Like it or not, E-bikes are not going to go away. For those of you reading this, you’ll probably fall into one of the two, polarised, camps on this issue and be happy about that or not. Increasingly we’ve found that this year’s long season…
First Look: Pinnacle Arkose LTD 2017
We get our hands on the top-spec, limited edition "adventure road" bike from Pinnacle, the Arkose LTD.
Yorkshire True Grit, AKA “Do you like riding yer bike uphill, lad? You’d better had do.”
Photos by Michael Kirkman There are plenty of people reading this who know all about Boltby and its place in mountain biking history. There’s probably a fair few out there who took part, 20 or so years ago. High Paradise Farm, the venue for the…
The Distance
It takes some doing, getting out of a family weekend away to spend that time riding bikes and living like a homeless person in the Galloway Hills in Scotland with your mates instead. But when you’re a lad as cunning as my mate Phil Simcock,…
TweedLove Love Cross 2017
If you weren't there, it looks like you missed out. One for the diary next year?
Dirty Kanza 2017
Photos by Jason Ebberts The first time I visited Emporia, Kansas, was in 2012. Obviously it was to ride a bike, and Dirty Kanza was my first taste of true midwest gravel grinding. Back then, just over 400 riders took the start, and my day…
The Jeroboam 300
A true challenge is one where to finish isn’t a certainty. Words by Paul Errington, courtesy of XPDTN3. Photos by Marc Gasch. Since riding my first gravel event in 2012, I knew this element of the big world of cycling events was for me. After…
New Alloy Kinesis Tripster AT Launched
The do it all Kinesis Tripster just got a whole lot more affordable
A Bluffer’s Guide to Cyclocross
So, cyclocross: it’s just a bunch of roadies riding around a field for an hour, right? Well, strictly speaking, you could say that, but you wouldn’t be able to hold your own in the local LBS if that’s the extent of your knowledge. Let me…
Event: Yorkshire True Grit – Female Riders Wanted!
Surely there are more than four women who fancy a 60km gravel ride?
Review: WTB Riddler 45c, TCS Light Tyres
Huw tests out one of the wider gravel tyre options on the market.
The Night We Called It A Day
You often hear people referring to tone, athletes and coaches in pre-game interviews speaking about “setting the tone early in a game.” Musicians obsess about tone—is it too warm, too bright, too saturated—which leaves many wondering: are they talking about sound or imagery? Tones, vibes…
Dirty Reiver: Dust And Sunburn
Clouds of dust and sunburned calves - this year's Dirty Reiver was a day out to remember
The Tour of Flanders: the best way to watch a bike race.
The best way to watch a bike race is undoubtedly sitting on the sofa with a couple of beers and an afternoon free of any distraction. When I say ‘best,’ I mean the best way to follow every move, every break and every attack. It…
Reviewed: rh+ Shark Bibshorts, Jersey, Arm and Leg Warmers
Can this outfit from rh+ offer both style and performance?
A Grand Day Out With Focus Bikes
This is the first article as part of a brand new online feature series that we’re calling “A Grand Day Out With“. They only come for the coffee Here at Singletrack Towers, we get a lot of visits throughout the year from numerous bike, apparel and component companies. Some just…
Pre-Peek at the Hope Pre-Peaks
Tom previews the Hope Pre-Peaks route, taking in an 80km loop of back lanes, farm tracks and classic trails. Entries are open now.
Exclusive: Prototype DeAnima Gravel Bike
Enter stage left the prototype gravel bike from Italian carbon maestros, DeAnima. Not heard of them? Well if we tell you that DeAnima is the brainchild of Gianni Pegoretti, he of the almost mythical Pegoretti bike family and Matt Cazziniga, the man who brought Soulcraft and…
Review: Bontrager Velocis S1 SoftShell Jacket
The Bontrager Velocis S1 is designed for cold, but not freezing conditions. Sounds exactly like Spring in the UK then
Indian Pacific Wheel Race Heads For Sprint Finish
5000km of racing and it's about as close as it could get
Reliving the Wonder Women of Cyclocross Worlds
Words and photos by Molly Hurford It’s an near-inarguable fact that the women were the highlight of the cyclocross World Championships in Bieles this past January. The action happened on Saturday with the U23 Women’s and the Elite Women’s races. The drama, the podium spreads,…
Grinduro UK Entries Now Open
We knew it was coming thanks to the delivery of a rather nice box of whisky and Grinduro branded goodies, and we can now reveal that entries are open. If the US version of this event is anything to go by, the UK version on…
New Urban Series Starts With Bike Race In A Museum
Kelham Island plays host to first race in new Urban Cx series
The Rebirth of Swiss Cyclocross
After a glorious past and a fall into obscurity, cyclocross in Switzerland is rising from the ashes. A look at the EKZ CrossTour and the Swiss pros who are leading the charge. Words by John McComisky Photos by @radsportfoto and Archiv VC Eschenbach After nearly…
Macro-Brews Across Nebraska
Macro-Brews Across Nebraska (M-BAN) and/or Please Don’t Kid About Bob Wills and/or Eastbound and Down with Mosco By Chris McGee Photos by McGee, Mosco and Barefoot Leman In August of 2016, I sent an email to a select group of Colorado ’cross racers (the term ‘racer’…
Tour Divide Tales: The Cordillera – Volume 8
Charity fund raising tales from the 2016 Tour Divide now available to buy
Reviewed: Mavic Crossride SL Elite shoes
Brand: Mavic Product: Crossride SL Elite Price: £100.00 From: www.mavic.co.uk Tested: August 2016 Tested by: Dave Haygarth I was keen on an all-day shoe, the likes of which I could comfortably pound over the off-the-bike rocks and steps of this September’s 3 Peaks Cyclocross. As you’re likely…
Rated: Endura FS260-PRO SL Women’s Bib Shorts DS
Bib shorts with a zip to make sure you're not caught short? How did Hannah get on?
Throwback Thursday – The Secret Spot
This week we roll back to 2014 and Huw Cooke's article about secret riding spots!
Cx World Championships – U23 Women’s Race
Three way battle comes down to a slip on the ice in an exciting women's U23 race.
Changes to grit.cx For 2017
In an ever changing media landscape we're making some big changes to the way we operate at grit.cx
First Aid Kit: The Singletrack Crew Get Educated
It’s not as glamorous as some nice shiny carbon, but one day it could be a good deal more useful. Dave and the crew get emergency first aid educated…
Product Preview: Lazer Bullet Helmet
Lazer brings some dynamic coolness to aero helmets with its upcoming Bullet.
How To Spend A Summer With A Smashed Leg
Nicole starts the long road to recovery, will there be any fun along the way?
Events: 2016 White Chalk Hills UCX Entry Extended
This is your last chance to get in on the last running of this fabulous event!
