Author Nick Clark
Nick Clark

Nick Clark

Staff writer

Nick is the staff writer at BikeRadar and has been fascinated by riding and its associated tech his entire life. Nick can be primarily found winching up hillsides in North Wales to savour the excellent downhill tracks or attacking trail-centre loops on his XC bike. He has helped form a riding collective and continues to work with the community to build and preserve trails in his local forest. Despite his love for all things mountain biking, Nick also enjoys road cycling and has completed the holy trinity of watching all three grand tours in their respective finishing destinations. He has also completed many of his own cycling tours, most recently riding from Lisbon in Portugal to Santander in Spain. Nick takes pride in sniffing out the latest tech rumours and has been known to spend hours scrolling through patent applications to spot any new tech on the horizon. His in-depth technical knowledge results from his teenage years working in a bike shop. Nick is also a regular on the BikeRadar Podcast and the face behind the wildly popular Riders Getting Hurt Instagram account.

  • Height: 177cm
  • Bike size: Medium/large, 54cm

Recent articles by Nick Clark

A Shokz rival? Huawei's FreeArc earbuds are IP57-certified and designed to keep you safe on the bike

Huawei's new open-ear buds issue a challenge to Shokz
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The end of shin strikes? 9point8's iNVRS pedals put pins on your sole for icy traction

New iNVRS pedals are designed for winter riding
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Shimano XTR Di2 'leak' reveals the one thing we've been waiting for

More of the latest XTR rumours
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Sign up for the conference that wants to change the face of mountain biking

Reframing MTB aims to make mountain biking a more inclusive, sustainable and fun experience for all
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The top 5 road bikes we can't wait to test in 2025

Our testers reveal the bikes they're most excited about for the coming year
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Are 32in MTB wheels about to hit the mainstream? 32in Maxxis Aspen XC tyres spotted

Could the new standard make its way onto the UCI World Cup XC start line?
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What is bonking? The causes and how to avoid it

Essential tips to prevent that sudden, catastrophic loss of energy
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How to choose the best mountain bike in 2024 | Find the right MTB for your riding and budget

Our in-depth buyer's guide to getting the right mountain bike for you
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Is this the end of downcountry? Pivot's new short-travel Trailcat combines XC efficiency with trail capability

The Trailcat features two travel options and DW-link suspension
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Unno teases a 1,000-watt DJI Avinox-equipped eMTB that's got us very excited

The Barcelona brand could be the first third party to launch a bike using the cutting-edge motor
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Endura's MT500 jacket will keep you dry for longer and it's kinder to the planet – plus new products for testing

Catch up on the highlights from a busy week at BikeRadar
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Shimano's budget 8-speed ESSA groupset is now gravel-capable with drop-bar shifting

New drop-bar levers with cable-actuated brakes revealed
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Orbea's new 1,008g XC frame absorbs energy-sapping vibrations with pentagonal rear end

Travel increase and wider tyres are designed to make the new Alma more capable
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Best full-face mountain bike helmets for downhill and enduro trails

Top-rated full-face mountain bike helmets, plus our buyer's guide
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7 of the worst mountain bike upgrades we’ve ever bought

From best-forgotten suspension fads to shin-munching pedals, this round-up is a truly sorry state of affairs
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2025 WorldTour team bike and equipment trends

Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill unpack what to expect as the 2025 season gets under way
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Ari La Sal Peak Elite Shimano blurs the boundaries between trail and enduro

Full-carbon enduro rig with premium spec list
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5 reasons you need to try night riding this winter

Heading out on the bike after dark can unlock all sorts of benefits – maybe it's time to give it a go
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Studded tyres for snow and ice: what's the point and do you need them?

Everything you ever wanted to know about spiked tyres for cycling on ice
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The humble £9.99 accessory I couldn't live without – plus two testing highlights | Nick Clark’s Gear of the Year 2024

An easy life is all Nick wants
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How to teach a kid to ride a bike in 30 minutes

Skip the stabilisers and teach them to ride properly in as little as half an hour
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Will Shimano finally release XTR? Plus 5 other hot MTB tech trends we're expecting in 2025

BikeRadar's mountain bike tech gurus look into the crystal ball
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12 ridiculously expensive cycling products you don’t need

We explore the costly cycling products you can live without
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