The best cycling apps to plan routes and train effectively

The best cycling apps to plan routes and train effectively

Choosing a cycling app is straightforward enough until you go to the app store and see dozens of them all claiming to be the one you've been missing

Issue 166: Powered by fear

Issue 166: Powered by fear

Tom Simpson takes an involuntary ride on the wild side.

Issue 166: One Gear, One Goal

Issue 166: One Gear, One Goal

Sam Morris took on the 1,430km Atlas Mountain Race — 25,000m of climbing, roughly three Everests — on a singlespeed. A tale of wind, rancid sardines, Imodium and Berber mint tea.

Issue 166: Merchandise of Singletrack – Through the Ages

Issue 166: Merchandise of Singletrack – Through the Ages

The stunning collection of T-shirts, jerseys, tea towels, mugs and other stuff we’ve churned out for 25 years.

Issue 166: Gentle Giants

Issue 166: Gentle Giants

How does a 130kg rugby prop ride a mountain bike? Very fast, apparently. Pete Scullion reunites with Scotland international and ex-DH racer Zander Fagerson.

Issue 166: The Generation Game

Issue 166: The Generation Game

The Gehrig twins gift their dad an unforgettable 70th birthday: a three-day, hut-to-hut e-MTB tour through the Swiss mountains around Davos — battery crises and all.

Rockintor AirVora: CE Level 2 upper-body armour you can actually pedal in

Rockintor AirVora: CE Level 2 upper-body armour you can actually pedal in

A broad-coverage MTB protection system without going full stormtrooper on every climb.

Issue 166: A Good Thing To Repeat

Issue 166: A Good Thing To Repeat

In the first issue of Singletrack Magazine, Mark and Chipps both wrote editorials. After 25 years, we figure that this is a good thing to revisit.

WC Results Round 1: Mona YongPyong, South Korea [UPDATED with highlight vids]

WC Results Round 1: Mona YongPyong, South Korea [UPDATED with highlight vids]

The 2026 Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series kicked off in Mona YongPyong, South Korea.

Issue 165: Seatposts, a sticky situation

Issue 165: Seatposts, a sticky situation

Tom Simpson recalls a time when the boss didn’t actually know best.

Singletrack’s 25th Anniversary Issue is here

Singletrack’s 25th Anniversary Issue is here

Welcome to the 25th birthday bash of Singletrack! With cheeky editorials, nostalgic merch, epic dad adventures, and heartfelt tributes, it’s a rollercoaster of tales from a mountain bike community that’s still revving!

YT Industries is back in the UK

YT Industries is back in the UK

YT Industries has resumed trading in the UK after insolvency, prioritising order fulfilment, whilst expanding service partnerships, although concerns about warranty support remain.

Issue 165: Only 400 Miles Until We Can Ride Bikes

Issue 165: Only 400 Miles Until We Can Ride Bikes

Chipps and friends talk about an essential rite of passage for any mountain biker: the road trip.

BLUETTI expands its energy ecosystem with Elite 400 and FridgePower launching today

BLUETTI expands its energy ecosystem with Elite 400 and FridgePower launching today

Advertisment. From high-capacity portable power to ultra-slim, flexible energy storage, BLUETTI powers life anywhere

Issue 165: Dirty Blues in the Mississippi Delta

Issue 165: Dirty Blues in the Mississippi Delta

Markus Stitz takes a visit to the birthplace of the Delta Blues and comes away with a deep respect for the gravel ways and the people of the Deep South.

Giro Montaro MIPS III helmet review

Giro Montaro MIPS III helmet review

Do you dig the look of a Star Wars Stormtrooper cadet out on their first parade?

Issue 165: A Close Pass

Issue 165: A Close Pass

What is it that fighter planes and mountain bikes like about the steep hillsides of mid-Wales? Pete Scullion investigates the phenomenon of the Mach Loop.

BLUETTI Unveils Elite 300: The Most Compact 3kWh Portable Power Station for RVs & Home Backup

BLUETTI Unveils Elite 300: The Most Compact 3kWh Portable Power Station for RVs & Home Backup

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Outta the Archive: DIY Framebuilding SOS from 2006

Outta the Archive: DIY Framebuilding SOS from 2006

Fish Out of Water: Bicycle Plumbing from Issue 28, May 2006.

Outta the Archive: Organic Mountain Biking from 2006

Outta the Archive: Organic Mountain Biking from 2006

Are manmade trails the saviour or scourge of mountain biking?

Outta the Archive: Singletrack Room 101 from 2015

Outta the Archive: Singletrack Room 101 from 2015

Some bikes, people, components and habits need to be cast into Room 101. Mark is judge, jury and executioner.

Outta the Archive: Sheffield City to the Peak District and back in a day

Outta the Archive: Sheffield City to the Peak District and back in a day

Chipps tries to keep up with professional fit blokes Simon Richardson and Nick Craig as they leave the city and head for the Peak.

The Big Freeze: Issue 164 bonus gallery

The Big Freeze: Issue 164 bonus gallery

Markus Stitz swapped the chill of Scotland for the deep freeze of bikepacking in Norway in the depths of winter.

Issue 164: Nowhere To Hide

Issue 164: Nowhere To Hide

Tom Simpson is not sure about the minimalist, clutter-free design of new bike shops.

Issue 164: The Big Freeze

Issue 164: The Big Freeze

Markus Stitz has to throw all of his gear, experience and resolve at surviving a sub-zero, 700km tour of Norway in January

Outta the Archive: What happens when epic rides go very wrong?

Outta the Archive: What happens when epic rides go very wrong?

Grab a coffee and read what can happen when epic rides go very wrong

Predictions for the mountain bike world in 2026

Predictions for the mountain bike world in 2026

We look into the mists of time, peer into the future, and see what lies ahead. Maybe.

Our best (and worst) rides of 2025

Our best (and worst) rides of 2025

We reminisce about our riding highs (and lows) of '25

Issue 164: More than the Patagonia of Asia

Issue 164: More than the Patagonia of Asia

Kyrgyzstan? Can’t spell it, can’t find it on a map… let’s ride it!

Editors’ Choice 2025 – All our fave stuff of the year

Editors’ Choice 2025 – All our fave stuff of the year

Every year we quiz our editors and contributors to find out what gear, what bikes, what moments made this year for them

Yesoul G1 M Plus Indoor Bike: The Affordable Peloton Alternative for Home Cycling All Year Round

Yesoul G1 M Plus Indoor Bike: The Affordable Peloton Alternative for Home Cycling All Year Round

Sponsored Content Stream Peloton, YouTube, Zwift, Kinomap and More via Free Screen mirroring — Bring Your Outdoor Passion Indoors As winter settles over the UK and much of Europe, mountain bikers and gravel riders face familiar challenges: wet, muddy trails, icy winds, and shorter daylight…

MegaSack Day 1: Win this Shimano XT Di2 Upgrade Kit worth £650

MegaSack Day 1: Win this Shimano XT Di2 Upgrade Kit worth £650

Convert your current bike into one equipped with Shimano's latest and greatest XT

Outta the Archive: Rocky Mountain Blizzard from 2005

Outta the Archive: Rocky Mountain Blizzard from 2005

"The 20th anniversary of this classic steel machine still makes us drool."

Carradice Bowland bar bag, Odyssey saddle bag & Bagman support rack review

Carradice Bowland bar bag, Odyssey saddle bag & Bagman support rack review

Does Northern Soul come in a bag? The Carradice Adventure Range tested.

Outta The Archive: Issue 32’s Grinder from 2006

Outta The Archive: Issue 32’s Grinder from 2006

"Our demon product test section features a long term test on a Rohloff Speedhub and a first look at new XTR."

Issue 163: Baja Haha…

Issue 163: Baja Haha…

Eloise and Joy sidestep their wintry 50th celebrations to go push heavy bikes somewhere warmer instead

Issue 163: Trials – it’s not just hopping about

Issue 163: Trials – it’s not just hopping about

We look into the tightly-knit British bicycle trials scene and asks if Danny MacAskill helped nearly kill it off.

Issue 163: Foxfire & Gravel Trails (Beyond the Arctic Circle)

Issue 163: Foxfire & Gravel Trails (Beyond the Arctic Circle)

Shamans, saunas, and salmon sauteed at endless sunset are just some of the things awaiting Martin Bissig and the Gehrig twins on their gravel exploration of Lapland.

Outta The Archive: UK Bike Test from 2001

Outta The Archive: UK Bike Test from 2001

Three bikes designed in the UK for completely different purposes - Pace, Orange and Planet X offer up their wares.

State of UK Downhill Racing: Havok Bike Park DH

State of UK Downhill Racing: Havok Bike Park DH

This weekend’s race at Havok served as a reminder of how much fun it can be going to your local race

Mibro GS Explorer S Watch review

Mibro GS Explorer S Watch review

We gave the Mibro GS Explorer S to our tame enduro racer Aran to see if he could fathom it out to push him into a podium spot. Did he manage it?

Issue 162: Whip it up and start again

Issue 162: Whip it up and start again

Back in Issue 158, Steve was flying high having taken to big jumps ‘later in life’. Will a crash landing clip his wings?

Staff Bike Check: Heather’s Trek Checkpoint SL7

Staff Bike Check: Heather’s Trek Checkpoint SL7

Comfortable on long distances but also nimble enough to handle a crit track.

Issue 162: The Joy of Tall Bike Absurdity

Issue 162: The Joy of Tall Bike Absurdity

Built from scrap or converted from (two or three) cherished bikes, Tall Bikes are built for style over speed and fun over performance.

The Essential Guide to Power Meters in Mountain Biking

The Essential Guide to Power Meters in Mountain Biking

Unlock your competitive edge in mountain biking with power meters—track, analyze, and optimize your ride for peak performance.

Pisgah Up In A Brewery – photo gallery

Pisgah Up In A Brewery – photo gallery

Delicious leftovers from Deep in the North Carolina backwoods, where Luke Bradley discovered a vibrant and welcoming outdoor scene Singletrack Magazine Issue 161. Here’s a gallery of great pics that didn’t make into the magazine feature. Enjoy! Buy issue 161 in the Singletrack Shopto read…

Issue 162 cover reveal!

Issue 162 cover reveal!

Looks good on paper.

Early Rider Hellion 20 review

Early Rider Hellion 20 review

Triple-butted aluminium frame, thru axles, internal cable routing... Its long, low, and slack geometry boosts confidence too

Issue 161: What Happens After Bikes… Is More Bike

Issue 161: What Happens After Bikes… Is More Bike

When a downward spiral found him jobless, homeless, but still riding a bike, David decided to ride himself back into his life.

Issue 161: Pisgah Up In A Brewery

Issue 161: Pisgah Up In A Brewery

Deep in the North Carolina backwoods, discover a vibrant and welcoming outdoor scene where hunters happily rub shoulders with mountain bikers down at the craft brewery.

Issue 161: Start ‘Em Young

Issue 161: Start ‘Em Young

Riding with kids might be the perfect way to feel good about the future.