Richard Owen
Rich has been frantically riding mountain bikes since the early nineties, worked as a journalist for almost 20 years and is a former editor of What Mountain Bike magazine. Like Off-Road.cc editor Jon, he originally hails from North Wales and has spent a lot of time chewing mud on the vast number of trails there. Rich now lives in North Devon’s more clement climes where he can be found riding trails near and far, hitting his local surf spots and conducting cider research – but not usually all at once.
Articles by Richard Owen
How to buy the best mountain bike for your child - whatever their age
[Updated February 15, 2021]
Choosing a new bike for yourself can be a complex decision, but picking the best one for your kids can be almost as daunting. The amount of money available to spend on a bike that will be outgrown in a few short years is usually the main influence on most parental buying choices. However, given that you’re reading this article, you’re likely to be making a decision not solely dictated by your wallet.
Buyer’s guide to kid’s mountain bike helmets: how to choose the best lid for your racer-in-waiting
With so many types and styles to choose from, buying the best kids’ mountain bike helmet is not an easy task. Whether you’re buying your little ripper a helmet to go with a shiny new bike or replacing a lid that’s been outgrown, you’ll have probably noticed that these days there are almost as many options available for kids as there are for adults.