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Break free from the cycle of tension and soreness with our expert guide

Mountain biking can leave you with a catalogue of aches and pains. We’re not talking the flesh wounds, bone breaks and concussions caused by the trauma of crashing here. Instead, we’re focusing on the

Most advice about easing a bad back doesn’t work, says recent research. Here’s what can

RIDING POSITION You need to shift your body weight to take pressure off your hands and redistribute it to the saddle – for example, with a shorter stem or higher-rise bar. HAND PRESSURE Avoid ‘death-g

Mark Bycroft on why 20% of his work is about putting horses down and 80% is dealing with their owners’ grief

Q Over the last week or so ...