The forum post frequency is returning to its pre Christmas level now, which is reassuring and I reckon a big indication of a return to normal service is the number of posts involving passioned and often irate posts about tiny, insignificant issues. It feels to…
January 2009
A (temporary) new arrival
Chipps borrows a dog...
The Slick N Knobbly Cycling Festival, 11th–12th July
Starting Saturday you have the choice of taking part in a 2hr or 4hr enduro in the morning, followed by a short but sharp hill climb in the afternoon and then finally you can blast around a highly competitive Dirt Crit. Then Sunday you can…
Let’s ban photoshoots
No sooner had I suggested doing a photoshoot for today – given the run of unbroken blue skies we’ve had recently – than the clouds close in and it starts sleeting. Typical. Here’s hoping that Friday is better. We have lots of ace bikes to…
ATG Training’s Park Tool School
ATG Training’s Park Tool School course is designed for bike fans and those responsible for looking after other people’s cycles. The two-day course enables participants to gain a good level of ability and confidence in carrying out basic bike repairs and servicing. Run by…
Singletrack Trail Guide – New Mendip Route
As submitted by Stewart Hall… “The Mendip is synonymous with sticky mud and slippery limestone but any criticism you hear of trail conditions belie the variety of riding available. It’s fair to say that it’s best to visit during a dry spell so yes, think…
The 2009 Singletrack Classic Weekender, July 4-5
Get your diaries and your pencils out ladies and gentlemen… On the weekend of July 4th-5th there will be a brand-new old-style event taking place – the Singletrack Classic Weekender! The event will include three mandatory riding disciplines – XC, Downhill and “Classic” Trials. The idea is…
North Downs start for Trail Break 2009 season
First Trail Break events of the season this weekend near Guildford & 2009 calendar announced
Bike Shop Owner Attacked By Sloth
Now the details are a little all over the place at the moment but we have it on good authority that one way or another Jonny Letch from Chelmer Cycles has been attacked by a sloth. This has resulted in it breaking his wrist. His…
Re-introducing The New Singletrack Trail Guide
Shortly before Christmas we put together a list of all the best places to ride in the UK, from trail centres to natural trails. There’s pages and pages of easily digested information designed to give you a flavour of the riding to be had. Go check it…
No Fuss’ 2009 Event Listing
Outdoor event specialists No Fuss Events (Fort William) recently announced their 2009 programme. With nine events across the length and breadth of Scotland. The full programme for 2009: Saturday 7 March 2009 – The Wee Triathlon, Lochaber Kick start your year with a half triathlon…
Another Tweaked Bike From Intense – The New Uzzis
The new Intense* Uzzi in AM and FR guises. Not a whole lotta details at the mo apart from the new Uzzi having two travel-n-geometry options and a 1.5in headtube (unsurprisingly much like their other recently tweaked models). *Other bike brands are available.
Intense Launch The Spider 2
“Building on the success of the Tracer VP, Intense Cycles is excited to launch their second new model featuring the next generation VPP suspension design. The new Spider 2 will bridge the gap between the Spider FRO XC race frame and the Tracer VP Trailbike.…
We’re back?
A quick rundown of what happened: Just before Christmas the site was hacked, and most of it deleted. Due to various security implications we couldn’t put the old site back up. We made a new forum for people to continue chatting. During this time some…