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.

First rides on new Specialized Epic and Epic EVO

Kicking off a whole slew of XC race rig rejiggings is the new Specialized Epic. There\'s also an EVO Epic for, you know, downcountrying.

New RockShox Flight Attendant first ride review

RockShox Flight Attendant takes real-time information from numerous on-bike sensors and adjusts the suspension circuits as it deems fit.

Issue 153: Peaks of the Balkans

Jerome Clementz takes an optimistic ride into the forgotten reaches of the cursed Balkan mountains.  Words Jerome Clementz Photography Jérémie Reuiller While it seems that the focus of bikes these……

Issue 153 Bikepacking: Spend Time Not Money

Amanda and Rhys spend their summer holiday discovering that cheap really can be cheerful. Words Amanda Photography Rhys Wainwright & Amanda In summer 2022 we crammed two enduro bikes and……

BESPOKED Handmade Bicycle Show moves to Manchester

BESPOKED Handmade Bike Show returns to the UK for 2024, and Singletrack World will be there this year! Press Release begins: Embracing an enthusiastic response from visitors, exhibitors and international...

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.

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.

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……

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Spanish Bikepacking Diary – The End?

The final day of a 1,400km ride with just shy of 21,000m ascent. Will it be an emotional end to an epic trip? Will Amanda throw her bike into the……

Spanish Bikepacking Diary Day 12

Amanda and Rhys are nearing the end of their journey from Barcelona to Malaga, and continue to avoid the passing snow storm. Today’s destination: Granada. Catch-up: Day One Day Two……

Fresh Goods Friday 684 – The Clock Watching Edition

Are we nearly there yet? A none more familiar family-er cry during long journeys. In this instance it\'s not a car trip though...

Megasack Giveaway Day 16: Cube ATX Utility Poncho

It’s the final day of the 2023 Megasack giveaway. Does this mean Christmas is over, or it’s about to begin? Friday 22nd December: Cube ATX Utility Poncho Safety Today we’re...

Our personal pick from the Black Friday bunfight

Here\'s the good deals on the good stuff that we think you should know about this Black Friday.

I’m rubbish at XC racing (but I love it!)

Part two of a Pirelli Scorpion vlog series, Amanda puts XC tyres to the test at a midweek XC race at the most brutal location she could find!

Spanish Bikepacking Diary – Day 11

Amanda and Rhys continue making their way from Barcelona to Malaga, finding every obstacle possible and eating everything in sight. Catch-up: Day One Day Two Day Three pt1 Day Three pt2……

Singletrack Issue 151 Classic Ride: Pendle Pootle

The STW team ride in the shadow of Lancashire’s Pendle Hill, site of many a 17th century witch trial. However, they didn’t find any witches; just mellow trails and tasty...

Endurance Cross-Country Kit Essentials

Trial and error (and a bit of grumpy lying on the ground) has seen Amanda find her way to the ideal kit to keep on going, and going, and going…

Vote Now! Best Image – Singletrack World Awards 2023

This is a simple concept: what’s the best image published in Singletrack – print or web? Thanks for all your nominations, now comes the hard part: choosing your winner! 147...

Hope WMN Enduro Photo Gallery

We went out to join in the fun at the Hope WMN Enduro – not racing, but instead an epic amount of chatting! We had a suggestions book for people...

Vote Now! Best Article – Singletrack World Awards 2023

The best piece of writing you\'ve read this year, either in print or this here website.

Singletrack Issue 151 Last Word: Favourite Meal

Amanda recalls a favourite, awful, meal. Food is a very important part of riding bikes. Not only for the basic fact of us needing the fuel, but it often can………

Spanish Bikepacking Diary – Day 10

Amanda and Rhys continue making their way from Barcelona to Malaga, finding every obstacle possible and eating everything in sight. Catch-up: Day One Day Two Day Three pt1 Day Three pt2…………

Spanish Bikepacking Diary – Day 9

Before tucking into this diary entry, I’d like to thank all of you for the kind words on this series. Sometimes I wonder if anyone is really interested in how……

Fresh Goods Friday 668 – The Scientifically Calculating Edition

Saddle up and pack your pony because it\'s time for this week\'s majestic Fresh Goods Friday!

Spanish Bikepacking Diary – Days Six – Eight

This 17 day series of Amanda’s first ever multiday bikepacking trip is exclusively available to Singletrack World Members. It gets more scenic as the journey unfolds, so stay tuned for……

NEW Cycling UK Route: Traws Eryri

Traws Eryri, meaning Trans Snowdonia, is a new 200km predominantly off-road cycle route in Wales, connecting Machynlleth to Conwy. Ideal for a bike-packing trip or tour of some of the...

Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon Shoes

The Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon shoes are targeted for off-road racing. They have a carbon sole, tear resistant mesh upper and a BOA Fit System paired with an elasticated top...

Fresh Goods Friday 666 – The Number of the Wee Beastie

Welcome to Fresh Goods Friday, number six hundred and sixty six! There’s obviously only one tune that can start off this instalment – so make sure your office speakers are...

Petrichor Projects PP002 Women’s Bib Shorts

Petrichor Projects is the brainchild of Claire Goodman, a Fashion Designer and mountain biker with a background in sportswear and technical clothing for some very well known brands. The PP002...

Spanish Bikepacking Diary – Day Five

This 17 day series of Amanda’s first ever multiday bikepacking trip is exclusively available to Singletrack World Members. It gets more scenic as the journey unfolds, so stay tuned for……