After the high of a sunny weekend, we’re back down to reality with the grey middle of the week. If that’s filled you with a bleak existential emptiness, then let us cheer you up with a load of moving pictures… First up it’s Gary Lake…
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Halo British Downhill Series Round 2 – Moelfre
Last weekend saw the second round of the Halo BDS in Moelfre, North Wales. It’s a fast, open track anyway but thanks to the glorious weekend weather it was even quicker with dry and dusty being the order of the day and some seriously fast…
The Zood Launches
No, it’s not a cross between a zoot suit and a snood, it’s The Zood – the first ever group buying website for mountain bikers. The site had just been launched today and the founders reckon it could change the way bikers buy their kit.…
2012 Magura Thor and Durin forks
We take our first look at Magura's revised Durin XC and trail fork plus the longer travel Thor
Singletrack Issue 65
Here's a quick preview of the cover and contents of the latest issue of the magazine
Fi’zi:k Gobi XM Muzzle saddle
Tim K reviews a version of the Gobi saddle that's got extra rubbery protection
Interview: Mark Pearce, Evolution Imports
Marcus Farley and Tim Spickernell talk with the man that brings Yeti, Cielo and Chris King bling into the UK
661 UK Gravity Enduro Preview – Eastridge
Jon checks out the venue for a race series that's going to blur the line between XC and DH
Fresh Goods
It’s the end of the week and a full weekend of riding bikes (in sunshine!) awaits. First up, it’s time for us to show you all the stuff that’s arrived in the office this week for us to test over the coming months. However, it…
Access: Forestry Panel want your input
The mountain biker-free panel that's deciding the future of England's public forestry want your input
Fresh Goods
Two pages of shiny things, including big bikes, lovely big wheeled bikes, new tools, a new bible and a shock
Yeti ASR-5
We test an American trail bike that's good looking and lightweight - but is it a contender on the rough stuff?
Orange ST4 Pro
The shorter travel brother of the popular Orange Five - but is it obscured by the golden child's glare?
Midweek Mini Movies
Big wheeled freeriding, dogboarding, female downhillers rebelling against the pink prejudice - it's midweek movies
New Chumba Hardtails
A pair of freshly updated hardtails from the American brand - and yes, one of them does have big wheels
Merida BIG.NINE 29er race hardtails launched
It seems big wheeled, carbon fibre race hardtails are like buses - they all get launched at once
Truvativ 2012
A bit of BNG and INC for 2012, but there are some decently wide carbon bars for this (next?) year...
Esher X Bike Park will no longer open
Esher X bike park closed down before it was opened
Dark & White Race report
Jeremy Sainter has sent us this report from Round 6 of the Trailquest Winter League mountain bike orienteering series, which took place in the Northern Peak District. As he write, it combined the best and worst of winter and spring… “For the final round of…
Fresh Goods
We've got a burly Trek, a skinny Trek, a bloody bargain, a load of video camera bits and more
Summer CX Sportive
If you’re up for a big of cyclocross riding this summer, then the 100km Super CX mixed terrain sportive on June 26th should be right up your street. It follows on from the first CX Sportive from the Cycle Events Organisation back in January, when…
The Bike Chain needs you…
..or if not you, then someone who wants to look after their web retail operation
Birzman tools to sponsor the Santa Cruz Syndicate
Birzman tools are going to be providing the star studded Santa Cruz Syndicate downhill team with a full range of repair, cleaning and maintenance tools and accessories for the coming race season. The Birzman brand has won a number of design awards for their simple,…
Alex Rankin’s Steel City Edit
The Alex Rankin edit of the Steel City downhill race, complete with some old skool footage...
Yeti/Fox Racing Shox Team to use SixSixOne protection
Protection equipment manufacturer SIXSIXONE has announced it will continue to support the Yeti/Fox Racing Shox Factory Team in a new two year agreement. Here’s what they have to say… SixSixOne Brand Manager – Duncan Briggs: We are delighted to be able to continue our support…
MP proposes Dangerous Cycling Bill, CTC calls it a ‘distraction’
Follows case of 17 year old girl killed by mountain biker
New Lapierre Pro Race 929
Lapierre have made a hardtail with some big wheels - and it's won it's first race..
Tick Bite Prevention Week
Bushcraft master Ray Mears gets behind campaign to raise awareness of the danger of ticks
Midweek Mini Movies
It's time to say goodbye lunchbreak and hello inspiration - it's the first midweek movies of Spring...
Halo BDS Round 1 at Nant Gwrtheryn
The British downhill season kicks off at the wet, rocky and wild Welsh track
Scottish Bike Show 2011 gathers pace…
The first bike show to hit the far north of the country is fast approaching. The Scottish Bike Show 2011 is being staged at the SECC, Glasgow, on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 April and for the first time ever the Scottish region’s growing cycling…
Gorrick Exposure 100 Enduro
Pick as many laps as you like in the swooping singletrack of Bracknell Forest, Berkshire...
Report: Innerleithen Mountain TT finale…
The Innerleithen Winter Series has come to a close and the champion of the three race series has been decided. The Mini DH and Enduro event have been and gone and it was only the traditional Scottish cross country season opener, the Mountain Time Trial…
CRC MTB Marathon Series only four weeks away…
Builth Wells will see first round on the 9/10th April...
Midweek Mini Movies
Say hello to videos and goodbye to lunchbreak. This week: Mad MX Beyond the Thunderdome, handmade bikes, urban dh and more
Benromach Deg Yn Llandegla
No Fuss are heading out of Scotland this summer for 10 hours of racing in North Wales
Singletrack Sleepless In The Saddle 2011 entry now open…
..and as you may guess by the name, we're the title sponsors of the UK's most fun and laidback 24hr event
Compo Winner: Saint Martin of Magura
Back in Issue 62 we offered a set of Magura Marta FR brakes to one lucky reader - and here that reader is
