• Skip to the primary navigation.
  • Skip to the content.
Bike Network
  • Home
  • Bike Reviews
  • Gear Reviews
  • Skills
  • Industry News
  • Racing
  • Fitness
  • Features
    • Interviews
    • Bike Checks
    • Stories
    • Events
    • Nutrition
    • Know How
    • Where To Ride

Tag: Cross-country

Bike Reviews, Industry News

New Scott Spark RC: Built for Modern Racing

  • August 18, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Outside of the geometry, there’s actually a lot of new here

Nutrition

What to Eat the Day Before a 3‑Hour (or Longer) Ride

  • August 16, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Includes suggested meals

Racing

Results & Recap: The 230km Trans Baviaans

  • August 9, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Type 2 fun has a way of standing out..

Fitness, Know How, Nutrition

How to Recover Faster After Hard Rides

  • August 9, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

6 Recovery tips every rider should know

Gear Reviews

Winter Gear Guide: 6 of the Best from Leatt’s Endurance Range

  • August 7, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Don’t let the colder conditions slow you down

Gear Reviews

First Ride: Favero Assioma PRO MX-2 | Pedal-based Power Meter

  • August 6, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

The easy-to-use SPD power meter for XC and Gravel

Events

Entries open for the 2027 Glacier Waterberg Traverse

  • August 4, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Ride/Race then Relax in Bushveld Bliss

Fitness, Know How

Fitness: Why mobility is every rider’s secret weapon

  • July 31, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

You don’t need hour-long sessions to see results

Know How

Beginners – 10 Mountain Bike Terms You Should Know

  • July 23, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

A beginner’s guide to understanding the language of the trails

Industry News, Interviews

Video: We visit PYGA Bikes | Behind The Brand

  • July 21, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

New owners, new factory & what’s next..

Industry News, Stories

Opinion: Trek at 50 – How’d they do it?

  • July 16, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

50 years at the sharp end of tech is no mean feat

Racing

Highlights & Recap: XCO World Cup in Andorra

  • July 13, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Attacks, attrition and altitude define the racing

Interviews

Podcast: Mathieu van der Poel shares training philosophy and more

  • July 7, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Take a look into the world of Mathieu

Racing

Highlights: XCO World Cup in La Thuile

  • July 6, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Dust, heat and a very technical track make for exciting racing

Events, Racing

The iconic Trans Baviaans route yet to be finalized

  • July 6, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Expect ±230km and 2500m of climbing…

Know How

9 Tips For Recovering Mentally After An Injury | Head Games

  • June 23, 2026
  • By Bike Network
  • Leave a comment

The psychology of sports injuries

Racing

Highlights: XCO World Cup in Lenzerheide

  • June 22, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Rissveds and Martin too good for the rest

Gear Reviews, Know How, Skills Clinics

The Flat Pedal Secret: Why Even XC Pros Use Them

  • June 18, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Flat pedals expose weaknesses in your technique

Gear Reviews, Industry News

New: Shimano releases a mechanical version of XT

  • June 17, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

All their new mech tech is now available in a mechanical option

Gear Reviews, Industry News

New: Shimano releases a mechanical version of Deore

  • June 15, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Press Release

Gear Reviews, Know How

How To Wash Your Frame & Major Components

  • June 15, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

How and when it’s better to wet or dry wash your whip

Know How, Skills Clinics

3 Common Mistakes Mountain Bikers Make | MTB Skills

  • June 10, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

With 3 easy wins..

Know How

14 Tips To Stay Motivated | Head Games

  • June 8, 2026
  • By Bike Network

By sports psychologist Dr Andrew Lewis

Interviews

Podcast: Candice Lill & the Suspension Sessions with RBC

  • May 26, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Candice talks Olympics, World Cups and her 2026 win at the Cape Epic

Racing

Highlights: XCO World Cup in Nové Město

  • May 25, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Tom Pidcock and Laura Stigger take classy wins

Fitness, Know How

Want To Get Fitter? Here’s The Training Concept Most Riders Completely Misunderstand

  • May 22, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

The importance of systematic overload and recovery in your training plan

Interviews

Podcast: The New School of XC – Luca Martin & Charlie Aldridge 

  • May 18, 2026
  • By Bike Network

XC racing has evolved.

Fitness, Know How

Unlocking Peak Performance: The Power of Periodization

  • May 15, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Periodization is a critical component of training that is often overlooked

Gear Reviews

Comparison Review: Leatt 2.0 Vs. Leatt 9.0 Endurance Shoes

  • May 15, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Mid-level Vs. premium shoes, which are better for you?

Fitness

Fitness | Get more power and speed with these 5 Barbell moves

  • May 9, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Unlock your riding potential with Barbell Strength Training

Gear Reviews, Industry News

SRAM releases 3 new drivetrains, the S-Series

  • May 6, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

The new non-Transmission options

Racing

Results & Recap: 2026 Glacier Waterberg Traverse

  • May 5, 2026
  • By Bike Network

The event’s format sees a longer Race and shorter Ride

Racing

Highlights: XCO World Cup in South Korea

  • May 3, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Mudder!

Racing

Highlights: XCC World Cup in South Korea

  • May 2, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

When the favorites fade

Interviews

Air vs Coil: Which Suspension Is Right for You? | Podcast

  • May 1, 2026
  • By Bike Network

An RBC Podcast

Know How, Nutrition

Creatine: Benefits, Risks & Practical Use

  • April 28, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

What is it, how does it work and how to use it

Events, Racing

The 2000km self-supported Race Across South Africa is not for the faint-hearted

  • April 20, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

With a link to live race tracking

Gear Reviews, Industry News

New: Operate your RockShox Flight Attendant via the Hammerhead Karoo

  • April 16, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

There it is!

Gear Reviews, Know How

How To Top Up Tubeless Tyre Sealant

  • April 14, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Video and step-by-step guide with tips

Interviews

Video: This is home with Mathieu van der Poel

  • April 9, 2026
  • By Bike Network

MvdP is going for a record 4th Roubaix win

Gear Reviews, Industry News

Reserve Wheels release new XC race wheels with carbon spokes

  • April 9, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Official release

Where To Ride

Where To Ride: Hantamland, Northern Cape

  • April 7, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Explore Calvinia..

Know How, Skills Clinics

XC Riders: How To Do Big Drop Offs | MTB Skills

  • April 4, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

How to unlock bigger drop offs, safely

Gear Reviews, Know How

How To Lube Your Chain

  • April 3, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

With Motul wet and dry chain lubes

Events

Event Primer: Tankwa Trek Entries Open

  • April 1, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Secure your spot

Racing

Photo Epic: 2026 Absa Cape Epic

  • March 30, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

A visual feast of the week that was the 2026 Cape Epic

Nutrition

Pro Tips: Fueling for Big Days Out

  • March 27, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Tips for big days out…

Industry News, Racing

Opinion – Will 32ers Replace 29ers?

  • March 24, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

32ers are not a gimmick, but who are they for?

Racing

Results & Recap: Cape Epic Final Stage

  • March 22, 2026
  • By Bike Network

A historic win

Racing

Results & Recap: Cape Epic Stage 6

  • March 21, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Just 13 seconds in it

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • ...
  • 7

Join our newsletter

Stay up to date with weekly content highlights sent straight to your inbox

Bike Network
  • Bike Reviews
  • Gear Reviews
  • Skills
  • Industry News
  • Know How
  • Racing
  • Fitness
  • Nutrition
  • Interviews
  • Bike Checks
  • Stories
  • Where To Ride
  • Contact Us
  • Events
© 2026 - Bike Network. All rights reserved.
  • Home
  • Bike Reviews
  • Gear Reviews
  • Skills
  • Industry News
  • Racing
  • Fitness
  • Features
    • Interviews
    • Bike Checks
    • Stories
    • Events
    • Nutrition
    • Know How
    • Where To Ride