
Rachel Bennet
Staff writer
Rachel is a staff writer for Mountain Biking UK and a regular contributor to BikeRadar. Hailing from the north east of Scotland, you can usually find her out in the mountains running the rule over bikes and gear. She has worked all over the mountain bike industry, including on shop floors, digging fresh trails for national races, and fixing mountain bikes of all shapes and sizes. Most recently, she worked as a mountain bike mechanic and suspension specialist, further developing her knowledge of all things tech. Rachel is well-versed on what works and what doesn’t, and is no stranger to racing, competing in enduro and endurance events across the world. She’s even picked up a few podium spots along the way.
Recent articles by Rachel Bennet

MBUK video: Retro Tech That Changed MTB... And Some That Didn’t!
We explored the retro tech at this year's Malverns Classic, highlighting the game-changing gear that shaped mountain biking—and some that missed the mark

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MBUK video: Top 5 Best-Value Enduro Bikes 2024
Discover our top five Enduro bikes that we think are great value for money

MBUK video: An interview with Josh Bryceland
Josh Bryceland on racing, testing and his changing life as a pro

MBUK video: Fastest downhill racers to never win a World Cup
Will Soffe delves into the stats to uncover the fastest riders who have yet to claim a World Cup victory

MBUK video: Budget full-suspension bike vs expensive hardtail
How important is it to have rear suspension? Will Soffe and Tom Marvin find out

MBUK video: Josh Bryceland's Cannondale LAB71 superbike

MBUK video: 5 mountain bikes we would buy
The bikes we would buy with our own hard earned cash

MBUK video: Our team's riding essentials
The tools, snacks and more that we won't leave home without

Rach's XC MTB racing diary: part seven
Strength in numbers and podium steps – it has been another successful month for our staff writer with the XC season in full swing
MBUK video: 5 tech trends that'll make your bike faster
If you want to be faster, you should pay attention to the latest World Cup tech trends – if the pros are doing it, surely we should too…

MBUK video: The race even the pros are scared of: Red Bull Hardline
What does it take to survive Red Bull Hardline? We chat to the pros and find out the answer

MBUK video: 12 Money saving tips for mountain bikers
Check out our top tips to save you money and keep you out on the trails.

MBUK video: The Hottest Bikes of Hardline 2024
Check out the best behind the scenes tech from Red Bull Hardline 2024

Rach's XC MTB racing diary: part six
Podiums, family, sunshine and progression – it’s been an encouraging month for our staff writer’s cross-country journey

MBUK video: Taylor Vernon's Zerode G3 downhill bike
We find out what makes this top-level race bike stand out from the crowd

Rach's XC MTB racing diary: part five
New kit, training struggles and a race that never really got started – the season continues for our staff writer
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MBUK video: Top 5 best value trail bikes 2024
Check out our pick of the top five best-value trail bikes in 2024

Rach’s XC MTB racing diary: part four
The weather matched our staff writer’s mood as she lined up for her first race of the season on British soil. There are ups and downs in racing, and this month was unfortunately the latter.

Rach’s XC MTB racing diary: part three
As the dust settles on her victory in Lanzarote, our staff writer reflects on lessons learned and experiences gained from her January trip

Meet British slopestyle pioneer Grant 'Chopper' Fielder
He’s been called the godfather of British slopestyle – we catch up with Grant ‘Chopper’ Fielder to find out what this legend of the sport is up to now

MBUK video: How to adjust geometry
Flip chips and headset cups explained

Rach’s XC MTB racing diary: part two
This month, our staff writer delivers a comprehensive race report on the Club La Santa 4 Stage Mountain Bike Race in Lanzarote – a must-visit next year for winter sunshine and an electric atmosphere!

My Scariest Moment: Wyn Masters
The flying Kiwi, Wyn Masters, is a long-standing and flamboyant character on the global gravity scene and, needless to say, his rough and tumble ride to prominence has come with its fair share of spills and thrills