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 ...

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 ...

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

“I was out walking through the woods the other day, just minding my own business, when suddenly, out of nowhere, a silver flash flew overhead, with someone shouting 'Whoo hooo.' Wonder what that was?” ...

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 ...