This article is produced in association with Velosurance Bicycle insurance isn’t for everyone, but cycling is becoming increasingly popular, and because of this, the risk of accidents and theft is rising. But, not to be all doom and gloom, we’d argue that more people cycling…
Lauren Jenkins
Not too good about writing about myself, but not so bad at writing about other things. There was a time that I hated bikes, but then they became my life. Wouldn't be the person I am if I hadn't been on this journey. Here's to bikes, drinking tea and everything that comes with life on two wheels.
I'm Lauren, I like bikes and writing about them. Always trying my best and up for adventures.
Vitus Bikes: A Brand for Real Riders
In the bike world, it could be said that we’re all a little guilty of following the crowd. But occasionally, someone will come along, shake things up a little, and step out of line. Getting to know someone means asking the right questions, and as…
Goodbye Red Bull! Here’s to the Past 10 Years
In 2012 Red Bull got the broadcast rights for world cups, fast forward to 2022 and we're entering a new era with Discovery.
Cancelled: The Cymru MTB Classic, (Not) New for 2022
Story Update – 4th Feb 2022 When we posted the original story below, the comments section jumped straight to a discussion that went something along the lines of ‘who would pay that much to race in Wales for a couple of days?’. Perhaps the answer…
Schwalbe British 4X Series after a Dislocated Elbow with Scott Beaumont
Just a week after he dislocated his elbow in Val di Sole, Scott Beaumont raced in Afan to ensure he took home the overall title. Round 5 and 6 of the Schwalbe British 4X Series was held in Afan, South Wales earlier this month. Not…
Watch Crankworx BC events Live on Red Bull TV
Want to check out the action from Crankworx BC? You can catch all the broadcasts live on Red Bull TV from 23 September to 2 October. The event will be taking in a few destinations in BC including Sun Peaks Resort, Golden/Kicking Horse Mountain Resort,…
Snowshoe DH World Cup 2021 – Final Highlights
As far as finales go, Snowshoe DH World cup was up there as one of the most exciting. It’s a little sad that the season is over but we get to look forward to next year. Eliot Jackson takes us through the final event. This…
Orange Releases Factory Racing Switch 6 Team Bike
Available from today for £5200, Orange are releasing their Switch 6 team bike with new spec for 2022. A mix of wheels (29″ up front and 27.5″ rear) with 160mm of front suspension and 145mm rear. This is the Orange Factory version, here’s a look…
Winning Runs Snowshoe DH World Cup Two
Did you catch the final round of the UCI DH World Cup? Round two in Snowshoe was the last race of the season, and it didn’t disappoint. There were some surprises and close calls, crashes and tight margins. There was some definite drama. The racing…
Snowshoe XC Course Preview with Laurie Arseneault and Emily Batty
Take a lap of the XC course in Snowshoe with Emily and Laurie. Starting off in the resort it twists and turns up the hill. For the most part, it’s Laurie who takes us through the first bit. We see Emily later in the video…
Winning Runs from Snowshoe DH World Cup One
So that’s one round down and two winners crowned. All that’s left is the final round of the downhill world cup. It will be the second round to take place out in Snowshoe, as this one is a double-header. The track is super technical and…
British Cycling Launches new Coaching Scholarship
British Cycling have made significant promises and shifts in the past year. We’ve seen a boost in campaigns, new staff and a wide range of strategies for the future. The latest move from British Cycling aims to boost representation within their coaching staff. Say what…
Proving Grounds 2021: Final Recap Video
Proving Grounds 2021 was the first time in almost two years that many of the athletes returned to competition. This year women had their own category. Both men and women competed on the same course, for the first time. The weather caused havoc throughout the…
Loic Bruni’s Snowshoe DH Course Preview
This is it, we have reached the end of the season. Fear not though there are two rounds in Snowshoe so it’s not all said and done yet. Still, we will be sad to say goodbye to the World Cup for 2021. Want to see…
Tomas Slavik: 2021 4X World Champion
The 4X World Championships went down in Val di Sole, Italy at the end of August. Racing for Ghost Bikes since 2012, Tomas Slavik is one of the best 4X riders on the circuit. There aren’t many things he hasn’t won during the course of…
Lenzerheide DH World Cup 2021 Highlights
Lenzerheide DH World Cup was another exciting round of racing. From the XC to the DH it’s been an amazing season. Hard to believe it’s almost over! Here’s a look back at the best bits from the DH world cup in both the men and…
Myriam Nicole’s Winning Race Run from Lenzerheide
Myriam Nicole has been on fire this season. There have been some ups and downs for sure, but the late part of the season has seen her confidence grow. Current women’s downhill world champion, she took the rainbow stripes in Val di Sole at the…
Lego Meets MTB in this Stop Motion Video
This new Lego MTB video from TotalMTB and Marmot Animation is actually quite sweet. It depicts getting out for a ride with friends and all the good vibes that come from that. We recently had a chat to Ryan from TotalMTB about the charity and…
Scott Launches the all-new Patron eRIDE
Scott has announced the launch of their all-new Patron eRide. The bike comes with 160mm travel front and rear and is available in seven different versions. Capable of 100km of assist the Patron has the new Bosch Smart System. The bike has a new frame…
Incredible XC Racing in Lenzerheide | Race Report
The UCI has come up with the goods and summarised what was yet again another incredible XC race. Lenzerheide delivered some tight XC racing and all-out action. Missed it? Watch the replay on Red Bull TV. Here’s an overview of the race. The press release…
The Pole Voima gets Upgrades
Launched in June, the Pole Voima has already undergone some changes, and Pole promise it’s for the better. Now upgraded with Bosch’s new Performance Line drive unit and PowerTube battery they’ve also made some changes to the frame. The bike is available to preorder at…
Cycling UK Launches new Cycle Route in Cornwall
Cycling UK has announced the launch of a new long-distance cycling route in Cornwall. The route, called West Kernow Way is a 150-mile loop of west Cornwall starting in Penzance. Launched in September to avoid the summer rush, the route has reclaimed many lost ways.…
Keeping up with Katy: The Art of Persistence
This latest video from Katy Winton in her Keeping up with Katy series is another great one. In the last episode, we saw Katy talk about the hard times she faced back in 2020. In this new episode, we see the highs and lows of…
Lenzerheide DH Track Preview with the UR Team and Wyn TV
Mick Hannah and Joe Breeden take us down the DH course in Lenzerheide. This weekend is the fourth round of the DH World Cup and the fifth round of the XC. As usual, you can catch the action live on Red Bull here. Sounds like…
Magura Release new CT Brakes for Multiple Disciplines
Magura has just released their new CT disc brakes they say are suitable for trekking, city riding and light MTB. Designed for all-road use (city, gravel, trekking, tours) Magura say the brakes can be used on e-bikes when paired with Magura E-Bike Optimized components (SPORT…
Top Freeride Women Set to Make History at Proving Grounds 2021
Proving Grounds is coming up fast, and with it an incredibly talented bunch of riders, including women for the first time. The Proving Grounds course has been overhauled for 2021 and there are just days to go before it all begins. In 2019, Casey Brown…
SRAM Launches new HS2 Rotor
SRAM has just announced the launch of a new MTB-specific rotor. The SRAM HS2 promises to improve performance, provide more power and dissipate heat more effectively. They are available in 160mm, 180mm, 200mm and 220mm diameters. Price-wise they range from £42 to £62. The all…
Bosch Unveils new Smart System and 750Wh Battery at Eurobike
Today at Eurobike Bosch revealed plans for their new Smart Bike system. The new system consists of their new Flow app, control unit, display, battery and drive unit. Releasing now, the new system should be available by Christmas. This is a new system that’s not…
Digit Launches Analogue Suspension Frame made in the USA
Digit Bikes launch the Datum, and with it a new Kickstarter campaign. The Datum is designed for all-mountain or trail and comes with 140mm rear analog suspension. Manufactured in California, the frames have undergone extensive testing over the past few years. To start the company…
Sunday Sofa Slouch: Bikes are Great Edition
Merry bank holiday for those of you in the UK, for those who are not, apologies, Monday is business as usual. However, this is a great place to be, enjoy your Sunday, watch some bike videos, what’s not to like? It’s been a pretty good…
Proving Grounds 2021: Course Build Preview
Proving Grounds is back for 2021. This year returning to Bend, Oregon in September. First launched in 2019, this year sees it become an event in its own right. Originally a qualifier for Red Bull Rampage, the hope it the event will soon form part…
Interview: Emily Horridge on Winning DH Masters World Champs
Masters World Champs went down in Pra Loup, France last weekend. With a few Brits taking home the titles, we decided to catch up with Emily Horridge. Emily took home the win in the women’s 40-44 category, as well as the fastest time of all…
EWS Postpones First Three Rounds of 2022
Due to Covid, the Enduro World Series has made the decision to postpone the first three rounds of the season in 2022. The EWS made the announcement following a meeting with local organisers. It seems we aren’t out of the woods yet, with the situation…
Fort William DH World Cup will Return in May 2022
After the cancellation of this year’s event due to Covid, Fort William world cup will return in 2022! At first, the round was due to run with no spectators but was later cancelled due to ongoing restrictions. Now the date has been set for next…
How to Watch the 2021 MTB World Championships
From 25-28 August, the 2021 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships are taking place in Val di Sole, Italy. Red Bull TV don’t have exclusive rights to this broadcast like they do with the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. There are a few places to tune…
Gowaan Gals help Robin Goomes get to Audi Nines
If you’re not sure who the Gowaan Gals are, they are Bex Baraona and Martha Gill, two speedy, amazing women who ride bikes. As regular riders on the EWS circuit, you will also find them hosting events and posting some cool stuff to social media.…
Interview: TotalMTB and Mental Health Matters
Recently TotalMTB posted a new video as part of their #MentalHealthMatters campaign. The video features a lot of riders, industry people and mountain bikers. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of looking after your mental health. Curious about the campaign, mental health…
Loana Lecomte out of XC World Champs due to Stomach Bug
Loana Lecomte announces she will not race in Val di Sole at the XCO MTB World Championships due to a stomach bug. Loana has dominated this season, winning four races, and one short track event. She missed out on the team relay today. Despite being…
The Reality of Racing with Katy Winton
This video series from Katy Winton is super refreshing. She talks about the realities of sponsorship, racing and training. We get to see a very real perspective of the struggles behind the scenes. It’s great to see things turn around for Katy after her struggles…
Become more Aero, thanks to Socks
Want to become more aero? Fancy saving up to 8 watts with some aero socks? The new Aero Socks from Silca promise to help you make significant gains. Socks, you say? Socks, we said. When it’s all about the gains, anything is worth a try,…
Naughty Northumbrian Preview with Brendog
Coming up this bank holiday weekend is the Naughty Northumbrian, a six-stage enduro event. Riding and not sure what to expect? Thinking of checking the event out next year? The organisers have put together an event preview with Brendan Fairclough so you can check out…
Mathieu van der Poel to Miss XC World Championship
Mathieu van der Poel’s team have announced that he will miss the World Championships in Val di Sole due to back pain. The Alpecin-Fenix Cycling Team shared the news on social media. Since his crash in the Tokyo Olympics from the ramp he said he’d…
Beth Shriever adds Rainbow Jersey to her Olympic Gold
Beth Shriever once again took to the podium at the weekend in the 2021 UCI BMX World Championships. Just weeks after her Olympic gold, she is now Olympic and World Champion. Hosted in Papendal in the Netherlands she took home the rainbow jersey. An amazing…
Celebrating 20 Years of the Maxxis Minion
20 years of the Maxxis Minion. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Just like us at Singletrack, Maxxis are celebrating 20 years in 2021. It’s a good year for certain things. To celebrate Maxxis released the original design. Pretty cool to see how some…
Work Completed on Forest of Dean MTB Trails
Following some bad weather and delays, the work has now been completed on the trails in the Forest of Dean. The trails will open at 9 AM on 21 August. The trails included in the refurbishment were Countdown, Launchpad as well as sections of the…
Kirsty’s Story: Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis isn’t typically something you’d associate with younger people, but for some, it’s something they live with. An autoimmune condition, rheumatoid arthritis is more common in women. Typically it doesn’t develop until the ages of 40-50, although it is one of the more common types…
PMBA Enduro Series Llangollen, Race Report
Last weekend the PMBA Enduro rolled into Llangollen. Part of the British National Enduro Series and an Enduro World Series qualifier, this round was a challenging one. Here’s a look at what happened, along with a race report. PMBA Enduro Llangollen One Giant Leap is…
Five Ten Launches new Wet Weather Flat Shoe
Could this be what we’ve been waiting for? A shoe that will finally keep our feet and waterproof socks toasty and dry? Andi will be putting some through their paces soon, so keep an eye out for a review. For now, here’s a look at…
Midweek Movies: The Maribor World Cup Catch up Edition
Maribor threw a few spanners in the works. There were people not racing due to injury, and then a few more out because of injury during practice. World Champs is next, so here’s a little something to take five with and get ready for more…
Gee Atherton Releases new Video about his Crash
A few weeks back, Gee Atherton released more information about his horrific crash. Gee suffered serious injury and was lucky to walk away. Now on the path to recovery, he’s released the video they were making, but with a twist. To highlight the dangers of…