The cyclocross endurance challenge Flanrou Ribinoù is back this year, on Sunday the 11th of June this weekend, perfect for Cyclocross riders and Mountain Bikers. There is an all new route this year, which is kept secret up until the morning of the event.

Shimano has teamed up with the Athertons to release their new 2018 range of clipless and flat pedals, and new footwear for both all-mountain and gravity.

Summertime is upon us! But, here in Britain it might not feel like it is.

That's why we're giving away five Rideguard PF1 front mudguards worth £8.99 here at off-road.cc! If you are looking for a chance to keep your face and front dry and clear of muck, all you need to do is set up an account for the site if you haven't already, and leave a comment on this story. We'll pick and announce five lucky winners on Friday!

The Ouseburn Valley Cross, an urban CX race set in the centre of Newcastle, is back for its second time this summer after the success of last years event. It is a one and a quarter mile course through closed streets, footpaths, cobble climbs and under bridges over the Ouseburn valley.

BikePark Wales is now charging £7 more for a day pass entry for e-bikes. Standard mountain bike prices have also been raised from £7 to £8, and e-bikes are now paying £15 for a day pass.

BikePark Wales claims that E-bikes can do up to 12 runs in a day, whereas standard bikes will only manage four or five. Here is what it had to say: