Starting today, Rob Lee of the Iron Horse Extreme race team will, as the second part of his 7ds project, attempt to pilot his Iron Horse MK 111 through all 7 Red-graded trails of the 7Stanes in the Scottish Borders, and also ride between each,…
Ben Haworth
185cm tall. 74kg weight. Orange Switch 6er. Saracen Ariel Eeber. Schwalbe Magic Mary. Maxxis DHR II. Coil fan.
CTC’s View On Helmet Compulsion
Helmets have been in the news. Two stories in particular have received wide coverage this week: The case of Smith v Finch and secondly the death of Natasha Richardson who suffered a head injury whilst skiing, apparently without a helmet. Both stories have sparked a…
The Ride Journal Issue 2
The second edition of The Ride Journal is finally ready to be unleashed later this week. Here's some exclusive sneak previews of what's inside and details of a launch party...
Golden Nuggett – Chris Akrigg’s New Video
This time Chris is lending thoughts to razzing around on springy bikes.
The New Manitou Dorado
We've just heard that the new Dorado fork from Manitou has landed at their UK Distributors.
Le BOTOXX
Every now and then it pays to be on so many random companies' mailiing lists...
LTD Edition Sunline V1 Bar and Grip Combos
One colour combination will be offered at a time in truly limited numbers and then the next colour will be brought in after the previous colour is sold out.
City College Norwich Summer Enduro Series
For the first time Thetford forest will be holding a 3 race series of mountain bike enduros. Promoted by Thetford MTB Racing and sponsored by City College Norwich, Lifecycle UK and Torq Fitness. The races start on May 17th at the Tunstall venue and the…
Bionicon Test Centre Opens in Bristol
Bionicon UK announce a new official UK test centre in partnership with Zero G Cycles in Bristol.
Kona Mash-Up 2009
2008 saw the launch of the much anticipated Kona Mash-Up. They're back for 2009 with 2 events; a summer and winter round, and this time with an improved timing system including fibre optic timing on the Black Run. Both races will be held at Glyncorrwg…
Gisburn Forest Trail Building This Sunday
Gisburn Forest has genuine potential to be a very fine place indeed. Labour is the main thing required at the mo. Volunteer yourself and pop along and help turn this amazing amount of potential into reality.
Singletrack Trail Guide – South West Yorkshire Dales
We've stuck another route guide in the Singletrack Online Trail Guide. Riding the lesser known (and less visible) bits of the Yorkshire Dales near Settle.
GORE BIKE WEAR™ TransWales ’09
The 7 day MTB stage challenge 15th – 22nd August 2009.
Merida Bikes MTB Marathon – 1st Round Only a Few Weeks Away
March is already here and April is hot on it’s heals…and April means that the 1st round of the Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series is fast approaching
Podcast Issue 48
Some accompanying video of stuff that’s in the new issue of Singletrack Mountain Bike Magazine. There’s some bits of us ripping around on test bike in some lush Welsh woodland… Benji returns to his old stomping ground of Gisburn Forest and play on the frozen…
The 3rd “I Bike MCR” Annual Festival 2009
The Third I Bike MCR month long annual grassroots bike festival will take place from Friday 27th March to Friday 24th April 2009.
New DH Course & Race in the Cheviot Hills
The Forestry Commission has linked up with the Northumberland National Park Authority and Northern Downhill – a group of north east bike enthusiasts – to create the first ever downhill mountain bike route in Kidland in the Cheviot Hills.
Turner Bikes – New Colours and Limited Edition Frames
Silverfish UK have announced more colour options as well as the ability to get your new Turner frame in a custom colour option.
Singletrack Issue 48 Video Trailer
Some accompanying video of stuff that's in the new issue of Singletrack Mountain Bike Magazine.
Marin Dusk til Dawn 2009
2009 will see the 6 Marin Dusk til Dawn promoted by Thetford MTB Racing from its home in Thetford Forest Norfolk, on October 10/11th.
The OutRider 4
The OutRider 4 - a world-class four-hour mountain bike endurance event - at the Outsider Festival on Sunday 28 June 2009
Lynskey Handlebars – Discuss
Titanium. Three piece. 31.8mm clamp. 710mm width. Flipping light. Flipping expensive. Regular sweep. Or crazy mega-sweep (as in the pics).
The Fort William Mountain Festival’s First Jump School
The festival's first ever jump skills session takes to Forestry Commission Sacotland's dirt jump park near Nevis Range base station, Fort William, from 9am on Saturday 14 March.
DMR Trail Exchange Video – Part Three
The next installment of DMR Bikes' "Trail Exchange" is now online. The DMR boys recently went over to Germany and produced a film with their friends over there. Some very fun "big BMX" riding vids...
Singletrack Issue 48 On Sale This Week
The theme for issue 48 is "Roots/Beginnings". Centring on the beginnings of the sport, the beginnings of our own riding and the bikes and places we used to ride. On the reviews front we have a feature called "Handbags" which is about the contents of…
The New Trans-Provence Multi-Day Event
Trans-Provence - the definitive all-mountain MTB race..?
Kona Bikefests 2009
2009 will once again have two Bikefests and as in the previous year they will both be supported by long-standing sponsor Kona bikes.
Disability Bike Demo at Dalby Forest
The Forestry Commission is staging a second disability bike demo-day in Dalby Forest, near Pickering, North Yorkshire, after the success of last year’s inaugural event.
The New Litespeed Pisgah
Litespeed manufacture more titanium bicycle frames than any other company in the world. To follow up the launch of the Litespeed Xicon, they have announced the launch of the Litespeed Pisgah.
Endura Sleepless in the Saddle 2009
On 8th & 9th August, Endura Sleepless in the Saddle returns to Catton Park in the heart of the midlands for another classic 24hour event.
Dedicated Cycle Visitor Centre Opens in Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales National Park’s only dedicated cycle visitor facility has opened for business. On Monday 2 March, David Butterworth, Chief Executive, Yorkshire Dales National Park and County Councillor John Blackie cut the tape on the newly renovated Dales Bike Centre in Fremington, near Reeth.
And the Oscar for most crowbarred-in reference in a Press Release goes to…
.. the Lake District National Park Authority! “As Oscar winning film Slum Dog Millionaire hugs international headlines, Lake District village halls are celebrating their own big cash windfalls. There is no fanfare for the £27,000 pledged to give a vital boost to buildings which form the…
Gorrick/Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series R3 – Crowthorne
Just over 17 years ago the very first Gorrick XC race got underway, little did the organisers think that all these years later Crowthorne Woods would still be attracting hundreds of keen mountain bikers and the Gorrick would be a firm favourite event for riders…
New Trails Proposed For Hamsterley Forest
The latest stage in an ambitious plan which could see one of the UK's longest mountain bike routes of its kind constructed in Hamsterley Forest has received a £130,000 boost.
Caersws Cup Last Minute Entries
A quick reminder that you can enter the Caersws Cup (sponsored by Astrix and Mojo/Fox) this weekend up until midnight on Thursday.
2009 Southern XC Series
The SouthernXC Series returns even stronger for 2009, with some new courses, a new sponsor and a healthy prize pot.
Kate Potter’s Womens Skills Day at Sherwood Pines
The Forestry Commission is hosting a special workshop in Sherwood Pines Forest Park, near Mansfield, Notts, on Sunday 22 March to encourage more females of all ages to take up mountain biking and develop their skills.
DT Swiss XRC 100 Race Ltd
• 100 mm travel. • 1250 g, including remote lock out cable and lever. • High modulus carbon crown/steerer assembly. • High modulus disc only carbon lower with magnesium postmount dropouts.
THE Announces UK Limited Edition Helmets
These two special editions are available one in Carbon and one in Composite construction and are limited to 200 of each.
Premier Demo Series Kicks Off at Coed y Brenin This Weekend
There are only three days left until the 2009 Premier Demo Series kicks off at Coed y Brenin, Wales.
Big Welsh Weekend 2009
The 5th Big Welsh Weekend returns to Margam Park over the weekend of May 30/31. The BIG Welsh weekend is 3 days of riding, racing, camping and entertainment offering a great family friendly package at a cracking venue.
Singletrack Trail Guide – Gisburn Forest
As submitted by Jon Swift… “Gisburn Forest is in the process of getting a significant injection of red graded singletrack with a bit of black thrown in. Volunteers have now built a full kilometer (as of mid February 2009) of twisty red grade singletrack with…
Singletrack Classic Weekender- What is “Classic Trials”?
Our multi-discipline solo-bike event that's happening on the weekend of July 4-5th has attracted a satisfying amount of interest. A lot of (vaguely worried) folk have been asking what the "Classic Trials" discipline will involve. Here's a little video we've knocked together to explain it…
This Sunday the 661 Mini Downhill Returns to the Forest of Dean
Practice starts at 9am with racing action starting at 11am, 2 race runs followed by podiums and top prizes from the race sponsors 661, Royal and Sunline.
Introducing The Singletrackworld Reviews Section
In our continuing effort to take over the world we’ve just launched our “Reviews” section. See that blob tab up above called “Reviews”? If you click on it you will be instantly  whisked off into a magical world of shiny product and Singletrack’s opinions on…
Lynskey Performance Designs Titanium Seatpost
Does exactly what it says on the tin.
Marzocchi 888 Fork Recall
Recall on Marzocchi Model Year 2008 888RC3 and 888RC3WC forks manufactured between July 10th and September 15th 2007.
Hope to Sponsor Ft. Bill Endurance DH
No Fuss Events, organisers of the Endurance Downhill mountain bike race at Nevis Range, Fort William, have today (Thursday 12 February) unveiled Hope Technology, manufacturers of cycle parts for more than 20 years, as headline sponsor for the 2009 event.
2009 Kona Demo Day – Roman Leisure Park, Marple, Near Stockport
Andy "Nice Guy" Mee from Kona he say: "Come and try the 2009 Kona Range on the trails around Roman Leisure Park, we will have most of the Kona Mountain Bike Range for you to ride. Our best dealers are on hand to talk through…
Top Bike Brands and Singletrack Magazine Launch Demo Series
Intense Cycles, Cove Bikes, Lapierre, Rocky Mountain and Turner Bikes have teamed up with Singletrack Magazine to offer riders the opportunity to test their latest bikes at 5 top UK locations. WEBSITE NOW LIVE!
Singletrack Reader Holiday 2009 – With Flow MTB
This is your chance to book yourself on a truly unique and exclusive mountain biking holiday in one of the world’s finest biking resorts. Dates: July 25th – August 1st 2009.
