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Almost a year on from his final day hunting the Duke of Beaufort’s hounds, Matt Ramsden reflects on how his attitude to the winter, weather and hunting itself has changed

Former police rider Stewart Mackie highlights the techniques you can deploy this summer to become more confident and skilful than ever

Mountain biking in the winter months is hard. It can be cold, wet, windy – often all at once – and that’s before you factor in occasionally riding in the dark. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it.

It’s easy to underestimate the power of winter out on the hillside when you’re tucked away in the lea of a stable yard, finds Tessa Waugh , after an optimistic hacking route proves treacherous