About MBUK
MBUK is for anyone who loves riding a mountain bike. It doesn’t matter about age – we’re all big kids at heart here. We want to help you ride wild and free, pushing the limits on your bike. We’re for those who ride with tons of attitude and aggression but mainly like riding a bike for the sheer hell of it. That’s what we try to reflect in everything we do.
We’re a team of passionate mountain bikers and want to bring you the most exciting, interesting and insane things from the world of mountain biking. Every month in MBUK we aim to bring you the best places to ride, help you to fix your bike, show you the right products to buy, improve you riding skills and be inspired to go out and ride your bike more. Our years of experience as the market-leading UK mountain biking title makes sure you know that you’re looking at information you can trust.
A brief history of MBUK
Launched back in 1988 by our founders Tym Manley and Chris Turner, Mountain Biking UK has built itself on being at the forefront of the UK mountain bike scene, pushing the boundaries of how and where mountain bikes can be ridden but always with a big emphasis on having a good time doing it. Through the sport’s glory days of the ’90s, sales were at a high and the profits it made were pumped into helping to promote the sport – launching the successful Bike Show Live, Team MBUK (the magazine’s own professional downhill and cross-country team), MBUK Urban Tours and the original MBUK.com (no, not this one!), which later became part of the now hugely successful BikeRadar.com.
MBUK’s done some mad features over the years, including riding a bike out the back of a plane at 6,000ft, landing and riding away; jumping through a massive ring of fire in an MBUK skinsuit; taking on the Marines… and getting well and truly whooped; creating a huge ramp for 30ft lake jumps – and always being pestered by an ever-present bike-riding sheep!
It’s a heritage we’re proud to continue, and we wouldn’t still be going strong without the support and following of our loyal fanbase – so why not join them and see what you’ve been missing out on over the years? You can subscribe to MBUK here.
Meet the MBUK team
James Costley-White Group Editor
A stickler for detail, JCW fine tunes everything we do. He’s our chief wordsmith and fact checker, and keeps the whole MBUK crew in order. But don’t be fooled by his calm, disciplined work structure because when he hits the trails he really lets rip! JCDubs loves to pick out the rough lines and then smooth them out into a well-paced, flowing ride. Er, a bit like he does with the words you find in the pages of MBUK, maybe…?
Contact: james.costley-white@ourmedia.co.uk
Julia Broussier Creative Design Lead
Our chief designer hasn't been riding long, but has really thrown herself into it, and JCW is secretly worried she'll soon be way faster than him. Her creativity and organisational skills are unmatched – just watch out if she starts muttering in her native French, because it means she's not happy about something!
Contact: julia.broussier@ourmedia.co.uk
Robin Weaver Technical Editor in Chief
A riding encyclopedia of bikes and kit, Rob spends one heck of a lot of time travelling the world for the latest product launches and organising how and where all our gear gets tested. Super-stylish when it comes to riding, and indeed beard grooming, Rob has no fears when it comes to hitting the trails with the industry’s best.
Contact: robin.weaver@ourmedia.co.uk
Alex Evans Senior Technical Editor
Alex has taco'ed more wheels than possibly anyone else on the planet. These destructive tendencies, combined with his thoroughness and dedication to riding in all weathers, make him the perfect person to put new kit through its paces.
Contact: alex.evans@ourmedia.co.uk
Tom Marvin Video Presenter
For the past 12 years, Tom has been testing the latest and greatest tech for MBUK, while also throwing himself into any trip, challenge or feature he can squeeze into his busy calendar. From riding the highest peaks in Europe to racing fatbikes in the Arctic, completing half a dozen Trail Bike of the Year tests to delving into the minutiae of waterproof fabric technology, he's done it all.
Contact: tom.marvin@ourmedia.co.uk
Will Soffe Workshop Manager and Writer
Moustachioed air ace Will worked as a mechanic and suspension technician for the likes of Atherton Racing, Fox suspension, British Cycling and others before joining MBUK, so he knows a thing or two about bikes and how to ride them.
Contact: will.soffe@ourmedia.co.uk
Max Wilman Videographer
Before joining the MBUK video team, Max enjoyed the cushy life of an overseas bike guide and then photographer. When he’s not staring down the barrel of the lens, he can be found trail building, riding laps or working on converting his big yellow van.
Contact: max.wilman@ourmedia.co.uk
Mint Sauce Legendary sheep
The longest-serving member of MBUK. And he’s a cartoon sheep. Says it all, eh? Mint has been with us right since the early days. Loves riding the patchwork landscapes of the South Downs on a continual search for his beloved Summer, while nonchalantly avoiding the clutches of Death. Not one to be swayed by the fads and trends of the mountain biking industry, Mint (the creation of illustrator Jo Burt) serves as a monthly reminder as to why we all love to get out and ride.
Regular Contributors
Steve Behr • Russell Burton • Nick Clark • Kyle Dewick • Emma Lewis • Will Linn • Andy Lloyd • Oscar Huckle • Georgie Sturge • Scott Windsor
Contact Us:
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