No, it’s not a cross between a zoot suit and a snood, it’s The Zood – the first ever group buying website for mountain bikers. The site had just been…
2011
2012 Magura Thor and Durin forks
We take our first look at Magura's revised Durin XC and trail fork plus the longer travel Thor
Singletrack Issue 65
Here's a quick preview of the cover and contents of the latest issue of the magazine
Fi’zi:k Gobi XM Muzzle saddle
Tim K reviews a version of the Gobi saddle that's got extra rubbery protection
661 UK Gravity Enduro Preview – Eastridge
Jon checks out the venue for a race series that's going to blur the line between XC and DH
Fresh Goods
It’s the end of the week and a full weekend of riding bikes (in sunshine!) awaits. First up, it’s time for us to show you all the stuff that’s arrived…
Midweek Movies
I don’t know why people hate Mondays so much, hopefully the glow from the weekend will last you through the first day of the week – sometimes it can keep…
Access: Forestry Panel want your input
The mountain biker-free panel that's deciding the future of England's public forestry want your input
Fresh Goods
Two pages of shiny things, including big bikes, lovely big wheeled bikes, new tools, a new bible and a shock
ITS Tyres Manufactures North Shore Specific Rubber
'twas only a matter of time before the wooden riders got a specific tyre...
Yeti ASR-5
We test an American trail bike that's good looking and lightweight - but is it a contender on the rough stuff?
Orange ST4 Pro
The shorter travel brother of the popular Orange Five - but is it obscured by the golden child's glare?
Midweek Mini Movies
Big wheeled freeriding, dogboarding, female downhillers rebelling against the pink prejudice - it's midweek movies
New Chumba Hardtails
A pair of freshly updated hardtails from the American brand - and yes, one of them does have big wheels
Merida BIG.NINE 29er race hardtails launched
It seems big wheeled, carbon fibre race hardtails are like buses - they all get launched at once
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender Pics
Happy memories for those that were there. Anticipation builds for this year's event
Truvativ 2012
A bit of BNG and INC for 2012, but there are some decently wide carbon bars for this (next?) year...
New Santa Cruz Bikes Released
Carbon 29er hardtail, a new UK-friendly 5in Blur and an alloy Tallboy!
Esher X Bike Park will no longer open
Esher X bike park closed down before it was opened
Dark & White Race report
Jeremy Sainter has sent us this report from Round 6 of the Trailquest Winter League mountain bike orienteering series, which took place in the Northern Peak District. As he write,…
Fresh Goods
We've got a burly Trek, a skinny Trek, a bloody bargain, a load of video camera bits and more
Summer CX Sportive
If you’re up for a big of cyclocross riding this summer, then the 100km Super CX mixed terrain sportive on June 26th should be right up your street. It follows…
The Bike Chain needs you…
..or if not you, then someone who wants to look after their web retail operation
Birzman tools to sponsor the Santa Cruz Syndicate
Birzman tools are going to be providing the star studded Santa Cruz Syndicate downhill team with a full range of repair, cleaning and maintenance tools and accessories for the coming…
Alex Rankin’s Steel City Edit
The Alex Rankin edit of the Steel City downhill race, complete with some old skool footage...
Yeti/Fox Racing Shox Team to use SixSixOne protection
Protection equipment manufacturer SIXSIXONE has announced it will continue to support the Yeti/Fox Racing Shox Factory Team in a new two year agreement. Here’s what they have to say… SixSixOne…
MP proposes Dangerous Cycling Bill, CTC calls it a ‘distraction’
Follows case of 17 year old girl killed by mountain biker
New Lapierre Pro Race 929
Lapierre have made a hardtail with some big wheels - and it's won it's first race..
Tick Bite Prevention Week
Bushcraft master Ray Mears gets behind campaign to raise awareness of the danger of ticks
Midweek Mini Movies
It's time to say goodbye lunchbreak and hello inspiration - it's the first midweek movies of Spring...
Halo BDS Round 1 at Nant Gwrtheryn
The British downhill season kicks off at the wet, rocky and wild Welsh track
Peebles gets more off road trails
Traffic-free paths between Peebles, Glentress and Innerleithen planned.
Scottish Bike Show 2011 gathers pace…
The first bike show to hit the far north of the country is fast approaching. The Scottish Bike Show 2011 is being staged at the SECC, Glasgow, on Saturday 16…
Gorrick Exposure 100 Enduro
Pick as many laps as you like in the swooping singletrack of Bracknell Forest, Berkshire...
Report: Innerleithen Mountain TT finale…
The Innerleithen Winter Series has come to a close and the champion of the three race series has been decided. The Mini DH and Enduro event have been and gone…