Chris Ford
Recent articles by Chris Ford
Technique: How to clear step-ups on climbs – video
Mountain bike coaches Pedal Progression and Chris Ford show you how
Training: Get in shape for sportive season, part 3
Time to start stretching yourself ahead of your first big event
Training: Get in shape for sportive season, part 2
Pick up the pace
Training: Get in shape for sportive season, part 1
First four weeks of our 12-week training plan
Skills Q&A: How to keep speed on snaking singletrack
Mountain bike coach Chris Ford answers your questions
How to flow over drops
Mountain bike coach Chris Ford answers your questions
How to ride in the snow
Stay in control when the temperature plummets
How to stay straight off jumps
Mountain bike coach Chris Ford answers your questions
Technique: Winter skills – Mud master
Take control of slippery, wet trails
Technique: Get pumping
Learn to pump the bike for instant speed and extra thrills
How to trackstand
Mountain bike coach Chris Ford answers your questions
Skills Q&A: Train your eyes
Mountain bike coach Chris Ford answers your questions
Technique: Speed control freak
How to be in complete control of your speed
Technique: Vision control
How to ride better with vision control
Technique: Move your body
How correctly shifting your body can transform your riding
Kona Kula Supreme review
There are certainly cheaper hardtails out there but few have managed to get everything right like Kona has
Rocky Mountain Slayer SXC70 review
A bike with real potential but which caused us a certain amount of confusion.
Specialized Epic Comp review
A machine that sprints up the smooth climbs and takes the hits on the descents
Cotic Soul review
Bizarre looks, but a great overall package
Orange P7 review
This is a bike that has lived up to its reputation for over 10 years, continually adapting to changes in technology and riding styles. It's the only bike on test to use a light, tough but compliant steel frame.
Marin Eldridge Grade review
If you go back five or six years the Orange P7 and Eldridge Grade competed pretty much head-on. Both were top quality steel frames with good components and they had a strong following from racers and trail riders alike.
Merida Matts Speed review
At the heart of this gun metal grey bike lies one of the most beautifully constructed alloy frames you'll find, and every tube is perfectly formed.