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February 2025
2025 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series Teams revealed
There are 40 teams across the 'Endurance' and 'Gravity' disciplines, with these 'World Series Teams' being the ones who are guaranteed places at every round.
Merida One-Twenty 700 review
The confusingly-named 130mm-travel Merida One Twenty is essentially more at the XC end of the trail bike spectrum.
Owen Robinson joins Privateer Bikes
Ex-Nukeproof shredder Owen Robinson has joined Privateer Bikes. Owen will be riding the new 161 with HUNT mountain wheels.
Fresh Goods Friday 745: The Belly Guarding Edition
Perhaps the globe's finest collection of new bike stuff to be delivered to a media house on the Lancashire-Yorkshire borderlands.
Benji’s thoughts on the ultimate riding jacket go viral on TikTok
We are recent users of TikTok here at Singletrack. We’ve cut down on our social media posting of late, mostly due to the people who run them. We are still…
Fresh Goods Friday 744: The Fort Manning Edition
It’s that mid-Feb kind of time of year where Hannah’s off to the States to see her hubby, Benji’s off somewhere secret to see something secret, and Mark is trapped…
Happy Mondays 005: Squeezing One In/Out
Hello to the w/c. Here is your regular hurry slurry of things to turn that frown upside down. Happy Monday!
Polar Vantage 3 and H10 Heartrate Monitor review
The Polar Vantage V3 is a hammer to crack a nut for me - it has so many functions that you really want to be on a proper training schedule…
Replay of Red Bull Hardline Tasmania (no spoilers)
Didn't fancy the 3am UK livestream? Forgot all about it? Wanna watch it again?
Fresh Goods Friday 743: The Inessential Mix Edition
The gravity race scene is almost back. Kind of. Not yer World Cup Downhills (remember those? sigh...) but today is Hardline Eve
Reframing MTB: Speakers, Workshops and Rides Revealed
If you’ve ever asked yourself if mountain biking could be ‘better’ – whether that’s more sustainable, more welcoming, more fun for more people, or more available on your doorstep, then…
Exposure Six Pack Mk14 & Zenith Mk3 review
It will come as a surprise to precisely nobody that these two lights from Exposure are class-leading illuminators with unique looks and unbeatable support.
How to watch Red Bull Hardline Tasmania – or be there in Wales
It's big news week for Red Bull Hardlines. Yes, plural.
Intradrive: UK made gearbox drive unit begins pilot production
With manufacturing based in Scotland, and designed for repairability from the outset, it should tick a few sustainability boxes.
Happy Mondays 004: The Caught By Nanny Edition
What is a Nannycatch? Being caught by your Nan smoking behind the chip shop? Or when you’re playing a wholesome game of Donkey on the lawn with the person employed…
Red Bull Hardline: the progression and the pain
In advance of Red Bull Hardline Tasmania, the Athertons have released this discussion between Dan and Gee, looking back on the years since the first Hardline. Enjoy! Red Bull Hardline:…
Endura MT500 Women’s Waterproof Jacket review
The latest version of the Endura MT500 Women's Waterproof Jacket is huge improvement on the previous one. Better thought out, lighter, more comfortable.
7Mesh Men’s Thunder Pant review
The price of the 7Mesh Men's Thunder Pant is a major barrier - £350 is a good starter mountain bike - which is a pity as they have proven to…