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Tested : Ben’s Forbidden Druid XT Review.

The Forbidden Druid has a lot of hype around it, and Ben has been finding out if the high pivot... Read More
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Our Pick of the Best Kids’ First Pedal Bikes Right Now.

Ben put his daughter Daisy to the task of testing three first pedal bikes to see which one came out on top. Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon Review.

Since February Ben was lucky riding the Specialized Turbo Levo SL, the first in a new breed of light weight... Read More
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First Ride : Ben’s Orbea Rise M-Team e-Bike Review.

With feathery-light weight and modern trail geometry, could the new Rise e-Bike from Orbea be an e-Bike for people who... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s EThirteen Vario Infinite Dropper Post Review.

EThirteen wade into the ever-competitive dropper post market with the Vario Infinite. Ben has been seeing if it can cut... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s 7iDP Project 23 Carbon Full Face Helmet Review.

The Project 23 Carbon full face helmet from protection specialists 7iDP is a really interesting addition to the premium full... Read More
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Top Nine Tips for Training When You’re Over Forty With Strength Factory.

Ben at the Strength Factory brings you his top nine tips for training if you’ve celebrated a few decades on... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Vitus e-Sommet VRS e-Bike Review.

Can the Miami-Vice themed, direct sale e-Bike stand out from the crowd? Ben has been riding the Vitus E-Sommet through... Read More
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Top Tips to Improve Your MTB Endurance For All Day Rides.

If you struggle to keep going on big rides then Ben at The Strength Factory has six top tips to... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Smith Session MIPS Helmet Review.

Combining Koroyd and the second generation MIPS, can the Smith Session MIPS helmet cut the mustard in a very competitive... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s SDG Bel Air 3.0 Lux-Alloy Saddle Review.

The Bel Air from SDG is something of a modern classic, appearing on a wide range of bikes over the... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Revgrips Pro Series Grips Review.

The Revolution Suspension Grips make some big promises about transforming your ride, and for £100 they better be good. Ben... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Vitus Sommet 29 VRS Review.

Big wheels, big travel, purple and sparkly, the Vitus Sommet 29 VRS is a bargain enduro machine. Ben has been... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s NS Bikes Rag +1 Review.

Can a gravity-led brand like NS Bikes cut it with the big gravel dogs when it comes to grave? The... Read More
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Get the Best from Your Intervals with The Strength Factory.

The latest Factory Knowledge from Ben at The Strength Factory focuses on how to get the best out of interval... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Alpinestars Paragon V2 Protection Bib Short Review.

If your standard set of comfy road bibs aren’t saving your butt in a crash, maybe the Alpinestars Paragon V2... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Leatt DBX 3.5 Neck Brace Review.

Leatt are a brand synonymous with neck braces and Ben has been testing their latest and lightest offering in the... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Endura Singletrack Durajak Review.

Scottish brand Endura are renowned for their kit that can take on the elements, so what would he make of... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Michelin Wild Enduro Magi-X Front Tyre Review.

Michelin are back in the mix with their Wild tyres, taking the likes of Sam Hill and Laurie Greenland to... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Five Ten Freerider Pro TLD Shoe Review.

Can a limited edition model of an existing shoe cut the mustard? Ben runs the Troy Lee Designs edition of... Read More
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Improvised Home Training With Ben at The Strength Factory.

If you want to keep fit and strong during lockdown but don’t have weights or equipment then Ben at The... Read More
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From a badly-kept secret to one we didn't see comi From a badly-kept secret to one we didn't see coming...

@angelsuarezdh heads to @commencalbikes.

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Another one of downhill's worst-kept secrets is of Another one of downhill's worst-kept secrets is official.

@dannyhart1 joins @cube.bikes.

Will we see the Redcar Rocket back on the top step in 2021?

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#ucidownhillworldcup #dannyhart #cubefactoryracing #cubebikes
<gulp> first proper gravel event ENTERED. Wish us <gulp> first proper gravel event ENTERED. Wish us luck!
FAREWELL 🍺 We’re bidding a fond farewell to t FAREWELL 🍺 We’re bidding a fond farewell to two long-standing members of our family today. 

#teamwideopenmag’s @chrishutchensmtb and @christo_g are moving on to pastures new for 2021 and will announce their plans in the next couple of days.

Building talent is the reason we do what we do with our team... and with that comes the opportunity to help talented riders move onwards to bigger and better things. So, never wanting to stand still, we’re stoked to see the guys push forward and step up their racing to a new level.

Thanks to Hutch and Christo for some amazing years of riding, racing and creating. We’re proud to have worked with you 👊

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It's official. @lorisvergier joins @trekfactoryr It's official. 

@lorisvergier joins @trekfactoryracingdh alongside  World Champion @reecowilson, and young guns @charlie_harrison_ and @kade_2000 for 2021 and beyond.

Will we see Vergier at the sharp end in 2021 like he was all of 2020?

#trekfactoryracing #trekfactoryracingdh #ucidownhillworldcup
Probably the least expected move for next season.. Probably the least expected move for next season...

@yt_industries wave goodbye to @valihoell.

Where's she off to do you think?

Link to the press release in the bio. 

📸 @danhearn

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Happy Christmas to you and yours from everyone at Happy Christmas to you and yours from everyone at Wideopenmag 🎅

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