I (Amanda) have spent all week recovering from the Jennride. Not physically, but mentally, as it’s quite hard going from a sunny social Lake District adventure to being, as far as I can tell, the only member of staff from Editorial in the office this…
Amanda Wishart
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.
7mesh Women’s Northwoods Windshell Review
The 7mesh Women’s Northwoods Windshell is a lightweight, packable layer offering windproofing and water resistance. It stuffs down quickly and easily into its own pocket, with plenty of room for this to not be a seam-stretching struggle, and once packed down there are two elasticated…
2023 New Raleigh Chopper: Iconic Bike Relaunched!
British bike manufacturer Raleigh today announce the return of the legendary 70’s classic, the Raleigh Chopper. This piece of nostalgia has been in demand for years, so we expect them to sell well at £950... Press release continues: Everyone remembers their first Raleigh but perhaps…
Havok Bike Park 2.0 – Very Open For Business
Havok Bike Park 2.0 is now open in Todmorden. Three trails with more in the making, find out all the details here.
Fresh Goods Friday 653 – The Fast & Bulbous Edition
That's right, The Mascara Snake, fast and bulbous. Bulbous also tapered? That's right. Certainly when it comes to carbon enduro bikes at least.
Join us today to receive Issue 149 of the magazine!
June’s issue of Singletrack Magazine is about to head to the printer for… er… printing. It’ll also be making its way through the digital pipes so that you can read it in a variety of electronic formats. However, if you’re planning on lying on a…
Fresh Goods Friday 651 – The C-Word Edition
Regardless of where you stand on the whole divine right to rule over a nation of subjects whilst wearing a really heavy bling-bling hat, we can all agree that an extra Bank Holiday is nothing to be sniffed at.
Pipedream Cycles The Full Moxie review
Pipedream Cycles The Full Moxie is a 4130 CroMo, single pivot, full suspension bike that can be run as a 29er, 650b or mullet.
Fresh Goods Friday 650: Fashionable Goods Friday
FGF is often a series of photos of bad modelling, so it seems in keeping to share some wedding dress shopping nonsense.
GT Sensor ST Carbon Pro: First Ride Review
The GT Sensor ST Carbon Pro is a reminder of how capable modern trail bikes are, especially if you get the geometry at such perfect balance.
Fresh Goods Friday 649 – Sparkling Finger Magic Edition
Hello, good evening and welcome to this week’s Eff Gee Eff. It must be evening somewhere, right? We’ve been struggling for instrospiration this week, possibly due to motivation being carried off by the 75km/h wind. But fear not! The rain has arrived, and brought with…
Fresh Goods Friday 648 – Sort It Out Edition
Enough with the chocolate, it's time for everyone's favourite end-of-the-week shiny bits showcase: Fresh Goods Friday!
Apidura Backcountry Hydration Backpack review
Apidura introduce a new vest style backpack for technical riding and long adventures. Review of the Apidura Backcountry Hydration Backpack.
Havok Bike Park 2.0 – Back With A Vengeance…
Havok Bike Park, Todmorden, closed in November 2021 following storm damage and proceeded to be permanently closed by the landowner. This was a huge loss to the local riding scene, not only for the steep natural downhill trails, but also the freeride section that could…
Issue 148 Kit Essentials: Sleeping Out
Words Amanda, Hannah and as credited Photography as credited Let us try to persuade you that a night outdoors can be a life-affirming experience, rather than one that has you questioning your life choices. While it’s not technically legal to sleep outside in most places…
Issue 148 Last Word: Pizza Tokens
Amanda discovers that engineers don’t necessarily make great meal planners. Words & doodles Amanda When you think of bikepacking, you may imagine adventurous riders following their noses, taking the turn that suits them in the moment, and following a vague plan to ultimately arrive at…
Fresh Goods Friday 647: Bank Holiday Bonanza!
Spring arrived earlier this week, and what a treat it has been. How have you chosen to use all that extra daylight? I have spent it taking a longer way into work, baking trail treats, going lamb spotting, counting goose eggs and avoiding llamas. So…
Press Release: EXT ARIA Air Shock
Take a look at the new EXT ARIA air shock. Press Release as follows: As this is the first air shock from EXT, it is called the EXT ARIA, “air” in Italian… which is saturated in novel technology and design approach. Though the EXT brand…
Ultimate Vybe GR Suspension Seatpost – Active When You Need It
The Ultimate Vybe GR suspension seatpost has 50mm of tuneable, vertical active travel to absorb bumps and rough terrain. Things I liked: Things I would change: When you order the Vybe GR seatpost there is a dropdown menu for the spring rate based on rider…
Fizik Terra Artica GTX Off-Road Winter SPD Cycling Shoe
The Fizik Terra Artica GTX shoes, arguably a boot, feature waterproof GORE-TEX outer layer and an insulating, breathable fleece lining throughout. The closure is a fast combination of a Velcro strap and BOA dial. Warmth and ease for the colder weather? Things I liked: Things…
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 was carefully crafted by either Hannah, Zoe or me on the studio roof. I could…
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 it comes down to it, I’ll almost always book a cheap hotel because the bed…
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? I do not enjoy indoor training, but I’m not convinced that anyone does. My reasons for doing it are varied – persistent poor weather, a lack of…
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 straight into FGF!
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 the achievements of the year, think about what you want to do differently next year,…
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 rider, Red Bull Formation, and some UK soil. Let’s take a look back at year…
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 loved ones. None of those parcels have arrived, and there’s now only one member of…
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 region and four new UCI World Cup cross-country marathon venues. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI),…
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 driven achievements. For those of you without a virtual trophy cabinet, or maybe just with…
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 – 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 of the forrest. The announcement has been made by park Co-Founders Tim and James: Announcement:…
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 (2017). As a teenager Andy McKenna was swept along by the first wave of mountain…
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 views on what’s important to get the best from the sport. Frame material, the weight…
Classic Ride 145 – Manx Power
Amanda goes to the Isle of Man for the enduro and stays for the ice cream. Words & Photography Amanda I find myself in a confused state of disorientation, having to wind the script back in my head to what brought me here, in order…
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 Murmur Stainless. The age-old mountain biking truth ‘anodising equals eye-catching’ rings true on this one,…
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 episode of This RIDER, they take a brave approach to discussing their relationships with body…
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 organisations that have made a difference to mountain biking this year. Here’s your chance to…
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 do have for you this week? Kids clothes, bleeding stuff, flatties, mushrooms, torture fans, jerseys,…
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, Zoe has been welcoming new subscribers, and the rest of the team have been riding…
Fresh Goods Friday 613: One In One Out Edition
It's peak holiday season and we've installed a revolving door at the front of Singletrack Towers to deal with the high turnover of suntanned/stressed-out staff.