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Megavalanche Insurance
28.03.25

Megavalanche Insurance

What is the Megavalanche? The Megavalanche is one of the most exhilarating and extreme downhill mountain bike races in the…

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Tech advancements that shaped the future of mountain biking
05.09.24

Tech advancements that shaped the future of mountain biking

I recently attended the Malverns Classic bike festival, where, in addition to racing, and general festivities, they have a retro…

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Exploring Scotland’s rugged mountain bike destinations with Atlas Ride Co
22.08.24

Exploring Scotland’s rugged mountain bike destinations with Atlas Ride Co

Scotland is a paradise for mountain bikers who are looking for remote, natural, technical trails. Its rugged landscapes, wildlife, culture,…

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5 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Morzine During Summer 2023
17.05.23

5 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Morzine During Summer 2023

Situated in the pristine green French Alps and just a short drive from Geneva Airport, everyone with a passion for…

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Revealed: How much airlines charge to take your bike abroad
26.04.23

Revealed: How much airlines charge to take your bike abroad

Bike Luggage Charges For Air Travel 2023 Bike luggage charges can be a pain. Every airline seems to handle bicycles…

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Tucson trail tips:  Riding in Arizona
05.04.23

Tucson trail tips: Riding in Arizona

Regular contributor to the Draft, Tim Wild spent three days shredding through the mountains of Tucson, Arizona – here’s what…

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The British Columbia bike race 2022-Does it still live up to the hype?
04.01.23

The British Columbia bike race 2022-Does it still live up to the hype?

What’s it all about? A historical tenet of the BCBR has been to introduce competitors to amazing trails and welcoming…

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The best MTB destination you’ve never heard of
07.12.22

The best MTB destination you’ve never heard of

You know that mountain bike mecca in Northern Spain, with hundreds of miles of handbuilt trails, and cheap hotels, and…

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Big presents for cyclists
09.12.21

Big presents for cyclists

You know a cyclist that you want to impress this festive season. What can you get them that will knock…

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Off-road cycling in the dark – how to stay safe.
17.11.21

Off-road cycling in the dark – how to stay safe.

There is something quite liberating about riding off-road in the dark. Just you, the trail, and your 1,000 lumen light…

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Hot weather cycling. Don’t let heat spoil your ride.
15.07.21

Hot weather cycling. Don’t let heat spoil your ride.

With great weather forecast for this weekend, lots of people will be out on their bikes. With temperatures in the…

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European mountain bike holiday destinations
03.07.20

European mountain bike holiday destinations

When it comes to riding bikes we all have our own reasons for doing it, be it the freedom of…

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Making a bomb proof tubeless tyre setup
30.04.20

Making a bomb proof tubeless tyre setup

THE PROBLEM Mountain bikes are awesome, they allow us to explore new places and ride amazing trails. In recent years…

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Why are so few women mountain biking?
06.02.20

Why are so few women mountain biking?

Women’s only cycling and triathlon camps are becoming increasingly popular, but one area where the gender bias is particularly apparent…

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Get Into… Mountain Biking
21.08.19

Get Into… Mountain Biking

  There’s something about the woods and mountains that attract mountain bikers of all types. From lycra-clad XC whippets to…

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Is cycling bad for my oral health?
19.07.19

Is cycling bad for my oral health?

It’s been a glorious summer so far with many of us doing more miles than ever before due to lockdown…

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Don’t be a Duffer, ride the Strathpuffer!
26.06.19

Don’t be a Duffer, ride the Strathpuffer!

You may wonder why we are publishing a blog about cycling in sub zero temperatures just as a heatwave is…

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Beginner’s Guide to the MTB World Cup
20.06.19

Beginner’s Guide to the MTB World Cup

With the Giro d’Italia finished for another year and another hugely anticipated Tour de France on the horizon it can…

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Cycling in Switzerland: Explore Valais by Bike
06.06.19

Cycling in Switzerland: Explore Valais by Bike

Cycling in Switzerland is like paradise. Just picture riding through open roads, rolling meadows and the misty mountains of the…

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The (Somewhat) Definitive Guide to Mountain Biking Disciplines
24.05.19

The (Somewhat) Definitive Guide to Mountain Biking Disciplines

XC. Trail. All Mountain. Downhill. Enduro. Freeriding. Mountain biking has evolved into many different disciplines, each using its own kit,…

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A bike packing adventure in Chile: When the dust settles
21.03.19

A bike packing adventure in Chile: When the dust settles

Chile. The smell of freshly baked empanadas, washed down with Sauvignon Blanc. The taste of red dust, rinsed down with…

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Find the perfect trip with Cycling Holidays by Yellow Jersey
24.01.19

Find the perfect trip with Cycling Holidays by Yellow Jersey

A quick Google search for the term ‘cycling holiday’ offers up 220 million results, with “mountain bike holidays” providing 107…

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Carbon bike repair, fact or fiction?
13.09.18

Carbon bike repair, fact or fiction?

Cracking or breaking your carbon bike frame could be the stuff of nightmares. Have you ever wondered if carbon bike…

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Exploring the cyclist’s paradise of Davos-Klosters
21.06.18

Exploring the cyclist’s paradise of Davos-Klosters

The Tour de Suisse may be over, with Richie Porte happily snuggled in the winner’s yellow jersey, but our series…

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Valais Cycling: ride to the roof of the Alps
06.06.18

Valais Cycling: ride to the roof of the Alps

Dramatic mountains, peaceful valleys, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, a sunny climate, flower-filled pastures, lush vineyards and orchards: Valais boasts an…

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Alpine adventures in Ticino
24.05.18

Alpine adventures in Ticino

Ahead of the Tour de Suisse (9-17 June), we’ve teamed up with Switzerland Tourism to show you the best cycling locations the…

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A Long Weekend in Innsbruck
17.05.18

A Long Weekend in Innsbruck

Innsbruck, Austria is the largest city in the Tyrol region of the Alps and home to some of the most…

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Free Your Ride
04.04.18

Free Your Ride

Free Your Ride

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Best of British Cycling Brands
15.03.18

Best of British Cycling Brands

We look at some of the brands that are representing the best of Britain’s design and manufacturing skills to make…

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Our guide to cycling in China
01.02.18

Our guide to cycling in China

There’s no greater joy than getting out on your bike, especially if it’s on holiday. We think it’s the best…

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Where should you plan a cycling trip for this spring?
07.12.17

Where should you plan a cycling trip for this spring?

We’ve put together a list of the very best events and spring cycling trips you can look forward in 2018….

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Bike Luggage Charges For Air Travel Infographic: Worldwide
30.03.17

Bike Luggage Charges For Air Travel Infographic: Worldwide

Bike Luggage Charges For Air Travel: Worldwide We had some great feedback on our bike luggage charges infographic, which looked at…

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Best Mountain Bike Holiday Destinations In Europe
09.02.17

Best Mountain Bike Holiday Destinations In Europe

Tired of your local trails? There is a whole world of mountain bike destinations out there waiting to be explored. We…

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Gold Standard Race Course: La Tramun UCI Mountain Biking
20.10.16

Gold Standard Race Course: La Tramun UCI Mountain Biking

I’ve been lucky enough to visit some great places and events this year but La Tramun is now the gold…

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Roc d’Azure Mountain Bike Festival
12.10.16

Roc d’Azure Mountain Bike Festival

The European marathon scene is winding down after another big year for the sport, never before has there been so…

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UCI Azores Mountain Bike Marathon 2016
06.10.16

UCI Azores Mountain Bike Marathon 2016

This past weekend the cycling circus flew to the middle of the North Atlantic Sea for the Azores MTB Marathon,…

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UCI World Marathon Mountain Bike Series
29.09.16

UCI World Marathon Mountain Bike Series

After the recent race results and a good training block I was excited to start the final phase of my…

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British National Champ Victory to Ben Thomas for Second Year
31.08.16

British National Champ Victory to Ben Thomas for Second Year

Sport can produce the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. The lows of losing a competition, getting an…

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Five times Brighton Big Dog Champion
16.08.16

Five times Brighton Big Dog Champion

Brighton Big Dog has become a classic event on the UK calendar and an event I’ve won 4 consecutive times…

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Racing mixed doubles, victory at Trans Alp
27.07.16

Racing mixed doubles, victory at Trans Alp

A week before Bike Transalp I get a message from European Champion Sally Bigham asking if I wanted to race…

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Beware wheel suckers: Mountain bike world championships
14.06.16

Beware wheel suckers: Mountain bike world championships

The European Championships often throws up a surprise or two and this year’s looked to be no different. When we…

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How to Survive 4 weeks, 3 countries and 6 days of Mountain Bike Racing
17.05.16

How to Survive 4 weeks, 3 countries and 6 days of Mountain Bike Racing

Over the last 4 weeks I’ve raced in 4 different countries with 3 rounds of the UCI World Marathon Series…

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How Much Does Dehydration Impair Your Performance?
07.04.16

How Much Does Dehydration Impair Your Performance?

Ryan Georgiades wrote an interesting blog last week on his sweat test, as his coach I wanted him to consider fully the…

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Racing The Algarve with British National Champion Ben Thomas
10.03.16

Racing The Algarve with British National Champion Ben Thomas

This past weekend I raced the UCI category 2 Algarve Bike Challenge, a marathon stage race taking place over 3…

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04.02.16

Triathlon’s Dirty Little Secret

For those into cycling, there is a mind bending amount of variety in where our hobby can take us. Factions…

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Golden beaches and warm blue skies: the Costa Blanca Mountain Bike Race

The winter months often seem to take an age to pass but suddenly the race season is upon us. This…

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Roc d Azur, UCI Mountain Bike Marathon series
15.10.15

Roc d Azur, UCI Mountain Bike Marathon series

Roc d Azur takes over the air field in Frejus on the French Riviera. This year the event saw 20,000…

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Azores Mountain Bike Marathon, UCI World Marathon Series
08.10.15

Azores Mountain Bike Marathon, UCI World Marathon Series

This past week I’ve been in the Azores for the Azores Mountain Bike Marathon which is part of the UCI…

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Muddy Weekend: We race the ‘Summer’ CX final and Brighton Big Dog
13.08.15

Muddy Weekend: We race the ‘Summer’ CX final and Brighton Big Dog

We are constantly getting the opportunity to travel to races and cycling events across the UK. It’s very much a…

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Professional Mountain Biking, and Riding for Mountain Trax Vauxhall – Dylan Kerfoot-Robson
07.08.15

Professional Mountain Biking, and Riding for Mountain Trax Vauxhall – Dylan Kerfoot-Robson

Mountain Trax Team In October of last year I not only signed up to ride for the Mountain Trax –…

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The Yellow Jersey Strava Club
02.07.15

The Yellow Jersey Strava Club

Considering how much time members of our office spend comparing rides, it’s surprising we haven’t launched a Strava club sooner….

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