The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.

Hope WMN Enduro Photo Gallery

We went out to join in the fun at the Hope WMN Enduro – not racing, but instead an epic amount of chatting! We had a suggestions book for people...

Orbea Rallon gets more travel, more dropper, more storage

The new Orbea Rallon increases to 167mm rear travel and can accept longer travel droppers than before. And it has frame storage.

Vote Now! Best Article – Singletrack World Awards 2023

The best piece of writing you\'ve read this year, either in print or this here website.

How To Read Issue 151 of Singletrack World Magazine

Our latest magazine is now available – here’s how you can get your hands on it. If you receive a printed copy of the magazine each issue, it’s now in...

Save up to 50% in our big flip-off STW Shop Sale!

We only have single digit numbers left of some of these items. Don’t miss out! We could do with clearing the shop shelves in preparation for next season. Which is...

Vote Now! Best UK Riding Destination – Singletrack World Awards 2023

Put simply, where do you think is the best place to ride in the UK?

Well, that was best World Cup DH season ever

From the confirmation that we live in a Vali Holl Era through to the ding-dong duelling in the Elite Men\'s - this DH season was fantastic!

Orbea Launches Two New Occams: SL and LT

The Occam has seen a few iterations over the last few years and this update sees two distinct models - the Occam SL and the Occam LT.

Vote Now! Community Builders Award – Singletrack World Awards 2023

Vote for the projects, campaigns or other initiatives that are helping build the MTB community.

Vote Now! Most Desirable Brand – Singletrack World Awards 2023

We might hate to admit that marketing works but... which brand makes you want to wear their logo with pride?

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Vote Now! Most Desirable Mountain Bike – Singletrack World Awards 2023

In a bumper year for brill bikes we’ve got five finalists for you in this category – we just couldn’t narrow it down any more.

Bespoked Bike Check: Hulsroy Croc

For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show is leaving the UK and taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people will be able to go and peruse gorgeous hand...

Video: 1990s Trials Throwback!

When we were off at the GT Malverns Classic, Dieter got so excited (even more excited than usual!) about all the retro trials bikes that we couldn’t help feeling a...

Sixth Element Wheels Ceases Trading

Sixth Element Wheels is reported to have ceased trading. Forum users who are Sixth Element customers have reported receiving an email containing the following letter: Dear Sir/ Madam Re :...

Wacky Races: Red Bull ‘Stalen Ros’ Tandem Racing

Let’s have some levity to lighten things up. Those crazy Europeans have been capitalising on their post Brexit freedoms by holding a race where health and safety rules apparently need...

Fresh Goods Friday 672 – The Metal Mullets Edition

Russet ferns, dusky pink sunsets, snuggles in front of log fires, mists, mellow fruitfulness, conkers for goal posts... that sort of thing.

Government Prepares To Favour Motorists – Again

To anyone following active travel or environmental policy developments in the UK, the news that the government is preparing to announce a ‘Plan For The Motorist’ will likely come as...

Vitus Kids’ Mythique launches today

Coming in either 24-inch or 26-inch wheel options, the Vitus Kids’ Mythique can be sized to fit a broad range of young shredders.

Mountain Biking In Wales Needs You!

If you like mountain biking and you like mountain biking in Wales, then it would be worth your while to take a few minutes to complete this survey. It’s being...

The Merida EX Enduro: Video, report ‘n’ results

Three days in Exmoor, several timed stages each day, all against the clock and all (mostly) gravity-focussed and on fun natural trails.

Rider Resilience: The Story Behind the Velocity Bag

We’ve told you before about Nils Amelinckx. He’s told you about himself in his award winning story ‘Excess Baggage’. And now we’re here again to tell you about another piece...

New Merida One-Sixty FR goes up to 171

More travel up front, coil sprung shocks and ‘mullet’ mixed size wheels around a tough aluminium frame and an eye on VFM.

Boggle Your Eyes: Kade Edwards Hardline FPV Drone One-Shot

Hold on to your pants. This is boggling – and gives you loads of moments where you see just how gnarly the Hardline course is, even on the bits in...

5 Reasons Brage Vestavik’s Latest Video Is Brilliant

This video from Brage Vestavik is well worth a watch. Packed with good vibes, awesome riding, heavy metal music and… hardly any actual Brage. And yet it’s still great. Here’s...

The Enduro World Series winners are…

In case you missed it, the final round of the Enduro World Series was yesterday. Here\'s who won the Women\'s, Men\'s and Team categories.

Intra Drive: Sustainable UK Made e-Gearbox to seek crowdfunding

What do you do when you sell your bike company – known best for its bike packing rigs designed to go round the world?Steven Shand, formerly of Shand Cycles, has...

Singletrack World Issue 151 Is Coming Soon!

Golden leaves, crisp frosts, atmospheric mists… or slippery brown sludge, cold fingers, and endless murk. What will October bring? The only certainty is that it will bring Issue 151 of...

Gee Atherton’s Latest Video Is A Stomach Lurcher

Just a day after it was announced he’d be riding Red Bull Rampage this year, Gee Atherton has released a video which perhaps shows why. Apparently vertigo doesn’t bother him,...

Mountain Biker Drives 4×4 To Snowdon Summit To Cheers From Walkers

Back in 2011 a 4×4 truck was abandoned for the second time at the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Commonly known as Snowdon) in North Wales for the second time despite...