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Happy New Year Everyone! We hope that 2015 brings you all that you dream and you got some quality trail time over the holidays. Again we’ve put together the highlight stories in the world of ENDURO in December. Here you go!

As we claw ourselves out of the hazy New Year’s festivities, many of us will be looking in the mirror and saying “I am going to get fit this year.” Well there is no time like the present, so blend yourself a fruit smoothie and check out our first two instalments of the new Ride Fit series, time to super charge your leg strength and add some stability to your body.

Ride Fit | Top 6 Exercises for effective leg strength training
Ride Fit | Top 6 Exercises for effective leg strength training
Ride Fit | Four Exercises for more stability on the bike
Ride Fit | Four Exercises for more stability on the bike
The Review | The Classy X-Fusion Revel HLR Fork in Short Test
The Review | The Classy X-Fusion Revel HLR Fork in Short Test

We also hope you found some great Christmas presents under the tree! Christmas came early in the ENDURO Magazine Office and we received some great products to test for you. From the ground breaking X-Fusion Revel upside down fork, to the simple and elegant Goose Disc-Tool; we tested and inspected to see which are ‘the next big thing’ and which are just ‘stocking fillers’. If you need something to carry your new gifts, check out the new Camelbak, Osprey and Amplifi rucksacks too.

The Review | Camelbak K.U.D.U 12 Pack with Back Protector
The Review | Camelbak K.U.D.U 12 Pack with Back Protector

There is no denying that for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere it’s tough to get motivated in the cold season, peeking out through frosty windows the hardest part is always getting out the door. However, there is a lot of fun to be had, so check out our top five winter essentials to maximise your cold weather fun. If you want to really keep the cold at bay, check out the amazing heated Jersey review.

Top5 | Essentials To Survive A (Scottish) Winter Ride
Top5 | Essentials To Survive A (Scottish) Winter Ride
The Review | The heated functional jersey from AVADE
The Review | The heated functional jersey from AVADE

With all the motivation in the world, sometimes the weather is just too much; if you do get snowed in, grab a seat by the fire and have a read though our Design & Innovation Award Breakout Sessions, where we take on some of the sports biggest issues. Last month we examined the ever growing list of bike categories and ask the question ‘Women where are you?”. Make sure not to miss the awesome video from this outstanding event here:

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DI.A 2015 Breakout Sessions | A Man’s World – Ladies, where are you?

Behind the Scenes | Inside the Design & Innovation Award 2015
Behind the Scenes | Inside the Design & Innovation Award 2015

It’s a new year, a new start and we thank you for all your support; we look forward to bringing you the most exciting news again in 2015! However, before we move on to the new season, it’s time for one last glance back, where we share our editorial teams favorite videos, productions, races and bike moments from an amazing year.

Editor’s Choice | Our favorite Bike Moments of the Year
Editor’s Choice | Our favorite Bike Moments of the Year
Editor’s Choice | Our Favorite Bike Videos of 2014
Editor’s Choice | Our Favorite Bike Videos of 2014
The Review | CUBE Fritzz 180 HPA SL 27.5
The Review | CUBE Fritzz 180 HPA SL 27.5

Other Highlight-Stories

The Review | Mavic Crossmax Enduro Race Shoe
The Review | Mavic Crossmax Enduro Race Shoe
Behind the Scenes | The EWS Women of Instagram
Behind the Scenes | The EWS Women of Instagram
DI.A 2015 Breakout Sessions | What’s The Deal With Fatbikes?
DI.A 2015 Breakout Sessions | What’s The Deal With Fatbikes?
Scene Visit | Wharncliffe Woods, Sheffield UK
Scene Visit | Wharncliffe Woods, Sheffield UK
Video | Road Bike Party 3 with Sam Pilgrim in San Diego
Video | Road Bike Party 3 with Sam Pilgrim in San Diego

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About the author

Aaron Steinke

Aaron was our first employee and actively helped make our company what it is today, significantly shaping the look and direction of our various magazines. Aaron has been pursuing his own projects since mid-2020 but he continues to advise and support us on issues of marketing and technology. For many years, you would usually have found Aaron at casual enduro races, but increasingly you'll find him riding his road bike – long live freedom on two wheels!