Rich Owen
Rich Owen has led the Bikeperfect.com team since he joined in 2021. He's worked as a journalist and editor for over 24 years, with 12 years specializing in cycling media. Rich has previously been the editor of What Mountain Bike magazine, and has written for many cycling magazines and websites, including – Bikeradar.com, Mountain Biking UK, MBUK.com, Off-Road.cc, and Cycling Plus. Rich bought his first mountain bike (a Scott Tampico) in 1995 and has been riding MTB for almost 30 years. He likes hitting flowy yet technical trails and is a jack of many MTB trades, competing in cross-country, enduro and long-distance races over the years. A resident of North Devon, he can mostly be found pedaling furiously around his local trails, or slightly further afield on Exmoor and elsewhere in Britain's southwest.
Current rides: Merida One-Forty 6000, Banshee Paradox, YT Jeffsy Core 3, Saracen Ariel 30 Pro
Height: 175cm
Weight: 69kg
Latest articles by Rich Owen

By Richard Owen Published
Deal The Instinct Solar has been around for a few years now, but it captures all the essential metrics you're likely to need and if you like to play rough, it's totally bombproof too

By Richard Owen Published
News Check out the fully custom bike the Californian rider will be competing on at this year's Rampage event and its country and western theme

By Richard Owen Published
News Build a better upper MTB body with this essential movement that you can basically do anywhere

By Sean White Published
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best electrically-assisted all-terrain bikes that blend versatility with performance

By Richard Owen Published
Review Fox have a great rep for making MTB gear, so how does the brand's recent foray into flat shoes fare?

By Neal Hunt Published
News SRAM gatecrashes the e-MTB party with the launch of a brand new motor system complete with AI gear shifting

By Richard Owen Published
Features We've pitched the market leading performance MTB flat pedal shoe against a newer model from one of the biggest names in bike gear

By Richard Owen Published
News Ashton announces a speaking tour in which he talks about his life in MTB

By Richard Owen Published
Video MTB YouTuber films the bizarre encounter with the British monarch

By Richard Owen Published
News The EX Enduro is having a lie down for a bit, but after this year's event, some time off is richly deserved

By Josh Ross Last updated
Buyer's Guide We compare the two excellently priced SRAM drivetrain options

By Richard Owen Published
Features Top tips for on building a sorted post-ride routine that will benefit both you and your bike

By Richard Owen Last updated
How To A broken chain might seem like the end of a ride, but it needn't be with these simple fixes that will get bike back in working order

By Graham Cottingham Last updated
Buyer's Guide Our round-up of the best gravel bikes from fast off-road racers to capable adventure machines

By Richard Owen Published
Review Excellent ride-everything all-rounder from the German online-only brand

By Richard Owen Published
News The new legwear looks great, but why don't women get their own gravity cut?

By Richard Owen Published
News New software changes bring a raft of updates with a number of useful improvements to training plans for cyclists

By Richard Owen Last updated
News Former KTM UK agent, FLi Distribution ceases trading, with the owner stating, "I'm done with the red tape and the barriers to trade"

By Richard Owen Published
News The Scottish brand's bombproof baggies get their third redesign in 20 years

By Richard Owen Published
News The French footballer demonstrates his mastery of the wheelie as the team return from a pre-season fitness session

By Richard Owen Last updated
News Adverse course conditions meant last weekend's planned competition could not go ahead

By Richard Owen Published
Deal Don't hang about though as this offer ends at midnight tonight

By Richard Owen Published
News Warner is back, but his new show covers all things cycling, not just MTB

