Mountain bike stories, reviews & know-how

Technical, stylish, and quietly confident, Indy Deavoll is building toward her biggest season yet.

Watch Rhys Verner flow like water on the Reya, Forbidden’s first non-high pivot full suspension bike.

The Wellington Mountain Bike Festival: celebrating the city’s trails and volunteers

Emmerson Wilken takes us behind the lines for a glimpse of the teamwork, diplomacy, decision-making, and sheer physical grind that goes into building a Red Bull Rampage run before the cameras begin to roll.

Brook ‘the Bulldog’ Macdonald on how he fell in love with mountain biking, why he left UCI racing, and what’s next for one of the most recognisable figures in downhill.

Kate Hastings and Oli Clark take top spots at round one of the UCI Oceania Continental Series.

As Ellie prepares to step into elite World Cup DH, she tells us about what nearly derailed her racing season and how a shift in mindset made all the difference.

Catch up with Liam Baylis as he takes a break back home on his Forbidden Dreadnought, unpacking his trick bag on some old favourites.

Designed as an eMTB from the ground up, Forbidden has conjured something magical with the Druid CorE

From starting out racing on a girl’s bike to taking the top step of a World Cup podium, when Oli Clark’s having fun, he’s riding fast.

Riley McLay takes us inside the organised chaos of being a freelance World Cup DH media squid and tells us why he chucked in his tradie job to become a photographer

Founder Owen Pemberton on why e-bikes need different geometry and how high-pivots are only part of the Forbidden Bikes magic.

A medic’s guide to basic gear for treating cuts, broken bones, and other common trail injuries, with expert advice from Peak Safety.

A self-make that harks back to heyday of cross-country racing with a dash of 90s remote-control car flair.

Outset talks to Intense Factory Racing’s junior Kiwi signing about lining up against Whistler locals, stepping up to World Cup DH racing, and dealing with nerves.