Once again, under lockdown, we’ve been remotely recording ourselves doing the things that have kept us entertained and sane for another week. This week Hannah has resorted to recording the sounds of birds in her garden with the occasional interruption from the neighbours’s jet wash.…
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FGF Podcast 495 | The forking forks are everywhere episode
In this week’s episode Hannah is outed as a cheat in our colouring competition, Charlie tells us a story about the time he met the late Lord Bath and Andi goes forking mad.
FGF Podcast 494 | The travels, surf and cravats of Charlie episode
In this week’s episode Hannah talks to Charlie about his eventful return from Costa Rica, Andy tells us about all the secret things he’s got at his house and Chipps explains how we launched Singletrack in the middle of the foot and mouth crisis 19…
FGF 494 – Newsflash: Today is Friday
Yes, we know that this may come as a shock but today is Friday. It is distinguishable from all the other days in that it comes before Saturday, which is a day when you don’t need to get out of bed and pretend that you…
Cotic Flare Ridden And Rated – Now in 135mm Option
Words Daz Hall Photography Chipps First published in Singletrack Magazine issue 126 Price: £3,249.00 (as tested) From: Cotic, cotic.co.uk On a recent holiday to California, I was brutally reminded of a side of human nature that I’ve never been very comfortable with. The ostentatious displays…
UPDATED! The Singletrack Guide To Riding During COVID-19
Thinking of riding during COVID-19? Read this first. UPDATED March 23rd 8:45pm Boris Johnson has announced new sweeping restrictions on the public that include only leaving the house for very limited purposes like vital shopping or once daily exercise. The limit on exercise does include…
Fresh Goods Podcast 492 | The hunker down for the long haul edition
This week Chipps beams his editorial and comment from isolation and Andy starts to sniffle. Amanda boils down the entire issue 130 contents to just 30 seconds and Mark explains why we now need you all more than ever.
Fresh Goods Podcast 491 | The this week we have been mostly working from home episode.
In this week’s episode Hannah takes control as she guides you through submissions from the editorial staff who have been mostly working from home. We’ve got the latest news roundup from Andi, issue 130 magazine update from Amanda and Chipps tells us surprisingly little about…
A Day In The Life Of… Fort William World Cup
This article was originally published in Singletrack Issue 126 and has been available to subscribers via our online archive – we’re republishing it publicly for International Women’s Day. Singletrack doesn’t publish ‘women’s specific content’. Instead, we look to publish great content about mountain biking, and…
Singletrack Podcast 489 | Shimano Patents, Print and the Corona Virus
This week Hannah talks to Andi about Shimano’s latest patent filings, electronic dropper posts, the Corona virus and carbon rims that can’t possibly exist. Then Mark tells us all bout his thrilling time at a publishing conference. Plus the latest from Ross and his Spank…
Tahnee Seagrave Breaks Her Ankle Putting Her Season In Doubt
Pro DH star Tahnee Seagrave has announced she’s broken her ankle while riding this weekend. Her Instagram account detailed her time in hospital and includes some unpleasant images and video of her ankle being ‘corrected’. Despite the break and the obvious implications for her upcoming…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 : One Last Run
Tim Oates looks at why you should never give in to that one extra run after you’ve stopped for the day. Words Tim Oates If I get out early in the morning, ride straight out of the car park and have a huge crash-and-burn, it’s…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 | Ode to climbs
Self-confessed climb-lover Rich Rothwell reckons that you’re missing out on half the fun if you don’t learn to love the ups as much as the downs. Words Rich Rothwell
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 : Interview : Cedric Gracia
Andi gets Cedric Gracia to slow down for long enough to spend five minutes answering the questions we ask everyone. Words Andi Photography Forestal Tell us who you are, what do you do and why we should go for a ride with you. Well, I’m…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 : International Adventure : What’s Zermatt’er With You?
Emma and Carly head off to a different part of the mountains in their home-made camper. This time, it’s Zermatt and the Matterhorn that are getting all the attention. Only now, Carly does the storytelling… Words Carly Frame Photography Emma Whitaker It’s been one whole…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 | The Frigid Secrets Of Ukraine
This story was originally published in Issue 129 of Singletrack World Magazine. We’ve pulled it out from behind our paywall – if you enjoy it, we’d like to invite you to make a donation to one of the Red Cross appeals. Three Polish friends prove…
Fresh Goods Friday 474 – The Bikes, Beanies and Extra Kevin Edition
It’s not even deadline week – you’ve still got time to subscribe before the next issue arrives – but it might be the longest week there has ever been. After a low start, and some lumps and bumps along the way, we might just be…
Wet Weather Special! Fresh Goods Friday | FGF 473
What a week! Hannah and Amanda have only just dried off from the bike test shoot last week, so please help make it worthwhile and consider subscribing. Chipps has been doing lots of homework for his Night Leader training, and the rest of the team…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | A day in the life of Bike Park Wales
Sam Dugon goes behind the scenes at BikePark Wales and follows the staff during a typical day. Words & Photography Samantha Saskia Dugon As with all great things in life, the more professional a venue, event or personality appears, the more work has gone in…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | Capital To Coast
Max Darkins rides off-road as much as possible from Richmond Park in London to dip his toes in the sea at Brighton beach. Words Max Darkins Photography Matt Pitts With springtime officially sprung and a day of sunny weather forecast, it is decided that Monday…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | With great power comes great grumpiness
Jason Miles has a run-in with the powers that are supposed to be helping him. A few weeks ago a mountain bike race happened in a park just outside Manchester. I’d organised it. It took a long time to get everything sorted out, mainly because…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | Chairlifted Orienteering
Chipps takes on a mountain orienteering event in the Italian Dolomites, organised by Germans, where the idea is to hunt for dumplings that don’t actually exist, but which everybody gets at the end. Words & Photography Chipps “Crunch!” And with that, our event was over…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | Electric Boogaloo
Chipps infiltrates the underground world of electric-bike-only riding weekends to discover the secret customs and handshakes of this growing mountain bike world. Words & Photography Chipps When you have a ‘special’ hobby, whether it be radio control cars, jigsaws or a rubber fetish, you’re always…
Singletrack Issue 125 | (Not) Catching Up With Peaty
Pete Scullion catches up with Steve Peat, one of the most successful mountain bikers of all time, and a giant of the sport in many ways. Words & Photography Pete Scullion Rolling down Steve Peat’s driveway seems awfully familiar, although I’ve never set foot in…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | Jez Avery – Tears Of A Clown
Hannah catches up with Jez Avery, the official joker of the British mountain bike scene and finds a darker side that nearly did for him. Words Hannah Photography Mark and as credited “I love waking up in the mornings.” It’s taken stunt rider Jez Avery…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | The Road To Thundergay
Sanny and Dave explore the western slopes of the Scottish isle of Arran, far removed from the tourist-heavy honeypots of Brodick and Goatfell. Words & Photography Sanny “Is that a dude dressed as Princess Leia?” I expleted, more than a little taken aback when a…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | Digital Downloads
Singletrack members gain access to each issue of the magazine in a multitude of formats and options. Read on for shortcuts to the digital extras included with issue 125 of Singletrack magazine. Issue 125 PDF For those digital members who like to read the magazine…
International Women’s Day: Why We’re Launching Singletrack Women
Singletrack women – A new channel Here at Singletrack we’ve always had women writing about bikes. All bikes – not just ones with women’s specific geometry. We’ve had women working as part of the editorial team for many years, contributing to the daily news, industry…
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Canyon Neuron CF 9.0 SL Full Video Review with Wil
Watch the complete review via the medium of video at 9pm Tuesday evening right here. Wil will be on hand to chat live over on our Youtube channel and then again on Facebook shortly after. While you wait check out his Riding with kangaroos video.…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 123 : Kyrgyztan
Before the Silk Road Mountain Race, Rickie Cotter journeyed alone in Kyrgyzstan to find some peace – and some fear – for herself. She ended up finding far more. Words Rickie Cotter Photography Ellen Mosman “Can you find me a bra? A dog has eaten…
Opinion: Facial Hair Rorschach Test
Do fellow riders acknowledge your cheery greetings, or swiftly look at their front derailleur? If they have one
Singletrack Magazine issue 123 : You Can’t Script Adventure
Scribbles on a map and someone else’s GPX files can never substitute local knowledge. Unfortunately James McKnight didn’t have any of that and, as he discovered, he was soon in way over his head in some of the Pyrenees’ most remote countryside. Words James McKnight…
Review: Scott MTB AR BOA – Clip-In Shoes With Flat Benefits
Scott is well known for making quality bikes across the MTB spectrum, from Nino Schurter’s multiple World Championship wining Scale to Brendan Fairclough’s Gambler. However, the Swiss brand may not be as well known for producing a wide range of biking accessories and clothing too. Recently…
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Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: Snowdon All Ways
Tom Fenton makes a horrible plan, some questionable choices, and wins. Words Tom Fenton Photography Andy Heading “Hang on a minute lads, I’ve got a great idea…” Hoping it would be more Michael Caine than Baldrick, I continued, “let’s ride all the bridleways on Snowdon…
Singletrack Issue 122: Charlie And The Abus Lock
I have got to tell you about my first encounter with this lock. Well, not actually the lock, but a man in a full-on foam outfit walking around the Eurobike trade show in bitching heat dressed as one of these locks
We Predict The Future: What will 2019 hold for mountain biking?
Close your eyes. Breathe in, and out, and relax. Let your mind drift. Drift like smoke on the air. Picture yourself in a darkened space, floating, floating with the smoke. Now, follow that smoke as it drifts. It is your spirit guide, leading you onwards.…
A Fun E-Day Out With Shimano Steps E8000, Turning Descents Into Climbs.
We wanted to find a way of showing how averagely fit mountain bikers can have an absolute scream on an e-bike. Sportline kindly loaned us one of its Ariel-e bikes, equipped with Shimano's top of the range E-8000 electric groupset.
Singletrack Team’s Top 5 Kit Cupboard Essentials For Mountain Bikers
Perhaps you've been lucky and got a bunch of vouchers for Christmas, or maybe you've been less lucky and have a too-small pair of white bib shorts that you're going to be exchanging. Or maybe you've been really lucky, and you're the proud owner of…
Singletrack Team’s Top 5 Upgrades For Your New Bike
Maybe you've just got yourself a new bike, maybe you've been given some vouchers to spend. Let our team help you make your new ride - or your old ride - that bit better, with our top tips for upgrading your bike.
Our Singletrack Staff Pick Of The Pics From 2018
With a smart phone in our pocket pretty much everywhere we go, there's rarely a moment that Singletrack staffers don't have the option to record for posterity.
Singletrack Magazine Issue 122 : Last Word
The Highland Heist Charlie the Bikemonger reveals his criminal past. Does ‘I was very tired’ count as a defence? You know what? Bikepacking can really change you. Around ten years ago I cycled with my two great friends Crashy Simon and Beardy Martin from the…
Singletrack Issue 122: Charlie The Bikemonger – The Highland Heist
You know what? Bikepacking can really change you. Around ten years ago I cycled with my two great friends Crashy Simon and Beardy Martin from the south coast of England to Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands, so we could race the Single Speed World Champs.…
Singletrack Roost And Roast – The Mountain Bike Magazine Subscription For Coffee Lovers
A merging of two of our favourite things - magazines and coffee
First Ride Review: The new generation Specialized Turbo Levo
The new Turbo Levo has been extensively redesigned, with manufacturers Specialized saying it has more in common with the Stumpjumper than its e-bike namesake. Tom Johnstone took to the trails of Croatia to find out whether the ride would live up to this billing. I’ve…
Internal Struggle – making your dreams come true isn’t always easy
This article was first published in Issue 118, and Tom has been nominated for Best Author for the Singletrack Reader Awards 2018. Tom Johnstone rides across Iceland’s interior and learns that making your dreams come true isn’t always easy. Words & Photography Tom Johnstone This…
Singletrack Issue 120 Classic Ride | North York Moors
Olly Townsend takes us on a tour of this epic northern landscape. Words & Photography olly townsend “That was where I nearly met my maker,” said Mike. I craned my neck to try to see where the trail went next. It looked like the perfect…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 118: Trail Hunter – Peaky Blinder
This is a story about an underdog. A sidekick, a minor character, passed over in favour of its more famous sibling, ignored by many but loved by those who know it. It’s a story about the White Peak. Words TOM FENTON Photography ANDY HEADING The…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 118: Seduced By The TV Remote
Steve Longdon is about to despair at the laziness of the world, but he’s not had time. He’s been too busy riding his bike. We all watch what other people do. I’m sure that I’m not alone here. But lately I just feel like I’m…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 117: Joe Parkin
Less Measuring, More Doing Joe Parkin has the secret of getting fit and he’s willing to share it with you. Spoiler alert: it involves riding your bike. Adults are idiots. Seriously. We go to amazing lengths to take the fun out of everything we do.…