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.
Singletrack Issue 53
Here’s what’s in Singletrack Mountain Bike Magazine issue 53…
Singletrack Trail Guide – Caerphilly
James Lyons spends time riding the bits that you drive past at 70mph on your way to Glyncorrwyg and Afan.
09/10 Mountain Hardwear Open5 Series
The Mountain Hardwear Open5 series kicks off again next month.
Ibis Mojo – (Very) Long Termer
Ed stole Chipps\' Ibis Mojo and never gave it back. Here\'s what he made of it.
Roc d’Azur – Report 3
Guy Bowden from Flow MTB reports…
Singletrack TV: Cycle Show 2
More from the Cycle show. Mo\' Cotic, womens clothing and lions!
Cycle Show Randoms Part Three
Pounding the floor. Once more. Ruff, rugged and raw.
Cycle Show Randoms Part Deux
More brief bits from the busiest Cycle Show we\'ve ever attended. Manic!
Roc d’Azur – Report 2
Mo\' fo\' sho\' from flo\' Guy Bowden
Roc d’Azur – Report 1
Guy Bowden reports. First morning at the Roc - this place is huge!
Merida Brass Monkeys
Introducing the Merida Brass Monkeys.
Race Face Atlas FR 1/2″ Riser Bar
They felt like an friend from the start.
Cumbria’s first MTB School to open at Whinlatter
Cumbria’s first dedicated mountain bike coaching trail will be opened to the public on the Forestry Commission estate at Whinlatter Forest, near Keswick on Saturday 17 October.
Tom Deacon Wins NPS DH
2Stage sponsored rider delivers the goods.
Nutcase Helmets
Nutcase Helmets are a range of headgear by former Creative Director for Nike, Michael Morrow.
SiDi turns 50
SiDi will turn 50 in 2010 and will celebrate the milestone with the introduction of some flamboyant new MTB models.
“End of Summer” Chris Smith Video
A cool little video for a chilly Monday.
Isle Of Man End to End Challenge
Article written by John Watterson, a reporter from Isle of Man Newspapers.
From The ST Archive: Nightstalker
A world of calm and peaceful riding in the very middle of chaos
It Never Rains
Well, obviously it does. But it never rains when I need it to. For the next issue of Singletrack I’m sorting out a group test of jackets. Ever since I’ve…
Whinlatter Off Road Duathlon
Hope XC Race Series Race Report
The Brownbacks Team write… After the great success of the previous race on the 6th September the bar had been set high for the Brownbacks team. The introduction of a...
Final Merida Marathon series in Ruthin
All done for 2009 – but there is more to come in 2010.
Mo’ Morzine Movies
Yet more helmetcam footage from Morzine.
Cycle Show 2009
Enjoy a day out at the Cycle Show at Earls Court 1 London. See all the latest bike launches before they hit the high street, get advice and order your…
Fresh Goods
From The ST Archive: Fitness – Illness
Singletrack’s fitness guru, Matt Hart looks into preventing colds this winter – and what to do if you get struck down. He also controversially volunteers that it’s probably satsumas that…
MSC Descent-Gear NPS Round 5 – The Final
The final round is back at Rheola in South Wales.
Appeal For Staffordshire Trail Volunteers
The search is on for volunteers of all ages to help complete part of the West Midlands’ newest mountain bike trail Cannock Forest.
Hope XC Race 1 Report and Race 2 Preview
Continuing their drive to get the North West XC Race scene back on it’s feet the Brownbacks team are back again with another race series.