Mountain Bike Rider (MBR)

Since its inception in 1997, MBR magazine has been a source of enjoyment, inspiration, and information for mountain biking enthusiasts for more than 25 years and across over 300 editions. The final print edition was published in November 2023 (issue 295). Starting from November 2023, Mountain Bike Rider will transition to a fully online presence, available through mbr.co.uk, various social media platforms, and consistent video updates on our YouTube channel.

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Mountain bikers made up just 5.6% of all mountain rescue callouts last year, while separately 18-24 year olds replaced Gen X as the most rescued demographic of outdoor user - MBR

1 day ago | mbr.co.uk | Rebecca Bland

With 194 rescues, mountain bikers made up just 5.6% of all Mountain Rescue England and Wales callouts, while the rescue numbers for all outdoor users grew fastest for young adults Mountain bikers were responsible for 5.6% of all Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW) callouts in 2024, according to new data from the MREW and Ordnance Survey.
No frills, just thrills: Canyon’s new Spectral AL starts at £2,149 and proves aluminium is still king for entry-level trail bikes

2 days ago | mbr.co.uk | Alan Muldoon

Affordable doesn't have to mean dull. Check out the new Canyon Spectral AL 140mm trail bikes Expensive carbon bikes grab the headlines, but let’s face it, aluminium is still king when it comes to affordability. Which is why the new Canyon Spectral AL shares the same geometry, handling and attitude as Canyon’s more expensive carbon Spectral range. So let’s start with some numbers.
This is not a typo! Save £540 on the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar smartwatch – it's the cheapest it's ever been with 65% off - MBR

1 week ago | mbr.co.uk | Paul Brett

We rated the Fenix 6 Pro Solar as one of the best smartwatches for mountain biking and right now at Garmin it's slashed from £819.99 to a staggering £279.99. The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar may have been around for a while now; we first reviewed this smartwatch in 2021. It was then the brand’s flagship model and most expensive watch.
Hamsterley Forest unveils Squirrel Chaser – a new family-friendly blue MTB trail, in time for the Easter holidays - MBR

1 week ago | mbr.co.uk | Rebecca Bland

Looking for inspiration for the school holidays? Well, Hamsterley's new blue trail is suitable for all the family, and at 5 miles, just long enough to tire them out for the day. Hamsterley Forest in County Durham has unveiled a new blue (moderate) trail just in time for the Easter holidays. Named Squirrel Chaser, the new route is open to ride to the public now, and is fully waymarked throughout, so you won’t get lost.
XC World Cup racing is back in Brazil for round 2 this weekend – here's how, where and who to watch - MBR

1 week ago | mbr.co.uk | Rebecca Bland

Can Samara Maxwell and Victor Koretzky repeat last weekend's UCI World Cup XCO victories on the fabulous Brazilian course? Just 5 days after the first round, the second event in the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series is returning to Araxá, Brazil for some XCO and XCC racing.
FSA's Gradient component range gets a revamp for 2025 bringing new bars, wheels and cranks to the trail, enduro, and downhill markets

2 weeks ago | mbr.co.uk | Rebecca Bland

It's a huge update for FSA's gravity component range, some of which will see action on the World Cup DH scene with the Atherton Racing Team. Full Speed Ahead (FSA) has revamped its Gradient line of products, positioned as ‘top-level’ trail, enduro and DH components. The new range features wheels, cranks, bars and stems, and the products were apparently developed in conjunction with pro riders from the Atherton Racing Team.
Continental launches the new Dubnital, Trinotal, and Magnotal tyres for XC, down-country and all-mountain riders – try saying those names out loud! - MBR

2 weeks ago | mbr.co.uk | Rebecca Bland

Continental's new tyres replace the Race King, Cross King, and Mountain King ProTection with a trio of unpronounceable models. Continental has added three new tyres to its XC and trail riding categories: the Dubnital, Trinotal and Magnotal. Good luck getting those names right when asking for new tyres at your local bike shop! The new rubber sits alongside the brand’s Gravity range, and are aimed at XC racers and “trail enthusiasts”.
Adidas has slashed a load of our favourite Five Ten MTB shoes – with up to 45% off we’d suggest stocking up for summer quickly before they’re gone - MBR

2 weeks ago | mbr.co.uk | Paul Brett

Adidas has dropped big discounts on a huge range of Five Ten kit, including the Freerider Pro, our all time favourite MTB shoes – available with a 35% reduction. Just in time for summer riding, Adidas has a brilliant sale on its highly-rated Five Ten mountain biking shoes.
Samara Maxwell takes maiden World Cup and Victor Koretzky wins in opening round of the UCI XCO World Series despite having a flat tyre

2 weeks ago | mbr.co.uk | Rebecca Bland

The first weekend of World Cup XC racing was one worth watching... if you were lucky enough to have access to TNT Sports/Discovery+ We were treated to an electric weekend of racing for the first round of the XC World Series in Brazil. On the Saturday, Evie Richards won the short-track (XCC) Elite Women’s race, while Christopher Blevins of Specialized Factory Racing beat his teammate, Victor Koretzky to cross the line first in the Elite Men’s.
We love these Calibre Hardtail MTBs and they're on sale right now with huge discounts of up to 41%

2 weeks ago | mbr.co.uk | Paul Brett

Just in time for summer riding GO Outdoors has slashed the price of the Calibre Line T3 27.5in and its sibling the Rail 29in, giving anyone looking for a wallet-friendly mountain bike the choice of two well-spec'ed budget bikes that are a total blast to ride GO Outdoors is on a mission to get you out having the best mountain bike riding for less this summer.

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Mountain bikers made up just 5.6% of all mountain rescue callouts last year, while separately 18-24 year olds replaced Gen X as the most rescued demographic of outdoor user - MBR

No frills, just thrills: Canyon’s new Spectral AL starts at £2,149 and proves aluminium is still king for entry-level trail bikes

This is not a typo! Save £540 on the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar smartwatch – it's the cheapest it's ever been with 65% off - MBR

Hamsterley Forest unveils Squirrel Chaser – a new family-friendly blue MTB trail, in time for the Easter holidays - MBR

XC World Cup racing is back in Brazil for round 2 this weekend – here's how, where and who to watch - MBR

FSA's Gradient component range gets a revamp for 2025 bringing new bars, wheels and cranks to the trail, enduro, and downhill markets

Continental launches the new Dubnital, Trinotal, and Magnotal tyres for XC, down-country and all-mountain riders – try saying those names out loud! - MBR

Adidas has slashed a load of our favourite Five Ten MTB shoes – with up to 45% off we’d suggest stocking up for summer quickly before they’re gone - MBR

Samara Maxwell takes maiden World Cup and Victor Koretzky wins in opening round of the UCI XCO World Series despite having a flat tyre

We love these Calibre Hardtail MTBs and they're on sale right now with huge discounts of up to 41%

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