2012 mountain to climb for Julien Absalon

The inside track on French mountain biker Julien Absalon’s World Cup preparations.

The ups and downs of mountain biking

The BBC joins French cross-country mountain biker Julien Absalon as he prepares for a World Cup event.

Plans for the London 2012 Olympic Mountain Bike venue at Hadleigh Farm have been approved

The plans were developed with the historical and environmental heritage of the area in mind. The 550 acre site course in Essex includes hill climbs which will provide the challenge for the world’s leading Mountain Bike riders in just over two year’s time.

2012 medal hopefuls tackle Dalby

Great Britain’s Olympic medal hopefuls tackle the UCI Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Cup at Dalby Forest.

Juniors up for Dalby challenge

Great Britain’s juniors are preparing for the 2010 Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Cup at Dalby Forest.

Mountain bikers ready for Dalby

Great Britain coach Phil Dixon aims for a good start to the season at the 2010 Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Cup at Dalby Forest.

Opinion split over Olympic legacy

The Essex mountain bike venue for 2012 is shadowed by conflicting opinions over how the site will be left after the games.