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Shimano XTR SPD pedal vs its M520 bargain sibling – just how close are they and does the 2024 Olympic winning model justify the huge price difference?

Can a pedal three times cheaper hold its own against the Olympic and World Championship XC winning model

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Inspired by the Olympic XCO mountain bike racing in Paris? Here are the best budget-friendly XC bikes and kit that will give you top performance for less

Fancy becoming the next Tom Pidock or Pauline Ferrand-Prévot? Then here's the best budget XC MTB kit that will give you what you need at a fraction of the price of the pro gear

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The hottest Olympic XCO MTBs and pro kit being used in Paris that we mere mortals can buy

Fancy becoming the next Tom Pidcock or Jolanda Neff? Then here's the State-of-the-art XC MTB kit they'll be using at the Paris Olympics

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Rapha Explore vs Specialized S-Works Recon Lace – two of the best gravel shoes around, but which is best?

Can our long-standing best overall gravel shoe hold on to its crown against a very similarly specced shoe from one of the biggest names in bike gear?

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Red Bull Hardline 2024 – Rónán Dunne doubles up with his second Hardline win of the year

Hardline delivers one of its best-ever editions as Mondraker's Irish star shows why he's the hottest rider in downhill mountain biking

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Specialized S-Works Recon Lace review – a performance gravel shoe that almost delivers everything you could wish for

Specialized's S-Works Recon lace off-road shoes have a timeless aesthetic and come loaded with performance features but also some minor niggles

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World Series Downhill MTB racing comes to Fort William this weekend. Here's how to watch all the action live in the US, UK and elsewhere

Round One of the 2024 Whoop UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Series promises exciting racing for armchair fans. Our viewing guide has everything you need to know

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Red Bull TV launches Race Tapes Season 2 – take a deep dive behind the scenes of the 2023 UCI MTB World Cup season

The Red Bull racing TV six-part series reveals the rivalry, and drama of an intense MTB season – setting armchair fans up perfectly for this weekend's 2024 XC World Cup opener

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I've been riding Shimano's budget SPD pedals for twenty years, here's why they're still my go-to after all this time

When it comes to cost vs performance, for me, the Shimano SPD PD-M520 are the best MTB pedals ever made

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“If I'd spent my career thinking I'm not going to do that in case I get injured, where would I be?” – In a telling 2022 interview, Gee Atherton reflected on his infamous 'Knife Edge' crash

The 'never say die' spirit of a man that has broken nearly every bone in his body leaves you with nothing but admiration

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“You achieved more in one lifetime than most people could achieve in ten”: Renowned 12-string guitarist and vintage guitar expert Paul Brett dies at 76

The blues historian, who worked on over 20 signature guitars with Vintage, has passed away after a coronary illness

Guitar World

“He approached life with a gusto, intensity, a wicked sense of humour”: 12-string acoustic maestro and prolific guitar designer Paul Brett has died, aged 76

Brett was a 12-string virtuoso, collaborating with the likes of Roy Harper and Arthur Brown, and most recently with Vintage Guitars, developing an extensive range bearing his name

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Tickets for the best downhill MTB event on the planet are on sale now – here are five top tips for spectating at Fort William this May

Fort William is a pilgrimage for any downhill mountain bike fan and here's my best ways to enjoy it, from avoiding the dreaded midge to securing tickets and evening meals

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Greg Minnaar reveals a much bigger project behind his move to Norco as the worst-kept secret in downhill MTB is confirmed

The GOAT says his move to Norco has lit a fire in him for the 2024 season and beyond

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Red Bull Hardline 2024 rider list has been announced and it's epic – Book your tickets now!

The gnarliest downhill race in the world returns bigger and better than ever

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Greg Minnaar leaves Santa Cruz Syndicate after 16 years – so what's next for the greatest downhiller of all-time?

If the rumors are to be believed, the GOAT is signing for the Norco Downhill Team for 2024

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Red Bull Hardline heads to Australia as the insanely tough MTB event expands in 2024

Dan and Gee Atherton will go 'Down Under' to build the Red Bull Hardline course in Tasmania

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Is Red Bull celebrating the tenth year of Hardline with a brand new MTB event?

The world's best downhill MTB event could be about to expand into a series for 2024

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Five reasons why mountain biking boosts your mental health

You'll never need another excuse to hit the trails as new research confirms the mental health benefits of mountain biking

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Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot win the UCI cross-country MTB World Championships in Glentress, Scotland

Pidcock becomes the first British rider to win the XC World Championships and Ferrand-Prévot retains her title in dominant style

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Sam Gaze defends his XCC MTB rainbow jersey in photo finish win as Pidcock and Schwarzbauer clash in a controversial ending

After an intense and thrilling 20-minute race the Men's short track podium is decided on the width of a tire and the final bend

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Pinarello unveil new Dogma XC hardtail at MTB World Championships

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Tom Pidcock pilot the new Dogma XC hardtail to a very successful debut at the XCC World Championships

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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot successfully defends her XCC mountain bike world title with a dominant performance in Glentress

The French women collects another rainbow jersey at the UCI World Championships

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Specialized promises their 'Made in Racing' pro bike experience will blow you away at Glasgow's 2023 UCI World Championships

This must-see free event gives visitors the chance to experience a real-life wind tunnel, see incredible bikes from the Specialized MTB archive and meet top pro riders

Cycling Weekly

You'll be blown away by Specialized's Made in Racing experience during Glasgow's UCI World Championships

A not-to-be-missed opportunity to try a real life wind tunnel, see incredible bikes and meet your favourite riders

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