Riding a new mountain bike discipline is a perfect way to progress your skills or fitness even further. Matt reflects on the benefits of cross-country riding after years of shredding long-travel bikes.
Gill Barnes started riding mountain bikes at age 60, lined up for her first race soon after, and in just five years time she has earned a gold and silver medal at the XC World Championships in the Master's 60+ age category.
Updated Norco Revolver XC bike comes with 100mm or 120mm of rear travel. Plus, there are new forks from Cane Creek and Marzocchi, moto-inspired MTB rims from Zipp, and tall tires for wet and loose conditions from WTB.