Articles tagged with "MTB"


“The Rules” – rewritten for young racing cyclists
31 March 2015Lots of cyclists quote from “The Rules” – it’s entertaining but full of terrible advice for youth riders! So here’s the YCS version of The Rules, rewritten for young racing cyclists to help them enjoy our magnificent sport. You’ll find sound advice from world-class riders, from great coaches, and from experienced parents.


Tracy Moseley interview: why young riders should see the bigger picture
22 January 2015World Champion Tracy Moseley is one of the most versatile riders in pro cycle sport. She tells us why young riders shouldn’t specialise too soon, why children & parents should take a longer term view, and about the support she’s had during her career.


Tracy Moseley – equipment advice for young riders
18 January 2015Setting up your MTB – snippets of advice for youth riders from world champion Tracy Moseley.


Tracy Moseley – my enduro bike
05 January 2015Tracy Moseley is one of the most versatile riders in pro cycle sport. Her biggest focus recently has been enduro racing. Here the World Champion talks us through the spec and set-up of her all-conquering Trek enduro bike.


Olympic dreams: young talent and the Performance Pathway
19 December 2014The Performance Pathway is the talent development structure underpinning Great Britain’s astonishing elite racing success. With its new Olympic Development Apprentices programme, how well does it serve ambitious youth riders? Our in-depth feature includes an interview with Ian Yates, the man at the helm of the Pathway.


Dan Tulett’s race MTB
18 July 2014Top youth cross-country MTB racer Dan Tulett shows us around his race bike – a Stumpjumper 29er hardtail. Riding for Specialized he could have chosen any components he liked, of course, so why does his bike have a four-year old groupset, and alloy components not carbon? Read the article to find out.