Brief details of the Welsh DH Champs. It's an open championship, everyone of all nationalities welcome, however, the fastest Welsh man or woman, will be the category champion.
Ben Haworth
185cm tall. 74kg weight. Orange Switch 6er. Saracen Ariel Eeber. Schwalbe Magic Mary. Maxxis DHR II. Coil fan.
The Marin Roughride 2009 – Sunday, June 14th
Just a reminder that this year’s Marin Roughride is on Sunday June 14th, one week later than 2008.
SingletrAction Trail News Update and Membership Drive
It’s that time of year again when SingletrAction do their "membership drive". There’s benefits for you and the trails – a win/win situation. The trails you love to ride cannot be maintained without the funds raised through membership.
The Merida o.Nine Carbon – 930g Frame!
That's quite light that is.
Oh Alright Then, Here’s Another Amazing Vid of Danny MacAskill
No doubt you've seen Danny's latest video - which was "YouTube phenomenon" that even your Mum probably forwarded you details of. Here's some more footage of him blowing people's minds...
Gorrick Gore 100 Challenge
Another astounding turn out meant the trails at Swinley Forest was awash with hundreds of happy riders who had decided to partake in the renowned Gorrick Gore 100 Challenge. Joolze Dymond reports...
Aston Hill Chairman Highly Commended at the CTC Awards
The CTC's Awards and Recruitment Committee gave a Highly Commended Award to Richard Abbott for his contribution to cycling in his region.
Mountain Bike World Cup Live on STW This Weekend
During the upcoming weekend, Houffalize, Belgium will experience a big premiere. In addition to hosting its traditional Olympic cross-country race, the town in the Luxembourg Ardennes will also organize a four-cross World Cup event. This will be the first “double” cross-country and 4X World Cup…
2nd Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Only 2 Weeks Away
Only two weeks to go before the 2nd event of Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series 2009 will open its doors at the new event location of the Glanusk Estate in Crickhowell. The event will take place on the 16-17th May with the 17th being the…
World Cup Course Unveiled in Dalby Forest
The Forestry Commission is putting the finishing touches to a 6.5 kilometre (4 mile) cross-country route on its estate in the 3,440-hectare (8,600-acre) wood, which will be used to stage the Nissan UCI Cross-Country Mountain Bike World Cup in Yorkshire next year if an ambitious…
Premier Demo Series Hits Glentress This Weekend
This means that in a couple of days time you could be swinging your leg over demo bikes from Intense, Turner, Lapierre, Cove and Rocky Mountain before heading out onto some of the most highly rated trails in the country. Not only that but you…
Camelbak Mule Lightweight
Richard from Camelbak's UK distributors Zyro has just dropped us a line to let us know that they are running a limited edition Camelbak MULE. Zyro are only bringing in just over 200 of each colour.
Chumba Back in the UK
News about Chumba Racing's return to the UK.
Issue 49’s Trailside Bingo Game – How To Play It
In the forthcoming issue of Singletrack there's a tear-out perforated insert devoted to the totally awesome new craze that is sure to sweep the globe faster than you can say "pork flu" - Trailside Bingo! Here's a description of what the heck it is and…
2009 Kona Mash-Up Rd1
The 1st Kona Mash-Up event of the season is only six weeks away with entries coming in thick and fast. So far the entries are suggesting a fairly even spread between the two categories on offer which will make for interesting racing on the trails…
Saab Salomon Avalanche Trophy – Kielder Results
Spain's David Vazquez topped an otherwise very French podium at last weekend's Saab Salomon Avalanche Trophy round at Kielder Forest.
Singletrack Issue 49 – The Dirtbag Issue
The Dirtbag Issue: you don't need a fat wallet to enjoy mountain biking, as shown in this cut-price, entry-level, making-do, sleeping on floors issue...
Sram 2009 (or is it 2010? it’s hard to keep up)
Matt and Jonny headed down to Afan Argoed t'other day to be shown some new stuff by Elmar from Sram. Rock Shox Revelation forks, Avid Elixir CR brakes, centre-lock disc rotors, Truvativ seat posts, next generation bubble wrap and more...
Car Scrappage Scheme Should Apply To Bicycles
The new government grant that offers £2,000 off a new car when a 10-year-old vehicle is scrapped should be replaced by a scheme for cyclists, according to a leading bicycle insurer.
Hope Race Series Round 1, Lee Quarry
Sunday dawned bright and early in the Pennines for the 100+ racers descending upon the exciting new venue of Lee Quarry nr. Bacup, Rossendale. Report by Jenn Hopkins.
Singletrack Classic Weekender – Yoofs Over 14 Can Now Enter
It's official: the kids are alright.
Spooky Horror Taxi
Russ from Wight Mountain has just sent us some pics of a new Spooky Horror Taxi. Can you spot what's different about it...?
The Outsider Festival
Music festivals or mountain biking? When it comes to planning summer weekends it's usually one or the other. The Outsider Festival on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June 2009 is set different. Already a festival with more than just music including film screenings, stand up…
Specialized Issue Handlebar Safety Recall
Specialized has issued a Handlebar safety recall on the following 2009 model year bikes...
Offenburg World Cup This Sunday – Watch It Live on STW!
The Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup is the biggest mountain bike event in Germany, attracting more than 20.000 spectators. In 2009 the world’s best riders will once again in Offenburg for a first-class showdown on the spectacular course: Beijing Olympic Champions Julien Absalon (France)…
Benji’s Bandito – Minty Fresh
(£449 RRP from Raleigh) This year’s mantra for me is to learn how to jump properly on proper jumps. It’s a funny old game. You pretty much have to unlearn a lot of the way you normally ride a mountain bike. It’s been very hard…
Gore Bike Wear 100 Challenge
Fancy a grand day out in the woods, where you can ride masses of grin inducing trails with loads of like-minded souls? Well why not head over to Swinley Forest on May 3rd and take part in the Gore Bike Wear 100 Challenge?
Ride The Chairlift For Bike Trails Opening Soon at Lecht Ski Centre
The mountain bike trails will soon be opening for the first time at the ski centre, with the key attraction of providing access to the top of the hill by a three man chairlift.
1st Merida Bikes MTB Marathon – Report and Pics
After a rather weather spoiled season opener in 2008 the 1st event of the Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series 2009 that celebrates its 10th year anniversary this years was rather sun spoiled.
Brechfa Team Enduro
Teams of two or more riders - as this is a relaxed enduro you can ride with as many of your friends as you like. Teams will be required to ride together to help each other around the course by draughting on the climbs and…
Alpkit’s Big Shake Out
If you like kayaking, climbing, bouldering, mountain biking or walking then join Alpkit in Yorkshire for a social weekend and celebrate being outdoors.
Fat Albert is Ten Years Old
The old Schwalbe Fat Albert was a bit of a quiet favourite among the Singletrack Rubber Geeks. Here's details of the new version.
17km of New Stuff in Kielder Forest
The Kielder Partnership is to unveil a 17 kilometre ‘red route’ that has been built as part of a £900,000 investment in off-roading facilities in the Northumberland beauty-spot this year.
Kranked-REVOLVE Trailer Now Available
Kranked films are always worth a looksee...
Brownbacks Hope Race Series Starts This Weekend
The 2009 race season is underway and the first round of the Hope Race Series at Lee Quarry Rossendale is getting nearer. Here’s an update of what’s happening as the 19th April fast approaches.
50 Confirmed Weekenders
Entries for the Singletrack Classic Weekender are coming in nice and steadily. We’ve probably taken a few more over the Easter break but we passed the 50 mark for processed entries last week. Woop! I’m really looking forward to this event (even though I’m not…
Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series 2009 kicks off this weekend
Only a few days to go now before the 1st round of the 2009 series of the Merida Bikes MTB Marathons will get started with the EXPOSURE LIGHTS BIG NIGHT OUT night marathon in Builth Wells on the 11th April.
Women on Wheels at The Original Bicycle Festival
Women On Wheels - WOW - is a new cycling event aimed at women being staged at 7stanes Kirroughtree Trail Centre, Dumfries and Galloway, on Sunday 17th May 2009 as part of the Original Bicycle Festival 2009.
Kona Bristol Bikefest
The Kona Bristol Bikefest (6-7th June) is filling up quickly.
NS4X Rd1 09 – Results
The sun was out. The track was rocky and fast. Racing was red hot and exciting.
The Handlebar Festival
The Easter weekend's three-day Handlebar Festival, which kicks off on Friday 10th April at Hawkstone Park, Shropshire, is set to be a scorcher with plenty of handlebar-related, high-adrenaline action and lots to see for all of the family.
Round 4 of the Gorrick Series
Pics and words courtesy of Joolze Dymond from Round 4 of the Gorrick Series.
The MSC Bikes/Descent-Gear NPS DH 2009
The main men – Steve Parr and Si Paton – say the following stuff… The Race Season is now wheel spinning into action and the UK hosts the top domestic race series in the World. You must race at a high regional standard before you…
Sunn in the UK
Jim Walkers will be bringing Sunn in to the UK for 2010. There will be an official launch in June 09 where the new 2010 range will be unveiled.
Entries now open for the Singletrack Classic Weekender
Sign up now for the first Singletrack Classic Weekender at Lee Quarry, Lancashire.
Singletrack Classic Weekender- What Will The Downhill Course Be Like?
Our multi-discipline solo-bike event that’s happening on the weekend of July 4-5th is attracting interest with gathering pace. A lot of folk with piqued interests have been asking what the “Downhill” discipline will be like.
Gisburn Forest Gets £180,000 For Mountain Bike Trails
As featured in Benji's nostalgic "Homecoming" feature in the current issue of Singletrack, Gisburn Forest now has a great looking future as well as rose-tinted past.
Nice Price Series – Course Preview
We spent a nice Spring day being shown the new race course that's being used for the Nice Price Series event on the 16th and 17th of May. Here's some video footage of the twist-a-licious delights that await competitors.
Tweak Bikes Innit
The brand name for the product developed by his Shedfire Design company will be known as "tweak bikes" - Richards said this afternoon.
British XC: Round 1
The clocks go forward and racing is back, it's round 1 of the British XC series on Sunday April 5 at Sherwood Pines. This will be the first of 5 rounds across the country with the best riders taking part in all ages and ability…
Yorkshire Dales Rights Of Way Drop In
Mountain bikers, horse riders, walkers and landowners are being invited to have their say about public rights of way at a meeting organised by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) next month.
