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The popularity of the Enduro World Series has given rise to a new breed of mountain biker. This rider takes multiple guises beyond the die hard racer that we would have seen in years gone by dedicated to traditional downhill or cross country disciplines.

Whether you are the world fastest racer or a weekend warrior, we all fall off, it's part of our sport. Therefore when it comes to protecting your noggin you can't really put a price on it. It's true that most helmets are now safe and get put through vigorous testing but in terms of riding and ushing your limits, you want to be confident you have the best, that is exactly what the Rampage Pro Carbon is.

Finale Ligure is arguably the home of enduro mountain biking as we know it today. Since the late 90's trails have been built here with mountain bike tourism in mind. The Enduro World Series has hosted it's final round here every year since it's conception. Despite 2018 being the last year of this tradition, the legacy continues with the Trophy of Nations in 2019.

You've just landed in Nice Airport, it's 10am, you've got you bike next to you, your buddies are groggy from the flight and the heat from the Mediterranean sun is filling you with a sense of vacation. We're seconds away from picking you up and driving along the Ligurian Coast to Finale Ligure, pseudo home of the EWS and the place to be if you want bikes, beach, beers and and all round great time.

Morzine has begun it's hibernation, the trails are being worked on ready for next summer, the lifts are closed and the restaurants are busy cleaning. It's time for Netflix, carpentry and tiling for many of the Portes du Soleil locals.

If you've spent a decent amount of time in the Portes du Soleil, chances are your mind wonders to what lies beyond the bike park. Morzine and it's surrounding neighbours Les Gets, Chatel, Morgins and Champery have some of the greatest riding, and certainly some of the most beautiful terrain on the planet to ride your bike.

We have been in love with Pila for over a decade. Anyone who has been there will be too. It's the epitome of a perfect day trip and what makes Italian locations so exciting to visit. The trails are fast, beautifully thought out, maintained properly and the coffee is amazing!

A relative unknown in the mountain biking world Leo has broken the internet on more than a few occasions with his wild yet effortless style on a bike. Originally from New Zealand Leo and his sister, Veronique came over to the UK for easier access to trails and the vibrant UK mountain bike scene.