Amanda is our resident pedaller, who loves the climbs as much as the descents. No genre of biking is turned down, though she is happiest when at the top of a mountain with a wild descent ahead of her. If you ever want a chat about concussion recovery, dealing with a Womb of Doom or how best to fuel an endurance XC race, she's the one to email.

Amanda’s Birthday Bargain: Reclaim Your Youth With Tie-Dye

It’s Amanda’s birthday, so it’s time for another birthday promo in our web shop. Amanda has picked our Tie Dye T-shirts: Why Tie Dye? Because each T-shirt is unique and...

Reyt Good Bikepacking: Rider Kit Lists

Some of you who enjoyed our A Reyt Good Time Bikepacking in the Dales article will no doubt want to know what sort of kit the riders used.

A Reyt Good Time Bikepacking in the Dales

Amanda discovers that bikepacking isn’t all beards, flannel shirts, and far-flung adventures. Words & Photography Amanda Bikepacking is one of those things I really like the idea of but when…

BikeTag Review: On-BIke AirTag Storage

If you’re looking for a stealthy solution to hiding an Apple AirTag on your mountain bike, BikeTag is one of the more secure.

I ❤️ Love My… Indoor Training Set Up

Amanda brings you the details of her finely tuned indoor training set up. What’s she using and why? Garmin Tacx Neo 2TIdentiti AKA HardtailTrainerRoadGarmin HRM ProLifeLine Turbo Trainer TableVacmaster Cardio54…

Fresh Goods Friday 638: Blasting From The Pasting Edition

This is the bintro... very much like an intro but please be careful to sort the cardboard and paper from the glass and plastics.

Fresh Goods Friday 637: The Warranty Edition

This in the 'kin-tro... A bit like the flippin-tro but just that little bit coarser. Because we all just want to go out and ride our ATBs today, let's dive…

Fresh Goods Friday 635: Veg & Two Fruits Edition

This is the yintro... it's a bit like the yangtro but totally the polar opposite. What does FGF have in store for us all this week?

Fresh Goods Friday 633 – the no deep thoughts edition

It may come as a surprise, but today is Friday! Yay! The last Friday of 2022. Where did that year go? It’s probably time to sit back and reflect on...

2022 Cover Shot Round-Up: Get Inspired

2022 was both opened and closed with cover photography from Pete Scullion, voted Photographer Of The Year by Singletrack World readers. We had an illustrated cover, a World Cup DH...

Fresh Goods Friday 632: The Brandy Absorbing Edition

This is the second to last Fresh Goods Friday of the year, so you may be hoping for an abundance of nifty gadgets that we’ve been gathering as gifts for...

UCI & Warner Bros. Discovery Announce Full Calendar: 2023 UCI MTB World Cup

The revised 2023 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Calendar is announced, including a historic 10 day festival in Les Portes du Soleil (Les Gets, Morzine & Châtel), in the Haute-Savoie...

Orange Switch 6 Factory review

If you want a ‘play bike’ for mucking about on steep wooded slopes it makes sense to go to West Yorkshire.

An Alternative Year in Sport

Today’s the day when Strava does its ‘Year In Sport’ thing, and your social media feeds will be filled with miles ridden, feet climbed, cups won and other such data…

Fresh Goods Friday 630: Behind The Radiator Edition

The orange-chested robin redbreast is called redbreast because there was no English word for the colour orange until the 16th century.

Tailfin Alloy AeroPack Frame Bag Bikepacking

Tailfin Alloy AeroPack – The Fastest Frame Storage

The Tailfin Alloy Aeropack aerodynamic frame rack and trunk bag that takes 10 seconds to fit, doesn't slow you down and doesn't make a sound.

Altura Ridge Pertex Women’s Waterproof Jacket review

Altura Ridge Pertex Women's Waterproof jacket is a relaxed fit MTB jacket, featuring a 2.5 layer waterproof, windproof and breathable fabric.

Fresh Goods Friday 626: Silver Serfing Edition

This is the bintro... the intro that actually got written on bin day (which is Thursday round here).

Breaking News: Revolution Bike Park CLOSING Indefinitely

Revolution Bike Park has just announced the news that it is closing indefinitely due to larch disease. The disease is phytophthora ramorum., which effects Japanese larch and makes up 2/3...

Evolution (FILM): Why E-bikes Changed the Game

Andy McKenna of GoWhere Scotland and Stoked* On MS presents Evolution, a film produced with Shimano to share the pure joy of mountain biking. A follow-up to This Way Up...

Issue 145: Precious Cargo: MET Helmets Factory Visit

Amanda reckons what you put on your head is worthy of closer examination and makes a visit to MET Helmets. Words Amanda Photography Ulysse Daessle Mountain bikers often have different…

Classic Ride 145 – Manx Power

Amanda goes to the Isle of Man for the enduro and stays for the ice cream. Words & Photography Amanda Illustration: Beate KubitzI find myself in a confused state of…

Fresh Goods Friday 617: End of an Era Edition

Six James Bonds, seven Popes, fourteen US presidents, fifteen UK prime Ministers, 144 Issues of Singletrack Magazine, 62 Italian Governments.

Starling Cycles Murmur Hope x Bristol Bicycle Restoration – Marmite Bike?

To celebrate the launch of pre-orders for the Starling Murmur Stainless, Starling have created something rather eye-catching. Press Release continues: We teamed up with Bristol Bicycle Restorations and Hope to create a super-special, one-off custom-painted...

Jenny Tough and Emily Chappell: Body Image Discussion

Emily Chappell and Jenny Tough are two of the most accomplished endurance athletes, having won insanely challenging races such as the Transcontinental and Silk Road Mountain Race. In the latest...

Santa Cruz 5010

New Santa Cruz 5010: first ride review of mid-travel mullet

The latest Santa Cruz 5010 sees a move to mullet but the travel resolutely remains the same: 130mm at the rear, 140mm fork up front.

Gee Atherton to Return at… Red Bull Hardline!

Gee Atherton returns to professional racing by announcing he's heading to Red Bull Hardline 2022! Welcome back, Gee!

Singletrack World Reader Awards 2022 – Nominations Open!

Nominations open for 2022 Singletrack Reader Awards The Singletrack Reader Awards fundamentally celebrate those who have just done good stuff. We’re looking for your nominations for the individuals, brands and...

Fresh Goods Friday 615: Rave On Edition

Welcome one and all to the show your telly was made for – or the regular web feature your phone and/or computer was made for – Fresh Goods Friday! What...

Fresh Goods Friday: Smell The Cheese

We’re feeling all fuzzy and loved here at Singletrack World this week. Following Mark’s appeal, Charlie has been busily skipping to and from the post office with your merch orders,...