When it comes down to it, MTB riding is just a string of bad ideas that only work because you never stop to think about them. A surprise drop. A hairpin that comes out of nowhere. A lip that sends you short on a gap…
This year, the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships won’t hold any punches. For two weeks, the racing will jump from alpine glaciers to ancient castles, from high-speed downhill tracks to marathon routes that stretch across entire valleys. Eight destinations in Valais will host 27 world…
We’re not here to debate climate change. We’ll just point at the thermometer outside, currently trying to grow legs and crawl into the shade. Just like the last few years, summer has arrived with a flamethrower. Sure, dry trails are a nice change after the…
Let’s set the scene. You’ve been climbing for what feels like six hours. Your heart rate has been in “please stop” territory for 45 minutes. Your jersey is glued to you like regret. You’ve consumed three gels, a flapjack, and half a thought about quitting…
