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Issue 51

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Issue 51 21 Dec 2017

Competition

Win the amazing Exposure joysitc MK12 light for some awesome night riding action this issue!

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Issue 51 21 Dec 2017

Editorial

It’s been a hell of a year for the MTB world, Rou Chater reflects on how this sport just seems to keep on getting better and better!

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Issue 51 21 Dec 2017

Inside The Mind - Matt Jones

As the dust settles from the release of one of this years hottest films, Ewen Turner catches up with Matt Jones to get the low down on the incredible work that went into his new film Frames of Mind. We find out how the mind of Jones works, and how the film all came together.

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Issue 51 21 Dec 2017

Van Dieman - Nocturnal

The night may be dark and full of terrors, but strap a set of lights to your bike and the trails are transformed, offering a brand new experience. Jasper Da Seymour takes his camera into the night and explores this world through some truly amazing photography.

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Issue 51 21 Dec 2017

Trail Guide - Sintra

Sun, Sea and Surf. That's a pretty good combination, but throw in some amazing mountain bike trails and you have the potential for the ultimate destination. Fabian Gleitsmann reports back from sunny Sintra on the Portuguese coast and proves you don't need massive mountains for stunning riding.

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Issue 51 21 Dec 2017

Technique

This issue Clive Forth looks at seasonal changes and how you can become comfortable with the odd slip ‘n’ slide at this time of year, whether it’s mud or ice being prepared for what lays ahead is the key to success!

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Issue 51 21 Dec 2017

Tried and Tested

Enduro rigs, a hardtail and a plus sized trail bike that's friendly on the wallet. This issue we take a look at no compromise race machines from Giant and Canyon whilst getting back to basics with a trail ready hardtail from Sonder. Marin continues to impress with their trail bikes and we take a look at the latest SRAM drivetrain, the GX Eagle.

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Issue 51 21 Dec 2017

Swiss Single Track Assault

Thomas Vanderham joins a trip into the mountains of Switzerland to explore the huge landscape and amazing trails. Using the ever so efficient Swiss transport system the team combine the best trails into a week of epic riding in beautiful mountains.

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