What Mark doesn’t know about social media isn’t worth knowing and his ability to balance “The Stack” is bested only by his agility on a snowboard. Graphs are what gets his engine revving, at least they would if his car wasn’t electric, and data is what you’ll find him poring over in the office. Mark enjoys good whisky, sci-fi and the latest Apple gadget, he is also the best boss in the world (Yes, he is paying me to write this).

Singletrack Magazine Classic Ride 128 | All Weather Grizedale

Chipps offers a Lake District loop that has great views and challenging trails, but which keeps to a lower level and is rideable all year round.  Words & Photography Chipps…

Tributes pour in as industry legend Michael Bonney says final goodbye on Facebook

It’s with shock and huge sadness that we report the news that after 6.5 years of living with almost total paralysis following a crash while riding a sportive that Michael...

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Pro Freerider Jordie Lunn Dies In Mexico Trail Crash

Famous Canadian free rider, Jordie Lunn has died of a head injury while riding in Mexico with Darren Berrecloth, Greg Watts and Brayden Barrett-Hay. View this post on Instagram A...

Singletrack Issue 127 | Verbier By Train

Mark and Vic look at a different way of getting to play in the mountains with bikes. To the Alps by train. Words & Photography Mark As I start writing...

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Singletrack Issue 127 | Five Minutes With: Damien Nosella, Production Privee

Andi catches up with Damien from Production Privée, the enigmatic Andorran bike and component company. Words & Photography Andi There\'s more to this story But it\'s a member-only story Join…

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Singletrack Issue 127 | The Last Word | Accidental Punch-Up

Sometimes alcohol and high spirits can get in the way of a race to the point that some people let themselves down a little. So much so that we’ve toned…

Singletrack Issue 127 Classic Ride | The South Downs

They say variety is the spice of life – how hot do you like your spice?  Words & Photography Tom Hutton All I could think about was a pint of…

Singletrack Reader Awards Watch Live

You’ve nominated and then voted. We have now counted the votes and the winners are about to be unveiled. Join us tonight at 7:50pm for the awards Live from the...

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Santa Cruz Tallboy 4 Review – What Is Extreme Country?

The Tallboy 4 is Santa Cruz’s full suspension XC bike. It’s a 29r and we’ve had our hands on this CC model for the past week to give it a...

Knolly Launches The All Mountain Warden & Delirium For 2020

Knolly is that small Canadian bike brand you’ve probably heard of but not seen many bikes on our UK trails. They are based in Vancouver and Whistler, which makes us...

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What3Words for Singletrack? The navigation app that is saving lives

It’s not a new app but it’s been in the news recently as quite a lot of emergency services are recommending we all download it. The What3Words app segments the...

Singletrack Issue 126 | Colour Wheels

Sim Mainey goes behind the scenes to find out who decides what colours you’ll be wearing and riding next year, and what will be old hat the next. Words Sim…

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Singletrack Magazine Issue 126 Is Out Now – Join Us

It’s been 126 issues since we published the very first Singletrack magazine way back in 2001… in the middle of the now historic, Foot and Mouth outbreak where none of...

Singletrack Issue 126 Classic Ride | Don’t Mynd If I Do

It’s the Long Mynd Jim, but not as we know it. Tom Hutton proves there are still real classics out there just waiting to be discovered. Mountain bikers are creatures…

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Singletrack Issue 126 | Hello, my name is Jason and I’m a big scaredy-cat

Jason steps out of his comfort zone and under a combine harvester. Or something like that. In a week or so, I’m going to be starting a bike race and…

Singletrack Issue 126 | Rock[et] Science – Manon Carpenter

Pete catches up with an enthusiastic and at peace Manon Carpenter on her South Wales home trails. Words & Photography Pete Scullion A shout from the front of our three-person…

Singletrack Issue 126 | A Day In The Life Of.. Fort William World Cup

A look behind the scenes of Fort William’s biggest weekend of the year. Words Samantha Saskia Dugon & Chipps Photography Samantha Saskia Dugon As with all great things in life,…

Singletrack Issue 126 | The Quiet Revolution

A safety and navigation essential for long-distance riding? Or another bleeping digital crutch for those who shouldn’t be in the wilderness in the first place? Rich Rothwell looks at the…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 126 – The Last Word

Red. Rocks. Hannah takes a mountain biker’s pilgrimage. Words & Photography Hannah There\'s more to this story But it\'s a member-only story Join us to unlock it and more Singletrack…

Mountain Mayhem 2019 | it is back with a rider approved course

Mountain Mayhem came back for 2019 after a hiatus year in 2018 and the riders have given it a thumbs up. Moving from its old home of Gatcombe Park the...

Bike Check | Cycle Surgery’s Custom Whyte T130 with SRAM AXS Build

Spotted at Mountain Mayhem 2019 At the all new Mountain Mayhem 24 we caught up with the guys from Cycle Surgery. Not only were they there as one of the...

Win a Trek bike, plus £500 of Osprey kit, SIS gels and a ride day with Tracy Moseley

At this year’s Mountain Mayhem we caught up with top luggage brand, Osprey to find out about a competition they are currently running. You could win the ultimate MTB, Day-Cruise...

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Rich Energy vs Whyte Bikes logo spat descends into name calling

It was just a few weeks ago that we reported on Whyte Bikes court case victory over new energy drinks startup, Rich Energy. Rich Energy, sponsors of a F1 team...

The Great Trail Etiquette Debate | Who should give way?

This debate on trail etiquette popped up in a forum thread last week and it got us all debating it in the office. Trail etiquette | Who gets out of...

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Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | The Last Word

Swapping cars for handlebars By Mark Alker Mark swaps heated car seats and sunroof for a bike saddle and the open air in a move to become a daily bike...

Singletrack Issue 122 | Ti Hard

Three titanium hardtails fit for an action hero. Words Andi Photography James Vincent Titanium. Four syllables that in the bike world may well hint at a significant birthday, or a...

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Review: Scott’s MTB Lace Comp Shoes – lace-up style and adjustability, for £79

Scott is well known for making quality bikes across the MTB spectrum, from Nino Schurter’s multiple World Championship wining Scale to Brendan Fairclough’s Gambler. However, the Swiss brand may not...

Christmas Countdown Christmas Eve Megasack Winner

We\'ve picked a winner. Well, Mark did from beside his fireplace and tree live on Facebook. If you didn\'t catch it and you want to know if you\'ve won then…

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