Mountain Biking

Performing a manual means lifting the front wheel to clear an obstacle. It is a key mountain bike skill to learn and requires good technique rather than strength.

Jul 4, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Mountain bike holidays are available across Europe from a variety of specialist cycling companies. Choose a cycling destination according to preferred style of riding.

Jun 14, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Choosing a mountain bike holiday requires looking at many factors including destination, fitness level, terrain, type of bike hire, time of year and guiding options.

Jun 7, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Kit lists for mountain bike holidays are often long and contents can cost more than the trip itself. Save money and pack wisely with this guide on what's really needed.

Jun 4, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

A basic understanding of bicycle mechanics and the carrying of appropriate spare bike parts and tools is key for performing mountain bike trailside repairs.

May 30, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Understanding how mountain bike suspension works allows a rider to match the type of suspension system required to his style of riding.

May 13, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

An interview with Billy Savage, producer, writer and director of mountain bike history movie Klunkerz focussing on how key players were persuaded to participate.

Apr 12, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Billy Savage directed and produced mountain bike history movie Klunkerz, which won 2009 Cycling Film of the Year at the Endurance Sports Awards.

Apr 12, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Mountain bike history movie Klunkerz won 2009 Cycling Film of the Year at the Endurance Sports Awards. Director Billy Savage talks about his inspiration for the MTB movie

Apr 12, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Klunkerz is the story of how mountain biking was invented, shot as a film documentary from the heart and soul of narrator, writer, producer and director Billy Savage.

Apr 12, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Mountain Unicycling or MUnicycling is seen by many as an extreme sport but keen unicyclists often buy a MUnicycle (mountain unicycle) just to get fitter.

Feb 10, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Mountain bike maintenance is difficult for people unfamiliar with different bike components. Here's a quick guide to the ten mountain bike parts that most often confuse.

Dec 23, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

The sport of mountain biking is less than 25 years old yet the first bicycle was invented in the 1800's. This article looks at how and why the mountain bike was created.

Dec 7, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Take the ultimate downhill mountain bike tour via helicopter to a high peak on the Remarkables in Queenstown, then descend 1600m as fast as possible to the valley below.

Nov 30, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Skippers Canyon is one of New Zealand's top downhill mountain bike tracks and should be on the list of any mountain biker heading for the adventure capital Queenstown.

Nov 25, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Mountain biking on the Akamas Peninsula in Cyprus provides true wilderness riding across unspoilt, rugged terrain with spectacular coastal views at every corner.

Jun 28, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Mountain biking in the Atlas Mountains offers spectacular winter riding on exciting trails through jagged peaks and gorges, small Berber villages and ancient kasbahs.

Jun 25, 2008 - Helen Smeaton