Roval Launches New Control SL Wheels – ‘The Lightest In The World’

We brought you the story of Roval’s super-light, super-limited Team Edition Control SL wheels back in March. Back then, they were the lightest production mountain bike wheels in the world,...

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Updated 2020 UCI World Cup Dates Announced

The UCI plans to hold 7 rounds of the World Cup this year kicking off in September with XCO and DHI races in Lenzerheide. The UCI is planning a 7...

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Specialized Recon Shoes Get A Revamp. New Design For 2020

“Specifically designed for mud” reckons Specialized of its new Recon family. The Recon 1, 2 and 3 are differing levels of spec, but all share a similar trail shoe style....

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The Fresh Goods Friday Podcast | Episode 488

This week we chat e-MTB racing – yes really! Plus New kit from MucOff, holidays, stuff that Ross keeps breaking and we hear from our Mega Sack winner who popped...

#MakingUpTheNumbers | HSBC National Downhill Series Rd 5 – Ae Forest

George brings us his ‘race’ report from the HSBC National Downhill Series Round 5 / SDA Round 5 – Ae Forest “It’s your worst nightmare this isn’t it?” Binnsy isn’t……

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Photo Gallery: 2019 Fort William World Cup Slip ‘N’ Slide

Fort William provided the goods again for this year’s round of the UCI Downhill World Cup, but before we move on to the next leg, let’s check out some the...

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Wales360 Event Cancelled

Wales360 cancelledWe’ve just heard from a couple of sources that the Wales360 event, which was due to take place in mid/north Wales this July has been cancelled, with the organisers,...

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Newsdesk 10: Racing news, Yorkshire bikes, and Shimano reshaping e-Bike design

This week we’re talking big wheels, racing, downhill, Yorkshire bikes, Ripley and a new battery from Shimano that could reshape e-Bike design. Mullet Bikes take 1 and 2 at Maribor...

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2019 Maribor DH World Cup Finals: Men Elite Results

Race results from the 1st round of the 2019 UCI DH World Cup from Maribor DH. The weather held for the final at Maribor with all racers enjoying a much...

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Goggle Grouptest | We ran 5 pairs of goggles through the winter, and this is the result

Riding in the winter can be pretty shit. So with the hope of trying to make it less so, we’ve put five pairs of goggles to the test through an...

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#MakingUpTheNumbers | Ae-bandoned – SDA Round 1

‘What’s your favourite season?’ MrsMakingUpTheNumbers asks.Every fibre of my being wants to respond with ‘race season’ but as I open my mouth, I think better of it. ‘Spring’. Tension has……

Chris Porter wants you to race (with) your kids in the new Mojo Racing Series

The new Mojo Racing series set up my suspension supremo, Chris Porter, allows parents and kids to race together. Bike racing can be an antisocial affair if you’ve got a...

Inventing the future: At home with Canyon Bicycles – Part 2.

In association with Canyon UK [the_ad id=”10400300″] In part 1, Sanny got up close and personal with Canyon Bicycles Koblenz HQ. This time round, he gets to find out about……

Inventing the future: At home with Canyon Bicycles – Part 1.

[the_ad id=”10400300″] In association with Canyon UK Inside The  Canyon Bicycles Factory In my hand is a torque wrench. Nothing unusual in that. They aren’t exactly rare in the bike……

Highland Trail 550 vs French Divide – Battle of the Epic Rides

Whilst sitting back enjoying some much-needed rest and recuperation on a small Greek Island Stu Taylor took time to reflect on what has been a pretty crazy few months. First……

Not just #MakingUpTheNumbers – Gloopy Glory at the final round of the HSBC National Downhill Series

‘You just need to commit.’ I know Binnsy’s right but there are far better riders than I going face first into the mud. ‘Come on, give it a go at……

Slip Slidin’ Away – #MakingUpTheNumbers At HSBC National DH Series – Round 4, Rhyd-Y-Felin

“Is it impolite to hurry the pharmacist along?” I message Mrs MakingUpTheNumbers. The response comes quickly “Can you check if the missing box from my online order has arrived?” If...

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Downhill’s Most Outspoken Pro: Amanda Batty Announces Retirement

If you follow Amanda Batty on social media, you’ll be well aware that a few weeks ago she crashed and injured her lower leg in ways that are not only...

Bagging points… #MakingUpTheNumbers at the HSBC National Champs 2018 – Glencoe

George Thompson has sent this picture-heavy epic report from the other weekend’s National DH champs up at Glencoe… Sit back and enjoy! “Oh, so you’re still going to Glencoe then?”...

Hit The North Returns Again. Again.

The Singletrack Forum’s favourite event ever* is to return this May. Run by 24 hour racing legend and Guy Martin’s World Record-setting tandem partner Jason Miles, the event will once...

Poll: Does Prize Money Need To Be Equal?

Sparked by a recent press release from an event organiser, we’ve been having a bit of debate about prize money, so we thought we’d see what you have to say....

Annie Last Rejoins British Cycling Programme

Great British Cycling Team for 2017/18 is revealed.

VIDEO: No Trans Provence In 2018

Ash from Trans Provence explains that it\'s time to step back and take a break. No TP in 2018. After that, who knows?

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BDS Round 4, Llangollen – #makingupthenumbers

George Thompson reports from Llangollen

Race Report: OMX Pro Team At The XC World Cup

Isla Short, Annie Last and Martin Gluth racing in Mont-Sainte-Anne

Islabikes Sponsor Junior Stage Race at TwentyFour12

Islabikes Sponsor Twentyfour12 Junior Stage Race

New stage race at the Pivot Twentyfour12 takes place this weekend, sponsored by Islabikes

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Masters World Championships, Vallnord – #MakingUpTheNumbers

Downhill ain\'t easy: Broken bikes, broken vans, and broken bones in Vallnord last week. George Thompson was our man on the ground.

The Electric MEGA: New Megavalanche Race Category

eBikes have their own mass start Megavalanche category for 2017.

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Mavic Trans-Provence 2017: Day 2

Full race report and stunning images from day two of the Mavic Trans-Provence

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Race Report: WEMBO 24hr Solo 2017

A brief report and results from WEMBO 2017, in Finale Ligure