Words and photos by Erik Annis The Charm City Cyclocross race has a special meaning to me. The race’s promoter, Kris Auer, and the course designer, Jay Lazar, were also my daughter’s coaches when she raced ’cross as a junior for the C3-Twenty20 Cycling team.…
Big Book Giveaway! Britain’s Greatest Cycling Climbs Box Set
We have a lovely anthology of books to give away to one lucky reader.
Free Bikepacking Event: Crossduro Wales
The inaugural edition of this event took place earlier this year - will you be on the start line next year?
British Cycling Announces Team for World Cup
Top level cross racing returns this weekend. British Cycling have announced their team for Koksijde
Will ride for frites – Dirty Boar 2017
Tom has an alternative Belgian riding experience, taking in 170km of Belgian forks and countryside at the inaugural Dirty Boar.
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 9.0
Coming at you faster than Lars van de Haar off the line. It's FGF, volume nine point oh.
First Look: Rondo Ruut CF1
Rachel went all the way to Poland to test ride the Ruut. She liked it so much, she's brought one back for a closer look
Reviewed: Sven Cycles Pathfinder
Should your next bike be semi-custom? Well, if it is the Pathfinder, the answer could well be "yes".
Rapha Cross Prestige returns, with new location
Rapha's Cross Prestige event moves north to Manchester
Seven Southern Gravel Events Suitable For Any Bike
Kinesis UK To Sponsor CX Sportive Gravelcross Series
Cube announce new C:62 carbon ‘cross weapon
Cube have an all new 'cross bike for 2018, and we love the look of it.
Alpkit announce new Sonder bike
Whisper it very quietly, but this bike from Sonder has us longing for a bit of tarmac
Video: Three Peaks Bog Crossing Roulette
Amid all the suffering of the 3 Peaks, some suffered more than others. Here they are for your entertainment
Long term review: Islabike Luath 700 Pro Series
Jamie and Ben look back on a busy summer season of racing on the Islabikes Luath 700 Pro Series
Two Gravel Events At Under A Tenner
Two mixed surface events that'll cost you more in sandwiches than entry fees
Reviewed: Storck T.I.X Platinum G1
Can a 'superbike' with a super price tag live up to some loft expectations? Alex finds out...
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 8.0
Back and ramping up for the 'cross season like Simon Fell, it is Fresh Grit Friday.
First Look: Specialized CruX Elite X1 2018
Tester Beth Bryn Hodge takes a first look at the shockingly pink race-ready Specialized CruX
Islabikes to host first One Bike Cross event Quarry Cross
Isla Bikes extend their single-bike 'cross racing category to whole new race
Beach racing comes to the north of England with Sandblasted
There's guaranteed to be some fireworks this November 5th.
Good Vibes Only: Meet the maker of Mercredi Bikes, Adeline O’Moreau.
I make bikes to be ridden, not to be shown. That’s why I will never file my filets. But don’t worry, I make very good looking joints straight off the torch. If I spent time smoothing out the joints, the feeling of the ride wouldn’t…
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 7.0
Coming at ya, with a freight train of gorgeous goodies to see you through to the weekend, it's FGF.
Brighton Big Dog 2017: Taking a butter knife to a gunfight and then forgetting about the fight altogether
Photos by Digi Dave’s Photos I was going to write about being stupid. I was going to tell you how I was one of those people who turns up at a race on a totally inappropriate bike and suffers horrendously, but claims it was totally…
Wahoo bring the hills indoors with a new trainer
Get ready for the hills with the Wahoo CLIMB indoor trainer
First Look: Storck T.I.X Platinum G1
We take a quick peek at this high end carbon offering from German manufacturer, Storck.
First Look: Kinesis Tripster ATR with Lauf Grit fork
Our special build is like a reverse mullet - party at the front, business at the back. Tom gives us a first look full lowdown.
All new Canyon ‘cross bike launched
Canyon launch its first ever all carbon 'cross bike range. Race-ready and full featured.
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 4.0
Coming in with a bigger bang than a tubeless tyre failure. It's Fresh Grit Friday: Volume four point oh.
Lauf launch all new bike, with new fork to match
Innovative Icelandics bring out full gravel bike to complement their suspension forks
What We’re Wearing: NS RAG+ Photoshoot
If you saw Hannah's review of the NS RAG+ and liked the look of any of her kit, here's what she was wearing.
First Look: Sven Cycles Pathfinder
Tom takes a first look around the handmade Sven Cycles Pathfinder
Storm Dodging in the Alps
They say, “Pack light, travel far.” My dad always said, “Pack what you think you’ll need, then halve it.” I did that, which led to a social riding weekend becoming an occasional ‘race the inevitable Alpine afternoon storms’ weekend. Twelve hours of back-road driving from…
Reviewed: Kinesis Tripster AT
Hannah tests the new aluminium version of Kinesis' hugely popular Tripster
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 3.0
Hotter than embrocation mistaken for chamois cream, it's Fresh Grit Friday!
First Ride: Rondo Ruut in Poland
Rachel has a Rondo-vous in Gdansk, Poland for the launch of the Ruut gravel bike
First Look: Crank Brothers Zinc 3 Wheelset
We take a shufty around Crank Brothers' gravel and 'cross specific wheelset, before we get them all dirty.
Updated: Fatal Collision Reported During Transcontinental Race
Rider reported dead following collision with vehicle on first day of the race
Want to get ‘cross at work? British Cycling look for CX Coordinator
Get paid to work with bikes and cyclists? Living the dream!
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 2.0
Fresher than a mid race jet-wash, we are coming in hot with our second dose of sweet new test product
First Look: Specialized Diverge Comp 2018
Introduced with a bang and Peter Sagan earlier this year, the Diverge Comp features 20mm of front suspension via Future Shock. We take a first look before hitting the trails.
Review: NS RAG+
Hannah reflects back on her time with the NS RAG+. It saw her through the exertions of the Dirty Reiver, but how did it stack up on home trails?
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 1.0
Why should Singletrack have all the fun when it comes to shiny new products? We take a look at the goods that have dropped through to the grit.cx international HQ this week...
Charge keeps steel real for 2018 Plug
The do-anything classic gets an update and a return to its roots
Maxin’ and Relaxin’ in Scotland. Grinduro comes to Arran.
It is three days since Grinduro. I’m still trying to answer the same question that I asked on the day. What makes this event so beautifully special? I’m not sure if I’m closer to an answer, but the process of writing down the experience has…
First Look: Alpkit Rando bikepacking luggage
Alpkit have a new premium range of bikepacking luggage out. Before Rachel takes it out and gets it all dirty, she gives us a first look lowdown.
