Ho ho ho… We’ve got our first snowfall of the winter at STW towers, just in time for the It’s Definitely Winter month: December. November is a blurry line between…
November 2023
Cyclorise Ceases Trading, and other industry news
In a year where it’s hard to keep up with all the industry news, we’ve got a quick round up on recent developments for you: Goodbye Cyclorise First up, it’s…
Cotic’s Youngest Ambassador Joins Their Award Winning Line Up
Cotic’s brand ambassadors include some very inspiring women. So inspiring, two of them are in this year’s Cycling UK 100 Women in Cycling list. Firstly, Jo Shwe is the force…
Halo Ridge Line II Wheels review
These Halo Ridge Line II wheels weigh more than their near rivals but they're simply more robust, impressively durable and fit-and-forget.
Mongoose Fireball Moto review: N+1 / A+E
The Mongoose Fireball Moto is ready for any dirt jumps, pump tracks or big-wheeled street riding you can throw at it.
Spot The Suspension – probably our hardest quiz yet!
Maybe this time we've actually beaten you. Surely this is too hard? Can anyone get more than 20 right?! Phil from Kinematic Bike did a whole pile of sketch studies…
Kinematic Coyote FSt Bike Check and Quiz!
Phil Thomas is working on prototypes for his Coyote FSt – Full Suspension trail – bike. As part of the process, he’s developed a bunch of suspension path sketches that…
Fresh Goods Friday 680 – L’Edition Vendredi Noir
Drool on this way, peruse the goods, and then head for the door. Make sure you've got some change, just in case there's cake.
Our personal pick from the Black Friday bunfight
Here's the good deals on the good stuff that we think you should know about this Black Friday.
Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling Revealed
Some of the most exceptional women in cycling have been revealed by Cycling UK through its annual 100 Women in Cycling list. Here’s the full PR: Each year, the UK’s…
GT Goes Grass Roots: No Factory Race Team in 2024
Confirming what has long been considered a firm rumour, GT has announced the termination of its Factory Race Team programme for 2024. GT has a long history with racing, and…
Podcast with Dave ‘Mr UK Trails’ Evans
Barely in post a week, we sat down with Dave Evans, Project Manager for the new UK Trail Project, to find out more about the project’s plans. The initial rider…
Singletrack Subscribers Get Megasack Double Entries!
if you're a Singletrack subscriber - or you buy yourself a Subscription - you get twice as many chances to win in the Megasack prize draws!
2023 4X National Champ, Amelia Martin, joins HUNT Bike Wheels
If you were at this year’s Malvern’s Classic you might have noticed that Amelia Martin kept making an appearance on the podium. Winning three races, including the National 4X title,…
On This Day: Christmas Card Throwback 2017
First things first. My sincerest apologies for mentioning the ‘C’ word outside of December, but I have reasons. Back in November of 2017 – The good o’le days before the…
Fresh Goods Friday 679 – Grandma’s Suzuki Swift Edition
Please stop girding your loins for it is here: the six hundred and seventy ninth edition of Fresh Goods Friday!
2024 British National Downhill Series Calendar Revealed
British Cycling has announced the dates and venues for the 2024 British National Downhill Series: Full Downhill calendar: National Downhill Series Round 1: Rheola, Wales – 13-14 April Round 2:…
NBD: Airdrop Edit MX/27.5, Intense M1, Whyte E-Lyte
Yep, only three bikes in this week's round-up... but what a trio they are!
What’s The Cheapest Way To Watch Mountain Biking Now GCN+ Is Closing?
If you got the email announcing the end of GCN+ and understood it first time, perhaps you should consider applying your brain to understanding politicians, or solving the Riemann Hypothesis.…
Get Your December Issue of Singletrack Magazine Here!
If you like riding your bike off road, and you like reading about bikes, and you like not doom scrolling, then we have the perfect thing for you: a magazine…
UK Trails Project Launches ‘Right Trails, Right Places’
The UK Trails Project has David Evans in post as Project Manger, and is getting underway with a series of workshops around the country. The project aims to improve the…
SQ Lab 6OX Infinergy Ergowave Active 2.1 Saddle review
The SQ Lab 6OX Infinergy Ergowave is designed "for long and steep climbs". Which is more than can be said for our two testers (only joking!)
Specialized Trail Pants review
The Specialized Trail Pants are so comfortable that Hannah has barely taken them off. The men's version that is.
Jamis Dakar A2 review
As a My First Full Susser or simply a full suspension for short riders there is a whole lot going for the Jamis Dakar A2.
The Bicycle Industry Vowels Logo Quiz
So you think you know bike brands? Let’s see. Using only vowels – something n shrt spply n th bk wrld rght nw – let’s see which brands you can…
Fresh Goods Friday 678 – Watching Painting Drying Edition
What is the most bored you have ever been?
NBD: Raaw Madonna V3, Neko Frameworks, Spesh Kenevo SL 2…
... Santa Cruz V10 and the new Canyon Lux Trail. Here are all the bestest Press Releases to arrive in our inboxes this week.
Team Rumours Abound: Podcast With Charlie Hatton and Martin Whiteley!
In this episode George, Jack and Emilie discuss 2024, the World Cup calendar and some team rumours. Next up they’re joined by Mr 23 Degrees, Martin Whiteley who has exciting…
Trash Free Trails: State Of Our Trails Report
Trash Free Trails has published its ‘State Of Our Trails’ report, what it says is a ‘first of its kind study into the causes, prevalence, composition and impacts of single-use…
ABUS Cliffhanger MIPS Helmet review
If you've a narrower shaped head you may find the Abus Cliffhanger fits you better than some models. It's light and airy, and a smart colour.
We’d like to know about your indoor training habits
Do you ride indoors? Maybe only under duress? Or maybe it’s central to keeping yourself fit and sane between rides outdoors? Mountain bikers don’t traditionally have a reputation for ‘training’,…
Desert Island Disc Brakes with Charlie Hobbs
Charlie Hobbs. Charlie the Bikemonger. Charlie the Merchmonger. Charlie the Bum Butterer. However you know him, you’ll know he’s got stories. Before he set off for the queue at the…
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Bell Full-10 MIPS Spherical Helmet Review
The Bell Full-10 promises a complete package of fit, cooling ventilation and all the safety features in barely there form and weight.
Fresh Goods Friday 677 – The Dead Moody Edition
Chandler Bing, Halloween, Bonfire Night and Editor's Choice arguments. That's what this week has been about for us lot here at STW HQ.
NBD: £20k Lotus Type 136, £2k Giant Stance, 19.5kg Electric Orange…
... Cane Creek Tigon air-coil rear shock, Sagly suspension set-up app and dates & venues for 2024 British National Enduro Series.
Intra Drive crowdfunding UK production of gearbox e-bike drive
Do you share a vision of a UK-built ultra-durable and repairable e-bike gearbox drivetrain? Think along the lines of the MGU from Pinion.
Make winter riding actually fun with these
I genuinely love winter mountain biking. Here are the items that help me maintain my loving relationship with The Filth.