Orange Switch 6er. Stif Squatcher. Schwalbe Magic Mary Purple Addix front. Maxxis DHR II 3C MaxxTerra rear. Coil fan. Ebikes are not evil. I have been a writer for nigh on 20 years, a photographer for 25 years and a mountain biker for 30 years. I have written countless magazine and website features and route guides for the UK mountain bike press, most notably for the esteemed and highly regarded Singletrackworld. Although I am a Lancastrian, I freely admit that West Yorkshire is my favourite place to ride. Rarely a week goes by without me riding and exploring the South Pennines.

Camelbak HAWG NV 30

One of the largest mountain biking hydration packs that Camelbak have ever produced.

X-Fusion Vengeance HLR

Benji tests an all mountain fork from X-Fusion that promises a lot - but does it deliver?

Alpkit Big Shakeout, 14-16 October

A weekend of adventure, music and entertainment in the heart of the Peak District

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender Info For Attendees

Read this before you come on over

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Entries Close Thursday Noon

Get yer name down pronto

Be a Weekender Marshal and WIN STUFF!

One lucky marshal will win some goodies

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: The Prizes

Shimano stuff in excess of £4400!

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: What Bike For..?

Yes, and what tyres.

2011 Original Source Mountain Mayhem: Podium Results

The top spots.

2011 Original Source Mountain Mayhem: Words, Pics & Vid

It didn\'t even rain (much)

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Why You Should Do It

Let us count the reasons

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: The XC Stuff

Course clues and race format explanation

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Accommodation FAQ

Info for campers and non-campers

All-Mountain Coast-to-Coast in the Highlands of Scotland

Eight day \'all mountain\' adventure

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Event Timetable

What\'s happening when.

Long Termer Review: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

The final verdict. Looking for adventure.

Video: Long Termers – Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

Trailer video for the imminent Final Verdict

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender – The Downhill Video

Top secret new course.

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Floodlit Pump Track

Courtesy of Hope Technology

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: OrientBeering

Yes, it involves beer.

Lee Quarry Lines

AKA Dueling Countryside Rangers

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender LBS Poster

Cut out and keep

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender Pics

Happy memories for those that were there. Anticipation builds for this year\'s event

Madison Saracen DH Team’s Debut Race This Weekend

This weekend\'s British Downhill Series race at Nant Gwrtheyrn.

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Stick yer name down

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2001… 2011… Beyond

Then. Now. Now then. There\'s more to this story But it\'s a member-only story Join us to unlock it and more Singletrack magazine has been in print and and online…

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

It\'s been hammered a bit now.

Interview with Solo Specialist Matt Page

The 24hr Race Specialist is aiming to cast his racing net a bit further. There\'s more to this story But it\'s a member-only story Join us to unlock it and…

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender – SAVE THE DATE!

IT\'S BACK! Lee Quarry, Lancashire, July 9-10, 2011.

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

New fork, new feel.