak one in midweek, like Sam and Joe Flanagan did on a trip up Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales
The mountain bike legends you can meet at the Malverns Classic 2018
There will be plenty of famous faces from mountain biking's past and present at the GT Bicycles Malverns Classic 2018. Here are some of the highlights…
Don't miss your chance to get tickets with an exclusive 10% MBUK discount for Malverns 2018
After a 20 year absence, the GT Bicycles Malverns Classic is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Read on to find out how you can get 10% off your tickets for the must-attend mountain bike event of 2018
Win a Specialized Chisel Comp worth £1300 plus £350 worth of Cycle Surgery vouchers
Complete our MBUK survey and you could win a Specialized Chisel Comp and £350 worth of Cycle Surgery vouchers to kit you out for the year ahead!
Close-up look at Stif Cycles' Morf - a sharp and playful, rowdy steel hardtail built to put a grin on your face
30 years of experience has gone into creating Stif Cycles' Morf hardtail, so it should be pretty damn good at delivering big grins when hammered on the trails
Ride inspiration - the stunning locations in the February issue of MBUK that will make you want to ride
The great spots we visited in the UK and abroad to make this month's mag. Including Scotland, Yorkshire and British Columbia…
Make the most of a weekend trip to a UK trail centre
Whether you want to master berms, ride descents faster or work your way up to laying a flat table over a jump we dish out the knowledge to make sure you get maximum thrills in the shortest time
How are the mountain bike trails you love to ride actually created?
Trail builder and one of the team behind BikePark Wales, Rowan Sorrell, lets us into some of the secrets of what goes into making the twisty strips of joy we love to ride
The perfect Burns' night celebration - mountain biking and single malt whisky
Ric McLaughlin and Marc Beaumont head to the Isle of Arran in search of adventure and discover that the riding is almost as fine as the whisky
Our expert's verdicts on some of the best mountain bike gear you can buy
As we head into the new year full of anticipation for the new bikes and gear that 2018 will bring, here are some of our sister site BikeRadar's highlights from last year and what it all has to live up to...
Could you survive an epic snow riding adventure?
What does it take to complete a 24 hours snow riding race? MBUK's Matt Orton and Bikeradar's Tom Marvin brave the frozen wastes of Finland as they take on the brutal Roveniemi 150
What kind of mountain biker are you? #6 The Weekend Warrior
If you've ridden a mountain bike for any length of time you'll recognise the various sorts of riders you're likely to meet on the trails. In this mini series we take a look at six very different sorts of mountain biker. In this, the final instalment we meet the weekend warrior…
Keep your stoke levels high and ride through winter!
Cold? Dark? Wet? Don't let that stop you! These simple tips will keep you motivated and raring to ride though winter
What Mint Sauce gift would you like to see with a special issue of MBUK?
MBUK is celebrating 30 years in publication next year and to help mark the occasion we'd like to give away a free Mint Sauce collector's item and we want your help deciding what would be best. Have your say below!
Stunning riding in the Azores
The nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic that make up the Azores have incredible scuba diving, surfing, swimming – and jaw-dropping singletrack
What kind of mountain biker are you? #5 The XC Whippet
If you've ridden a mountain bike for any length of time you'll recognise the various sorts of riders you're likely to meet on the trails. In this mini series we take a light-hearted look at six very different sorts of mountain biker. In this, the penultimate episode we catch up with the XC whippet…
What kind of mountain biker are you? #4 The Downhiller
If you've ridden a mountain bike for any length of time you'll recognise the various sorts of riders you're likely to meet on the trails. In this mini series we take a look at six very different sorts of mountain biker, now it's the turn of the downhill rider…
New video release for trials riding legend Martyn Ashton
Trials world champion turned YouTube presenter Martyn Ashton has released a new video about his riding experience at Whistler Bike Park