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January 2024
Magura Vyron MDS V3 Wireless Dropper review
The "Magura Vyron MDS V3" stands for Magura Dropper Seatpost Version 3. I'm afraid I've not really taken to the Magura Vyron experience. Read on...
Podcast: How do we test gear, and what are we up to?
Podcasts haven’t stopped – we’ve just had a bit of a hiatus while we’ve been rather busy doing a lot of things. In this podcast, Mark gives you an update of what all that is. Plus, Hannah and Benji discuss how it is that we…
New (Baffling) Rob Warner video: The Way Back
What is Rob Warner up to now? Watch this video and see if you can figure it out. Is this a pitch to come back and race Masters? A pitch to Discovery to say he still wants to commentate? Perhaps an effort to get into…
High School Mountain Biking: How the bike industry could save itself?
But perhaps there's a possible option that might see bikes put to good use, and actually generate demand in years to come? Take a look at the USA and I think you'll see a potential answer: High School mountain biking.
Orange Bikes Announces ‘A New Dawn’
We’ve just had word from Orange Bikes, they’re set to continue. When the application for administration was made, an application was also placed for P. Bairstow Limited, the metal fabricators who build their frames. It appears a restructure and purchase of the fabricators has been…
Welsh Trail Centre Review: UK MTB’s origin story under threat
Update NRW has just sent us this revised version of their original statement: We know our visitor centres are a much-loved resource among locals and visitors from further afield and the staff who operate them are rightly considered to be the face of NRW. However,…
Fresh Goods Friday 689 – The Very Testing Edition
Testing, testing, one, two, three... is this thing on? Welcome one and all to the latest and some* would say greatest edition of FGF!
UCI Mountain Bike World Series Fort William Tickets: on sale now!
If you’re planning to go and watch the MTB World Series at Fort William, act now! Careful as you choose your tickets – note the different access options with and without the gondola. Or will you be watching on TV? Or not bothering at all?…
Fizik Terra Nanuq GTX shoe review
The Fizik Terra Nanuq GTX shoes are insulated, waterproof, fleece lined, and an aggressive Vibram sole for off-road adventures.
Video: Innes Graham In Da Jungle
Wicked, wicked etc. Innes inna Inners. Spot that trail, enjoy some tunes, and know that you could do it like, that, do it like that – maybe*. Here’s what the film’s editors had to say: “COLLABORATE” is now LIVE – Hit the link in bio…
2023 Cross-country Season Recap | UCI Mountain Bike World Series
As we wait for the UCI to reveal the official list of teams and riders for 2024, take a look back at 2023's season. Who will you be watching for this year?
Mintel predicts £1 billion new bike sales this year
According to new research from Mintel, new bicycle sales are forecast to climb by 12% in 2024 with Brits set to buy 2.1 million bikes.
Off The Beaten Track
This piece was originally published as the editorial in our Weekly Word newsletter. It’s free and available to anyone who signs up. There’s also the Members’ newsletter – only available to paid up subscribers. Sign up to both or either here. When we put on…
The Bike Brand Old Logo Quiz
Before marketing bods sat around in ball pools having thought bombs, these are some of the logos and head badges that were being used. How many do you remember?
Fresh Goods Friday 688 – The Weight For It Edition
Hello! Good afternoon! And welcome to this week's FGF. Come on in, the water's lovely. Actually, it's not. It's not even water. It's ice.
Mick Ives – A British Cycling Legend 1939 – 2024
RIP Mick Ives 10 August 1939 – 18th January 2024 Mick Ives was a force of nature, one of a kind, a true cycling legend. They just don’t make them like Mick Ives anymore. Mick died peacefully in the early hours of yesterday in Coventry…
Calibre T3 Hardtails: High stoke, low budget
Calibre’s T3 Hardtail mountain bike lineup continues the brand’s tradition of producing proper, good value mountain bikes, with good quality components where it counts. The T3 lineup consists of the T3 27, which has 27.5 inch wheels and the T3 29, which is a 29er.…
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[UPDATED] 2024 World Cup Teams: Who’s Gone Where?
Monday January 15th was the deadline for teams signing up to the UCI. So we should know everything pretty soon!
Early bird discounts for Ride Sri Lanka 2024 – a 5 day multi terrain riding adventure
Long term readers may recall Jason Miles’ entertaining ‘Mumble in the Jungle’ reports Sri Lanka a few years back. If you were inspired by his write ups and the great scenery, perhaps you’ll be tempted to try out this new Sri Lankan cycling event ‘Ride…
9Point8 Slack-R Headset Review
What if you want a slacker head angle, but your bike won't accept slackset-style headset cups? Enter the 9Point8 Slack-R!
The Merida EX Enduro returns for 2024
The Merida EX Enduro organisers have abandoned plans to make it an ebike only event for 2024, so whether you fancy an assisted or self powered slither around the hills of Exmoor, both options are open to you. Here’s the official PR: THE MERIDA EX…
What’s New? Get The February Issue of Singletrack Magazine Here!
Change is afoot! Some new things are happening in the pages of Singletrack World, and you’ll be wanting February’s issue if you want to find out what it is. As ever, it’ll be packed full of adventure, inspiration, information, and a dose of things that…
Fake Bikes? How To Spot A Scam Website
Off the back of a couple of stories we’ve published, and a suggestion from someone in the Forum, we thought we’d give you a bit of a guide to spotting a scam bicycle sales website. Even if they pass all these tests, if something smells…
It’s Pothole Day! Fill That Hole Gets An Update
There’s an obvious soundtrack to this… It’s not just Blackburn that has potholes, and if you spot one Cycling UK’s Fill That Hole reporting tool makes it easy to report them. It’s just had a refresh, so if there’s a hole that you’ve been driving…
Mindset Monday: Videos From XC, DH and Freeride to adjust your outlook
Goodbye weekend, hello Monday. Maybe you’re sitting at your desk happily tired after a weekend of pedalling. Maybe you work weekends and you’re looking forward to poaching the midweek trails while the nine-to-fivers are at work. Or maybe, like me, you’ve spent the weekend in…
Bike Check: Benji’s Orange Switch 6
This bike check is either the worst timing or the best timing, depending how you look at it. And what happens next.
Spanish Bikepacking Diary: Lessons Learned
The holiday blues you get in the days following a bikepacking trip are like none I’ve ever experienced. You become so reliant on and in tune with the minimal kit you’re carrying that acts like cooking and bathing become simplified and require very little thought.…
Fresh Goods Friday 687 – The AV It Edition
What's new this FGF? Well, we've decided to get with the now and make a weekly video to go with the web story.
Dalbeattie To Be Affected By Felling In February and March
If you’re heading to Dumfries and Galloway this half term, you might like to note that the forest at Dalbeattie is going to be affected by some felling operations. There will still be trails available to ride, but there will be diversions as the operations…
TRP Slate Evo Disc Brake review
The TRP Slate Evo brakes are superlative, wallet-happy anchors. Not be as elegant as pricier brakes but they’re superb, reliable stoppers.
Buyer Beware! Frazzle Cycles Is Not What It Seems
With so many good deals out there from reputable sellers, there’s no need to risk your money on Frazzle Cycles. We received a tip from a reader that Frazzle Cycles is a scam site, possibly created by the same people as the Bicycle Company UK…
Landowners to be paid to improve access
What does a post Brexit agriculture policy have to do with mountain biking? Possibly, good things. Or, possibly not. To use that favourite term of politicians ‘the devil is in the detail’. The Environmental Land Management update sets out how farmers and land managers will…
Singletrack Forum Photography Competition Winners Revealed!
Voting is closed and the results are in! There were some very close votes, but here are your inaugural Singletrack Forum Photography Competition Winners! Just Riding Along The winner was @Superfli with this big mountain view. That looks like a the start of a great…
Thule EPOS Towball Carrier review: best bike rack I’ve used
The Thule EPOS Towball Carrier is low faff, quick fitting and loading. It’s the best bike rack I have ever used. And I’ve used a lot of them.
UPDATED | Orange Bikes Calls In Administrators
Update: statement from Orange 8th January, 1pm: In response to current speculation regarding the position of Orange Bikes and the recently filed Notice of Intention to appoint Administrators: Orange Bikes and its associated companies are currently working with Specialist Business Rescue Advisory firm J9 Advisory, with a view to restructuring…
Fresh Goods Friday 686 – The Coming Of Epiphany Edition
As we all know, today is Twelfth Night. That's right, the coming of the Epiphany. More importantly, have bin collections resumed properly yet?
Jess Blewitt Replaces Danny Hart in Cube Factory Racing Restructure
It’s only a week since it was officially announced that Danny Hart was leaving Cube, though it’s been a strong rumour for some time now, and many have been wondering what it meant for the future of Cube’s racing plans. With pretty much a straight…
WiggleCRC Administrators’ report: What does the future hold?
We take a look at how the WiggleCRC administration process is going, and where we may be headed. Followers of industry news will recall that the administration process of WiggleCRC was triggered when its parent company SIGNA Sports withdrew a €150m funding commitment. On entering…
Vote Here! ‘Open Category’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Vote Here! ‘Bike Life’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Vote Here! ‘Just Riding Along’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Vote Here! ‘Out There’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Vote Here! ‘Gnarpooning’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Vote Here! Singletrack Forum Photography Overall Winner
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Mountain Bike Personality Of The Year: Jackson Goldstone
Much like in his two race wins of 2023, Jackson Goldstone totally dominated the voting in this category. Fair play that lad.
Predictions for the Mountain Bike World in 2024
2023 was probably the most unpredictable year in the bike world yet - what will 2024 hold?