Adam Brayton
The Keswick Kestrel not only guides us around his local Lake District trails, but also delves into his downhill history and how he forged his way into the world cup podium.
![Adam Brayton Adam Brayton](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/44/2019/05/Adam-Brayton-Sam-Needham-695c372.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Rogate Wrecking Crew
Who better to show you around the bike park they grew up riding, than four of the South's most famous mountain bikers? Brendan Fairclough, Bernard Kerr, Sam Reynolds and Olly Wilkins show us the trails they love – and why you don't need a mountain to be a phenomenal mountain biker.
![Rogate Wrecking Crew - Brendan Fairclough Rogate Wrecking Crew - Brendan Fairclough](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/44/2019/05/Rogate-Wrecking-Crew-Steve-Behr-e464593.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
First rides
This month the new YT Decoy, Radon Swoop 29er and Vitus Nucleus get our initial impressions. Ranging from the latest e-bike, enduro thrasher and hardcore hardtail, we've covered all bases.
![First Rides on the YT Decoy First Rides - Johan Hjord](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/44/2019/05/First-Rides-Johan-Hjord--ec20aed.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
The Dirty Half Dozen
Carrying on our Dirty Half Dozen series, James and Jimmer team up with the guys from +3 MTB and receive some skills coaching – to see if they can crank their riding up a gear.
![Dirty Half Dozen Dirty Half Dozen - Russel Burton](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/44/2019/05/Dirty-Half-Dozen-Russel-Burton-1a56cd9.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Ride on the wild side
We're fortunate enough to team up with MTB legend Tracy Moseley, who guides us around the wild, natural trails of Verbier – the place she used as a training ground for her assault on the Enduro World Series.
![Ride on the wild side Ride on the wild side - Steve Behr](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/44/2019/05/Ride-on-the-wild-side-Steve-Behr-898e796.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Flat-out fast enduro bikes
Long travel 29er bikes from Pole, Scott, Specialized and Orbea are pitted head-to-head in our bike test. We tell you which of these trail-ripping machines is fast, and which falter.
![Bike test - Russ Burton Bike test - Russ Burton](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/44/2019/05/Bike-test-Russ-Burton-915422a.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
More, more, more…
As always, we've crammed our pages with useful advice and helpful hints, including jumping tips from Kaos Seagrave and guides for SRAM Eagle shifting and bearing maintenance. Plus, there's masses more gear tested – from six of the best hydration hip packs to 14 pairs of flat pedal shoes and loads in between.
![How to boost jumps like Kaos Seagrave Kaos Seagrave - Dan Hern](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/44/2019/05/Kaos-Seagrave-Dan-Hern-c610e0d.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Free gift
This month we bring you our guide to Britain's Best Wild Rides – 15 epic natural trails to tick off your bucket list.
![Britian's Best Wild Rides Guide Britian's-Best-Wild-Rides-Guide](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/44/2019/05/Britians-Best-Wild-Rides-Guide-6687101.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
You can subscribe to MBUK here and check out our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts for all of the latest mountain bike action.
And don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter!