25 YEARS OF MBR

This month we’re a quarter of a century old. Ancient? We prefer to call it experienced. During those 25 years we’ve seen mountain biking take shape, grow up and become what it is today.

So, for this special issue we’re taking a look back at the sport’s history, as recorded by the ultimate historical record – the pages of mbr.

The first of our three features charts the dramatic change in riding, from tow paths to bike parks. And conversely, how riding a natural classic like Snowdon or Helvellyn still holds the same allure now as it did then