Our tester Katherine Moore explains how to make any mountain bike work better for women riders (and some men!). With the range of women-specific bikes being somewhat limited, Kat explains some key upgrades you can make \u2013 and some vital geometry alterations \u2013 that can get a bike sorted for all sorts of body types.<\/p>\n

The kids are all rad!<\/h2>\n
As long as mountain biking has been around, there have always been some young guns who stand out from the crowd and climb the ranks at blinding speed. But the latest generation of youth rippers are crazier than ever before. We head over to 417 Bike Park in Gloucestershire to meet up with some of tomorrow\u2019s pro riders who seem way too talented for their tender years.<\/p>\n

How to boost your trail power<\/h2>\n
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At any skill level and for any type of riding, there are huge benefits to be had from increased power on the trails. Having the strength to clear a steep climb or obstacle, out-sprint other riders or pump the terrain for extra speed will all increase the fun you can have on your bike. We\u2019ve enlisted the help of\u00a0<\/span>Vitus ambassador and strength coach\u00a0<\/span>Ben Plenge to reveal the best ways to train for increased power.<\/span><\/p>\n
Trails by rail<\/h2>\n
What are the best MTB routes you can reach without a car? Our map man Max has toured the UK to find three of the best MTB routes you can reach by train \u2013 including a trip across the Solent for a Big Ride on the Isle of Wight.<\/p>\n
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This issue of\u00a0MBUK<\/em>\u00a0is jam-packed with all the latest and greatest bikes, product reviews and news stories from the mountain biking world. We\u2019ve got new bikes from Canyon, Cannondale, Orange and YT, along with pages of product reviews that include \u00d6hlins\u2019 RXF34 M.2 shock. Plus, check out our Trail Crew report from Wind Hill B1kepark in Wiltshire.<\/p>\n
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Trails by rail<\/h2>\nWhat are the best MTB routes you can reach without a car? Our map man Max has toured the UK to find three of the best MTB routes you can reach by train \u2013 including a trip across the Solent for a Big Ride on the Isle of Wight.<\/p>\n

Free gifts<\/h2>\nAs well as the 44-page Bike of the Year mini-magazine, every print copy of MBUK 408 comes with a pair of exclusive TSG riding socks. Don\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\nSubscription offer<\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Why subscribe?<\/h2>\nSave 25%* on the shop price: only \u00a358.40 every 13 issues<\/li>\nGet a pair of Madison shorts!<\/span><\/li>\nEvery issue delivered straight to your door<\/li>\nNever miss an action-packed issue or supplement<\/li>\n

Trails by rail<\/h2>\n
What are the best MTB routes you can reach without a car? Our map man Max has toured the UK to find three of the best MTB routes you can reach by train \u2013 including a trip across the Solent for a Big Ride on the Isle of Wight.<\/p>\n