Some of the most exceptional women in cycling have been revealed by Cycling UK through its annual 100 Women in Cycling list. Here’s the full PR: Each year, the UK’s cycling charity recognises women from all corners of the cycling world who have had a…
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GT Goes Grass Roots: No Factory Race Team in 2024
Confirming what has long been considered a firm rumour, GT has announced the termination of its Factory Race Team programme for 2024. GT has a long history with racing, and has had some great results over the last eight years with the GT Factory Racing…
Podcast with Dave ‘Mr UK Trails’ Evans
Barely in post a week, we sat down with Dave Evans, Project Manager for the new UK Trail Project, to find out more about the project’s plans. The initial rider workshops are underway, with more online ones due early next year, and a questionnaire to…
Singletrack Subscribers Get Megasack Double Entries!
if you're a Singletrack subscriber - or you buy yourself a Subscription - you get twice as many chances to win in the Megasack prize draws!
2023 4X National Champ, Amelia Martin, joins HUNT Bike Wheels
If you were at this year’s Malvern’s Classic you might have noticed that Amelia Martin kept making an appearance on the podium. Winning three races, including the National 4X title, she caught the attention of many – especially as she’s only 14 years old so…
2024 British National Downhill Series Calendar Revealed
British Cycling has announced the dates and venues for the 2024 British National Downhill Series: Full Downhill calendar: National Downhill Series Round 1: Rheola, Wales – 13-14 April Round 2: Fort William, Scotland – 25-26 May Round 3: Antur Stiniog, Wales – 22-23 June Round…
What’s The Cheapest Way To Watch Mountain Biking Now GCN+ Is Closing?
If you got the email announcing the end of GCN+ and understood it first time, perhaps you should consider applying your brain to understanding politicians, or solving the Riemann Hypothesis. It’s taken us a bit of figuring out, but we think we’ve got the answer:…
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If you like riding your bike off road, and you like reading about bikes, and you like not doom scrolling, then we have the perfect thing for you: a magazine full of stories about riding bikes. Whether you opt for digital access only, or the…
UK Trails Project Launches ‘Right Trails, Right Places’
The UK Trails Project has David Evans in post as Project Manger, and is getting underway with a series of workshops around the country. The project aims to improve the long term sustainability of trails in the UK – and to do that it needs…
Specialized Trail Pants review
The Specialized Trail Pants are so comfortable that Hannah has barely taken them off. The men's version that is.
The Bicycle Industry Vowels Logo Quiz
So you think you know bike brands? Let’s see. Using only vowels – something n shrt spply n th bk wrld rght nw – let’s see which brands you can identify. Good luck!
Fresh Goods Friday 678 – Watching Painting Drying Edition
What is the most bored you have ever been?
Trash Free Trails: State Of Our Trails Report
Trash Free Trails has published its ‘State Of Our Trails’ report, what it says is a ‘first of its kind study into the causes, prevalence, composition and impacts of single-use pollution on recreational trail ecosystems’. They’ve analysed data gathered from trail cleans between July 2020…
ABUS Cliffhanger MIPS Helmet review
If you've a narrower shaped head you may find the Abus Cliffhanger fits you better than some models. It's light and airy, and a smart colour.
We’d like to know about your indoor training habits
Do you ride indoors? Maybe only under duress? Or maybe it’s central to keeping yourself fit and sane between rides outdoors? Mountain bikers don’t traditionally have a reputation for ‘training’, but we know from your chats on the Forum that plenty of you are at…
Desert Island Disc Brakes with Charlie Hobbs
Charlie Hobbs. Charlie the Bikemonger. Charlie the Merchmonger. Charlie the Bum Butterer. However you know him, you’ll know he’s got stories. Before he set off for the queue at the post office, a blue rinse, and a Honda Jazz, we sat down for a Desert…
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Red Bull Hardline 2024: The biggest DH Race gets bigger, with extra venue added
Rumours that Red Bull Hardline will become a series have been roaming the internet corridors a while, so it’s perhaps no surprise to have the official news: Hardline will have a date down under, in Tasmania in 2024. It’ll still have the Welsh event in…
SIGNA Sports Financial Woes: Wiggle officially now in the hands of Administrators
UPDATE: Friday 27th October Wiggle CRC have entered administration as of today. No ‘Self Administration’ this time – they have called in the administrators to run the company. Administrators will attempt to realise the value of the business on behalf of its creditors which in…
Islabikes to Cease Production
Islabikes, the children's bike brand that changed the face of bikes for kids, has taken delivery of its last batch of bikes and will cease selling at the end of the year.
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm MTB Jacket review
The Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm MTB jacket is made from Patagonia’s H2NO fabric, a 3-layer waterproof fabric constructed with recycled nylon.
Bluetti AC180 – Take a bit more home away from home
Yes, there is a time and a place for heading off grid, unplugging everything, and getting back to nature. But sometimes you need to take a few mod cons with you in order to facilitate an escape. The kids might be off school, but you’re…
Harriet Harnden and Øisin Ø Callaghan: Finding the path to success
The 2023 DH Season ended with a bang and in this episode George, Jack and Emilie chat with two of the young guns who brought the fire, Øisin Ø Callaghan and Harriet Harnden. Enjoy! Listen to the podcast here Watch the podcast here The Making…
Along For The Ride | Bike packing with young families
Whether you’re a mum or a dad, many bike riding parents will be familiar with the itch of wanting to get away on an adventure. This film by Monet Adams will perhaps give you the confidence that it’s still possible – just take the kids…
Learning To Lead
I’ve quite often found myself ‘leading’ a ride – but only in the informal sense of being the person that knows the way. There’s a big (legal and insurance) difference between following your friend that knows where to turn left or right, and following someone…
Hello Dave! New UK Trails Project Manager Revealed
The new UK Trails Project we told you about a few weeks ago will be getting underway shortly, now that the Project Manager post has been filled – by Dave Evans. If you’ve not heard that name before, you should be reassured to hear that…
Cannondale Precise Floor Pump: Practically Perfect
A floor pump is surprisingly difficult to get right. The Cannondale Precise Floor Pump is spot on, especially for the multi-bike household.
Singletrack Issue 151: A Clarion Call
Hannah examines the rise of a new type of cycling club: the collective. Words Hannah photography as credited Some of the earliest cycling clubs were formed by people with a shared philosophy who wanted to cycle together. Way back in 1894, the first Clarion club…
Bespoked Bike Check: Bididu Ragnarök
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show has left the UK and is taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people are able to go and peruse gorgeous hand built bikes and accessories, and chat to their makers. Sadly we couldn’t make the trip…
Bespoked Bike Check: SUBA FLOW
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show has left the UK and is taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people are able to go and peruse gorgeous hand built bikes and accessories, and chat to their makers. Sadly we couldn’t make the trip…
Fresh Goods Friday 674 – The Binging On Print Edition
Happy Rampage Day earthlets! Or Unhappy Rampage Day if you're not keen on the event.
How And When And Why To Watch Red Bull Rampage
Red Bull Rampage is on Friday 13th October 2023. Let’s hope that’s not a superstitious portent of disaster, we want to be watching live stoke and awe, not injuries. Here’s how and why (or why not) to watch it. Why You Don’t Want To Watch…
Update: Gee Atherton ‘Not Too Bad’ After Massive Rampage Crash
Here’s the original story, scroll to the bottom for the latest update on Gee after his crash in practice at Rampage while trying a 60ft drop. It’s the news that no one wanted to hear: Gee Atherton has crashed in practice at Red Bull Rampage,…
Hope WMN Enduro Photo Gallery
We went out to join in the fun at the Hope WMN Enduro – not racing, but instead an epic amount of chatting! We had a suggestions book for people to let us know what they’d like to read, and we think we’ve already done…
Bespoked Bike Check: Two Bikes To Make Tarmac Tempting
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show is leaving the UK and taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people will be able to go and peruse gorgeous hand built bikes and accessories, and chat to their makers. Sadly we couldn’t make the trip…
Yeti SB160 review
I don’t think most people that buy the Yeti SB160 are buying it because it represents a great value package and premium performance.
How To Read Issue 151 of Singletrack World Magazine
Our latest magazine is now available – here’s how you can get your hands on it. If you receive a printed copy of the magazine each issue, it’s now in the post – we can’t be sure exactly when it will land with you, but…
Singletrack Issue 151: I ❤️ My Night Riding Gear
Hannah brings you the clothing and hardware that keeps her spinning through the long winter evenings. Words Hannah Photography Amanda Night riding… it’s something of a necessary evil in the UK. Or a bonding activity to set you up for the contrasting joy of ‘summer’.…
Podcast: Desert Island Disc Brakes With Paul Bas
When Paul Bas crashed at Red Bull Rampage in 2015, there was a good chance he’d never walk again. He turned that accident, and his recovery from it, into an award winning film. And, he got back on the bike. Hannah caught up with him…
Vote Now! Community Builders Award – Singletrack World Awards 2023
Vote for the projects, campaigns or other initiatives that are helping build the MTB community.
Fresh Goods Friday 673 – The Mashing Perfectly Edition
Merry October to you and and all! We shall do our best to keep your mountain biking stoke levels as high as is feasible.
Bespoked Bike Check: Kutaloni Presto
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show is leaving the UK and taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people will be able to go and peruse gorgeous hand built bikes and accessories, and chat to their makers. Sadly we couldn’t make the trip…
Bespoked Bike Check: Hulsroy Croc
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show is leaving the UK and taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people will be able to go and peruse gorgeous hand built bikes and accessories, and chat to their makers. Sadly we couldn’t make the trip…
Video: 1990s Trials Throwback!
When we were off at the GT Malverns Classic, Dieter got so excited (even more excited than usual!) about all the retro trials bikes that we couldn’t help feeling a little bit tingly ourselves. Even if you weren’t there, or never actually owned a trials…
Bespoked Bike Check: WOODALPS YGGY
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show is leaving the UK and taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people will be able to go and peruse gorgeous hand built bikes and accessories, and chat to their makers. Sadly we couldn’t make the trip…
Sixth Element Wheels Ceases Trading
Sixth Element Wheels is reported to have ceased trading. Forum users who are Sixth Element customers have reported receiving an email containing the following letter: Dear Sir/ Madam Re : Monsun Limited Trading as Sixth Element Wheels (“the Company”) I regret to advise that the…
Wacky Races: Red Bull ‘Stalen Ros’ Tandem Racing
Let’s have some levity to lighten things up. Those crazy Europeans have been capitalising on their post Brexit freedoms by holding a race where health and safety rules apparently need not apply, as long as your outfit is suitably silly. ‘Stalen Ros’ translates as ‘Steel…
Bespoked Bike Check: The Metal Bike, by Fern Bicycles
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show is leaving the UK and taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people will be able to go and peruse gorgeous hand built bikes and accessories, and chat to their makers. Sadly we couldn’t make…
Government Prepares To Favour Motorists – Again
To anyone following active travel or environmental policy developments in the UK, the news that the government is preparing to announce a ‘Plan For The Motorist’ will likely come as no surprise. After last week’s announcements on changes to net zero policies, and this week’s…
Shimano Issues ‘Inspection Process’ For Road Cranks In EU and UK
Last week Shimano issued a recall of some 11-speed Hollowtech Road Cranksets in the USA and Canada, following instances of a ‘bonding separation issue’ on certain models. In the UK and Europe, there is not as yet a recall, however inspection instructions have been issued…
Mountain Biking In Wales Needs You!
If you like mountain biking and you like mountain biking in Wales, then it would be worth your while to take a few minutes to complete this survey. It’s being conducted by Natural Resources Wales, which looks after much of the land that you might…
