There’s one thing that the last couple of years of odd weather has meant to me – not the thought that we’ve broken the planet’s weather; that’s not in doubt – but it’s the far more trivial poser of ‘what to wear?’ It used to…
December 2011
Happy Xmas!
This is a kind of time travel post – Were not actually here in an office, locked in battle on the forum discussing Konnie Huq or relative benefits of wheel sizes. No were busy with our friends and family eating turkey or Duck or vomiting…
Fresh Goods Friday
It’s Friday! It’s Fresh Goods! And as we’re about to shut up shop for Christmas, this is your last dose of comedy clothing models, random foodstuffs and paparazzi bike shots for 2011. Prime your browser for January and plot a course for 2012… Trek Lush…
Stocking Thrillers Day 19
As time draws ever nearer, we’ve got a few more tips for you – some of them are from snow-men but none of them abominable… Yeti Stencil Ride Jersey, grey £36.95 This performance t-shirt is designed to look good on and off the bike and…
Merida Brass Monkeys – Round 2, Tunnel Hill
Words & images thanks to Joolze Dymond. With entries selling out in record time for the second round of the Merida Brass Monkeys enduro, this was definitely the race to be at. Even Jack Frost couldn’t wait to make an appearance, his chilly breath certainly…
Love the Quantocks? Read this now!
We’ve just been sent a heads-up that Somerset County Council are planning to sell off three parcels of land in the Quantocks AONB, including Great Wood. Clearly this is of interest to mountain bikers and the deadline for public responses to the plan is this…
Stocking Thrillers Day 18
Ooh, cutting it a bit fine aren’t we? Still, if you’ve left it too late then at least you have some suggestions for what to put the fiver from your nan towards… VDO Computer X1DW wireless £45 A digital, encoded wireless computer with automatic pairing.…
Mid Week Movies
Jonny’s not here this week (he broke his curfew and is back under lock and key), which means that other people (i.e. Matt) are going to control your mind this Wednesday. So we’ve got opposite locked Volvos (‘cos they’re R.A.D.), and German death tech (and…
Dates out for 2012 Bristol Bikefest and Oktoberfest
Something to put in your 2012 Singletrack Calendar, eh?
Stocking Thrillers Day 17
Hurry hurry hurry! Just a few days left!! Mills Physio First off we have a great offer from Mills Physio – Ali Mills, the new Physio and Pilates Guru for Singletrack Magazine, is offering sweet torture physiotherapy vouchers to get you back up on your…
Last Chance To Get A Singletrack Xmas Sub!
It’s nearly time. We’re all getting ready for Christmas and just like us we’re sure you’ve been busy killing turkeys, buying gallons of wine from Corney & Barrow and shopping for your loved ones. So this is that gentle poke that your gran/mum/girlfriend gives you…
Stocking Thrillers Day 16
The time is getting near - not that we're trying to put the pressure on, but you really should be getting the little things sorted...
Fresh Goods Friday
Yup, most of us are on the final straight before Christmas now but here at Singletrack it’s a bit like Santa’s been already – it’s a bumper edition of Fresh Goods for you this Friday.. Cannondale Jekyll 3 With more TLAs in the spec list…
Stocking Thrillers Day 15
Buff Official Long Sleeved T-shirt The Official Long Sleeved T-shirt uses Coolmax® Extreme fabric panels at the armpits and sides to make it quick drying and extra breathable and the anatomical construction gives maximum comfort when worn as a base layer in winter. It will…
Rab’s World: Gradually getting better…
Our tame racer Rab Wardell is getting his way back towards fitness - but it's not plain sailing
Stocking Thrillers Day 14
Once again we bring you a festive smorgaboard of stocking filling treats… G-Form Knee, elbow and shin pads G-Form protection is the ultimate present for the person you love (or yourself). G-Form have revolutionised impact protection. Their innovative and groundbreaking RPT™ products absorb over 90%…
Midweek Mini Movies
Ahh, the maudlin middle of the week. Neither here nor there, stuck in a lunchtime limbo. Don’t despair though, we’ve been trawling the internet to find some inspiring bits of video to keep you going in between snatched commutes, early morning or night rides… Things…
Stocking Thrillers Day 13
Still not done any stocking-shopping? We return to suggest some perfect presents at a pick of prices… Mojo Suspension Custom Valving Surcharge Winter is the perfect time to get your shock sent off for an annual service – but while it’s off the bike it’s…
SRAM 2012: Rise 60 carbon wheelset first ride
Plus look at alloy rimmed Rise 40 and tuning options on Monarch Plus air shocks
Stocking Thrillers Day 12
The hour of judgement is drawing ever closer. Have you been naughty? Have you been nice? Have you even done any Christmas shopping yet? Singletrack is here to help once more with a selection of handy stocking fillers that we’re sure you’ll find thrilling… Thomson…
Stocking Thrillers Day 11
The goose may be getting fat but it’s not got long to live – better hurry up with the Christmas shopping then. Once again we return with a selection of stocking stuffers to give that warm and special feeling to those in your life, especially…
Singletrack TV presents: Winter
Winter. The cruellest of the seasons. Grim suffering amid frozen breath - or is it just ace fun?
Fresh Goods Friday
It’s Friday and that means it’s time to have a rummage through the post box and see what’s landed for us to take a look at this week… Bike Trumps No, not what happens if you had too many beers with the curry the night…
The Scottish Bike Show announces exhibitor list
Glasgow based bike show will take place April 13-15th 2012, bigger than ever before
Stocking Thrillers Day Ten
The nice people at Embers Merino have some great stocking fillers and if your in the area of their office on Saturday then they also have a sale on. More info here.. http://www.embersmerino.com/blogs/?p=517 Quarter Sock : Price £13.00 DESCRIPTION : Premium quality merino rich socks,…
Transition Bikes Bandit Review
Matt took Transition Bikes all rounder all round the place - but does it live up to the promise?
Singletrack Magazine Issue 70 & Editors’ Choice Digital Edition out now
A juicy chunk of extra videos, galleries and more for subscribers, plus Editors' Choice 2011 digital supplement
Win lights Everyday Up Until Xmas With CycleSurgery.
The folks at CycleSurgery want to bring some light (sorry!) into your life with the opportunity to win a Lezyne front light worth £49.99 each day up until Xmas Eve. Aaahhhh. (Now edited so you find out that you can win more than the light…
Stocking Thrillers Day Nine
Here is today’s pick of festive gifts to stuff the stocking of the one you love, or maybe with a bit of a subtle hinting, yourself… Endura Pakajak – Emergency Windproof Jacket A perfect emergency jacket, the ultra packable Endura Pakajak is made from super…
Stocking Thrillers Day Eight
I know, I know! At some point you’ve been expecting to see Chipps in his finest hosiery telling you why wearing hold ups makes you quicker at ‘cross racing – but no – it’s just more consumer goodness to give to loved one or send…
Midweek Mini Movies
Video pinned the rad-gnar. Mini movies in the middle of the week for your riding mojo
Grinder Review: Bar Mounted Lights Grouptest
Our pick of this year’s best bar-mounted lights, from Exposure, Hope and XML, are featured in Issue 70 (out now!). The full test of ten lights is included below along with headless Dave’s video talkthrough of each light in action: http://vimeo.com/33213668 After what always seems…
Exclusive: Pretty Sweet 2 part two
The second and final part of our exclusive showing of low key riding vid Pretty Sweet 2
Stocking Thrillers Day Seven
CUBE Bikes Backpack We are proud to present you another ultimate Christmas gift: the CUBE Backpack. It’s a beautiful pack in two different colours. It will be a great present for both young and old! Price: £34.99 From: CUBE Bikes Fox Shox Low Friction fork…
Exclusive: Pretty Sweet 2 part one
Home-grown mountain biking film in full HD glory, exclusively for singletrackworld.com users
UK Gravity Enduro Series announces new title sponsor for 2012
Gloucestershire start-up Fetish Bike Co are now lead sponsors, with Shimano on-board too
Stocking Thrillers Day Six
Our Christmas present prompt returns! Once again we’ve got a trio of suggestions that’ll tickle the fancy of the bike fiend in your life – or maybe give you an idea of what to gently hint at, unless you’re really short of socks and Y-fronts.…
Sheffield to set sights on becoming UK capital of mountain biking?
Chris Maloney reports from Ride Sheffield's world domination planning effort
Fresh Goods Friday
This week: carbon trail bikes from Whyte, cosy winter kit from Gore and much more
Stocking Thrillers Day Five
Before we break for the weekend, we’ve got our final trio of stocking stuffing suggestions for you – and not a pony in sight. LEZYNE Tech Floor Drive ABS pump Take the pressure out of changing tyres next year! New Air Bleed System chuck. 160psi…
Stocking Thrillers Day Four
Today we have shiny shiny things from the good people at 2-Pure! Pedros Beverage Wrench Never again will you have to wrestle or bite unruly bottle caps. A must for every kitchen and toolbox, you never know when you might need an ’emergency’ beer. Suitable…