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Editorial: 10,000 Hours They say that 10,000 hours is how much time and dedication it takes to master a skill. If you’ve been with us since issue 1, it’s likely that you’ve ‘mastered’ mountain biking by now, but we all know that’s a lie, right? International Adventure: The Kiwi Beervet Would a birthday be complete without a trip to the pub? Tony Hutcheson goes on a multi-day tour of the New Zealand back country, with only the shining beacons of the pubs and hotels along the way to guide his path. Meet The Big Hitters Hannah goes behind some of the best known usernames in the forum to find out more about the community that is Singletrackworld and what it is that brings us all together. Column: Catch My Drift Barney brings clarity to the world of bike language. No matter what technology we have, it seems likely that ‘stack’ will always have a place in our lexicon. Classic Ride: Rivington Pike Site of the 2002 Commonwealth Games mountain bike races, ‘Rivi’ is still wildly popular with local riders, due to its accessibility to many northern cities. Mark takes a fond trip down memory lane at this historical site. Back To The Future Pete Scullion looks at bike marketing, racing, and the shape of future promotion of our sport. How can it continue to grow, where will the new riders come from, and what will they want their bikes to do? Bike Test: Big Bruisers Andi looks at three bikes that descend like enduro racers, but which you could still consider for all day riding - climbs and all. The Future of E-Bikes Andi looks at the fast-paced world of e-bike technology. With rapid growth (and improvement) in recent years, the focus of many bike companies is on improving their e-bike offerings. Will they leave their pedal-powered pals behind? Our Place In The World Antony de Heveningham looks at where mountain biking will sit in the context of future environmental and social changes. And much more!