Author Rachel Bennet
Rachel Bennet

Rachel Bennet

Staff writer

Rachel is a staff writer for Mountain Biking UK and a regular contributor to BikeRadar. Hailing from the north east of Scotland, you can usually find her out in the mountains running the rule over bikes and gear. She has worked all over the mountain bike industry, including on shop floors, digging fresh trails for national races, and fixing mountain bikes of all shapes and sizes. Most recently, she worked as a mountain bike mechanic and suspension specialist, further developing her knowledge of all things tech. Rachel is well-versed on what works and what doesn’t, and is no stranger to racing, competing in enduro and endurance events across the world. She’s even picked up a few podium spots along the way.

Recent articles by Rachel Bennet
Camelbak H.A.W.G.® Pro 20 hydration pack

11 of the best hydration packs tested by BikeRadar

The top-performing backpacks with hydration bladders for cycling
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Top Budget Tips

These 11 top tips will elevate your mountain biking and save you money

Mountain biking doesn’t have to break the bank – here are some of our favourite budget-friendly ideas
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Topeak Ninja Master+ Free Strappack

Topeak Ninja Master+ Free Strappack tool storage

A neat attachment idea with limits
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One Up Components 70cc EDC Pump Kit

OneUp Components 70cc EDC Pump Kit

An all-in-one kit designed to fix most trail-side mechanicals
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Muc-Off tool bottle

Muc-Off Tool Bottle

A waterproof container for your tools and other items
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Tailfin Top tube bag 1.1L

Tailfin Top Tube Bag

Accessible storage for items you need on the go
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Granite Quiver Tool Roll

Granite Quiver Tool Roll

A low-profile, good-value storage solution
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Crankbrothers TT17 Twin Tube Tool Kit

Crankbrothers TT17 Twin Tube Tool Kit

A compact kit designed to handle most trail-side repairs
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Evoc FR Trail Blackline 20l hydration backpack

Evoc FR Trail Blackline 20 hydration pack

A feature-rich hydration backpack, but it's heavy and interferes with movement when riding
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Alpkit Presta 25 litre hydration pack

Alpkit Presta 25L hydration pack

A lightweight hydration backpack that does the job but lacks the finer details
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Vaude Bike Alpin 30 + 5 hydration pack

Vaude Bike Alpin 30+5

An ideal hydration backpack for multi-day adventures
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Scott Trail Lite Evo Fr' 22l hydration pack

Scott Trail Lite Evo Fr' 22

An affordable, feature-packed lightweight backpack that offers exceptional value
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e*thirteen Optimus XC Casing Endurance Compound 29x2.4 tyre

e*thirteen Optimus XC tyre

Versatile tyre designed to balance speed and comfort
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Osprey Escapist 30l hydration pack

Osprey Escapist 30 backpack

A versatile hydration backpack that caters for multi-day rides
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Camelbak H.A.W.G.® Pro 20 hydration pack

CamelBak H.A.W.G. Pro 20 backpack

A slick-looking hydration backpack that's ideal for long mountain days
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Specialized Power Comp with MIMIC saddle

Specialized Power Comp with MIMIC Saddle

Compact saddle designed for use on and off the trails
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Rachel Bennet riding at UK Cross-country masters national championships.

6 things I learnt from winning the XC National Championships Masters category

Rach learnt plenty of lessons from her maiden cross-country season, before becoming the British Female Masters national champion
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Ergon SM E-Mountain Sport Women saddle designed for eMTB riders

Ergon SM E-Mountain Sport Women Saddle

Comfortable saddle designed specifically for female e-bikers
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Liv Approach SL women's saddle

Liv Approach SL Saddle

Versatile female-specific saddle at a fair price
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SDG Allure V2 Women's Lux-Alloy Saddle

SDG Allure V2 Women's Lux-Alloy Saddle

Female-specific saddle designed for all MTB disciplines
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Fizik Vento Argo R1 Adaptive 3D printed saddle

Fizik Vento Argo R1 Adaptive Saddle

Cutting-edge technology makes for a race-ready saddle
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Orbea Oiz M-Team

Rach takes the Orbea Oiz M-Team racing

Rach and the Oiz kick off the race season and hit the road for all sorts of adventures
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Group of women riding at Limitlass bike festival.

Women’s cycling is growing in popularity, but how can participation be improved?

British Cycling memberships are around 20 per cent female and cycling is still a male-dominated culture. But new research, events and cycling groups show how gender parity could be achieved
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Female rider in black riding the Pinarello Dogma XC full suspension mountain bike downhill

Pinarello Dogma XC

How does the world champions' XC bike shape up?
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