Paligap has over 40 bikes stolen. Keep your eyes peeled for dodgy looking folk selling Kona, Merlin, Litespeed and Quintana Roo bikes and frames.
April 2009
Premier Demo Series Hits Glentress This Weekend
This means that in a couple of days time you could be swinging your leg over demo bikes from Intense, Turner, Lapierre, Cove and Rocky Mountain before heading out onto some of the most highly rated trails in the country. Not only that but you…
Wiggle Enduro6 Results
The new ‘weather proofed’ course at Catton Park was unveiled at the weekend after much work by the organisers to try and limit the suffering brought about by a good downpour on the otherwise fast and entertaining course. However, the new sections were not needed…
Camelbak Mule Lightweight
Richard from Camelbak's UK distributors Zyro has just dropped us a line to let us know that they are running a limited edition Camelbak MULE. Zyro are only bringing in just over 200 of each colour.
UK cycling to school doubled in 2008
Good news! Sustrans has good news for pro-ride to school campaigners. The bad news is that it's still under 10% that ride every day, though 26% ride at least once a week.
Chumba Back in the UK
News about Chumba Racing's return to the UK.
Sram 2010 Piccies
Just a few pictures from last week's trip to Afan for a hands-on test of some of the new SRAM stuff, with some close ups of bits and bobs and perhaps the best bike stand ever...
Issue 49’s Trailside Bingo Game – How To Play It
In the forthcoming issue of Singletrack there's a tear-out perforated insert devoted to the totally awesome new craze that is sure to sweep the globe faster than you can say "pork flu" - Trailside Bingo! Here's a description of what the heck it is and…
2009 Kona Mash-Up Rd1
The 1st Kona Mash-Up event of the season is only six weeks away with entries coming in thick and fast. So far the entries are suggesting a fairly even spread between the two categories on offer which will make for interesting racing on the trails…
Saab Salomon Avalanche Trophy – Kielder Results
Spain's David Vazquez topped an otherwise very French podium at last weekend's Saab Salomon Avalanche Trophy round at Kielder Forest.
Singletrack Issue 49 – The Dirtbag Issue
The Dirtbag Issue: you don't need a fat wallet to enjoy mountain biking, as shown in this cut-price, entry-level, making-do, sleeping on floors issue...
Sram 2009 (or is it 2010? it’s hard to keep up)
Matt and Jonny headed down to Afan Argoed t'other day to be shown some new stuff by Elmar from Sram. Rock Shox Revelation forks, Avid Elixir CR brakes, centre-lock disc rotors, Truvativ seat posts, next generation bubble wrap and more...
Car Scrappage Scheme Should Apply To Bicycles
The new government grant that offers £2,000 off a new car when a 10-year-old vehicle is scrapped should be replaced by a scheme for cyclists, according to a leading bicycle insurer.
Sea Otter Eight
Colours from Lezyne, Santa Cruz, crazy military types from Genuine Innovations, the Ibis Tranny in orange, funky vicar bars from FSA, a singlespeed Specialized carbon and carbon fibre dog bowls.
Marzocchi 2010 – Sea Otter Sneak Preview
Chipps got a sneak preview of a good looking and 'back to basics' Marzocchi. They're focussing on their previous strengths with a return to open bath cartridges and coil springs.
Fresh Goods
Cheese, Giro, Bell, Giant, Titus, Specialized, Alpkit, MobiWasher, DMR, Diadora, Cannondale, Bontrager, Mavic and Kona...
Hope Race Series Round 1, Lee Quarry
Sunday dawned bright and early in the Pennines for the 100+ racers descending upon the exciting new venue of Lee Quarry nr. Bacup, Rossendale. Report by Jenn Hopkins.
Singletrack Classic Weekender – Yoofs Over 14 Can Now Enter
It's official: the kids are alright.
Spooky Horror Taxi
Russ from Wight Mountain has just sent us some pics of a new Spooky Horror Taxi. Can you spot what's different about it...?
The Outsider Festival
Music festivals or mountain biking? When it comes to planning summer weekends it's usually one or the other. The Outsider Festival on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June 2009 is set different. Already a festival with more than just music including film screenings, stand up…
Specialized Issue Handlebar Safety Recall
Specialized has issued a Handlebar safety recall on the following 2009 model year bikes...
Offenburg World Cup This Sunday – Watch It Live on STW!
The Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup is the biggest mountain bike event in Germany, attracting more than 20.000 spectators. In 2009 the world’s best riders will once again in Offenburg for a first-class showdown on the spectacular course: Beijing Olympic Champions Julien Absalon (France)…
Benji’s Bandito – Minty Fresh
(£449 RRP from Raleigh) This year’s mantra for me is to learn how to jump properly on proper jumps. It’s a funny old game. You pretty much have to unlearn a lot of the way you normally ride a mountain bike. It’s been very hard…
Gore Bike Wear 100 Challenge
Fancy a grand day out in the woods, where you can ride masses of grin inducing trails with loads of like-minded souls? Well why not head over to Swinley Forest on May 3rd and take part in the Gore Bike Wear 100 Challenge?
Ride The Chairlift For Bike Trails Opening Soon at Lecht Ski Centre
The mountain bike trails will soon be opening for the first time at the ski centre, with the key attraction of providing access to the top of the hill by a three man chairlift.
1st Merida Bikes MTB Marathon – Report and Pics
After a rather weather spoiled season opener in 2008 the 1st event of the Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series 2009 that celebrates its 10th year anniversary this years was rather sun spoiled.
Brechfa Team Enduro
Teams of two or more riders - as this is a relaxed enduro you can ride with as many of your friends as you like. Teams will be required to ride together to help each other around the course by draughting on the climbs and…
Alpkit’s Big Shake Out
If you like kayaking, climbing, bouldering, mountain biking or walking then join Alpkit in Yorkshire for a social weekend and celebrate being outdoors.
Fat Albert is Ten Years Old
The old Schwalbe Fat Albert was a bit of a quiet favourite among the Singletrack Rubber Geeks. Here's details of the new version.
17km of New Stuff in Kielder Forest
The Kielder Partnership is to unveil a 17 kilometre ‘red route’ that has been built as part of a £900,000 investment in off-roading facilities in the Northumberland beauty-spot this year.
The Best Five Minute Mountain Bike Film Ever – Danny MaCaskill
That says it all really. Danny MacAskill's new video on Youtube has old and new-school riders' jaws dropping all over the world...
Sea Otter Report Six – Team Bikes and Precious Things
Chipps delves deep into the pits, peeks behind some curtains and finds out some of the hot-tuning mods that the pros are running. A time trial shifter on a dirt jump bike, the Atherton's prototype Saint wheels and a Mini Specialized... Oh, and are those…
Sea Otter Report Five – DT Swiss, Ritchey, Syncros
Carbon mountain bike rims were everywhere at this year's Sea Otter. Here are the latest offerings from DT Swiss, Ritchey and Syncros.
Sea Otter Report Four – Race Face
Even lighter carbon cranks, 785mm Atlas bars, superduper chainrings, body armour - and the return of colours - including purple!
Sea Otter Three
Another random look round the pits of the Sea Otter with Chipps. Chub hubs, cranks from the Hive, the Santa Cruz freakbike, Rocky Mountain 29ers, the Ibis Tranny and more...
The Best Mountain Bike Video Ever? (Fixed link too)
My favourite five minute MTB video ever...
Sea Otter Report Two – SRAM 2010
It's 2010 time at SRAM - and they have a brand new Revelation for you, with a huge amount of options and new chassis, there's coloured XO, Centrelock Avid discs, a new, lighter Elixir lever and much, much more. Oh and Greg Herbold.
Fox 2010
We've still got Christmas cake leftover here and already Fox Racing Shox are showing off their 2010 forks at a press camp in California. Fortunately the future is closer than you think and you can expect to see 2010 Fox forks and shocks to start…
Specialized Unveils Carbon Race 29ers
Just a quick one for you. Specialized pro riders have been spotted riding brand new carbon 29ers – in both hardtail AND full suspension Epic flavours. Todd Wells and Conrad Stoltz like the 29ers’ increased rollover and greater ground contact, which they claimed gives…
New In from MRP
In the quest for lighter, stronger components, MRP will show a carbon fibre version of their successful G2 chainguide. The new guide weighs in at only 197 grams for the 36-40T size thanks to the carbon boomerang and weight-optimized skid. It also features increased compatibility…
Sea Otter 2009 report one.
First day of the first big race... Lots of new stuff on display. The usual 'sunburn and freezing wind weather too. All is well. Tomorrow sees the big SRAM launch and new team bikes.
Kranked-REVOLVE Trailer Now Available
Kranked films are always worth a looksee...
Brownbacks Hope Race Series Starts This Weekend
The 2009 race season is underway and the first round of the Hope Race Series at Lee Quarry Rossendale is getting nearer. Here’s an update of what’s happening as the 19th April fast approaches.
Intense 951 FRO
Straight outta Temecula, Intense's new DH bike the 951.
Cross Lobster and Santa What?
We're off to the Sea Otter tomorrow, where all the fun starts, but in the meantime, here's a smart - if niche - singlespeed 'cross bike from Rock Lobster Cycles, plus a 'What on earth?' from Santa Cruz...
50 Confirmed Weekenders
Entries for the Singletrack Classic Weekender are coming in nice and steadily. We’ve probably taken a few more over the Easter break but we passed the 50 mark for processed entries last week. Woop! I’m really looking forward to this event (even though I’m not…
Chicken Dance Extravaganza
Having been to Canada a couple of times to do mountain bike stuff with the help of the tourist boards over there, I’ve ended up on the mailing list of the Alberta Tourist Board. Usually I get press releases about new trails opening at one…
New Blur LT Carbon!
It's another new Santa Cruz! Only this time it's a 5in+ bike made from carbon fibre that'll handle anything you throw at it and still come in under 28lbs... {Apologies for the cut 'n' past nature of the press release, but Chipps is still up…
UCI World Cup #1 News
Minnaar wins, Peaty third, Gee fifth. And TRACY MOSELEY wins for the UK on her birthday and on her new bike. Yay! Fionn is fourth too!
Fresh Goods
Japanese bling from Shimano, French footwear from Mavic and American hand socks from Bontrager.
Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series 2009 kicks off this weekend
Only a few days to go now before the 1st round of the 2009 series of the Merida Bikes MTB Marathons will get started with the EXPOSURE LIGHTS BIG NIGHT OUT night marathon in Builth Wells on the 11th April.