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
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
Rach’s XC MTB racing diary: part one
Join our staff writer as she takes on a whole race season – with training tips, gear reviews, epic adventures and more!
Meet downhill world champion Charlie Hatton
We dip into the fast-evolving life of Charlie Hatton, DH world champion, to learn more about the affable downhill racing ace
My Scariest Moment: Gee Atherton
Two-time downhill world champ Gee Atherton has had his fair share of gnarly crashes around the world. But the middle Atherton sibling’s scariest moment happened much closer to home, on a remote Welsh ridge in June 2021 – and almost cost him his life…
Meet Swiss downhill racer Camille Balanche
We get to know Swiss Downhill rider Camille Balanche and find out what makes the 2022 World Cup overall champion tick – coffee, bikes and friends seem to be up there!
The good and the bad of Red Bull Rampage 2023
The biggest freeride event of the year kicked off last Friday in Utah which had highs, lows and loads of sick riding!
My Scariest Moment: Thomas Frischknecht
One of the original stars of XC, Thomas Frischknecht still races today, as well as managing the Scott-SRAM team. Here, he takes us back to the 1990s and a bizarre encounter with an American pitbull...
My Scariest Moment: Cory Wallace
Canadian endurance racer Cory Wallace spends much of his life bikepacking in remote lands. Here, the three-time 24-hour world champ shares a frightening, and enlightening, close call. Did divine intervention save the day?
Meet British racer turned content creator Ben Deakin
OiOi! We put The Deakinator on the spot and dive into what makes him tick
My Scariest Moment: Lachlan Morton
WorldTour road racer by trade, endurance mountain biker by nature, Lachlan Morton came unstuck on the Colorado Trail Race, finding himself riding in darkness and chasing fairies
Meet Kiwi downhill legend, Brook Macdonald
We catch up with Brook Macdonald, the World Cup-winning Kiwi downhill racer and much-loved figure in the world of DH
How to plan your next mountain bike adventure
Tips for finding the best off-road routes
My Scariest Moment: Evie Richards
The 2021 XC world champ remembers the unbearable pain of dislocating her knee, when she feared it could be game over for her racing career
Meet British downhill legend Steve Peat
We dig deep into the Yorkshire grit to get under Peaty's skin and find out more about the man, the myth, the legend!
My Scariest Moment: Danny MacAskill
Keeping control is the key: Flying Scotsman Danny MacAskill shares some of his sketchiest experiences on two and four wheels
Video: Monte: Can't stop. Won't stop
A new Patagonia film explores how the mountain bike can be used to overcome struggles and forge a new path in life
MBUK Video: E-MTB vs Motorbike | We swap bikes with SuperEnduro world champ Billy Bolt
Will and Billy take on a series of challenges to put both types of bike through their paces
Our ultimate Cross-Country World Cup preview
Let the racing begin! All you need to know ahead of the first XC World Cup round in Nové Město, Czech Republic
My scariest moment: Tom Ritchey
Widely credited with building the first production mountain bike, Tom Ritchey had a couple of accidents on the trails in Moab, Utah, which almost made those rides his last