With its GF4 women's shoes, Shimano has proven it's more than its comprehensive range of drivetrain and braking components. With good weatherproofing, plentiful traction and comfort, the GF4s possess many attributes that comprise the best mountain bike shoes. However, the low-volume last leaves no wiggle room – something that can affect the overall performance in warmer conditions.

Gravity mountain biking and motocross have shared a crossover when it comes to style, approach and mentality — minus the engine power, of course. If you merge the two skills, this may open both perspectives on bicycles. In Cannondale’s latest performance on film, we see enduro rider Mitch Ropelato test his jumping limits with motocross rider Justin Barcia. Both are powered by energy drinks, of course.

The Stone King Rally took place last weekend in the mountainous setting of Europe’s Southwestern Alps. It puts your whole body and mind to the ultimate test, travelling over 260km in six days with around 23,000m of flowing down incredible singletrack. 

New female-specific tech tailored for riders chasing dirt and gravel is being launched on an upward trajectory compared to a decade ago. Some new products go sneakily under the radar and are often mingled into an overpowering men’s collection, and some are labelled as ‘unisex’ or a rising progressive term ‘gender neutral’ with a focus on male/female crossover to promote inclusivity.

Bikepacking, rain and rainbows. This latest edit brings together Jenny Graham, the fastest female to travel around the world on her bicycle and Bikepacking Scotland author, filmmaker and world travelling single-speed cyclist Markus Stitz where they set out on a new adventure – this time following the Moray Speyside Coast in Scotland. This is nothing unusual for a pair of cyclists like this.

Every August, a unique event unfolds in the heart of Central Asia. Endurance cyclists, their bikes laden with bags, embark on a two-week journey through the rugged mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The route, spanning the country's capital, Bishkek to Cholpon Ata, covers a challenging 1,938 kilometres. What sets this race apart is the absence of prizes, support and the scarcity of Tarmac. It's a true test of a gravel rider's endurance and determination.

The Decoy and Capra have been long-standing collections within the YT Industries range. Ticking all the boxes for an electric-powered enduro-ready bike, the Decoy has always been the go-to for covering all off-road adventures. In contrast, the Capra allows the rider more freedom without the limitation of a battery.

Cycling is always in a constant state of progression - whether that’s in the bikes themselves or in the technology they’re built with. This also applies to women's cycling tech sector, where brands are becoming more inclusive to different body shapes in both clothing and componentry. This month, we take a look at the very latest kit to hit the women’s specific market from brands such as PEdALED, Fox Racing, Rab, and more.

Privateer has been ticking off race wins since its 161 development three years ago. It was built to be race-ready for season after season and is now in its Gen 2 phase. Following the Gen 1, the bike is a mullet set-up with 161mm of bounce with an option of increasing to 174mm with some tweaking. 

We Are One Composites claims to be more than just a bicycle brand. It's a community that designs, engineers, tests, and manufactures its products while maintaining a sustainable, ethical, and people-first approach. What truly sets it apart is its strong sense of community, all kept local and with a team aspect within the company