Budget watchers who ride to work on tax free, installment paid for bikes can breathe a sigh of relief
Mark Alker
Mark has been riding mountain bikes for over 30 years and co-owns Singletrack, where he's been publisher for 25 years. While his official title might be Managing Director, his actual job description is "whatever needs doing" – from wrangling finances and keeping the lights on to occasionally remembering to ride bikes for fun rather than just work. He's seen the sport evolve from rigid forks to whatever madness the industry dreams up next, and he's still not entirely sure what "gravel" is. When he's not buried in spreadsheets or chasing late invoices, he's probably thinking about his next ride.
Battle On The Beach 2016
Expect more Fat Bike entries this year than you can shake a sandy stick at as riders race across the Welsh sands this weekend.
Wet Wet Wet – Lake District Classic
Like the rain? Of course you do. Jenn and Benji go to the Lake District in search of a meander through some proper weather.
Throwback Thursday: Wet Wet Wet (Premier version)
Like the rain? Of course you do. Jenn and Benji go to the Lake District in search of a meander through some proper weather.
World Exclusive: First Ride – IBIS Mojo 3
Our man on the other side of the planet got himself a two week ride on the new IBIS Mojo 3
Singletrack Members’ App Gets News Feed
Our Singletrack members' app just got a really useful news feed, available to everyone.
International Adventure: Legends Across Iceland
Harking back just a couple of issues to issue 101 for this week's magazine feature
World Exclusive: Stooge Fat Bike
Sanny has grabbed the chance to write the World’s first test ride of Stooge’s latest creation, a Titanium Fat Bike.
BREAKING NEWS: Wiggle Set To Buy Chain Reaction Cycles
Industry news website Bikebiz are reporting that Wiggle are set to buy the Irish online bike retail giant
Aaron Gwin Gets YT Industries Sponsor
Rumours abound that the top US DH rider has moved to German YT Industries.
Kelly McGarry: A Video Tribute
Video tribute to the freerider Kelly McGarry who died at the weekend.
BREAKING NEWS – Rampage Rider Kelly McGarry Dies
The Redbull Rampage rider has died in a crash on a trail in Queenstown
First Case Of Pro Level ‘Mechanical Fraud’ Confirmed By UCI – UPDATED
They pulled out the seatpost and wires were hanging out of it.
Review: Bontrager XR2 Tyre
Tyres are never easy to review but our 'downunder' correspondent has given the Bonty XR2 Expert a year of trail testing
Singletrack Heroes, Martyn Ashton
Chipps takes a look at the inspirational rider behind the 2015 Singletrack Legend Award, Martyn Ashton.
North Shore Hiker Sentenced After Trail Sabotage Captured On Camera
64 year old woman found guilty of trail sabotage using rocks and logs.
Behind The Lens – Electric Adventure
In our new feature the photographers get to show the images they would have picked if they were in charge of designing Singletrack
Behind The Lens 1 – Members’ Version
The higher resolution, full width version of our Behind The Lens - Electric Adventure feature.
1 Week Until EWS Entries Go Live
New equal opportunities style random entry selection process makes entries fairer for 2016.
Editors’ Choice – Mark’s Picks of The Year
Bikes, events, shoes… Mark's favourite 2015 products of the year
10 Most Read Singletrack Stories Of 2015
In a look back at the year about to end here's a list of the top ten most read stories of 2015.
Large Section Of Lee Quarry Trail Centre Washed Away In Flood
In a double whammy the popular English MTB quarry has funding cut and then flood damage wipes out a huge section of the trails.
Calderdale Premier Dealer Flooded & Robbed (UPDATE)
If being flooded was not bad enough this recently opened bike shop was also robbed of bikes worth thousands
Singletrack Christmas Advent Competition- THE WINNER IS..
After 23 videos and over £1000 worth of goodies, we've picked a winner - Is it you?
Lack Of Alpine Snow Means More Mountain Biking
Lack of snow and mild temperatures are offering a rare chance to ride in the Alps at Christmas.
Singletrack Advent Calendar Competition – Day 23
Here's the last competition video! We'll announce the winner tomorrow!
Ride With Hans Rey In 360 Degree Video
See Hans Rey ride our local trails like you've never seen him before.
Review: Revelate Tangle Bag
Bikepacking means making the absolute most out of every opportunity to stick a bag on your bike.
Long Term Test: Surly Ice Cream Truck – PART 2
Could this 35 pound behemoth be the ultimate climbing bike? In his second report Sanny gives us his considered thoughts
English Trail Centre Set To Be Abandoned In Cut-Backs
Lee and Cragg quarries are among 93 public sites set to be abandoned in government-led austerity cuts in Lancashire
Singletrack Advent Competition – Day 21
Chipps is swanning about with Hans Rey today so Mark has stepped in to keep Barney company
Singletrack Readers Raise £16k For Cancer Charities
Thanks to everyone who contributed to our recent charity campaign inspired by Jenn, we handed over two big cheques today
Singletrack Advent Calendar Competition – Day 20
Barney and Chipps plumb new depths in today's thrilling episode of our advent calendar saga
Martyn Ashton Crowd Funds Rehab
Facebook fans plead with him to not sell his bike and start a crowdfunded campaign instead.
Singletrack Advent Calendar Competition – Day 19
Barney and Chipps are in Paris today... or is it Blackpool
Singletrack Advent Competition – Day 18
Barney and Chipps have decamped across the pond to Yosemite to bring you today's potential prizes
Video: One To Watch – Laurie Greenland
Here's one junior we think is going to be an emerging star on the DH scene in the coming years
Singletrack Advent Competition – Day 17
To celebrate the premier of Star Wars 7 Barn Marshwalker and Emperor Chippletine are here to offer up more daily prizes
Digital Singletrack Magazine Now Mobile Friendly
We've revamped our already gorgeous digital mag app to work even better on mobiles.
Singletrack Advent Giveaway – Day 14
Today it's all about Barney's nipples, of which he has many, and how you can win them all
Martyn Ashton Looks Out Of His Window
As headlines go it's kind of dull - until you realise what it means and represents for Martyn.
Gift Sub & Hipflask Flash 24h Sale!
Grab a bargain now, while you can. Hip flasks and Sub In A Box on sale for 24 hours only.
Mark’s Mountain Extras
There's always more pictures than we can fit in the printed mag for every feature. Here's the Mark's Mountain extras from issue 102
Singletrack Advent Calendar Gift Idea Competition At Christmas With Singletrack – Day 9
Day the 9th in our Advent calendar super gift idea giveaway at Singletrack. Chipps and Barney return to their desks..
Singletrack 2016 Calendar Available Now
Our Singletrack 2016 calendar is out now and here are the many ways you can get hold of a copy.
All New Team GT Lineup For 2016
Now the Athertons have gone it's time for a new lineup of pro faces at Team GT Factory Racing
Singletrack Advent Calendar – Day 3
Day the third: Corpsing, socks and snowmen - today's episode has it all. Watch you can get your hands on Singletrack Santa's sack