Author Matthew Cole

Matthew Cole

Former news writer

Matthew Cole is a former news writer for BikeRadar. He later worked as managing editor for Chain Reaction Cycles.

Recent articles by Matthew Cole
Dafydd Davis riding one of his favourite routes at Penmachno in North Wales

Interview: Dafydd Davis, trail centre pioneer

Route builder, advocate and policy changer
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Riding the Canzo

2011 VooDoo mountain bikes – First look

Wanga, Canzo, Zobop and more
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Zircotec wheel coating

Zircotec anti-wear coating – First look

Promises high performance braking for carbon wheels
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Michael Vickers

Video: Michael Vickers wins place on Steve Peat Syndicate

Promising downhiller to receive world-class support
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Hamsterley could be affected by the sell-off

Massive sell-off of Forestry Commission land in England

Mountain bike trail centres could be affected
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Fizik Gobi XM Muzzle saddle

Gear round-up: Fizik Muzzle saddle, Torm clothing

Plus Castelli and Curve clothing, Gore Ride On cables and new Clif Bars
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Saracen Myst downhill bike

Saracen Myst downhill bike – First look

£2,300 privateer race bike with ‘World Cup ready’ chassis
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Vitus Vitesse VR

Vitus road and mountain bikes – First look

Entry-level to full-carbon bling
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Remote adjust cable

X-Fusion Hilo adjustable seatpost – First look

100mm travel dropper
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The 2011 VooDoo Bokor 29er offers a double-butted alloy frame and decent mid-range kit

VooDoo Bokor 29er and Canzo 2011 – Exclusive first look

Hardtail and full-suspension bikes
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An artist's impression of what the site could look like

World Cycling Centre planned for Northern Ireland

Aims to be best mountain bike venue in Europe
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Race Face's new Turbine double crankset

Race Face 2011 components – First look

Mountain bike cockpit kit, cranks and more from Canada
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Mountain bike trail opening in Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

New mountain bike trail opening in Dorset

Beginner singletrack route at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
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IMBA Europe group photo

IMBA Europe launched to improve mountain bike trails

SRAM, RockShox and Fox join forces
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Royal's Tech Tee is good for a ride or for sipping a latte at the local organic coffee shop

2011 Royal Racing clothing – First look

Focus on performance trail riding kit
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Rotor 3D+ cranks

Eurobike 2010: Rotor launch new 3D+ crank

Plus updated stem and handlebar from Spaniards
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Duster Eleven

Eurobike 2010: Charge Duster Eleven, Mixer and Duster X0

British-designed bikes plus Surface clothing
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Kona's brand new Tanuki Deluxe

Eurobike 2010: Kona mountain bikes

Tanuki, carbon Kula, Steely, Operator
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BeOne Pearl

Eurobike 2010: BeOne’s 2011 road bikes

Redesigned carbon and aluminium machines from Holland
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Cinelli had their 2011 range on show at the Eurobike trade show

Eurobike 2010: Cinelli’s new road bikes

Saetta Sprint, Best Of, Strato, XCR and more
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BeOne's new 120mm-travel Moko

Eurobike 2010: BeOne Moko full-suspension bikes

Cross-country, all-mountain and enduro platform
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Kobh with Shimano's Di2 groupset and Dura-Ace wheels

Eurobike 2010: Pinarello road bikes 2011

New Graal, Kobh, Paris and Quattro
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DMR Bolt

Eurobike 2010: DMR Bolt and Omen frames

Plus new pedals, saddles and more
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Cube's Litening Super HPC Di2

Eurobike 2010: Cube unveil 2011 road bike line-up

Featherweight Litening Super HPC plus more
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