And these are the stories from Singletrack that have inspired people the most this year.
2016
Best UK Event, Show or Series – Singletrack Readers Awards 2016
There were so many amazing events this year, but there can only be 3 finalists!
Best Bike Shop – Singletrack Readers Awards 2016
Another category where every rider has a favourite and every rider has a local shop. Sometimes they’re the same. Sometimes they’re not!
Ecuador: The Avenue Of The Volcancoes
Nominated for Best Written Article in the Singletrack Reader Awards 2016, Cass Gilbert journeys across Ecuador
Best Online Service – Singletrack Readers Awards 2016
Which online store or company offered our readers the best service this year? It's your turn to vote.
Best Trail Centre – Singletrack Readers Awards 2016
We're lucky to have a ton of great trail centres to choose from in the UK. Now it's your turn to choose the best for 2016!
Mountain Bike Personality of the Year – Singletrack Readers Award 2016
Who is your choice for Mountain Bike Personality of the year?
Best Softwear Nominees – Singletrack Readers Awards 2016
This category covers all the soft goods we might use on the trail. We had nominations that spanned all sorts of clothing but we had to narrow it down to…
Best Image – Singletrack Readers Awards 2016
A difficult one to narrow down! Here are the 3 nominations for best image 2016.
Eurobike 2016: Ritchey Dropper Post, Plus Wheels & Big Cockpits
Ritchey has just arrived at the dropper post party with the lightweight WCS Trail dropper that claims to be super durable too
Rachel Atherton And Danny Hart Win World Titles
Unstoppable! Double British success in Val di Sole over the weekend on a dusty and technical course for the Downhill World Championships.
Magic In The Margins Of The Day
Nominated for Best Written Article in the Singletrack Reader Awards 2016, Doug muses on a change in riding habits
Upcoming: National DH Series Round #6
Round #6 of the British National Downhill Mountain Bike Series is on this weekend! Are you heading to Wales to checkout the action?
Bikes & Beers: A Social Enterprise
Ever wanted to learn more about servicing your own bike? What if you could learn whilst kicking back in a brewery?
Review: Ritchey Timberwolf
The Timberwolf is the gnarliest steel hardtail to come from the Ritchey stable. So how does this 150mm travel 27.5in hardtail fare on UK singletrack?
Eurobike 2016: Unior Tools, Tyre Tread Clipper
Unior show new tools and stands at Eurobike, including a tread cutter.
Eurobike 2016: Amplifi Sports Protection, Ebike Specific Bag
Amplifi show of new Armougel back protectors, and a range of cleverly designed bags.
Results & Photos: Up The Buttress 2016
Up The Buttress is an absolutely stonking steep hill climb event in Hebden Bridge, not far from Singletrack Towers. See what it's all about here
Video: Fresh Goods Friday Live 309
It may be Monday, but we're still thinking of the weekend gone. Join us for a retrospective look over what Singletrack got up to
Eurobike 2016: Cannondale Debuts Moterra Ebike
With slack angles and 130/160mm of travel, is the Cannondale Moterra the ebike saviour we've all been waiting for?
Eurobike 2016: Bike Ahead’s 293gm Carbon Rims
Bike Ahead shows off their 1kg carbon mountain bike wheelset, sub-300 gram carbon rims, and Mathias Fluckiger's stunning Stockli Rio bike
Eurobike 2016: Cavalerie’s Belt Driven Gearbox Enduro Bike
With its single-pivot suspension, integrated transmission and belt drive, is the Cavalerie Anakin the cleanest enduro bike yet?
Eurobike 2016: Wheels, Suspension & Bars From Hayes
The enormous Hayes booth at Eurobike was filled with new Manitou forks, Answer handlebars and Sun Ringle wheels.
Eurobike 2016: Bont Heat Moldable MTB Shoes
Regardless of what shape or size your feet are, chances are that Bont have a perfect-fitting shoe for you. We take a look at what's new during Eurobike.
Fresh Goods Friday 309
A brand new issue of Singletrack Magazine, and exotic goodies hand-delivered from Eurobike. Ease up, it's Fresh Goods Friday!
Eurobike 2016: Mavic Wheels, Carbon Rims
Mavic show some sweet looking MTB wheels, and some sweet looking wheels, at Eurobike 2016
Eurobike 2016: WTF? Brose Concept E-Bike
3D printed, carbon fibre, Cleg, Syntace: it has all the bling!
Video: Hope’s Carbon Handlebars & HB.211 Bike
In addition to Hope's stunning HB.211 carbon enduro bike, the UK manufacturer also brought carbon handlebars and 10-48t cassette to Eurobike.
Eurobike 2016: Aaron Gwin’s TRP Quadiem SL Brakes
Tektro Racing Products (TRP) were showing off their new Quadiem SL hydraulic disc brake at Eurobike, complete with Gwinspiration.
Eurobike 2016: Rocky Mountain Slayer & Element
Rocky Mountain had its brand new Slayer and Element mountain bikes on display at Eurobike, and we got our fingerprints all over them.
2016 Downhill World Championships On THIS Weekend!
Who's your pick for the World Champs this weekend? Rachel Atherton? Tahnee Seagrave? Danny Hart? Josh Bryceland? It's all on in Val di Sole.
Video: Rumble In The Jungle
Plenty of scenery (and shots of our man Jason Miles) in this Rumble in the Jungle video. Read all about it in Issue 108, out now
Eurobike 2016: Bosch
E-bike haters look away now. Bosch show a few new things along with their commitment to MTB…
Eurobike 2016: Prototype Praxis Cranks Spotted
Praxis Works continue to refine and update their crankset range, with a new Girder M30 in development that looks very slick indeed.
Beer Flavoured Energy Gel??
Further proof that beer is good for you! TORQ release a brand new energy gel packed with the amber nectar to help fuel your ride.
Eurobike 2016: New Crank Brothers F Tool & Mallet E 11 Pedals
Crank Brothers adds a titanium-packed Mallet E 11 pedal, a slick new F-Tool, and a brand new pump. Lots of trick goodies within.
18 Enduro Stages In One Day?
The 6th round of the Hope PMBA Enduro mountain bike race series kicked off over the weekend, and we've got a sweet video edit of all the action.
Eurobike 2016: Rocky Mountain SuziQ Carbon Fat Bike
Is SuziQ just another carbon fat bike? With a 68-degree head angle, 434mm chainstays, and 27.5x3.8in tyres, Rocky Mountain don't think so.
Eurobike 2016: DT Swiss, New Shock and Fork
David went inside the DT Swiss Eurobike moonbase to investigate
X Shifter: Wireless Shifting For Your Existing Gears?
Is wireless shifting the future? XSHIFTER thinks so, with this interesting add-on system that works with your existing derailleurs and drivetrain.
Singletrack Magazine Reader Awards 2016 – Nominations Open!
Get your nominations in so that everyone can start voting for your favourite products, bikes, shops, people and events
Video: The Yeti SB5+ Plus Bike
Yeti unveiled a brand new SB5+ model at Eurobike, and we had our camera on hand to take a closer look at this special trail machine
Eurobike 2016: New 29+ & 27.5+ Tyres From Maxxis
In keeping up with demand, Maxxis have dropped new 29in and 27.5in plus tyre options such as the High Roller II and the Minion. Ooh, and gumwalls too!
Review: Onza Jackpot
Have Onza hit the Jackpot with their latest 27.5in steel hardtail? We put one to the test. See our full review within of this British mud-plugger.
Eurobike 2016: Brand New X-Fusion Dropper Post
X-Fusion introduces the brand new Manic dropper seatpost at Eurobike, promising more reliability and ease-of-use than their existing posts.
Video: Greasy Action From The TweedLove Enduro
The third and final round of the TweedLove Triple Crown Enduro series wrapped up last weekend, and boy was it an epic day of racing!