The Kortal Race Mips helmet from POC marries a fully decked-out feature-rich shell with a range of very cool safety tech. It’s stylish, comfortable and incredibly breezy, which puts it in line with many of the best mountain bike helmets. But, now, its location and NFC tech are redundant in the UK.

Muc-Off's downhill racing team known for nurturing young talent has been around for a little while now. Today, the brand has announced that it is hunting for fresh talent. The new competition has three places on the academy team up for grabs, with a chance of making it to the fully supported team in 2024.

Cube's Stereo mountain bike range has been around for quite a while but the brand has finally shaken up the whole roster with new designs and geometries, claiming to offer a bike for every rider. 

Fox is a name that's synonymous with mountain biking and motocross, offering a wide range of apparel and protection. Now the brand has stepped into the shoe market, offering three Fox Union kicks: two clipless options and one flat shoe to provide head-to-toe coverage for the first time.

SQlab’s 711 Tech and Trail 2.0 S grip pushes the boundaries of ergonomics even further than the previously reviewed 70X.

It’s been ten years since we’ve seen a new flat pedal from Hope. The new F22 pedal brings Hope’s wealth of CNC machining experience to its design, boosting overall grip and support, and putting it right up there with the best mountain bike pedals. However, the platform isn’t the largest and the anodising has already started to wear.

Now in its fourth iteration, the DMR Wingbar MK4 is aimed at those who want lightweight, strong bars in a sleek and comfortable package. The reasonably low price-to-performance ratio is just the icing on the cake, making this one of the best MTB handlebars you can buy. 

Designed to integrate seamlessly with the Kortal and Ventral Tempus helmets, POC’s Devour sunglasses are as close as you can get to strapping a car’s windshield to your face. While eye-wateringly pricy, these glasses offer an unmatched level of coverage using a crystal-clear lens.

Five Ten’s Trail Cross Pro Clip-In shoes build on the original Trail Cross Clip-In by furnishing it with a stiffer sole and a Boa retention system.

After two years as title sponsor, the Vittoria Mountain Bike Marathon has been awarded National Championship status by British Cycling.