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.
Two-Day Dartmoor Trail Quest Announced
A new two-day mountain bike orienteering event will take place on Dartmoor this summer, it has been confirmed. The event is the first event of its kind to be held…
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Introducing the Racebak – the Camelbak You Wear
Believe it or not, something very akin to this “wearable hydration system” was how Camelbak started. Way back in the mists of time, the founders of Camelbak got the idea...
Helmets & Foldable Locks from Abus
Here\'s a few things from Abus that have been designed more for the commutery crowd but should also appeal to mountain bikers as well...
Singletrack Issue 47 – Covers and Contents
Singletrack issue 47 goes on sale later this week so here\'s what it looks like on the outside and a list of what is on the inside...
Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series R1 – Yateley Heath
Words ‘n’ pics by Joolze Dymond… Well what a cracking if not muddy start to a fabulous new XC year; events up and down the country attracting hundreds of riders...
Singletrack 2008 Greatest Hits Video
We’ve had a few inquiries from people wondering where they can view the videos that we made at the end of last year. So rather than upload them all into...
Cannock Chase EnduroQuest, February 28th
Midlandtrailquests are putting on an 8 hour Endurance Trailquest on Saturday the 28th of February based in and around Cannock Chase. The event will take place over 2 maps and...
The Marin Roughride 2009, June 14th
This year’s Marin Roughride is on Sunday June 14th, one week later than 2008. Marin are providing spot prizes and a test fleet which will be available from Saturday lunchtime...
Ben Ineson & Tom Rogers Memorial Fund
Following the tragic deaths of Tom Rogers and Ben Ineson (click here for the full story) a Book of Condolence has been set up for anyone who wishes to pass on...
Kinesis Launch New “Decade” Frames
August this year see’s the 10 year Anniversary of Kinesis in the UK. To mark this, rather than just making some limited edition colour-ways with 10 year stickers, Kinesis UK...
Win a Gold GT at Mountain Mayhem
As a part of the GT presence at Mountain Mayhem they will be giving away a limited edition Golden Zaskar. This special edition bike will be awarded, at Midnight on...
Watch TdF winner Carlos Sastre Live on Road.cc Website Today
The chaps from road.cc have just been to the Cervelo Test Team team presentation to interview their star riders Carlos Sastre and Thor Hushovd, British Olympic medallist Emma Pooley, and...
Yorkshire Dales Green Lane Renovation
A rutted, ankle-twisting ‘green lane’ west of Hawes is open for business again after being transformed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA). The route at Cotter End –...
The 11th Annual Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival
The St. Mary Off-Road Bicycling Association (SMORBA) is pleased to announce that the coolest mountain bike event on the planet is back The 11th Annual Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival is...