UK ODI riders, Matt Roe, Becci Skelton, Glen Coe and Harry Schofield took advantage of the change to lockdown rules. Once lockdown restrictions were lifted they headed to Bike Park Wales for some fun on the trails. Here’s what they got up to straight outta…
June 2021
Please Support Ross! He’s been a little foolish…
So, this story probably should have been a little different., but anyway here it goes. This coming weekend, ad sales guy Ross is entered into the Manchester to Blackpool charity bike ride, raising money not only for a Christie’s, but also for a cause close…
Don’t be THAT Person, Give People Space on the Trails
No matter how good you are, or fast, there is always going to be someone who is faster than you. All of us share a passion and enjoy mountain biking, so why potentially ruin someone else’s ride? Every single one of us has at one…
Sometimes Riding Really Freaks Me Out
I start to pedal, anticipating the ride ahead. My mind is quiet. I chat on the climb, everything is normal and I have no anxiety or worry, I’m just happy to be out on my bike. It’s a bit like Russian Roulette, I never know…
Red Bull Rampage is Back for 2021!
Red Bull Rampage returns for 2021. The event is set for 15 October 2021 following its cancellation last year. 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Rampage following the first event in 2001. Over the past 20 years, the Utah desert has been host to Rampage…
Eurobike Moves to Frankfurt for 2022
Due to a new partnership between trade show companies, Messe Frankfurt and Messe Friedrichshafen, Eurobike will relocate to Frankfurt in 2022. Eurobike has been held in Friedrichshafen since 1991. This move will see a restructure and change of concept for Eurobike. The current venue in…
Ride with Some ‘Fantastic Wee Birds’ for Swift Awareness Week
Get Schwifty, or more specifically swifty (Rick and Morty fans will know what I’m on about, all others will think I’m going swiftly mad). The RSPB is launching a number of cycling and walking routes around Edinburgh to celebrate Swift Awareness Week from 3-11 July.…
Amaury Pierron Injured at French DH Cup
Earlier today Sven Martin broke the news on his Instagram that Amaury had been injured during the weekend at the French DH Cup. It was reported that he was airlifted from the race, but we are awaiting confirmation about his injuries. View this post on…
Wyn Masters Talks to Riders at EWS Round Two
WynTv is always a highlight from any race. Wyn Masters really gets in there to talk to other riders about their race. There were two rounds of the Enduro World Series in Italy recently, that’s a lot of racing in a space of a week.…
Coming Back From the Bad Days with Kate Courtney
Racing is a series of ups and downs. Sometimes you can be right up there with luck on your side, other days no matter what you do, things just don’t go right. Check in with Kate Courtney and the Scott team at the first two…
Singletrack Whistler Video Diaries Episode One – Cream Puff And Bears
Chris Eyres is our man on the ground in Whistler. He lives there. Yes, we hate him for that too. In the winter Chris spends his days snowboarding the twin mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb, but when the snow melts he gets out on the…
Video Round Up from EWS Val di Fassa Trentino
Why have one video, when you can have many! It’s been a pretty wild week out in Italy for the first two rounds of the Enduro World Series. Here’s a selection of videos from the EWS in Val di Fassa Trentino. It’s like midweek movies,…
Behind The Build: The BeeLine Bike
In a moment of internet idleness important journalistic research, we spotted this BeeLine Bike by Beehive Fabrications in Moab, Utah. Unable to enter the country right now or jump on a plane for a first hand look, we had to settle for an email chat…
High Alpine Riding in the Dolomites with Tom Oehler
With some on edge sections, great drone footage and breathtaking scenery, this edit is making us crave adventure. Enjoy the video, Tom Oehler’s riding, and some behind the scenes with the making of. Setting off from the mountain’s infamous pyramid peak, at 3,152m Piz Boé…
Bike Check: Louis Jeandel’s EWS Sunn Kern EN
Louis Jeandel, aged 22 lives in Aix-Les-Bains an epic spot for riding with stunning natural trails to keep his skills honed. When not riding, Louis spends time with friends or mixing up his training through other sports. This chilled-out rider is one to watch in…
British Cycling Have Big Plans for Mountain Biking
Following a six-week consultation in December 2019, British Cycling released their long-term plans for downhill and endurance. Their plans set out a series of goals and how they hope to achieve them. Given Jack Reading’s perspective on the lack of support for downhill just last…
10 Flat Bar Bike Checks: BC Epic 1000
As the riders prepare to set off on their 1000km ride around British Columbia, all eyes are on the weather forecast. Luckily (or unluckily, depending on your perspective) for you, you’ll be dot watching rather than bug swatting or melting in the heat. These ten…
Singletrack Biking in the USA with ESTA
SPONSORED FEATURE: e-visa.co.uk For many, the USA is the mountain biking Valhalla of the world. To get to the USA, you first need to submit an ESTA application. Few countries in the world seem as tailor-made for mountain biking as the USA. In this article,…
Fresh Goods Friday 555 – The Big Life Changes Edition
This week we’ve managed to fit in a house move, a haircut, and an engagement at Singletrack Virtual Towers. If we extend the family ties a little, there’s also been a birth and a new bike day. All the big stuff. Bigger still: the curly…
Diversions and Closures in Afan due to Tree Felling
Natural Resources Wales have announced a 12-week closure of Rhyslyn car park in Afan for tree felling in the area. From Monday 28 June, the car park will be closed and trail diversions and closures will be in place. Rhysyln car park will be open…
Wyn Masters hits the EWS Pits in Val di Fassa
Wyn heads around the pits after round one of the Enduro World Series in Italy. He chats to the riders about their performance. It’s interesting to hear how they feel and get some insight into how the race was for them. The Enduro World Series…
Fully Vaccinated? You Could Travel Quarantine and Test Free by August
The Government is due to make an announcement on the changes to foreign travel and update the traffic light system shortly. There has been increasing pressure from travel firms and airlines for the UK government to relax the rules. The UK travel industry has been…
BC Epic Bike Checks: the Ti, the Custom, the Vintage and the Homemade
The BC Epic 1000 is one of those long distance unofficial organised events in the tradition of the Tour Divide or Highland Trail 550. With this year’s Tour Divide disrupted by border closures between the USA and Canada we thought the dot watchers out there might be…
This EWS Climb Looks Intense: POV with Jesse Melamed
Take a run down stage three with Jesse Melamed as he pins it on what looks like an incredibly long, challenging, beast of a stage. Jesse came in third today out in Val di Fassa, and it looks like he put in one hell of…
Midweek Movies: Summer, Ebike Invention and Good Times
Wednesday is here again, we’re half way there, so here’s midweek movies. There’s a lot going on right now, races, launches and events, so plenty of great content. As usual, get comfy and get stuck in. Enjoy this week’s selection of bike videos! The All-New…
Making Up The Numbers Podcast – EWS Special
This episode of the pod has everything! Florian Nicolai is the most consistent finisher in the EWS in recent times, having finished in the Top 3 in each of the last 3 seasons. Isabeau Courdurier is the 2019 EWS Champion having won every round delivering…
Proving Grounds Sets New Course For Freeride
Proving Grounds shifts focus and introduces new opportunities for Freeride athletes. Originally introduced as a qualifier for Red Bull Rampage, Proving Grounds remains an event organised by Todd Barber of H5 Events – the force behind Rampage – but takes a new direction with a…
DH Crown Court Vs Brendan Fairclough
Accused of being involved in fraudulent activity regarding ‘gnarly DH KOM’s’ and with the intent to supply clipless pedals, is Brendog guilty of crimes against downhill? Scott’s latest release is quite a fun little video. Ripping it up on his new Spark 900, Brendan Fairclough…
Readers’ Rides | Joe’s Marino ‘Ultimate 40’
What are you all riding? This is where we find out! You send us your submissions, and then we cast our judgemental expert lustful eyes over them and bring them to the world to ooh and ahh over. We’re picking the prettiest, the most curious, and the ones with…
Bird Reveals Its New Electric Bird Bike
The list of bike brands that doesn’t have an e-bike on its line up grows ever shorter, as Bird reveals its new e-bike. Each bike is equipped with a high-powered electric motor capable of powering riders up hills with as much as a 20% grade while its…
Flat Out Raw Practice from Val Di Fassa Trentino EWS
The EWS riders never fail to impress. From the sheer amount of riding they do in one event, to the kind of terrain and courses they ride. The first stop on the Enduro World Series takes us to Italy for not one, but two races…
The “ultra-secret” Cannondale Jekyll has finally launched! Did you avoid the spoilers?
In this day and age, it has become increasingly difficult to keep a bike launch a secret which is probably why you have already seen the new Cannondale Jekyll. Unless you’re fortunate enough to live without an internet connection or have abstained from social media…
Upside Down Bikes on the Trail, Do You Know What It Means?
If you’re a skier, chances are you’ve seen crossed skis (or poles) on the piste when someone has gone down or had an accident and is getting assistance. If you’re a rider, and your friend has gone down on the trail in a vulnerable spot,…
Top 5 Slopestyle Runs – Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
If you didn’t watch the slopestyle you’re definitely missing out. If you want to check it out, you can see the replay here. Alternatively, if you just want the best bits check out the top five runs from the event below. Who do you think…
Summer Solstice with Mike Hopkins
It’s the longest day of the year (already, I know! Where has the time gone…). We can’t believe it’s already 21 June, feels like summer is yet to begin. We hope you’re celebrating the longest day with a nice long ride. Head out for a…
Evie Richards and Tom Pidcock to Represent GB in Tokyo
A few weeks ago we wrote a piece about mountain biking at the Olympics and the wait to find out who would represent Great Britain. Earlier today, British Cycling announced that Evie Richards and Tom Pidcock will compete in the Games. In the men’s mountain…
6 Surly Bike Checks – Taking On The BC Epic 1000
The BC Epic 1000 is one of those long distance unofficial organised events in the tradition of the Tour Divide or Highland Trail 550. With this year’s Tour Divide disrupted by border closures between the USA and Canada we thought the dot watchers out there might be…
Downhill Replay – Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
Just like that, Crankworx is all said and done out in Austria. It was a pretty incredible week packed full of riding and great coverage. The downhill was yet another treat, with so many speedy riders getting between the tapes it was anyone’s game. If…
Slopestyle Replay – Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
The level the slopestyle riders are at now is something else. With absolutely insane tricks and runs with near-perfect scores, it was so intense. The top riders had some impressive scores, it must have been a tough job for the slopestyle judges. Here’s the slopestyle…
A Day With Chris Porter – Everything Is Connected, Except Us
Hannah and her partner – a paid up Geometron owner – visited Chris Porter for chat, coffee, a leafy ride, and a whole pile of setting the world to rights. On the hottest day of 2020 I miss the turning for Chris Porter’s Mojo Rising…
Gee Atherton Hospitalised After Crash Whilst Filming
Atherton Racing have just announced that Gee was injured and airlifted to hospital on Friday following a crash whilst filming. We hope Gee has a full and speedy recovery! Gee Atherton has been airlifted to the Royal Stoke University Hospital after a crash on Friday afternoon during…
Speed and Style Replay – Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
This year was the first time that Crankworx Innsbruck hosted both a women and men’s speed and style event. Robin Goomes went all out and is the first woman to do a backflip in Crankworx history. After the events so far, here are the current…
Downhill Course Preview – Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
Take a run down Sunday’s downhill course with Camille Balanche as well as Mick Hannah and Joe Breeden. Crankworx Innsbruck has been going off all week, the downhill should be pretty exciting. Check out the downhill course preview below for some great POV footage. Watch…
Reserve Launches New 30|SL Wheelset
Designed for trail riding, the Reserve 30|SL weigh in at 1750 grams (with Industry Nine Hydra hubs w/ valves and tape) and have an internal width of 30mm. Reserve say the lower and wider rim profile creates a stronger, more rigid rim that gives improved…
Bike Check: 10 Ways To Salsa the BC Epic 1000
The BC Epic 1000 is one of those long distance unofficial organised events in the tradition of the Tour Divide or Highland Trail 550. With this year’s Tour Divide disrupted by border closures between the USA and Canada we thought the dot watchers out there…
Fresh Goods Friday 554 – The Make The Most Of It Edition
Yes, a week until the solstice, the weather is (mostly) looking up, previously muddy trails are now dry, dusty (and now full of nettles) and everyone is wondering how it’s suddenly halfway through the year. However, things are going great, right? It’s the weather for…
Pump Track Challenge Highlights – Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
The French dominated the Rockshox Pump Track Challenge this year, with both the top spot in the men and women’s category being taken by French riders. You can’t go wrong with a bit of pump track action. Catch the replay of the full pump track…
XCO Highlights – Leogang World Cup 2021
The XCO is just as intense as ever. Leogang provided us with some thrilling racing, throwing in some hefty climbs and difficult technical sections. The race saw Loana Lecomte win her third world cup in a row showing she’s on top form and the one…
Whip-Off Highlights – Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
Who doesn’t enjoy the delights of a good whip-off? Here are the whip-off highlights and results from Crankworx Innsbruck. Good old fashioned fun on two wheels. Here’s a taste of what went down at the Official European Whip-Off Championships presented by POC. Crankworx Women’s Results…
Dual Slalom Replay and Winning Runs – Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
If you missed it, and chances are you might have whilst working, here’s the Red Bull TV replay from the Dual Slalom at Crankworx Innsbruck. We’ll leave the results out so you can enjoy the show spoiler-free, unless you watch the winning runs below, of…
5 years in the making, this is the Raaw Madonna V2.2
New updates mean the V2.2 is more refined and that all Raaw owners now get a 5-year warranty! Yes, that means you! The Raaw Madonna V2.2 isn’t anything for current Madonna owners to get too hot under the collar about. It doesn’t feature new geometry…