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…
Hannah Dobson
More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 :…
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…
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…
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…
Rider Resilience: The Story Behind the Velocity Bag
We’ve told you before about Nils Amelinckx. He’s told you about himself in his award winning story ‘Excess Baggage’. And now we’re here again to tell you about another piece…
Podcast: The disappointing racing edition
Benji, Mark and Hannah wonder whether amateur racing could be just a bit more fun, and a bit less like a trip to Aldi. Plus there’s some wild speculation about…
Lezyne Shock Drive 400psi Shock Pump review
This Lezyne Shock Drive 400psi is very much a premium – and reassuringly chunky – affair. Capable of going all the way up to 400psi.
Boggle Your Eyes: Kade Edwards Hardline FPV Drone One-Shot
Hold on to your pants. This is boggling – and gives you loads of moments where you see just how gnarly the Hardline course is, even on the bits in…
5 Reasons Brage Vestavik’s Latest Video Is Brilliant
This video from Brage Vestavik is well worth a watch. Packed with good vibes, awesome riding, heavy metal music and… hardly any actual Brage. And yet it’s still great. Here’s…
Litelok X1: Angle grinder resistance for peace of mind
The Litelok X1 was launched amid much social media and YouTube hype, with videos of angle grinders failing to chop into it. Pros Cons Made with ‘Barronium’, the Litelok X1…
Intra Drive: Sustainable UK Made e-Gearbox to seek crowdfunding
What do you do when you sell your bike company – known best for its bike packing rigs designed to go round the world?Steven Shand, formerly of Shand Cycles, has…
Singletrack World Issue 151 Is Coming Soon!
Golden leaves, crisp frosts, atmospheric mists… or slippery brown sludge, cold fingers, and endless murk. What will October bring? The only certainty is that it will bring Issue 151 of…
Fresh Goods Friday 670 – Oh, Happy Days Edition
We ain't gots time to shilly shally. Nor even dilly dally. We gots to jump straight into this week's Fresh Goods Friday!
Gee Atherton’s Latest Video Is A Stomach Lurcher
Just a day after it was announced he’d be riding Red Bull Rampage this year, Gee Atherton has released a video which perhaps shows why. Apparently vertigo doesn’t bother him,…
Red Bull Rampage: Semenuk Out, Atherton In!
This year’s Red Bull Rampage riders have been announced, with a couple of surprises. With Semenuk elsewhere, the field is well and truly open for a new winner. Will Gee…
Podcast: DMBinS and the Scottish Mountain Biking Strategy
Sitting elsewhere in the UK, it seems like the Scots have it all: broad access rights, and a government body to promote mountain biking. So when we posted a news…
Malverns Retro Components Memory Lane Gallery
Remember when you used to search for bike parts by flicking through a catalogue, or the back of a magazine? Perhaps you phoned a landline to check stock, or maybe…
Fresh Goods Friday 669 – The Science Of Thrill Edition
Hannah says: Science? Heck. I’ve barely recovered from the scientific calculator last week. I can’t do science, or at least not numbers based science stuff. Graphs especially. It’s like a…
Cycling in England Down 5% Since Last Year
Cycling UK has issued a press release saying ‘‘Depressing’ new figures reveal urgent funding boost needed for government to achieve cycling targets in England.’ The latest statistics show that there…
Not In My Name: Trans Athlete Bans
Hannah has been pondering this article all summer, trying to find the words to express how she feels about the emerging bans on trans women’s participation in women’s cycling –…
Register Now To Join The Trash Free Trails Summit Online!
This week sees the Trash Free Trails 2023 Summit, and if you’re quick you can register to view the proceedings online. There are still a few in-person places up for…
The New Look Singletrack World Awards Are Coming!
The Singletrack Reader Awards have been running for many years now. This year, we're giving them a bit of a makeover.
Leatt Knee Guard AirFlex Hybrid Pro review: skid plates for knees!
These Leatt Knee Guard AirFlex Hybrid Pro knee pads combine hard shell elements with gel padding for protection you can pedal in.
Autotrader Moves Into E-Bike Market
Autotrader… it’s where you look for a car, or van…right? Well, it’s now also where you might look for an e-bike. This seems interesting, whether you think this is terrible…
