Rebecca Bland
Rebecca has been riding bikes since she was a kid and was particularly taken with mountain biking after a trip to the Forest of Dean with her dad on a sketchy MTB tandem. Since then, she’s dabbled in some road racing, time trialling, but keeps coming back to the muddy dark side – even more so now she has two border collie trail dogs to tire out.
She began testing and reviewing bikes over five years ago and has written for various cycling publications, including MBR and our sister sites, road.cc and ebiketips. What she lacks in technical ability, she makes up for with an enthusiasm for riding snacks. As off.road.cc’s token northerner, rumour has it she’s never more than a mile away from a Greggs.
Articles by Rebecca Bland
Mondraker Arid gravel bike goes alloy, bringing performance to lower price point
Spanish bike brand Mondraker has launched an aluminium version of its gravel bike, the Arid. The Arid Carbon was launched late last year and was the brand's first non-electrically assisted gravel bike.
Specialized launches alloy Levo 4 e-MTBs, with same 3.1 motor and 840Wh battery, and prices start at £5,199
Specialized has launched two alloy versions of its latest e-mountain bike, the Levo 4, not too long after the unveiling of the carbon-framed Levo 4. Getting a new motor system with some big numbers to back it up, it looks set to be a real Amflow competitor. But how do the new alloy models compare, and where do they fit in?
New Avinox update brings 1,000W power to more ride modes, up to 60 seconds Boost and more
Avinox, the e-bike motor system brand of DJI fame has announced a rollout of several firmware updates that will bring more power and a "suite of intelligent features" to customers.
Yeti's new MTe lightweight eMTB uses TQ's new HPR 60 drive unit and top-spec model weighs just 17.5kg, but you can't get it here...
Yeti's latest e-bike offering has been announced, and it's a lightweight electric mountain bike. The MTe uses TQ's brand-new HPR 60 drive system, which offers 60Nm of torque in a compact package.
Shimano launches new XC and gravel racing pedals, handlebars, stems and £400 MTB shoes
It's a busy old day for Shimano. Not only has the brand launched its new XTR groupset, but there are also several components being added to the catalogue, including new XC/gravel racing pedals, shoes, handlebars, and stems. Let's take a look at the details.
Riders with Fazua Ride 60-equipped e-mountain bikes will now get the KickOverrun upgrade, an automatic boost to help on technical ascents
Fazua is the latest drive system manufacturer to introduce a new firmware update for the summer. And this time, it's the Ride 60 unit that gets treated to some new upgrades. The biggest feature is the new KickOverrun tech, which essentially offers a boost of power assistance when riders need it most.
Orbea Terra gravel bike gets new geometry, UDH compatibility and starts at £2,599
Spanish bike brand Orbea has updated its Terra gravel bike with a whole new look, new geometry and UDH compatibility. It's designed for adventure as well as those who race, with a carbon fibre frame and wide tyre clearance offering adaptability.
Shimano finally unveils electronic version of its 12-speed GRX groupset, bringing wireless and 1x Di2 to gravel
Yes, you've read the headline correctly... Shimano has finally brought out an electronic version of its 12-speed GRX gravel-specific groupset. The memorably-named GRX RX827 groupset brings a 1 x 12-speed electronic option to the GRX lineup, with riders now able to choose between single or double chainring electronic configurations.
Commencal unveils all new Meta Power SX, becoming the latest MTB brand to partner with DJI... but you'll have to wait until spring 2026
Commencal has partnered with DJI on its all new Meta Power SX DJI enduro electric mountain bike. It comes with 160mm travel front and rear, an MX wheel setup as standard, plus the famed 120Nm of torque and 1,000 watts of power from the DJI motor. Tempted? You'll have to wait a while, with pre-orders being taken for a spring 2026 delivery in the UK...