With 11 crew members working hard to create and maintain trails at Bike Park Wales, it takes a group effort to run the site smoothly, keep its trails gnarly where they need to be, and keep it fun all year round. The trails are the main aspect of any bike park. That gives each one its unique quality and keeps riders wanting to return. Followed closely by the cafe, of course.

In this latest edit by Tailfin, former Junior World Champion Josh 'Ratboy' Bryceland stars in a fishing-themed video of the new Long Top Tube Bag. After years of prototyping, testing, and refining, the somerset-based company added another bag to its essential bikepacking bag range. The range is race-winning and available now. Tailfin is known for its minimalist, well-engineered bikepacking equipment that's durable and capable without adding much weight.

A ride across Europe's only desert in Spain sounds like a dream trip for most, but with only a 10-minute kip and no support, it quickly becomes a different challenge. Danni Shrosbree and Bradley Shenton decided to take on Badlands. An almost 800km/16,000m self-supported gravel riding race through a scorching-hot desert.

With any luck over Christmas, you were treated with a bike-related gift and have been out having some quality festive riding with your new bike or kit. Now that the festive chaos is winding down and a new year starts, this is the ideal opportunity to freshen up your riding vibe. Maybe you’re in the process of booking some events for the year ahead or want to adventure out to ride in some different places.

In this latest edit, Joe Barnes lets us into his world, where he chases all the finer things in life. Simple luxuries such as cheesy baked beans, a comfy trusted Transit equipped for biking adventures, riding his bike, and the essence of perfectly crafted dirt that never fails to light up his face. 

The connection between rider and bike runs deeper than metal and gears — a bond forged in motion, trust and shared adventures. With every ride, the feelings grow stronger until you and the machine move as one. It becomes an extension of your body, responding seamlessly to every twist, turn, and challenge the trail throws your way. It doesn't question your mood or choices — it listens, adapts and empowers. Trust your bike; together, there's no terrain you can't conquer.

We head to Guatemala for the sequel to the candid documentary ‘The Way Back’; Canadian filmmaker, Nick Van Berkel, captures behind-the-scenes footage of a true downhill mountain bike legend, Rob Warner. Returning from a nasty ‘crash’ during the filming of part 1, Rob is still searching for answers to the big question, ‘Is he a commentator or a racer?' In part 2, ‘The Other Way Back, ' we settle in to find out if Rob is in a forward projection to return to World Cup racing.

After a month of extreme weather, we look at keeping warm on those winter rides. It's been a winter wonderland, and our primary concern for cyclists is layering up with our warmest clothing and maybe even taking a flask – a cafe visit is essential wherever possible.

Now that the storms have settled, we can commence sending it down the trails. Bike Park Wales has recently announced the latest addition to its impressive list of trails suited for every rider possible. Lower Boomslang takes centre stage, proudly taking on the role of completing the already popular Boomslang downhill trail. Well known for its natural character, Boomslang delights riders with its heavily ridden roots, meaning it's there to challenge riders who like a trail as it comes. Now, riders can ride the trail as a full top-to-bottom run.

In only two years, Eliot Jackson went from hopping onto his first downhill rig to racing against the world's best. His talent has taken him to countless World Cup events, where he has battled against others for victory. You could say that Jackson’s victory isn't always about chasing podiums but the journey and giving back to the sport however he can.