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.

Fresh Goods Friday 689 – The Very Testing Edition

Testing, testing, one, two, three... is this thing on? Welcome one and all to the latest and some* would say greatest edition of FGF!

Fresh Goods Friday 688 – The Weight For It Edition

Hello! Good afternoon! And welcome to this week\'s FGF. Come on in, the water\'s lovely. Actually, it\'s not. It\'s not even water. It\'s ice.

[UPDATED] 2024 World Cup Teams: Who’s Gone Where?

Monday January 15th was the deadline for teams signing up to the UCI. So we should know everything pretty soon!

Bike Check: Benji’s Orange Switch 6

This bike check is either the worst timing or the best timing, depending how you look at it. And what happens next.

Fresh Goods Friday 687 – The AV It Edition

What\'s new this FGF? Well, we\'ve decided to get with the now and make a weekly video to go with the web story.

Fresh Goods Friday 686 – The Coming Of Epiphany Edition

As we all know, today is Twelfth Night. That\'s right, the coming of the Epiphany. More importantly, have bin collections resumed properly yet?

Mountain Bike Personality Of The Year: Jackson Goldstone

Much like in his two race wins of 2023, Jackson Goldstone totally dominated the voting in this category. Fair play that lad.

Predictions for the Mountain Bike World in 2024

2023 was probably the most unpredictable year in the bike world yet - what will 2024 hold?

Fresh Goods Friday 685 – The ‘What did Santa bring?’ Edition

Have you been out riding every day, making the best use of every day off? Are you back at work already? Did you not even stop for Christmas? Or are...

Most Desirable Brand Of The Year: Nukeproof

Your choice for the Most Desirable Brand in biking in 2023 goes to Nukeproof.

Most Desirable Mountain Bike Of The Year: Atherton 170

The mountain bike previously known as the Atherton AM.170 (it\'s now called the Atherton Enduro.170) is your most desirable machine of 2023.

Fresh Goods Friday 684 – The Clock Watching Edition

Are we nearly there yet? A none more familiar family-er cry during long journeys. In this instance it\'s not a car trip though...

Stand Out Product Of The Year: Specialized Hillbilly

The Specialized Hillbilly GRID T9 tyre is the product that we wonder how we ever lived without. Useful, functional, and just what we needed.

Most Innovative Product Of The Year: TruTune Insert

The TruTune MTB Air Fork Insert is by far the product that we think pushed the technology or industry forward in a clever or interesting way.

Megasack Giveaway Day 14: SQlab Saddle, Pedals & Grips

Say it ain\'t so but... we\'re approaching the end of this year\'s epic Megasackings. Only three more days to go, what\'s in store today?

Best eMTB Of The Year: Haibike Nduro 7

This Haibike Nduro 7 was simply the bike that was the most capable of any and every bike I rode in the past 12 months. Capable everywhere.

Best MTB Of The Year: Scott Genius ST

The bottom line is, the Scott Genius ST hidden shock isn’t just for aesthetics. It enables an amazing rear suspension design.

Fresh Goods Friday 683 – The Cornish Edition

It\'s the middle of December and things are already beginning to slow down in the world of Fresh Goods. BUT... here it is: FGF Episode 683!

Megasack Giveaway Day 10: Funn Python Pedals

On the tenth day of Megasack your true love (Singletrack World) gave to you: the chance to win a set of super cool flat pedals.

Megasack Giveaway Day 8: Specialized Gambit helmet

A full face lightweight helmet from Specialized – one of Benji’s favourites. Light enough and ventilated enough to wear pedalling along.

Megasack Giveaway Day 7: Goodyear Newton MTF and MTR Tyres

Today, this prize is very rubbery - a pair of premium Goodyear Newton MTF and MTR tyres.

Fresh Goods Friday 682 – The Gripping Tape Edition

Kudos to everyone out there who is still mountain biking. Don\'t hang up your boots yet! December is a difficult month to keep on keeping on.

Megasack Giveaway Day 4: DT Swiss EX 1700 Wheelset

It\'s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Today\'s prize is another good \'un: a set of DT Swiss EX 1700 wheels worth over £750!

Megasack Giveaway Day 3: Aeroe Spider Rear Rack & Dry Bags

This little lot from Aeroe is worth nearly £300! Spider rear rack and cradle £119.99, Spider rear cradle £64.99, 2 x 8L drybags £49.99 each.

The best bike photography of the year?

It\'s Red Bull Illume time. Appearing towards the end of the year, this is always worthy of your eyeballs.

Fresh Goods Friday 681 – The Megasacking Edition

Is it even December? My [Hannah] kids think it is because they are opening their advent calendars. I do not have an advent calendar (Although really, the Wera Tools one...

Halo Ridge Line II Wheels review

These Halo Ridge Line II wheels weigh more than their near rivals but they\'re simply more robust, impressively durable and fit-and-forget.

Mongoose Fireball Moto review: N+1 / A+E

The Mongoose Fireball Moto is ready for any dirt jumps, pump tracks or big-wheeled street riding you can throw at it.

Fresh Goods Friday 680 – L’Edition Vendredi Noir

Drool on this way, peruse the goods, and then head for the door. Make sure you\'ve got some change, just in case there\'s cake.

Our personal pick from the Black Friday bunfight

Here\'s the good deals on the good stuff that we think you should know about this Black Friday.