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From a homegrown bike park to three-time Red Bull Hardline winner: Gracey Hemstreet reveals all on her rapid rise to glory

Starting her career on family-run trails, Gracey Hemstreet is leaving quite the mark on elite downhill racing at a young age. We caught up with her to learn more about her rise to DH fame, and her goals moving forward

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 11:58
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Everyone is talking about 32-inch wheels… but can you actually buy 32-inch bikes and kit right now? Here’s everything we know about that caters for cycling’s trendiest new wheel size

Fancy a dip into the 32-inch wheel waters? Here's most of the 32-inch gear we know of that's readily available, including bikes, tyres and wheels

Tue, Jun 09, 2026 12:33
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An ode to Charlie Cunningham, a true unsung OG of mountain biking – with words from Gary Fisher, Tom Ritchey, Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze

This is a tip of the hat to Charlie, with a little help Gary Fisher, Tom Ritchey, Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 14:00
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What type of mountain bike helmet is best for you? A deep dive into cross-country, trail, full face and convertible helmets

From cross-country to full face, here’s every type of MTB helmet explained with help from ABUS

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 16:00
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Nine things I wish I knew before I started mountain biking

From becoming an accidental gear hoarder to finding out just how pricey the sport can be, here's what Liam wished he knew before taking the plunge

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 10:37
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Gravel racing is coming to your TV screens: Will live coverage take cycling’s buzziest discipline to even loftier heights?

After the Marly Grav, has gravel finally arrived on the cycling main stage? We chatted with UCI Gravel World Series Manager, Erwin Vervecken to find out all about live gravel racing on the big screen, and what that could mean for the sport

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 11:00
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Unbound 2026 unwrapped: How the world’s top gravel racers conquered the most prestigious gravel race on a brutal day of muddy drama

Unbound 2026 was another wet one. Here's how the world's biggest gravel event went down, and a look at the winning tech

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 16:49
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Will these super low-profile tyres actually perform? Maxxis’s Aspen ST tyres, Merida’s affordable hardtail and more from Leatt, Rudy Project and Cinelli

This week's top pick of Five Cool Things and the best stories of the week

Sat, May 30, 2026 11:00
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Unbound Gravel demystified: Everything you need to know about the 2026 edition of gravel cycling’s biggest race

This weekend, the world’s most prestigious gravel race takes place in Kansas, USA. Here’s everything you need to know about it, which riders to back, its importance on the gravel scene, and how to watch it

Thu, May 28, 2026 14:00
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The bike that started life as a Lego model: Auckland Cycle Works Marra first ride review

Auckland Cycle Works' mental-looking but pricy enduro bike is unlike anything else Liam has ridden. Does it all click together perfectly? Check out this first ride review while we build the full test report

Wed, May 27, 2026 14:00
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This bike’s suspension is mad! Auckland Cycle Works’ mental Marra, Troy Lee Designs’ new three quarter helmet and more from Smith, Revel and Victory Chimp

The coolest things to land at off.road.cc HQ and the top stories of the week

Sat, May 23, 2026 11:00
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I built a gravel bike from a Chinese MTB frame… and it wasn’t plain sailing

Affordable and well shaped, but is a Chinese MTB frame really right for gravel?

Wed, May 20, 2026 14:00
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Fat tyres, super aero bikes and deep section alloy rims: the best gravel tech of Gralloch 2026

Our Mick headed up to Gatehouse of Fleet to check out what new kit has popped up during one of the UK's most exciting gravel races

Tue, May 19, 2026 10:18
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£160 shorts from Arc’teryx, Revels return to the UK plus more from SRAM, Smith and Peaty’s

This week's fresh batch of Five Cool Things, plus the top off-road stories of the week

Sat, May 16, 2026 11:00
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How to get your mountain bike ready for summer: choose the right tyres, spruce up that suspension and perfect your pedalling to make warm weather riding even better

Get your mountain bike summer-ready in eight simple steps.

Wed, May 13, 2026 13:54
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If you’re completely new to mountain biking or gravel, here’s everything you need to get started

New to the world of knobbly tyres and dirt? Here's everything you'll need for the best start

Tue, May 12, 2026 15:34
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Velduro’s prototype e-MTB, six piston brakes and more 32″ madness: The best bits of China Cycle Expo 2026

China is becoming a huge player in the cycling world, so we sent Andi out to the China Cycle Expo to see what might land on western shores

Mon, May 11, 2026 17:44
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POC’s latest helmet is convertible… but not in the way you think. Plus more from Wolf Tooth, DMR, Leatt and Rudy Project

This week's fresh batch of Five Cool Things, plus the top off-road stories of the week

Sat, May 09, 2026 10:00
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How to cut your mountain bike handlebar: Carbon and aluminium MTB bar trimming explained

Trimming your mountain bike's handlebar is easy but that's not to say that mistakes can't be made. Let's avoid them with these tips

Thu, May 07, 2026 14:39
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Selle San Marco’s gravel-specific Shortfit Allroad saddles bring new levels of comfort to your cycling adventures

We look at Selle San Marco’s all-new range of Shortfit Allroad saddles, which combine two unique design elements to create the ultimate gravel riding experience

Thu, May 07, 2026 10:03
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The UK-made bike that propelled Charlie Hatton to World Championship victory: a closer look at the Atherton A.200

We check out Charlie Hatton's World Championship winning bike, and chat with Atherton's Team Manager about how the race was won, and the World Cup's new venues

Tue, May 05, 2026 15:31
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Rudy Project’s newest MTB helmet, SDG’s latest grips, Roval’s 1.07kg wheelset, specs from A.P.E Optics and Apidura’s Expedition frame bag

This week's helping of cool things and the top stories

Sat, May 02, 2026 11:00
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New kids on the (starting) block, or old hands on the hot seat? Who will rule the downhill racing roost in 2026?

With the Whoop UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Series kicking off in South Korea this weekend, we take a look at which young pretenders could potentially turn the tables on the established stars. We also got an exclusive insight on things from former World Champions Steve Peat and Greg Minnaar

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 14:00
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“It’s a fact that we are losing great talents to road racing”: Thomas Frischknecht on XC’s future without the great Nino Schurter

After 23 years at the top of the sport, Nino Schurter left the global stage at the end of last season as he announced his retirement. Nino is widely considered the GOAT of cross county mountain biking – will we, could we, ever see another like Nino?

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 14:00
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Do Brembo’s GR-Pro Brakes Live Up to the Hype? A first ride review of the legendary Italian motorsport brand’s first foray into mountain bike braking

Legendary motorsport braking brand has launched into the mountain bike scene but how does its pricy GR-Pro brakes stack up?

Mon, Apr 27, 2026 14:00
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A $25k steel full susser, 32in wheels and upside down forks!: The best bits of Sea Otter 2026

This year's Sea Otter was huge! Our Andi headed out to scope out the weird, wonderful and the downright expensive

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 14:00
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e-MTBs needn’t cost the earth: Merida’s latest budget-friendly e-mountain bike, Rimpact’s TMD V2, Renthal’s fresh stem and new rubber from Continental and Schwalbe

This week's Five Cool Things plus the best stories of the week

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 10:00
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How is Avinox going to approach the warranty of its M2S and M2 e-bike motors?

We get in touch with Avinox to find out how the brand plans to honour warranty claims

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 09:17
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The bike that cannot be named: Andreu Lacondeguy’s top secret freeride bike

We get up close and personal with the Red Bull Rampage winner's freeride bike

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 14:49
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10 of the most epic off-road adventure races to add to your bucket list

If you’re looking for true a bucket list multi-day offroad event to aim for here’s 10 of the very best out there

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 11:00
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How to choose the best bike for your next big bikepacking adventure

Got a huge ride planned, but not sure what bike is best? Let's fix that

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:00
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Rediscovering an old school MTB route on a gravel bike: Are gravel bikes really old school mtbs?

Our Liam heads out to the Quantocks to test a gravel bike's mettle on the Quantocks Killer Loop

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 11:44
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“My go-to hallucination is that I’m riding in a peloton of imaginary friends”: The sleepless and very long adventures of Angus Young

Angus Young is one of the most accomplished offroad ultra cyclists around, and he’s just shifted his cycling career up a gear by going full-time. We spoke to Angus about his ride from novice to endurance ace

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 14:39
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Learn from my mistakes with these top tips for beginner bikepackers

Thinking about trying bikepacking for the first time now the weather is improving? Here are my top tips for beginners

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 10:17
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Riding the same old routes every weekend? Here’s how to find new gravel and mountain bike trails

Stuck riding the same routs weekend in, weekend out? Here's how to find new tracks to explore

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 12:00
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Get the best start in ultra racing: Everything you need to know about getting started with off-road ultra racing

Over the past few years bike packing based offroad ultra races have thrived. Many of us fancy a crack at one; though, the prospect can be very intimidating. Here’s what you need to know about getting started with ultra racing

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 14:18
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Welcome to off.road.cc’s inaugural Adventure Week!

Say hello to your hub for this week's adventure and bikepacking-based content

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 09:16
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Is this e-mountain bike poised to set the e-MTB power standard?: Amflow’s PX Carbon Pro, Ergon’s new grips, Redshift’s flat handlebar, RockShox’s new fork and Megamo’s West gravel bike

We take a look at this week's batch of cool things, and once again highlight the HUGE motor-shaped news that dropped on Thursday

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 10:00
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The Avinox M2 is here! 18 e-mountain bikes we know that come with Avinox’s newest e-MTB motor

Avinox has unveiled its second motor and there are LOADS of new bikes. Let's dive into the ones we know of

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 08:00
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The enduro e-mountain bike that sold out in under two hours: a first ride review of the Atherton S.170E e-MTB featuring all new Avinox M2S drive system

Liam rides Atherton's first ever e-MTB and offers his first impressions on Avinox's new M2S drive system

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 08:00
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42 stages, unbeatable scenery, 144,000ft of climbing: Is the Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel the world’s most epic gravel ride?

There’s nothing like exploring a country under your own steam in the saddle and taking the paths less trodden, which means there’s nothing quite like the Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel. Find out what it's all about and how you can take on this most epic of gravel rides

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 15:07
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Downhill tech comes to RockShox’s all-mountain and enduro lineup: RockShox Lyrik Ultimate and Super Deluxe Ultimate first ride review

Coming as a complete refresh, there's tonnes going on with RockShox's new enduro and all-mountain components, so let's unpack the details

Tue, Apr 07, 2026 15:00
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Surly returns to the aggro hardtail market: Surly Sorceress first ride review

Able to run singlespeed and UDH drivetrains, Surly's Sorceress is set to be a cult classic

Tue, Apr 07, 2026 06:30
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“If you did make a mistake or crash, there were no injuries or warning shots. It was a dangerous place to film a project”: Gee Atherton on recent Ridgeline VII film and the HUGE risk of crashing

With his latest high mountain project just released, we caught up with Gee Atherton to learn more about his film projects, and why he still puts his life on the fine and rocky line after such serious past crashes

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 16:09
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From the wrong saddle height to poorly inflated suspension: mountain and gravel bike setup mistakes to avoid

Get the best bike setup by avoiding these dire mistakes

Wed, Mar 25, 2026 14:00
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From his 1996 Olympic-winning bike to this year’s Cape Epic: We talk tech and evolution with Bart Brentjens

Dutchman Bart Brentjens became the first ever Olympic mountain bike champion back in Atlanta 1996, and he’s still racing now (occasionally). We spoke with Bart about the evolution of his own bikes and the sport over the last 30 years

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 15:49
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Lauf’s cross-country mountain bike electrified: Lauf e-Elja first ride review

Lauf electrifies the Elja with an e-MTB that focusses on lightweight at 16.6kg while being an extension of the rider with its TQ HPR60 motor

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 14:00
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Megamo’s Avinox-equipped e-MTB, fresh valves from Peaty’s, Hopes gravity brakes, OneUp’s latest XC pedals and DMR’s high-rise bar

Your weekly fill of Five Cool Things, and the best stories of the week

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 10:00
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“The biggest fear is that we could lose trail access”: Hans Rey reveals all about his recent open letter to the bike industry

Last week, mountain bike legend Hans Rey sent an open letter to the bike industry relaying his thoughts and concerns over the need for eMTB category definitions and power limits. We caught up with him to learn more

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 14:00
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MTB enduro racing for beginners: Get prepared for a successful day between the tapes

Everything you need to know to get yourself ready for an enduro race

Mon, Mar 09, 2026 17:06
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