Luke Marshall
Technical writer
Luke Marshall is a technical writer for BikeRadar and MBUK magazine. He's been working for both titles since 2018 and has over 20 years of mountain biking experience. Luke is a gravity-focused rider with a history of racing downhill, previously competing in the UCI Downhill World Cup. Educated to a degree level in engineering and with a penchant for full-throttle speed, Luke is more than qualified to put every bike and product through its paces to bring you informative and independent reviews. You'll most likely find him on a trail, enduro or downhill bike riding the off-piste tracks around south Wales and the south west of England. He often makes an appearance on BikeRadar's podcast and YouTube channel.
Recent articles by Luke Marshall
11 ways to liven up your lockdown exercise rides
A few things you can work on to improve your riding, while keeping your daily exercise low-risk
Backyard bike check: Luke’s Giant Reign 29 1 long-termer
Confined to our houses, here’s a look at what long-term bikes we’re currently riding, how we set them up, what’s new and how up to speed we are with our gardening
MBUK Bike of the Year 2020 - Sneak preview
Sample what went down when we hit some of Spain's finest trails
Must Watch: UK MTB legends ride BikePark Wales
What happens when you get British downhill legends Steve Peat, Rob Warner, Will Longdon and Nigel Page together for a thrash around BikePark Wales? Probably the most fun bike video you've seen
February 2020 issue on sale now!
Grab your copy of the latest MBUK to get the latest reviews, advice and adventures from the mountain bike world. In shops now!
January 2020 issue on sale now!
Pick up the latest issue of MBUK, crammed with awesome content to get you inspired for the new year. In the shops now, or subscribe and save!
November 2019 issue on sale now!
MBUK’s latest issue is on the shelves now. With the darkness creeping in, we've got tons of content to get you amped for winter riding, including a lights test and our BikePark Wales at night feature.
October 2019 issue on sale now!
The latest issue of MBUK has just hit the shelves, and you’ve got loads to get excited about. On sale now or subscribe and save.
Dyfi Bike Park – is this the UK’s most extreme bike park?
Everything you need to know about Dan Atherton's Mid Wales masterpiece
September 2019 issue on sale now!
This month is about getting out there, with wild rides from Scotland and Ecuador, plus advice on how to make your own bucket-list adventure attainable. Bike price doesn't need to stop you, with 4 sub-£700 hardtails reviewed in our bike test + as well as loads more product news, opinions and How-To advice
August 2019 issue on sale now!
Pick up your copy of the latest MBUK to see if a ‘mullet’ bike can keep up with its 29in counterpart, whether Whistler is the world's most inclusive mountain bike destination, and just how Chris Akrigg is so smooth on a bike. The mag also includes a Superbike shoot-out with four ultimate trail bikes from Scott, Specialized, Mondraker and Yeti. Plus, 15 trail shorts tested, riding the Trans-Cambrian Way, hitting up Foel Gasnach downhill park, insights from pro photographer Geoff Waugh, Hope’s brand manager Rachael Walker, and much, much more.
Video: One muddy day out - we tackle the Transcend Enduro
Carrying on our MBUK x Scott Dirty Half Dozen series, where we have a go at six challenges every MTBer should try, we take on an epic enduro race in the world-renowned Tweed Valley
July 2019 issue on sale now!
Grab your bumper copy of the mag to get all the best reviews, features and top tips from the team at MBUK – plus an exclusive stem cap, a 100-page guide to the country's best trail centres and bike parks, and a mini mag featuring 20 of Mint Sauce's best ever adventures...
Summer 2019 issue on sale now!
The summer issue of the mag is bursting with mountain biking goodness! We attempt the world's toughest enduro, embark on a Lakeland e-bike adventure and finally ride our MBUK Great British Hardtail, up in Sheffield. Plus we check out the indie creations over at Bristol's Bespoked bike show and head up to Manchester to ride the Dirt Factory – the UK's first indoor MTB bike park. Plus, there's all the latest kit tested, four pull-out maps and much, much more!
June 2019 issue on sale now!
This month's MBUK is chock-full of exciting content. We spend a day with one of the UK's most thrilling downhill racers, Adam Brayton, learn how the Austrians go about building a multi-million-pound bike park and discover just how impressive Switzerland's natural trails are. We test four flat-out enduro bikes, plus tons of the latest kit reviewed, and if that wasn't enough, we hit up Rogate with four MTB superstars.
May 2019 issue on sale now!
Our latest issue takes you behind the brand at Atherton Bikes - the UK's newest gravity bike manufacturers. Plus, we kit out our very own Great British Hardtail, our team are sent between the tapes at the first Pearce Cycles downhill race, and we e-bike our way around three of Southern France's most famous trails. Our testers put four sub-£1,500 trail bikes and 15 trail helmets through their paces, to see if you can tear up the trails without breaking the bank. Plus, all the usual tips, tricks, products and knowledge you could wish for.
March 2019 issue on sale now!
This month's MBUK brings a adventures in the Dientes de Navarino – the world's southernmost trail. We talk bike media, philosophy and fun with the 50to01 crew, and get our hands dirty with MBUK's Great British Bike – building our vision of the ultimate UK hardtail. Four high-end American 29er trail bikes go head-to-head in this month's bike test, and we test 10 pairs of brakes. Plus, our top tips on how to make female-friendly bike tweaks and how to hold the high-line while riding. Grab a copy for all of this and much, much more.
February 2019 issue on sale now!
This month's MBUK is loaded with great stories – including travel adventures in Iceland, Kazakhstan and Morocco – and stacked full of talent as we introduce 10 of the UK's hottest riders to watch in 2019. We take a look at Starling Cycles' singlespeed steel downhill bike, hit up the Leeds Urban Bike Park, find out how good sub-£1,500 XC hardtails are and delve into the new YT Jeffsy. Plus, shedloads more. Grab a copy and take a look!
Behind the cover: issue 364
Joe Barnes from the Dudes of Hazzard gets his splash on as we visit the Nevis Range for our Wrecking Crew ride
January 2019 issue on sale now!
You're in for a treat as we start the new year with a bang! Dan Milner heads to uncharted territory in North Korea, Malcolm Mclaws retraces his hippie days in India and we show you how fun winter riding can be. Plus, we've got a test of British bikes and reviews of all the latest gear. We also receive a warm welcome from the Dudes of Hazzard as we check out the trails around Fort William.
December 2018 issue on sale now!
We delve into the wilds this month, hitting up Vancouver's infamous North Shore, discovering Slovakia as a riding destination and meeting Scottish shredder Louise Ferguson. On test are four sub-£500 hardtails, 15 flat pedals and more
November 2018 issue on sale now!
This month’s MBUK is stacked full of inspiring stories, epic locations and essential winter preparation. We test six of the hottest bikes for 2019, tackle the science of rear suspension, get dirty in some of the UK’s best riding spots and much more
October 2018 issue on sale now!
This month's MBUK will light up your life, with a grouptest of trail riding lights, as well as inspiration and how-to tips coming into night riding season. We also delve behind the scenes at three of the year's biggest events – the DH World Champs, Red Bull Hardline and Ard Rock Enduro.
The 16-year-old girl who's (probably) faster than you – meet Vali Höll
Junior downhiller Vali Höll has set the DH World Cup series alight this year, winning every round and clinching an almost unheard of perfect season. We check in with Austria's golden girl to find out what makes her tick