From a young age, Vali’s talents were recognised. She grew up racing the boys and was picked up by YT when she was only 13. She spent a few years…
2021
Bikestormz: Where mountain bikes meet urban streets
Last weekend saw the Bikestormz rideout take place in London, with in excess of 2,500 young people (and some of their parents) taking part. The rideout started and ended at…
Yeti Cycles Announce 2022 Line Up
For 2022 the Yeti lineup has undergone a few changes. Nothing too out there, but the range has a few tweaks for next season. The year ahead will see Yeti…
Here’s What Goes into one of Scott’s Marketing Shoots
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes in any industry, but have you ever wondered what goes into a brand photoshoot? In the latest episode of Chasing Trail,…
Study Proves Hippies Have Infiltrated Singletrack + WIN LUBE
Charlie has taken a scientific approach to sourcing our next product for the Singletrack Merch Store I started by profiling the staff at Singletrack Towers, as they are a fair…
Fresh Goods Friday 559 – Le Freak, C’est Chic
How very odd. Tonight, at the Trades Club just along the road from Singletrack Towers, it is possible to go to a disco. Not an outdoor silent disco with headphones,…
Exclusive | Orange Alpine Evo Review a big travel bike with trail bike manners
The Orange Alpine Evo is the latest development in the Alpine range, offering big travel capabilities in a lively and efficient trail-friendly package. The Orange Alpine Evo isn’t designed to…
Video | Watch Joe Barnes shred on the new Orange Alpine Evo!
The Orange Alpine Evo has been developed to offer riders big mountain capabilities but in a lively, and efficient trail package. The following is the official press release for the…
Ibis Exie Is Made In-House – Is This A New Movement For Bike Companies?
This week, Ibis Cycles has launched the Ibis Exie (‘X C’ – geddit?) cross country race bike. It’s a 120/100mm carbon fibre race bike that saves weight over the already…
Video: MTB Allowed Blake Hansen to Be Herself
One of the bravest things you can do in life is be true to who you are. No matter what happens, the important thing is to be your authentic self.…
Review | Michelin Wild AM and Force AM tyres, as good as their Enduro cousins?
Off the back of testing and falling in love with the Michelin Wild Enduro, Andi tests the new Michelin Wild AM and Force AM. Will he be impressed? Earlier this…
Here’s a Look at Mondraker’s 2022 Bikes
As a brand, Mondraker have gone all out with their latest release. Here’s a look at the majority of what they have coming out and an overview of their ranges…
Tom Pidcock Commentary Fail: Who Should Commentate?
It’s no secret that there has been disappointment over coverage from mountain biking at the Tokyo Olympics. From helicopter noises to cutting footage at the end of races. There has…
Midweek Movies: The Red Bull Hardline Edition
Happy Wednesday! There’s been a lot of content from Red Bull Hardline. A lot of it from the riders themselves which has been a great way to get a closer…
Mathieu van der Poel Olympic Crash: He Didn’t Know Ramp Had Been Removed
Talking about the incident on Twitter, Mathieu van der Poel confirmed he didn’t know the ramp had been removed for the race. Talking to journalist, Thijs Zonneveld, MVDP confirmed he…
Who Won the Women’s Olympic XC MTB?
There were quietly high hopes that Britain’s Evie Richards would manage to grab a podium place. Taking advantage of a few literal slip ups on the course – it had…
Some of the Best Bits from Red Bull Hardline
Red Bull Hardline is pretty hardcore. An event with some of the biggest features of any race, so much so that they scare the riders. The adrenaline rush that must…
Who is Tom Pidcock?
Most people who read Singletrack will know who Tom Pidcock is. Or at the very least know his name. But for those of you who don’t, here’s a little insight…
Manx 100 Cancelled Due to Route Sabotage
The Manx 100 was set to go ahead last weekend. The event, scheduled for Sunday 25 July is a single lap mountain bike ultra-marathon that takes place on the Isle…
Red Bull Hardline 2021: Trackside Gallery
We took a walk down the Redbull Hardline track during race runs to try and catch some of the moments between the big features. Clouds of dust, shale flying, the…
Making Up The Numbers Podcast | National DH Champs Special
Here’s something a little bit different! As well as racing the GB National DH Championships this weekend, George took a mic along & chatted to some of the riders. Starring,…
Did Tom Pidcock win the Men’s Olympic XC? Or Did Nino Schurter? Spoilers!
The men’s Olympic mountain bike race threw up more than a few surprises. Van der Poel crashed and Pidcock started 4th row back on the grid. The usual suspects Schurter…
Replay: Red Bull Hardline Finals
Miss the finals on Sunday? Here’s the replay from this year’s Red Bull Hardline. Here is your chance to catch up on some of the world’s best riding one of,…
Review: Patrol C091 a carbon hardtail with all the gear for just $2199
Low-cost, huge value mountain bike options are drying up fast, so perhaps the Patrol C091 is just what the mountain bike market needs. It seems like just a couple of…
Two Brothers Stop Bike Theft in Hotel Car Park
If you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ll never know the horror of having bikes stolen or targeted by thieves. For Farah Ahmed and her partner, Jamie Tandoh this was…
Hope XCR Pro X2 Review | How good can 199g brakes really be?
Fresh new Hope XCR Pro X2 stoppers for XC racers or trail bike riders wanting to save on weight, but do they offer as much power as the competition? While…
Updated: Red Bull Hardline Qualifiers Cancelled Due To High Winds
It’s just been announced that the qualifying stage of the Red Bull Hardline event currently underway in Wales has been postponed due to high winds. The very brief release reads……
Thrills and Spills From Red Bull Hardline Day Two
It’s Red Bull Hardline qualifying day! So, to get warmed up and ready here are the big hits from the second day of practice. It will be interesting to see…
Tokyo Olympics: Here’s Where and When to Watch the XC Racing
With the Olympic opening ceremony done and dusted, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are officially open. There was a lot of speculation as to whether they would go ahead at all.…
Why Is CRC selling old Bombers, and what’s next?
Proving that 26 ain’t dead – or that it just keep on coming back, as shed finds are brought back to life – the Singletrack Forum was all of a…
Amaury Pierron Issues Apology For Racist Content on his Instagram Story
Amaury Pierron and Commencal 21 team manager, Charlie Julia Barthe have both issued an apology on their social media. This follows an Instagram story Charlie shared on Thursday showing Amaury’s…
Fresh Goods Friday 558 – The I’m Not Too Hot, YOU’RE Too Hot Edition
The current heatwave is both a treat and a challenge. Riding bikes in anything over 24°C seems more challenging in the UK than it does abroad. Our shops and cafes…
Red Bull Hardline First Hits on Practise Day
Drawing ever closer to finals, Red Bull Hardline has seen riders take to the course for some time to get to know the track and the changes. With qualifying on…
Öhlins brings 38mm stanchions and downhill performance to Enduro and eMTBs with the new RXF38 m.2
Swedish suspension makers, Öhlins has taken the burly chassis and competitive damping of its DH fork to make the new RXF38 m.2. As eMTBs become faster and more capable, and…
Red Bull Hardline Track Walk with Bernard Kerr
If you haven’t seen his course preview, go check it out. He makes it look so easy it’s kind of scary. To give you an even better insight and closer…
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil Long Term Review
Ross gives us his impression of the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil rear shock after almost 12 months of abuse. It’s a good few years now since coil shocks were…
MissAdventures, the Scottish MTB Group for Young Women
MissAdventures is a MTB group for young women in the Scottish Borders. The group, started by Chris Bryant, Aneela McKenna and Caroline McKaig is aimed at women between 12-18 years…
Bernard Kerr’s Red Bull Hardline Course Preview
Head down the Red Bull Hardline course with Bernard Kerr to see what it looks like this year. There have been a few changes but it looks as wild as…
Nukeproof’s New Blood, Dan Booker
Dan Booker has joined the ranks of Nukeproof. With some serious talent and a recommendation from Sam Hill, Nukeproof signed him up. From Hobart, Tasmania, here’s some insight into Dan…
How to Watch Red Bull Hardline this Weekend
Red Bull Hardline is approaching fast. With the final rider list announced and preparations being finalised, we’re just days away. There are no spectators allowed on site this year, but…
Is This The Worst Pump Track In The UK?
OK, slightly clickbait title, yes, but this is the question that Steve Wilson wants answered. He lives in Carlisle, Cumbria, and was all excited to hear that a new pump…
Video: Second Wind, Escaping on a Bikepacking Trip
I think we can all relate to this, how it feels to let it all go, breathe everything out and feel the stress leave your body. To get away, to…
Chatting Bikes, Hardline and Racing: Kade Edwards Interview
Kade Edwards. There’s a lot to be said about his talents. Only 21, and yet can turn his hand to pretty much every discipline there is. If it’s got two…
Lewis Buchanan’s Speedy POV from British Enduro Series Round Two
The second round of the 2021 British Enduro Series took place over the weekend at Glentress. The event, organised by Tweedlove was also part of the Pirelli Triple Crown Enduro…
Review – Fox 38 Factory Grip 2 does the burly chassis and new features make a better enduro fork?
The Fox 38 launched last year right at the start of lockdown, but over the year we have ridden various models of this burly enduro fork and this is what…
Readers’ Rides: Javi’s Pässila Ramäkkä
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…
Bike Check: Bowhead RX – An e-MTB hand cycle
We’ve previously talked to Bowhead Corp founder, Christian Bagg, about the development of his Bowhead Reach bikes – e-assist trikes designed to make even some seriously gnarly mountain bike trails…
Here’s What Happened with Gee Atherton’s Massive Crash
Earlier today, Atherton Racing sent out a press release that detailed exactly what happened with Gee’s massive crash. He broke 11 bones, it was one of the biggest crashes of…
Troy Brosnan Rides Slippery Steeps in Morzine
You know it’s got to be pretty rowdy if it scares the pros. Troy Brosnan heads to find some off-piste stuff in Morzine. It’s so wet, slippery and wild. See…
British Cycling Introduces New Bursaries to Diversify Coaching Talent
Earlier today British Cycling announced the news to tie in with their wider plans for quality, diversity and inclusion. The bursaries are being released with the aim of broadening access…
Fresh Goods Friday 558 – Here Comes Summer!
Finally, it appears that we can wish everyone a great weekend of bike riding in great weather. We appear to have hit the sweet spot between the assorted bonkers weather…