Rumours that Red Bull Hardline will become a series have been roaming the internet corridors a while, so it’s perhaps no surprise to have the official news: Hardline will have…
October 2023
Death By Enduro – A Survivalist Epic
In the third and final part of our Pirelli Scorpion vlog series, Benji attempts the infamous Naughty Northumbrian Enduro.
Charlie Departs Singletrack World To Spend More Time With His Bikes
So, I have decided to retire, really badly, because, quite simply: It does not cost a lot to be poor and ride your bike all day. 2015, A Surly sticker…
Golfie? Has Mark Scott completed it mate?
Mark Scott's goal was to ride every trail on the Golfie in one ride. That's 44 trails by our reckoning. Did he succeed?
Canyon Neuron AL 6 review
If you just want a no-nonsense mountain bike at an attractive price point, the Canyon Neuron AL 6 is a very good answer.
Magura Vyron MDS-V3: The Original Wireless Dropper
The V3 is intended to be more intuitive to use, generally faster to react, faster to extend, easier to set up, and easier to maintain.
SIGNA Sports Financial Woes: Wiggle officially now in the hands of Administrators
UPDATE: Friday 27th October Wiggle CRC have entered administration as of today. No ‘Self Administration’ this time – they have called in the administrators to run the company. Administrators will…
Fresh Goods Friday 676 – The Pretty Formulaic Edition
Do the clocks change this weekend? It feels like they do round about now. Hang on a sec...
Islabikes to Cease Production
Islabikes, the children's bike brand that changed the face of bikes for kids, has taken delivery of its last batch of bikes and will cease selling at the end of…
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm MTB Jacket review
The Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm MTB jacket is made from Patagonia’s H2NO fabric, a 3-layer waterproof fabric constructed with recycled nylon.
Cotic Jeht Gen 2: First Looks (No Feels)
The Jeht is Cotic's most recent suspension model, debuting in late 2020. Late 2023 brings in the next generation AKA the Cotic Jeht Gen 2.
Singletrack Subscribers Save Up To 65% On Casio and Hello Fresh
Singletrack subscribers get exclusive access to 100’s of great discounts, and this week we have a few new ones to add to the list. 20% Off Casio. Singletrack subscribers now…
Deity T-Mac Flat Pedal Review
The Deity T-Mac has a very square pedal body which is extruded and machined from 6061-T6 aluminium using Deity’s unique symmetrical design.
Bluetti AC180 – Take a bit more home away from home
Yes, there is a time and a place for heading off grid, unplugging everything, and getting back to nature. But sometimes you need to take a few mod cons with…
Harriet Harnden and Øisin Ø Callaghan: Finding the path to success
The 2023 DH Season ended with a bang and in this episode George, Jack and Emilie chat with two of the young guns who brought the fire, Øisin Ø Callaghan…
Along For The Ride | Bike packing with young families
Whether you’re a mum or a dad, many bike riding parents will be familiar with the itch of wanting to get away on an adventure. This film by Monet Adams…
Learning To Lead
I’ve quite often found myself ‘leading’ a ride – but only in the informal sense of being the person that knows the way. There’s a big (legal and insurance) difference…
Fresh Goods Friday 675 – The Black, White & Read All Over Edition
Welcome one and all to the six hundred and seventy fifth installment of Fresh Goods Friday.
Hello Dave! New UK Trails Project Manager Revealed
The new UK Trails Project we told you about a few weeks ago will be getting underway shortly, now that the Project Manager post has been filled – by Dave…
I’m rubbish at XC racing (but I love it!)
Part two of a Pirelli Scorpion vlog series, Amanda puts XC tyres to the test at a midweek XC race at the most brutal location she could find!
Save Over 50% on Singletrack Hip Flask Bundle
Was £31.98 Now £14.99! Only 16 flask strap-on combos left Hip flask etched with “Drunks, Saddle Tramps, Stoners, Big Hitters, Bike Benders”
Cannondale Precise Floor Pump: Practically Perfect
A floor pump is surprisingly difficult to get right. The Cannondale Precise Floor Pump is spot on, especially for the multi-bike household.
Singletrack Issue 151 Editorial: Especially average? Or averagely special?
Words: Chipps Does anyone ever aspire to be average? Surely, statistically, most of us must be average at most things? Look around, though, and all talk is about the fastest,…
UCI Mountain Bike World Series 2024 dates and venues
XC in Brazil? Downhill in Poland? Enduro still happening? Here's all the basic dates and places for the 2024 MTB World Cup season.
Schwalbe Tacky Chan review
The Schwalbe Tacky Chan has a surprise up its sleeve: it's less draggy and tiring on autumn-winter trail-enduro rides of decent length.
Singletrack Issue 151: Borneo Singletrack
Steve helped plant the mountain biking seed in Borneo a decade ago. Visiting again for the first time, he wondered if it had taken root and flourished. Words Steve Chapman…
Singletrack Issue 151: A Clarion Call
Hannah examines the rise of a new type of cycling club: the collective. Words Hannah photography as credited Some of the earliest cycling clubs were formed by people with a…
Spanish Bikepacking Diary – Day 11
Amanda and Rhys continue making their way from Barcelona to Malaga, finding every obstacle possible and eating everything in sight. Catch-up: Hornos – Quesada I’ve woken up feeling defeated by…
Bespoked Bike Check: Bididu Ragnarök
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show has left the UK and is taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people are able to go and peruse gorgeous hand…
Singletrack Issue 151 Classic Ride: Pendle Pootle
The STW team ride in the shadow of Lancashire’s Pendle Hill, site of many a 17th century witch trial. However, they didn’t find any witches; just mellow trails and tasty…
Bespoked Bike Check: SUBA FLOW
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show has left the UK and is taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people are able to go and peruse gorgeous hand…
Singletrack Issue 151: Ydyn ni bron yna?
Chipps wonders what happened to the Welsh Government’s promises for a more accessible outdoors for all. Words Chipps Photography Amanda *Ydyn ni bron yna? = Are we almost there? A…
Fresh Goods Friday 674 – The Binging On Print Edition
Happy Rampage Day earthlets! Or Unhappy Rampage Day if you're not keen on the event.
Endurance Cross-Country Kit Essentials
Trial and error (and a bit of grumpy lying on the ground) has seen Amanda find her way to the ideal kit to keep on going, and going, and going…
Vote Now! Best Mountain Bike Personality – Singletrack World Awards 2023
Who has worked the hardest, raced the fastest, championed the most or just helped enable more of us to get out and ride this past year
How And When And Why To Watch Red Bull Rampage
Red Bull Rampage is on Friday 13th October 2023. Let’s hope that’s not a superstitious portent of disaster, we want to be watching live stoke and awe, not injuries. Here’s…
Singletrack Issue 151 Purposeful Adventure: Friends in High Places
Pete goes in search of the dabs of colour that cling to life in the Scottish mountains. Words & Photography Pete Scullion Heading north and west into a little-known corner…
Update: Gee Atherton ‘Not Too Bad’ After Massive Rampage Crash
Here’s the original story, scroll to the bottom for the latest update on Gee after his crash in practice at Rampage while trying a 60ft drop. It’s the news that…
Vote Now! Best Image – Singletrack World Awards 2023
This is a simple concept: what’s the best image published in Singletrack – print or web? Thanks for all your nominations, now comes the hard part: choosing your winner! 147…
Hope WMN Enduro Photo Gallery
We went out to join in the fun at the Hope WMN Enduro – not racing, but instead an epic amount of chatting! We had a suggestions book for people…
Orbea Rallon gets more travel, more dropper, more storage
The new Orbea Rallon increases to 167mm rear travel and can accept longer travel droppers than before. And it has frame storage.
Bespoked Bike Check: Two Bikes To Make Tarmac Tempting
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show is leaving the UK and taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people will be able to go and peruse gorgeous hand…
The ‘Mericans – Classic USA Brand Bike Test
The team get rolling on some old school American brands to see how they’re moving with the times. Cannondale vs Intense vs Yeti.
Yeti SB160 review
I don’t think most people that buy the Yeti SB160 are buying it because it represents a great value package and premium performance.
Intense Tracer 29 Pro review
The combination of lightness and pedalling efficiency will far outshine slight compromises in rider position on the Intense Tracer 29.
Cannondale Habit Carbon LT 1 review
Long story short: the Cannondale Habit Carbon LT is a great little bike. Key question: would I have one? Yes. Most definitely.
Vote Now! Best Article – Singletrack World Awards 2023
The best piece of writing you've read this year, either in print or this here website.
From Burnley to Whistler, how far can you push trail tyres?
Part one of a three part Pirelli Scorpion vlog series, Mark tries the trail tyres at home then heads off to ride Whistler's longest downhill!
How To Read Issue 151 of Singletrack World Magazine
Our latest magazine is now available – here’s how you can get your hands on it. If you receive a printed copy of the magazine each issue, it’s now in…