It might look like something that Will Ferrell might wear to the Roxbury but Bluegrass has hit the nail firmly on the head with the Seamless Lite D3O. Complete with rather serious breathability claims, the Seamless Lite is a fully certified back protector that can genuinely be worn during any ride, boosting protection with little penalty. It’s not perfect, as its D3O protector is thick and stiff but it’s more than earned its place as one of the best MTB body armour protectors.

Nino Schurter is the most successful mountain bike athlete ever, achieving 10 Elite World Champion titles and 35 World Cup wins. Today, Scott and Cut Media pull the covers off the first episode of an all-new series that follows the greatest of all time through his 2024 season.

Since introducing its apparel range in 2022, YT Industries has been working hard to expand its soft goods offering and, most recently, has stepped into the world of protectives with the YT Trail Knee Protection. The brand’s efforts have culminated to great effect as these lightweight and mega-slim knee guards aren’t only kind to the wallet but also pack a real punch.

The Northwave Corsair 2 is the Italian shoe giant's latest trail shoe. The brand has brought a mega-versatile clipless shoe to the market ripe for year-round riding. Upping its usability is a blend of flex and stiffness that makes it solid on the bike and easy to walk in. However, it’s not without flaws as the shoe feels harsh around the cuff and its closure doesn’t apply even pressure over the top of the foot. And for a shoe that’s directed for spring and summer riding, airflow could be improved.

Hunt has established itself as a major player in the aftermarket wheel game through its comprehensive range of great-performing wheels that don't bust the bank and today the brand has launched an all-new range dubbed Sustain Phase One. This initiative focusses on reducing the Hunt's environmental impact while producing top-quality hoops.

Fittingly launched on a Throwback Thurday YT Industries first Uncaged build of the latest Jeffsy shamelessly harks back to the 1990s the decade of Furby, grunge, Ace Ventura, and perhaps the best The Simpsons has ever been. While the 90s may stick in our memories for gaudy colours and questionable slang, it was also the decade, mountain biking was figuring out what it was and where it was going. That process lead to some highly recognisable bikes, such as the Ritchey P-21 and the first Uncaged build of the latest Jeffsy, YT Industries throws back to that era.

We love a motorsport cross-over, whether it's bikes such as Production Privée's classic racing styling or Mondraker's latest Unlimited Gulf Edition NEAT. With this bike, the motorsports and MTB worlds collide in yet another classic throwback to the heyday of 70s endurance racing.

For riders based in the UK, Coed y Brenin needs no introduction. It cemented the trail centre concept that quickly became a global phenomenon. Now, the location opens its arms to all manners of off-road riding having opened six new gravel and adventure-specific routes ranging from 9.5- to 36km. In true trail centre form, there looks to be something for everyone.

Gravel is getting faster and the genre is ushering in attributes usually reserved for Tarmac-based machines. Easton has set out to compensate for the inefficiencies of fat gravel tyres and balance aerodynamics, compliance and weight with its new EC90 ALX wheelset.

Red Bull Hardline is well underway and has rustled up serious attention over the past few weeks with Dan Atherton's now-removed-but-very-incredible Canyon gap. Last year's Red Bull Enduro rider, Johnny Walker, tackled 2022's course aboard his enduro motorcycle. Grab a cuppa, here's how it went.