Hans Rey learns from new hotshots and old legends to work out his place in mountain biking’s legacy. Words & Photography Carmen Freeman-Rey Looking back on life can be a funny thing, thankfully we have a knack for forgetting the bad and our recollections are…
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What makes a great pair of flat pedal shoes? And, more importantly, who is delivering? Here are the best flattie pumps around.
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Apologies in advance for any USA pricing. Hannah is on holiday and can't figure out how to get UK websites to display on her laptop.
Classic Ride 142 – The Glorious Peaks
Words & Photography Chipps Chipps takes on a tour around one of Yorkshire’s iconic Three Peaks with a couple of similarly iconic characters. The other Peaks Planning a decent bike ride can be a hard job. You need a great route in mind, obviously, but…
Issue 142 Interview: Going Downhill
Steve Chapman chats to the unassuming Pearces who have shaped UK downhill racing. Words Steve Chapman Photography As Credited If you look at the movers and shakers of UK mountain bike events, it’s a small, close-knit pool of people. If you then dial in the…
Editorial: The Eternal Suffering Of The Spoke
I was once on a Mavic press launch, somewhere in the French mountains. Our merry band of bike journalists was augmented by some of Mavic’s sponsored riders, including Jérôme Clementz and the flamboyant Frenchman Cédric Gracia. As we stopped for lunch at an outdoor café,…
UK Adventure: Far From The Maddening Crowds
Fed up with the same old, same old of trail centres? Sanny reckons he has found the perfect antidote just a few miles down the valley from Glentress and Innerleithen. Words & Photography Sanny Ask what ‘Tweed Valley’ means to most riders and you are…
International Adventure: Rocks And Hard Places
Tim Wild packs a bike and his sense of adventure and takes part in the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival in Arizona. Words Tim Wild Photography as credited I’ve watched too much YouTube and now I’m going to die. The cliff face – a 400ft plunge…
Pete’s Pros: Hattie Harnden
Pete Scullion talks fun, work and sleep with the multidisciplinary bike racing dynamo. Words & Photography Pete Scullion Despite being a classic mountain biking destination, I’d never once stopped in Great Malvern. I’d certainly seen the signs from the A50 on numerous outings to South Wales over…
Singletrack Kitchen: Charlie’s Cheesy Chilli Cakes & Roasted Red Soup
This is a nice winter recipe that will warm you through on one of those ‘can’t feel my toes, but can see my breath’ days. Really, it’s just cheese scones turned up to 11, with cayenne pepper adding a constant warmth throughout, and the red…
Singletrack Issue 141 kit essentials: Insulated jackets
Chipps and the team venture out into the chill winds to bring word of the best insulated jackets out there.
Singletrack Issue 141 UK Adventure: Pilgrim’s Regress
Adam Boggon returns to his childhood haunts in this reflective ride through Fife. Words Adam Boggon Photography Peter Munnoch The King sits in Dunfermline toun, Drinking the blude-red wine, ‘O whare will I get a skeelyskipper, to sail this ship of mine.’ It’s carved into…
Behind The Scenes: The Art of the Photograph
Why are Pete Scullion’s photographs so great compared to your own trail shot efforts? Is it the subject, the method, or a big pile of kit? Words & Photography Pete Scullion Social media has made even good photos quickly forgotten. Only the ones that are…
Singletrack Issue 141 – The Joy of Flex
Welcome to Benji, our new Technical Content Manager. He has opinions and he’s not afraid to share them. As the person who’s just been hired to be In Charge Of All Things Tech at Singletrackworld I probably shouldn’t be saying this, but… I don’t know…
Chris Hinds – Unexpected Hero
How much physical and mental strength does it take to finish, let alone win, the 1,800km Great British Divide? More than we could ever imagine. Words & Photography Chipps & Chris Hinds How does that kitsch saying go? To truly appreciate the heights, one must…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 141 Bonus Content: Great British Divide – Chris Hinds’ Day By Day Diary
Bonus content! This is Chris Hinds’ full diary from his Great British Divide 2021. We’ve used a lot of images to try and illustrate the enormity and repetition of the ride, so you’ll likely find this article is best viewed on a desktop or laptop,…
Classic Ride 141 – Wye Valley Wanderings
Jon Woodhouse takes us on a tour of this gem on the Welsh-English border. Words & Photography JON WOODHOUSE ​​Sitting at the easternmost edge of the Forest of Dean, it’s easy for mountain bikers to overlook the Wye Valley – after all, it’s not as…
MTB Culture: Meet The Minehead Mentors
Chipps takes a ride with the Minehead mountain bike club that’s just for youngsters. Words & Photography Chipps Saturday mornings are busy for parents, with many different demands on both their time and their mum/dad taxis with myriad choices for youngsters to spend the hours…
Last Word: Information Threshold
Rhys blinds Amanda with science, but she’s busy looking at the sun. I’m sitting in the passenger seat of the van, watching the rolling hills wake up to the morning sun. The frosty cover from the night before is melting before my eyes, revealing golden…
Buy your own adventure: Win a £500 Altura Voucher with Singletrack!
Winning free stuff is always great, but you might not win the thing you really needed. Perhaps you win shorts, when you already have plenty. Or a nice white pair of shoes, when you live in the UK. And cash prizes are all very well,…
Column: The Joy of Flex | Get your Singletrack Issue 141 sneak peek
The following is an excerpt from the first column published by our new Technical Manager, Benji Haworth. This column will be published in full in the upcoming issue of Singletrack World Magazine due out in early February, but as a bonus for our Full Members…
100 Things To Slightly Improve Your Bike Life Without Really Trying
The Guardian published a list of 100 Things To Slightly Improve Your Life Without Really Trying. We thought we’d bring you our own list of marginal gains. Organise a Monday night ride and go out regularly. Make sure the pub is open if you’re ending…
Review: Salsa Timberjack SLX 29 – how will you ride yours?
This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £1,870.00 From: Lyon Equipment lyon.co.uk Salsa has been around since the early 1980s, and in recent years the brand has become synonymous with the carrying…
Reviewed: Ragley Big Wig – a steel hardtail classic
This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £1,999.99 From: Ragley We suspect that Ragley strongly believes in the idea that if something isn’t broken then it doesn’t need to be fixed. The…
Nukeproof Scout 290 Pro review: for a fun filled ride
This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £2,449.99 From: Nukeproof Editors’ Choice 2021 This product features in our Singletrackworld Editors’ Choice 2021 round-up. Hannah: “Why has an alloy hardtail turned my head…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 30 – Muc-Off Ultimate Tubeless Kit
It’s the final daily draw before the big one that takes place live on New Year’s Eve at 7pm. You will be able to watch right here on our website or head over to our YouTube Channel and make sure you subscribe to be notified…
Singletrack MegaSack 2021 Day 29 – TSG Protection Bundle
TSG Bundle – Scope MIPS Helmet Lg, Tahoe A Knee Guard Lg, Tahoe A 2.0 Elbow Pad Lg, Trail S Gloves Lg Price: Helmet £139.99, Knee guards £79.99, Elbow pads £69.99, Gloves £29.99 From: Ison Distribution A bundle for those who like to make mistakes! The…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 28 – Ere Research Gravel Bar Tape
Ere Research Gravel Bar Tape with Dolce Bar Plugs & Aqua Naturalis Bottle Price: Bar tape & plugs £35, Bottle £10 From: Ere Research Two metres of dual layer cushioned bar tape just what your gravel bike needs. With pro racing and years of product design…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 27 – FUNN Grips
FUNN Holeshot Grips Price: £13.49 From: Granite Designs The Holeshot grip from Funn is designed for ultimate grip and performance on the roughest of tracks. Available in 10 different colours, the Holeshot is made from a plush compound designed to absorb vibrations and reduce fatigue. It features…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 26 – Halo Vortex Wheels
Halo Vortex Enduro 27.5″ Boost Wheelset Price: Front £189.99, Rear £309.99 From: Ison Distribution These enduro wheels have a 33mm internal width to increase tyre volume and maximise the available grip on offer. At the core of the Vortex wheels are new and improved instantaneous 120…
Singletrack MegaSack Bloopers
There’s no prizes today as we are all over eating and preparing for Mrs Browns Boys on the telly later tonight*. Instead we have a short collection of clips from when things didn’t go to plan while filming our daily prize giveaways. Yes, as hard…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 24 – HT X-2 Clip Pedals
It’s Christmas Eve, but the prizes just won’t stop coming. Check out these pretty unique and currently very rare offerings from HT. Missed Chances Missed any days? Go back and enter now to increase your chances of winning everything on New Years Eve. Hit the…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 23 – Muc Off Ultimate e-Bike Kit
What makes a maintenance kit e-bike specific? If you watch today’s MegaSack video you will find out. Muc-Off eBike Ultimate Kit Price: £89.99 From: Muc-Off The kit contains two eBike specific lubes that have been formulated with the extra torque of an ebike in mind. You…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 22 – 661 Protection Bundle
Another day, another awesome prize to give away. This one is for all you senders out there. Stop breaking yourself with these amazing pads from 661 661 Bundle – Recon Knee Pad V2 £85, Recon Elbow Pad V2 £75, Evo Compression Suit With Chamois £90…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 21 – DMR Bikes Bundle
Today we’re giving you the chance to win a whole bunch of top end kit from component supremo’s DMR. Want to ride like the one and only Brendog Fairclough? Then you need to watch the video below and get entered because we all know that…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 19 – Muc Off Technical Riders Jacket
Another great prize today for someone in need of a bit of extra winterising in the riding wardrobe department from Muc Off. Muc-Off Mountain Bike Jacket Price: £174.99 From: Muc-Off This waterproof jacket comes with an over the helmet sized hood that you can remove completely…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 18 – Niterider Lumina Light Combo
Get ready for the shortest day of daylight of the year by watching, learning and then being the lucky winner of this set of rather compact and powerful lights. Nite Rider Lumina 1000 Boost & Sabre 110 Combo Light Set Price: £100 From: Zyro Made with…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 17 – EVOC Hip Pack
If you are all about riding with loads of kit stuffed into a surprisingly small and yet spacious space all while keeping your back well ventilated and as sweat free as possible then you are in luck. Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3L & 1.5L Bladder…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 16 – Hiplok Bundle
Today we give you the chance to help tidy up your bikes around the house and secure them from light fingered types. Price: Jaw Compact Universal Bike £19.99 & Z Lok £19.99 From: Hiplok The Hiplok Jaw allows you to store your bike vertically against the…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 15 – SKS Bundle
Day 15 brings the chance to winterise your ride and have a pocket of mighty inflation power with a bundle of goodies from SKS. Price: Airbuster £23.99. Mudrocker Front £29.99, Mudrocker Rear £34.99 From: Zyro This is a great practical bundle to keep you moving when…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 13 – Altura Waterproof Gear
Today we have that essential item: the waterproof jacket. This one is from Altura’s new Adventure range – their return to the mountain bike specific clothing market. Designed and tested in the UK, to laugh in the face of UK weather. Altura Ridge Lightweight Pertex…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 12 – Dynaplug Megapill
Today’s prize is not just useful, it’s also a tactile please to hold. Fondle it like a giant worry bead, or put it to good use on the trail – it’s the Dynaplug Megapill. Dynaplug Megapill Price: £59.99 From: Freewheel This made in the USA…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 11 – 100% Speedcraft Glasses
Your eyes are important, so you should look after them. Mud and grit are not good for eyes, and neither are flies. Keep these things out of your ocular receptacles by winning today’s giveaway! 100% Speedcraft Glasses Price: £149.99 Freewheel As worn by Peter Sagan,…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 10 – Park Tools
Even if you’re totally maintenance averse and shuffle off to your local bike mechanic for every little fix, we think you’re going to want these. Get your seatpost set just so, tighten those bolts before a ride, or put them to full use with a…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 9 – Vittoria Tyre Sealant
Hopefully you’ve got a shed full of bikes to set up tubeless – or you ride a long way, or you ride near a nail factory – because we’ve got a bumper load of tyre sealant for you to win today. Vittoria Universal Tire Sealant…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 8 – Madison Flux Clothing Bundle
Day 8 is here and a bunch of the prize winners from week 1 have already started to receive their prizes. Will you be lucky today? With this bundle of clothing you’ll be out in all weathers. The lightweight waterproof Flux jacket is a favourite…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 7 – PRO Tharsis 3FIVE Bar & Stem
Every bike needs a bar and stem, and an upgrade to a carbon bar might well be one of those things you never quite treat yourself to as you keep up with the war of attrition on wear and tear of everything else…grips, cassettes, tyres,…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 6 – Lazer Jackal MIPS Helmet
Here we go, it’s Monday, it’s still December, and we’re still giving away prizes! Today, it’s that kit essential: a helmet. Lazer Jackal MIPS Helmet Price: £189.99 From: Freewheel This helmet is worth £189 and fully adjustable on the inside, so you can vary the height…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 5 – Granite Cricket Bell
This is no ordinary bell. This is a Mark’s and Sp….. Wait.. This is Granite Design Cricket Bell. A bell like no other. Check this out.. Granite Design Cricket Bell Price: £19.95 From: Granite Design Andi reviewed this bell earlier this year. It’s a deployable…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 4 – Vee Tire Gravity Tyres
Yesterday it was all about the 29r but fear not small wheel lovers, for today we have some rubber just for you. We have a pair of Vee Tire Attack HPL 27.5 x 2.5 plus some Vee Tire branded pint glasses and a couple of…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 3 – Continental Tyres & Sealant
The incredible giveaway continues, and with such a shortage of tyres around at the moment we think this is going to be an especially popular prize. If everyone else is still riding bald and old tyres, these might just make you the fastest rider around…