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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Golden beginnings – How Pinarello’s Dogma XC HT rose to the top of cross-country mountain biking ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I took Pinarello’s Dogma XC hardtail back to where it first won gold to find out what made the Italian XC racing thoroughbred so dominant ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:14:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mountain Bike]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Cottingham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZuW6XyTnK5fGNEfxLvXvnT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Content funding on BikePerfect ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ How we fund the content that you read on BikePerfect ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:31:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bike Perfect ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a65PhJwZQnaFCjnVrzkUTP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best waterproof MTB socks – riding socks to keep feet warm and dry on the trails ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best waterproof MTB socks can be your last line of defense when it comes keeping your feet dry, but do they work? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:42:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:09:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Fishpool ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2TuzqD3xcYcCVPiMzqu26k-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best cargo bib shorts – gravel bike shorts for comfortable adventures ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best gravel bike bib shorts for carrying gear and staying comfortable for long hours on the saddle ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:15:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gravel]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Cottingham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qVHDSg8TgDKNeSZPL5tgFd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The best cargo bib shorts should be comfortable, well ventilated and have good storage options]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A rider wearing the best gravel bike shorts while riding a dry gravel track]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ From trail centers to racing, UK mountain biking is in a real crisis right now. Should you care and what can you do about it?  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven looks at the now-and-next of mountain biking and thinks about what we can do to create the future we want. You might find his conclusion hard to swallow though…. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:31:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:50:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Rcvj8nvcMD3776LNjptUhH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Shimano XTR SPD pedal vs its M520 bargain sibling – just how close are they and does the 2024 Olympic winning model justify the huge price difference? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can a pedal three times cheaper hold its own against the Olympic and World Championship XC winning model ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:07:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:01:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EWSRPfP3m2BzTzHjJqNr77-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Just how close is the budget friendly M520 pedals to its costly Olympic XC winning sibling]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Shimano XTR and PD-M520 pedals sitting on rocks]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do your MTB skills feel spot-on in theory but don't always translate to the trails? Here’s how to fix things... ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/do-your-mtb-skills-feel-spot-on-in-theory-but-dont-always-translate-to-the-trail-heres-how-to-fix-things</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Chances are you might not have quite the skills we think you do… or know which to use when ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:46:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Fishpool ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L9qFzkYbpHT2zcds65e2T3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ String spokes and hairspray – Tom Pidcock's Olympic mechanic reveals the secrets behind the gold medal-winning XC bike ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/the-secrets-of-tom-pidcocks-olympic-xc-mtb-gold-medal-success-his-team-gb-race-mechanic-says-its-all-about-the-marginal-gains-string-spokes-hairspray-and-of-course-being-pidcock</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ I had an exclusive chat with Team GB's MTB race mechanic and got a behind-the-scenes insight into Pidcock's XCO gold medal victory ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:06:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:15:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oqEbNKGm6nyUwnnduvonVY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Interesting little adjustments helped deliver Pidcock back-to-back gold medals]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Tom Pidcock posing with his Dogam XC bike and gold medal]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inspired by the Olympic XCO mountain bike racing in Paris? Here are the best budget-friendly XC bikes and kit that will give you top performance for less ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fancy becoming the next Tom Pidock or Pauline Ferrand-Prévot? Then here's the best budget XC MTB kit that will give you what you need at a fraction of the price of the pro gear ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:07:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:00:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArtMbC42dvrMuJ7oK7DCAB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Pauline Ferrand-Prévot of Team France celebrates at finish line as race winner at the Women’s Olympic Cross-Country MTB in Paris]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Pauline Ferrand-Prévot of Team France celebrates at finish line as race winner at the Women’s Olympic Cross-Country MTB in Paris]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The hottest Olympic XCO MTBs and pro kit being used in Paris that we mere mortals can buy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fancy becoming the next Tom Pidcock or Jolanda Neff? Then here's the State-of-the-art XC MTB kit they'll be using at the Paris Olympics ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:32:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:39:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mNvimbDMraDzrxqyS6aqjR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Can Tom Pidcock defend his title on the Dogma XC bike?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Tom Pidcock winning gold at the Tokyo Olympic games]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Riding a classic MTB from a few years ago taught me a lot about what really matters when buying a new bike ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Riding an old Santa Cruz Tallboy mountain bike really opened tech expert, Guy Kesteven's, eyes on recent bike progression and long-term value versus short term 'bargains' ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:33:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:04:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2HvFJznntJvUYyfXgHXBCh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bespoken Word – Is the bike industry a lesson in 'knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing?' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven talks about how an old proverb is very relevant to the bike industry right now and how that is affecting his reviewing work ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:07:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mountain Bike]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5ZyY9wjr4LiYKNjGzE23uQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Now could be the worst time ever to launch a new MTB, so how are bike brands handling that and should you buy one? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s a really hard time to launch a new MTB for a whole bunch of reasons, but why is that and who’s doing it best? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:34:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:29:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jvqgdxb8kBK4x4UcxkThxi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I switched testing high-performance MTBs to riding a battered B'Twin shopping bike and rediscovered the sheer joy of simply cycling ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven had a holiday romance this week, falling in love with the simple joys of cycling in its most basic form. He reckons it’s an affair we could all do with having and involving others in too ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FUsz3Hi6sTxADb3zjUVCRE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ BKOOL is the most complete indoor cycling simulator for mountain biking and off-road riders ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ BKOOL not only boosts your fitness but it has plenty of appeal for riders who like to hit the dirt with loads of MTB routes ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:29:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:57:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V2e2onqQ3RUWUNCfazeBEN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Going long on the shortest night – an epic, all-night, solstice MTB ride ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven and his mates always head out for an overnight mountain bike epic somewhere around summer solstice. But what’s so special about celebrating the longest day and shortest night on your favorite singletrack? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:05:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:08:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3SocaM7UsaFwCKEEMm9MnV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mountain bike suspension forks explained – we break down every technical term and piece of jargon to help you better understand your MTB fork ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our easy, A to Z expert guide on what all the bits of your suspension fork are called and what they do ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DNGEzYLY73NKhQbWmzJUAN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Modern MTB forks are great but you need to know how to get the best out of them]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Mountain bike fitted with the 2025 RockShox Lyrik Ultimate]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Want to get your kids into mountain biking? BikePark Wales' green 'Kermit' trail is a brilliant introduction that left my son frothing for more ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I tried out BikePark Wales' Ticket to Ride package with my family, here's how it went... ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ richard.owen@futurenet.com (Rich Owen) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rich Owen ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Dq8HV3NM48stKL63nTNn76-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Kermit is a fantastic trail for building skills and stoke levels]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Riders at the start of BikePark Wales Kermit green trail]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You probably don't move your heels enough as you ride, but here's how proper technique will transform your mountain biking ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/you-probably-dont-move-your-heels-enough-as-you-ride-but-heres-how-proper-technique-could-transform-your-mountain-biking</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A session with a pro MTB coach showed me how a well-timed heel pivot would help me control drops, carve corners and carry speed on rollers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:12:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:30:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Fishpool ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E2nKf5G7HJH68oATh3KW69-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Coach Katy Curd using her heels to help navigate a series of drops]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Female mountain biker rides off rock drop]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bespoken Word – Everybody loves a rebel alliance, but is UK mountain biking playing into the Empire’s hands again? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/bespoken-word-everybody-loves-a-rebel-alliance-but-is-uk-mountain-biking-playing-into-the-empires-hands-again</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven asks if the launch of the UK MTB Trail Alliance is another ‘People’s Front of Judea” Monty Python moment for mountain bike advocacy or something more genuine and significant? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:20:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mountain Bike]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M9W7WecM7NiU8BpEFBqTbJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Rapha Explore vs Specialized S-Works Recon Lace – two of the best gravel shoes around, but which is best? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/rapha-explore-vs-specialized-s-works-recon-lace</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can our long-standing best overall gravel shoe hold on to its crown against a very similarly specced shoe from one of the biggest names in bike gear? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:15:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:52:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cjg5xDkkVyV88ts7PvyaBf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The Rapha and Specialized shoes are both premium gravel shoes, but which is best?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Rapha and Specialized gravel shoes next to each other on gravel]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've been bikepacking for over 15 years, here’s why a youth hostel is a great multi-day ride alternative to wild camping and ideal for beginners ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The humble youth hostel has been a staple for travelers for decades, but could it be the perfect way for beginners and those unsure about wild camping to experience bikepacking adventures? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:54:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bikepacking]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Neal Hunt ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZuB9ENhcGWD4GCgb4id4ZN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Being able to dry your kit overnight is priceless on a multi-day bike trip ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Mansion house and garden with hills behind]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm a mountain biking dad, here are 6 Father's Day gifts I'd love to receive this weekend ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 'Can't go wrong mountain' biking essentials for the most important man in your life ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:57:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:15:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hZnoHYfsD6r3vXFXsXW6hQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Father&#039;s Day is a time to thank Dad for all his riding knowledge]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Father and child riding MTBs in the mountains]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Struggling to get your head around mountain bike geometry? Here's everything you need to know ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mountain-bike-geometry</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don’t know your reach from your rear center? We explain what all the numbers mean so you can get to grips with the latest mountain bike geometry ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Cottingham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eF2uVubH8oL4dBEhu2DjMU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bespoken Word – I’m an analytical addict and Comparing Bike Data is my CBD ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven has been testing bikes and kit professionally for nearly 27 years but he still absolutely loves every click, tweak, footage review and re-ride of the evaluation process ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x7vGL8MDWAvWAAm6seTMYo-1280-80.jpeg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cheap children's bike deals for summer – I've been searching the internet to find the best US and UK bike discounts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many big cycling brands have children's bikes on sale including savings on the best kid's MTBs. Here are the top deals we've found in the US and UK ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9P7Rafxj6PSPouuowNWji-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[A new kids bike can start a life long journey in cycling]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Cheap children&#039;s bike deals for summer]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've been riding 'gravel' for more than four decades, but here are 10 things that really suck about gravel biking ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For a bike genre founded on opening up boundaries and celebrating freedom, gravel riding seems to really stir up emotions. But what particular beefs does our tech ed Guy Kesteven have about the mostly wonderful world between road bikes and mountain bikes? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mDcMyqWSWB8kpfCVrSFNQU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How bikes can change lives forever by activating kids instead of medicating them ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/bespoken-word-how-bikes-can-change-lives-forever-by-activating-kids-instead-of-medicating-them</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven is a firm believer in the mental as well as physical benefits of biking at all ages, but now the evidence is so strong even Hollywood is picking up on it ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XnTDoHBn7sNA3bkv48a6i4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bespoken Word – Off-road cycling is hard enough without being abused by keyboard cowards ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mountain and gravel bike riders have to cope with a lot. Rocks, roots, drops, techy climbs, slippery surfaces, filthy weather, stinging, scratching plants, punctures, mechanicals. But whatever level you ride at, sometimes the worst challenge you can face is other people ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gtjqRvmULMZB6FyR7vLkpS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 10 things you need to know before buying an electric mountain bike ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/im-no-mtb-purist-but-here-are-10-things-i-really-hate-about-electric-mountain-bikes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ E–MTBs get you further, or fit in more fun runs however fit you are (or aren’t), but which design trends are dead ends and which features fail? Guy Kesteven gets revved up about his biggest e–MTB frustrations ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TDVBk6GW3TRERvvEmUVTPF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[E-MTBs are masses of fun, but there&#039;s so much about them that could be better]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Whyte E-Lyte 140 Works POV riding shot]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ If your MTB is feeling rough after a winter of riding, here are the five essential things I do to get my mountain bike sorted for summer ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/these-are-five-things-i-do-to-get-my-bike-ready-for-summer</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Top tips to freshen up your bike for a summer of shredding dry dusty trails ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Cottingham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c3VnCm5jSbfPfU5rkaHd2Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've been long-term testing Merida's One-Forty 6000 trail MTB, here's my verdict after 12 months of riding... ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Rich Owen used the One-Forty as his daily driver for the past year. So how did he get on and does he still agree with the high score it originally received? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 19:52:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:22:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ richard.owen@futurenet.com (Rich Owen) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rich Owen ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZQnJAsDKG57t7iJvjtNsVb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[My customized Merida One-Forty 6000 trail riding partner for the past 12 months]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A customized Merida One-Forty 6000 mountain bike]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bespoken Word – Do the new gravel trails at Coed y Brenin complete the “it’s just old skool MTB” circle? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/bespoken-word-do-the-new-gravel-trails-at-coed-y-brenin-complete-the-its-just-old-skool-mtb-circle</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven had an awesome day previewing the new gravel bike trails at Coed y Brenin, but what does this reinvention of past pioneering tell us about the future of off-road riding? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 15:45:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gravel]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bRNgERBKghSASWctL9RNVE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've tested all kinds of mountain bikes over three decades, but these 5 modern MTB features drive me properly nuts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven roasts horrible headsets, compromised cockpits, e-MTB mount madness, stupid storage and hidden spec horror so you don’t have to suffer at the hands of dumb design ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 10:38:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 May 2024 15:09:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ckqqypCzrkj49wwHcGsYqi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Modern MTBs have tons of useful features, but some cause more issues than they solve]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Salsa Cycles Moraine e-mtb being ridden through the woods]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pipe down MTB conspiracy theorists, it turns out that SRAM's UDH gear hanger was a truly brilliant idea after all ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven didn’t fully realize the full significance of SRAM’s UDH until its simple genius smacked him in the face and saved the day ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 10:03:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 13 May 2024 14:41:31 +0000</updated>
                                                                                                                                                                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7aKnUKRSjVMe7STiRWR8si-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your local bike shop needs your support, but do they need to do a better job of supporting themselves? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s Local Bike Shop Day on May the 4th and Guy Kesteven reckons that sort of initiative is a great idea. However, he also thinks a brief forensic study of how the day has officially been presented tells us why some small scale shops might be struggling. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 15:11:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 03 May 2024 15:11:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NHfLs7QLpqnjs9ge4vJHPJ-1280-80.jpeg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bosch Performance Line CX vs Shimano EP801 – which e-MTB motor is best? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With hundreds of e-bikes to choose from, knowing more about the two leading motor systems from Bosch and Shimano can help you make a better bike buying decision. Mick Kirkman takes a deep dive into the differences between the systems ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 14:34:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:25:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mick Kirkman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ckthFUCN6y2JB7HAZmQJKc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ “This has given me another life” – Greg Minnaar opens up about his future with Norco  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I sat down with Greg Minnaar to chat about changes in downhill MTB racing, the Norco team, and what's in store for the GOAT over the next couple of years ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 10:13:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:05:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Cottingham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u73dJWWArG9tadYasSkn9M-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Could this be the most expensive camper van ever created? It's well-prepped for wild mountain bike adventures but the price is just insane ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You'll need $500,000 to get one, but the Redland Overland Skyloft camper has everything you need for uber-luxury off-grid van life ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:49:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:49:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mtp27nkcE9LC4FsL9zzGWh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bespoken Word – You are the problem, not your bike ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/bespoken-word-you-are-the-problem-not-your-bike</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven reckons it’s time most of us stopped thinking about what we can upgrade on our mountain bikes to go faster and look at the real weak link in the system – ourselves ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:40:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:49:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dRLuPZmhMRgTDqzVovzAsM-1280-80.jpeg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I test bicycles for a living, here are the 5 must-have features to look for when buying a budget gravel bike ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/i-test-bicycles-for-a-living-here-are-the-5-must-have-features-to-look-for-when-buying-a-budget-gravel-bike</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven is one of the most experienced bike testers in the world, so what does he think are essential features on a cheap gravel / all-road bike? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xYcGAXi3wwZjskTxwyTLWU-1280-80.jpeg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Looking for a gravel biking bargain? Guy&#039;s tips will help choose the best for you]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[On One Rujo gravel bike]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ever wondered how much your MTB suspension fork can bend? I take a look inside Fox Factory’s product development testing facility and find out ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/ever-wondered-how-much-your-suspension-fork-can-bend-i-take-a-look-inside-fox-factorys-product-development-testing-facility-and-find-out</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Exploring Fox Factory’s suspension and component torture chambers where new products are developed and tested ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:43:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:47:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Cottingham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gjCqnnKCDF8QwJMvVoF7N8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 things a lifetime of bike testing has taught me about how to upgrade your MTB ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/5-things-a-lifetime-of-bike-testing-has-taught-me-about-how-to-upgrade-your-mtb</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Starting cheap, seeing the whole system, trying before you buy, measuring carefully, or servicing rather than upgrading. What can our most experienced test editor tell you about improving your mountain bike? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UW5g6KskVqBAfzRPUZTsc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[&lt;p&gt;If you mix steezy with speedy like Epic 8 design team lead Brian Gordon then Evo is the wingman who won&#039;t let you down&lt;/p&gt;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A man doing an air on a mountain bike]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 signs you need to stop riding your mountain bike and give it some workshop attention right now! ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/6-signs-your-mountain-bike-needs-professional-attention-right-now</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Broken brakes? Grinding gears? Loose bearings? Dead suspension? Droopy droppers? Wobbly wheels? Here's the niggles that could be a nightmare if you don’t get them sorted straight away ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qr8M8ncE4PPbcdPDeV63cH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I didn’t realize I’d been making these three common MTB riding mistakes for 25 years, but here's how I fixed them ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/i-didnt-realize-id-been-making-these-three-common-mtb-riding-mistakes-for-25-years-but-heres-how-i-fixed-them</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Coaching from Katy Curd started to fix my dorky cornering, out of control drops and weird body position ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:24:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:20:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Fishpool ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t9Wcm7A9B6AMKLDKHC3Q94-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why are the fastest MTB race bikes in the world so different from what we mere mortals ride? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/freakishly-fast-why-are-the-fastest-mtb-bikes-in-the-world-still-so-different-to-what-us-mere-mortals-would-be-happy-to-ride</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven test rode Olympic and World Champion Tom Pidcock and multiple World Championship and World Cup winner Pauline Ferrand Prevot’s Pinarello Dogma XC bike last week and it scared the life out of him. Then he watched Specialized’s Epic WC – another bike he didn’t rate – win first, second and third spots at the XCO World Cup. So who’s wrong about what makes a fast bike – the most experienced bike tester around or the world’s fastest racers? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M25c3964FKgb5kqcaa5dPb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to defend against ticks while mountain biking and what to do if you find a tick on your body ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/tick-season-is-here-heres-how-to-avoid-nasty-vampire-bug-infections-with-our-mtb-safety-tick-list</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Riding down the woods with your mates is ace, but it's time to start watching out for vampire hitchhikers and the infections they can carry says Guy Kesteven in this week's Bespoken Word column ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5sbnDDVeRJ2HEV8PkYj5DM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Ticks are more plentiful than ever this year, make sure they don&#039;t chow down on you]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ticks on leaf]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Race Face counters arm pump with new compliant Era and Turbine handlebars ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/race-face-counters-arm-pump-with-new-compliant-era-and-turbine-handlebars</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Race Face introduces width-specific rise and compliance to its new carbon and alloy handlebars to optimize ride feel ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mountain Bike]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Cottingham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qNz4Qu7eAbQSZHakx5Uz7S-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've been testing MTBs for over 30 years, here's the 5 must-have features I look for on a budget mountain bike ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/dont-make-these-huge-mtb-buying-mistakes-heres-5-must-have-features-i-always-look-for-on-any-budget-mountain-bike</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our expert tester Guy Kesteven reviews mountain bikes of all prices and knows exactly what makes a big difference to your ride now and upgrade potential in the future. Here are his five essential items to look for when buying a budget mountain bike ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YGEJq4xJrZV2Qq7YDcAwPg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sticks and stones may hurt my bones but mountain bike pronouns just confuse me ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mountain biking has been surrounded by naming controversy literally since it started, But as we head into another season of working out what different race and bike categories actually mean. In this week's Bespoken Word column, Guy Kesteven reckons it’s time to get the Harry Potter Sorting Hat out again ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guy Kesteven ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f2EjUCdmPJ62bczaBMFvHW-1280-80.jpg">
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