Joe Rafferty
Recent articles by Joe Rafferty
How to master the attack position: MTB body position explained
Adapt to changing trail conditions and ride smoother and faster. We show you how…
How to ride bombholes
Riding natural bowls is all about getting your speed right
How to rail and carve berms
Go faster by knowing the best way to lean
How to soar over step ups
Tips for successfully landing step-ups on jumps
How to sail over wet roots
Joe Rafferty explains how to keep your cool and stay upright over these bad boys!
How to clean off-camber sections
Six pro tips for riding sideways-sloping trails
5 tips for riding steep chutes clean
Follow these five tips and you won’t be a human pinball!
6 tips for riding through water
How to get through the wet stuff without getting soaked!
5 tips to handle the trails when things get wet
How to rule in the wet
How to pump through rollers
Absorb undulations in the trail to stay fast and smooth
How to ride drop offs with confidence
Drop offs can be intimidating… here's how to jump and roll them
How to use pump bumps to gain speed
Our step-by-step guide to increasing trail speed
How to ride rocky sections at your local trail park
Rocks can seem intimidating – here’s how to take them in your stride
How to drop into downslopes in 4 simple-to-learn steps
We show you how to deal with this trail obstacle
4 steps to mastering switchbacks
How to master switchback turns and get round tight bends
5 tips for tackling loose descents
How to get your position, line and speed right
How to ride flat turns at maximum speed
Getting around flat turns usually means slowing down - here's how to tackle them at pace
Flat out or clipped in?
The clips vs flats argument has been going on for years – but which pedal type is best?
Seven essential skills for enduro mountain biking
Aerozine XG1.0 grips review
Lightweight grips for any style of mountain biking
KS LEV seatpost review
Height adjustable mountain bike post
Norco Range Killer B-1 - First ride review
Standard suspension on a 650b mountain bike
The North Face Litho 18 backpack review
Rucksack for mountain bike use
Knox Oryx Gloves review
SPS protection for your hands