The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.

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Help The Godfather of Bootleg Canyon

We recently received news that one of Mountain Biking\'s \'unsung heroes\' has been admitted to hospital in order to have major heart surgery.

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Astrix Mojo Caresws Cup 2009

Situated in Mid-Wales between Newtown and Machynlleth, Caersws is a private forest used for regional and national races over the past 5 years. Since then four courses have build by…

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Trek UK are hiring IT people…

Got IT skills? Want to work in the bike industry? Trek could be the place for you.

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The Stinger 2009

If 20k of XC racing isn\'t enough for you how about a little 5k trail run at the start to get the blood moving and a 3k horrible run at…

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Olympians Craig and Beckinsale Lead Giant Race Team

Giant announce the return of international cross-country stars Adam Craig and Oli Beckingsale to its Global Mountain Bike Team.

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Pace Chief Has His Bikes Nicked

Pace boss Adrian “I’m gonna go git me a gun” Carter writes… Some lowlife broke into our garage at home on Saturday night and slithered off down the garden and over...

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Santa Cruz Driver8 – new!new!new!

ANOTHER new bike from Santa Cruz - this time at a chunkier end of the spectrum - they call it the Driver8

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Trail building and repair sessions in Bristol are re-starting in February.

Feb 7th - get down and dig in Bristol. All are welcome...

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Racing Returns to Aston Hill

Aston Hill will be taking another step forward in re-establishing its historical status by hosting its first downhill race since reopening in April 2007.

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Isle of Man TT Legend Gets Some Soul

Team Hydrex Honda rider Guy Martin has recently added a Cotic Soul to his fleet of push bikes to use in preparation for his 2009 season. Cy Turner from Cotic:…

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Two-Day Dartmoor Trail Quest Announced

A new two-day mountain bike orienteering event will take place on Dartmoor this summer, it has been confirmed. The event is the first event of its kind to be held…

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What tyres for Singletrackworld?

Choose your weapon... The Poll is back!

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Introducing the Racebak – the Camelbak You Wear

Believe it or not, something very akin to this “wearable hydration system” was how Camelbak started. Way back in the mists of time, the founders of Camelbak got the idea...

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Helmets & Foldable Locks from Abus

Here\'s a few things from Abus that have been designed more for the commutery crowd but should also appeal to mountain bikers as well...

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Singletrack Issue 47 – Covers and Contents

Singletrack issue 47 goes on sale later this week so here\'s what it looks like on the outside and a list of what is on the inside...

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Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series R1 – Yateley Heath

Words ‘n’ pics by Joolze Dymond… Well what a cracking if not muddy start to a fabulous new XC year; events up and down the country attracting hundreds of riders...

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Singletrack 2008 Greatest Hits Video

We’ve had a few inquiries from people wondering where they can view the videos that we made at the end of last year. So rather than upload them all into...

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Cannock Chase EnduroQuest, February 28th

Midlandtrailquests are putting on an 8 hour Endurance Trailquest on Saturday the 28th of February based in and around Cannock Chase. The event will take place over 2 maps and...

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The Marin Roughride 2009, June 14th

This year’s Marin Roughride is on Sunday June 14th, one week later than 2008. Marin are providing spot prizes and a test fleet which will be available from Saturday lunchtime...

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Ben Ineson & Tom Rogers Memorial Fund

Following the tragic deaths of Tom Rogers and Ben Ineson (click here for the full story) a Book of Condolence has been set up for anyone who wishes to pass on...

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Kinesis Launch New “Decade” Frames

August this year see’s the 10 year Anniversary of Kinesis in the UK. To mark this, rather than just making some limited edition colour-ways with 10 year stickers, Kinesis UK...

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Win a Gold GT at Mountain Mayhem

As a part of the GT presence at Mountain Mayhem they will be giving away a limited edition Golden Zaskar. This special edition bike will be awarded, at Midnight on...

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Mountain Mayhem Announces New Sponsor!

Pat Adam\'s classic midsummer 24 hour race will now be sponsored by the zingy, tangy people at Original Source

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Watch TdF winner Carlos Sastre Live on Road.cc Website Today

The chaps from road.cc have just been to the Cervelo Test Team team presentation to interview their star riders Carlos Sastre and Thor Hushovd, British Olympic medallist Emma Pooley, and...

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Santa Cruz Bikes Unveil First Full Carbon Fibre Bike

It had to happen (or did it?) Santa Cruz has announced that the new Blur XC will be full carbon, with 105mm travel and a 4.2lb frame and shock weight...

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New Sidi Dragon-II shoes in gloss red…

Gloss red, patent leather? What were they thinking? Bike tarts apply here...

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World Champ Dislocates Shoulder in Training Accident

Rachel Atherton collided with a car while training on the road in Santa Cruz and has dislocated her shoulder. Now updated with more details including why she wasn\'t wearing a…

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Yak Attack Drops Entry Fee

They\'re keen on getting more of us Brits over to race, so the Yak Attack organisers have dropped their entry fee to less than half price thanks to sponsorship by…

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Yorkshire Dales Green Lane Renovation

A rutted, ankle-twisting ‘green lane’ west of Hawes is open for business again after being transformed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA). The route at Cotter End –...

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The 11th Annual Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival

The St. Mary Off-Road Bicycling Association (SMORBA) is pleased to announce that the coolest mountain bike event on the planet is back The 11th Annual Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival is...