We are incredibly excited to team up with Dorset based watch company Elliot Brown to celebrate Singletrack’s 20th birthday, with this exclusive watch. Who are Elliot Brown? At Singletrack we know…
2021
Tahnee Seagrave Reacts to her Run in Les Gets
Tahnee Seagrave watches her run back from Les Gets in Red Bull’s run reaction series. She talks us through her injury, the run and how she felt riding with fans…
Meg Whyte’s Rave-Inspired Mega Makes us Want a Bothie Rave
The idea for this edit came about because of Meg’s rave inspired Mega. Meg Whyte lives and breathes bikes, and as a racer and bike shop manager, her life revolves…
Get A Month Of Singletrack Full Membership For Free
There’s something of a kerfuffle over on PinkBike about them being bought out by Outside Magazine. Users are worried that all their free content will go behind a paywall –…
Propain Releases Updated Rage CF with New Suspension Layout
The Propain Rage, now in its sixth iteration has had a few updates. In the market for a new DH rig? This could be a worthy contender. Available from today,…
Singletrack Magazine 138 Is Coming – Sign Up Now To Get It!
Ah, the buzzing of the bees, the twittering of the birds and the trickle of the stream. All the warm weather bike ride feels. We hope they’re feeding your soul…
Steffi Marth Rips it up and Keeps it Real
Nowadays it can be so easy to have FOMO. There’s amazing stuff on social media, great videos being produced, lots of really cool stuff happening all over the world. Social…
Updated: Red Bull Hardline Returns for 2021
After a break in 2020, Red Bull Hardline is back for 2021. Spectators will be unable to attend this year, but the event will be returning from 24-25 July. We…
What Happens When a Pro Mountain Biker and Pro Freeskier Try Each Other’s Sport?
Marzocchi have just launched their new series, ‘Sharing the Stoke’ where they pair athletes and get them to try each other’s sport. In the first episode pro mountain biker, Wade…
Midweek Movies: The La Thuile EWS Edition
There’s lots of really good content from La Thuile, so this week’s Midweek Movies is full of that. The EWS doesn’t get the attention it deserves sometimes. It’s hard to…
Marine Cabirou Joins Monster Energy
Announcing the news on her Instagram earlier today, Marine Cabirou is the latest rider to sign with Monster Energy. She joins Camille Balanche who signed earlier this month. Monster teamed…
2021 Making Up The Numbers Team Launch Video!
Ahead of National Champs this weekend here’s the 2021 Making Up The Numbers Team Launch Video. Enjoy! Massive spoiler, it’s exactly the same race team as 2019 & (although we…
Jack Reading’s Fourth Place Megavalanche Run
Here is Jack’s full race run at this year’s Megavalanche in Alpe d’Huez. It was the first time he’s ridden it, so to finish fourth is pretty wild. Take a…
POV with EWS Race Winner Hattie Harnden
Winning an EWS is no easy feat. Especially if you’re under 21, and up against some of the best enduro riders in the world. Young Brit, Hattie Harnden took the…
New Manitou Dorado gets new chassis, new internals and could be used for Enduro
The Manitou Dorado is the longest-running inverted suspension fork in the mountain bike market, and the latest looks better than ever! The Dorado has been a constant in the Manitou…
Tom Pidcock: Born to Mountain Bike
This video gives more insight into Tom Pidcock, his motivation, background and how he mixes disciplines. Seems no matter what he’s riding he’s always pushing and aiming for the top.…
Review | G-Spec TRP TR12 Derailleur and Shifter Kit Tested
James Vincent takes to the mountains of the Lake District with the G-Spec TRP TR12 derailleur and shifter kit for a full review. It used to be that if you…
Adaptive MTB DH Racing Comes To BC
Adaptive mountain bikes are getting ever more capable, and are a far cry from the off road wheelchairs that were previously available to those hoping to explore the trails. With…
Nature Nerds | Summer in the British Uplands
We’ve asked nature enthusiast and Trash Free Trails ambassador, Rosie Holdsworth, to write us a series of pieces highlighting the sights beyond the trail. Out of the wreckage of 2020…
First Look and Giveaway | 3 x Giro Source MIPS Helmet to be won!
First look at the Giro Source MIPS helmet, a cool, fashionable and safe trail lid suitable for all off-road riding. I think it’s safe to say that we all think…
It’s Wyn TV Time: La Thuile EWS Race One
Seems most of Europe has been suffering with bad weather. It’s supposed to be summer, but I guess this may be more typical in years to come. The rain has…
EarShots – first look and giveaway of these magnetic earphones for riders
Listening to tunes while you ride is a contentious topic. Even if we put aside the arguments about safety if you ride with traffic there’s still the purist POV about…
Fresh Goods Friday 557 – The One With A Rhino, a Wolf and an Elephant
As that boat finally leaves that canal and heads our way – hopefully with a few bikes aboard – and you continue your search for elusive quick-links and cassettes, spare…
XC Highlights – Les Gets World Cup 2021
The XC in Les Gets was another intense event. Riders battled it out in short track for their starting place in finals. The conditions were pretty grim, with slippery sections,…
Life Outside of Racing: Ambitions with Emily Batty
Emily Batty is back for season two of Ambitions. The latest episode, the third in the series shows just how important it is to have the right people around you.…
Would You Ride Black Snake in Val di Sole on a Unicycle?
We’re not really sure what to say apart from this is a little bit wild! This takes some serious skill and balance. Black Snake is one of the tougher tracks…
Bike Check: Joe Connell’s Orange Stage 6 with prototype dual crown Formula fork
Check out what Orange Factory Racing rider, Joe Connell with be racing at EWS La Thuile this week in our latest bike check. Joe Connell will be hitting the EWS…
Finals Highlights from Les Gets DH World Cup 2021
We know, more highlights, but can we really complain about more riding coverage? We posted the men and women’s highlights from Les Gets, but here’s the overview from Red Bull.…
Thirty Minutes of EWS Goodness with Jack Moir in La Thuile
Jack Moir is out in La Thuile for the third (and fourth) round of the Enduro World Series. We get to see the stages, some riding, and some really cool…
DH Highlights – Les Gets World Cup 2021
We said it before, but we’ll say it again. Les Gets DH World Cup brought it. It was such an intense race and given the conditions, it was hard to…
Mateo Verdier Sculpts Massive Kickers in Chatel
Digging and riding go hand in hand for some. Mateo Verdier is one of those guys, he spends his time building stuff to ride. To visualise something, to then build…
Mexico City bus drivers probably won’t pass cyclists so close after this terrifying training!
Spanish language Instagram page Trafico Zmg recently shared a video showing drivers getting a taste of what a close pass really feels like. You can see the Instagram post here,…
Top Female Freeriders Join Audi Nines MTB for 2021
The rider list has been announced for the 2021 Audi Nines MTB freeride event. Due to take place on 24-28 August at the Ellweiler quarry in Germany, the event returns…
Talking Trail Dogs with Bark and Ride
Trail dogs. Love them or hate them it seems. Some people are indifferent, some think they are a fashion statement. Whatever your feelings, they are here to stay. But what’s…
Saving Scotland’s Forests: Among Green Soldiers
Funn and The Contour Collective have come together to tell a story about rewilding Scotland’s forests. We’re passionate about the mountains and about understanding the places we ride. With widespread…
Updated: Alex Marin Departs from The Brigade Team
Alex Marin announced that he is leaving The Brigade Team on Instagram this morning. This mid-season change sees him head to another team. There is a period during the season…
Wyn Sums up Les Gets DH World Cup Finals
Did you catch the DH world cup in Les Gets? If not, watch the replay asap! It was such a good race. We’re wishing all those who crashed a speedy…
Camelbak Chase Protector Vest review: back protection in a small package
The Camelbak Chase Protector vest is a small capacity backpack of the vest style you might be more accustomed to seeing on the back of some sinewy long-distance fell runner…
Sunday Sofa Slouch: Les Gets World Cup Edition
In place of midweek movies (well, at least sometimes) we thought we’d try out Sunday sofa slouch. That way you can hopefully enjoy a lazy Sunday and spend the morning…
Behind The Build: Natural Trail Building With Adam McCoy
In this new illustrated series, Anders Engberg looks at the relationship between trail builders, the earth they work, and their views on riding. First up, we take a trip to…
Bike Check: Lachlan Blair’s Orange Stage 6 EWS Bike Check
Name: Lachlan Blair Height: 175cm Weight: 78kg Lachlan Blair is one of the fastest young riders of the newly reformed Orange Factory Racing Team. For this season he is racing…
#MUTN Les Gets Special – Aaron Gwin, Camille Balanche, Joe Breeden & Aaron Dobie
Race season is in full swing & joining us for this episode of the pod are 5 x Elite Men’s World Cup Champion Intense Factory Racing’s Aaron Gwin, 2020 Elite…
Camille Balanche Signs with Monster Energy
Camille Balanche took to Instagram to announce she is now sponsored by Monster Energy. Current women’s DH World Champion and series leader, Camille has been on a steady rise. She’s…
Practice Highlights – Les Gets DH World Cup 2021
It’s safe to say the track in Les Gets has been a test for some. Plenty of lines, some wild sections. It’s got the thumbs up and is being compared…
Can Bikes Solve The Haribo Delivery Crisis?
On hearing that Haribo deliveries could be facing disruption, we were worried. Component delays are one thing, but you can grind along on that old and skipping chain for a…
Rider Gallery and Debrief: #JennRide 2021
The #JennRide is organised by Rich Munro in memory of our late Deputy Editor, Jenn Hill to raise funds for St Gemma’s Hospice. It’s quickly obtained a reputation for being…
Fresh Goods Friday 556 – The Everything Is Biting Us Edition
This week has flown by in a flurry of nettle stings, sun burn, midge bites and paper stitches. Bulk orders of midge repellent have been placed following a particularly biblical…
Watch Andreas Kolb avoid a car accident on the Les Gets World Cup Course
MTBnews.de shared this shocking footage showing Andreas Kolb‘s near-miss with a car on the Les Gets World Cup Course! Downhill riders have a lot to keep an eye on during…
IMBA Europe Summit 2021
On 17 June IMBA Europe hosted an online summit that brought together industry experts and policy makers. The 2021 summit was organised with the aim of looking into how both…
Charlie’s Trail Kitchen: Mexican Hangover Cure – Michelada Chilada
Whether you are chilling out in the garden, stopping on the trail, or in desperate need of a hangover cure, the Chilada is a rather invigorating cocktail that will reset…
Les Gets DH Course Preview with Brook MacDonald
Jump on board for a run down the downhill track in Les Gets with Brook MacDonald. There are plenty of open sections on this track, so riders can pick their…