Bike of the Year 2019
It's that time of year again! We've taken a bunch of the world's very best trail bikes (and bike testers) and produced a mammoth, 36-page supplement to accompany the mag. It's taken months and months of planning, debating, analysis, arguments and, of course, shredding bikes in all weathers, but we're stoked to finally be bringing you the fruits of our labour. Whether you're in the market for a new ride or just interested to see how far mountain bikes have come in recent years, be sure not to miss this one!
Surviving the Strathpuffer
Features editor Ed Thomsett and his mate Ben Cannell push themselves to their limits, fighting through sub-zero temperatures, enduring serious fatigue and begging for snacks, at Scotland's infamous winter 24-hour race.
Women's trail bikes tested
Aoife Glass puts four top women's trail bikes through our 'wrecked and rated' treatment, to find out whether female-specific bikes are really the best option for riders like herself.
Trails and tribulations on the TransAndalus
Snapper Duncan Philpott and his girlfriend Megan get more than they bargained for during a bikepacking holiday in Spain. Riding over 1,000km through Andalusia and the Sierra Nevada mountains, there's rain, snow, vultures and sweet singletrack – not your average Spanish holiday!
Swinley Forest Wrecking Crew
We head to the closest official riding spot to London to meet the faces behind the Swinley Bike Hub and see if you can really find proper mountain biking this close to the Big Smoke.
And more besides…
There's so much crammed into this issue that we're not even sure how we manage it sometimes! We've got travel tales from Italy and Israel; tips on how to shoot incredible footage with your GoPro, keep up with your mates, nail flat turns and commute your way fit; reviews of the latest kit and updates on our long-term rides; a Big Ride in Scotland's spectacular Cairngorms; our first impressions of Calibre's amazing-value Sentry enduro bike; a look at the stunning photography of JB Liautard; and much, much more…
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