New cross-country world champion Evie Richard gives advice on getting started in mountain bike racing, as well as her on and off-bike insights. Cross-country mountain biking (or XC for shorthand) is ...

Italian mountain bike maker Lee Cougan’s all-new Crossfire Trail XC & Marathon bike blends classic cross-country speed with longer travel and a more versatile modern ride. The 120mm travel bike isn’t ...

Specialized has released the latest iterations of its Epic cross-country race platform. The new Epic 8 cross-country bike gets a geometry and suspension overhaul while the Epic 8 Evo fully embraces ...

From steep climbs to rugged singletrack, these standout E-MTBs impressed our experts. See which models earned top marks—and ...

In the search for the perfect bike, it can be complicated to find one to fit all styles. But, XC bikes have a knack for being solid all-around machines. In that spirit, Giant boasts the ...

Folks, it finally happened: gravel bikes have officially crossed over into MTB terrain, and one of the teams to carry the torch is none other than Trek. Lo and behold, the CheckOut, a full-suspension ...

The races will be held on the grass so will be suitable for mountain, cyclocross or hybrid style bikes with off road tyres. As it is an MTB XC race there will some technical sections, but they will ...

Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather conditions on the day. The course is offroad and only suitable for offroad bikes eg MTB, Cyclocross or ...