The Hot Issue – with free DVD and holiday riding tips
MBUK, Britain’s best-selling bike magazine is turning up the heat with its sizzling ‘Hot Issue’ special edition, packed to the brim with features and reviews for a busy summer of mountain biking.
On sale on the 1st July, the Hot Issue features a free DVD showcasing some of the world’s best riders, an exclusive interview with trials superstar and You Tube sensation Danny MacAskill, holiday riding tips and the latest bikes and kit tested to set you up for the perfect summer of riding.
Danny MacAskill, the rising star of mountain bike trials sessions reveals his favourite riding spots around his home town of Edinburgh, and the story behind that You Tube film. The 23-year old has racked up millions of fans with his spectacular moves around Edinburgh, which has had over 7 million hits so far. Getting the inside story from the reluctant superstar, are trials legend Martyn Ashton and renowned mountain biking photographer Robin Kitchin, both from the Animal Relentless Bike Tour.
A feature on finding the best places to ride at the beach should inspire plenty of holiday makers to get on their bikes at the UK’s favourite holiday destinations, with Porthcawl, Wales; Dawlish Warren, South Devon; Tavistock, Devon; Portreath, Cornwall and Robin Hood’s Bay in Whitby all making the list for the best in beach riding.
The specially created DVD features footage from the Kona All Star Revue, including Paul Basagoitia, the Lacondeguy brothers and John Cowan. In between throwing some whitehot moves the guys talk about their favourite riding spots. There’s also footage from Qashqai, the Red Bull Dirt Pipe and Crankworx, as well as Project North – showcasing the cream of Scandinavian talent, with tricks aplenty in Sweden, Norway and Finland.
Dave Clutterbuck, Publisher for MBUK said:
“We are investing heavily in our products to maintain growth and this issue of Mountain Biking UK is testament to this. The 220-page Hot Issue comes packaged in a striking card wallet with a free DVD and sticker sheet, meaning it’s not only Britain’s best-selling bike magazine, but the best value too.”
Issue 240 also features a ‘what’s hot this summer’ feature, with the best events, kit, techniques and skills to make your summer riding unforgettable. Readers can also win a Ragley Ti hardtail frame and Manitou Minute fork with a combined value of £1750. Issue 240 goes on sale on the 1st July, priced at £3.99.
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