A bike that stands near the very top of the all-time most successful race bikes. Only the likes of the inimitable Sunn team of the nineties stands above. Since 2006 when they signed Steve Peat, the ...

The fact that they are useless for the majority of mountain biking only adds to their appeal. Much like a great white shark they are keenly tuned for one purpose and this is what makes them so ...

Ever since Gee Atherton got his tackle out for Cosmo, the secret’s been out for downhill… The gym is a necessary evil of the sport. The crux of the matter may only be a three minute sprint (which Rob ...

Perhaps that is what makes them so appealing, these are bikes for one purpose. That exclusivity coupled with the fact that they are piloted by what we regard the fastest racers, makes them oh so ...

We hate to be the ones to break this to you, but if you want to take enduro racing seriously, 26 inch wheels might not be the best choice. Sure, they still have a purpose (in fact, they just won the ...

Fabien Barel approached downhill with a rare intensity and passion that marked him out as a special racer. He left the sport after 17 years with four World Cup wins and two World Championships but ...

Final year juniors is a tough test for a young racer. While the Red Bull cameras may not be focussed on you, the team managers from Factory set-ups certainly are. The teenagers generally aren’t paid ...

My focus for years has been on working with professional racers to help them be at their best when they arrive at the track – wanting to win at international level has always been a big driver for me, ...

It’s no secret that we love Joe McEwan’s Starling bikes here at Dirt. From the very first time we were shepherded into Joe’s shed in Bristol we knew something special was being fabricated between four ...

Peerless in terms of insight, understanding and ability to hold a pint, Steve Jones is parting ways with Dirt after 15 years working with the mag. Photos: Jones. Nico Brizin. Sterling Lorence. Steve ...

Sitting between 100mm and 150mm of travel they are lithe enough to handle any climbs and, especially with modern suspension, will handle almost any descent in the UK. If you want a bike that you will ...

Finn Iles extends his lead at the top of the standings with his second victory of the year. He already has an ominously large lead of 60 points at the top of the standings, effectively giving him one ...