I came to Singletrack having decided there must be more to life than meetings. I like all bikes, but especially unusual ones.
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.
I try to write about all these things in the hope that others might discover the joy of bikes too.
Become a sponsored privateer with Vitus and the DirtFund Project!
The DirtFund Project is a volunteer and a completely non-profit effort, established in November 2020 by Daniel O’Shea and a bunch of mountain bike mates. Its goal is to help...
The lovely folks at Altura gave you the chance to win a £500 voucher to spend on whatever takes your fancy from the Altura range. A simple question, a click...
If you’ve ever wondered just how mountain bike brakes work but been too afraid to ask, this video might just bring you some answers. Although it’s from SRAM, it’s not...
Don’t Miss Out On The Next Magazine – Singletrack Issue 142
Whoop! We’re getting more daylight any day now, lambs are bleating, and flowers are flowering. If you’re still not quite feeling the spring of…er…spring, then make sure you’ve got April’s...
If you’re feeling a little helpless, here are two bike related fundraisers you might like to take a look at. Wizard Works Bike Bags Wizard Works released these blue and...
If you’re a Singletrack Member you can sign up to our monthly newsletter. And you should, because the newsletter that will be sent tomorrow will contain the chance to wear...
If you read our article about BikeStormz last summer, you’ll know that there’s a whole urban riding scene where riders are really really good at wheelies. This film takes some...
We’ve talked before to Bowhead bikes founder Christian Bagg about the development of the Bowhead trikes. Ebike technology is allowing him not just to make throttle assisted machines, but also...
Jo Burt spotted it first, so we suspect him of having an eBay alert for ‘custom built bike’. Which only serves as another plus on the good character of Mr……
Pat Adams Returns, So Does Mountain Mayhem…kind of
After a Final Mayhem, The Return of Mayhem, and Mayhem Maybe Not, there’s another twist in the plot of Mountain Mayhem. Having officially retired in 2017 after the 20th anniversary...
Podcast: Isla Short – Factory Racing with integrity
Isla Short is doing things differently. Rather than chasing a Factory Team signing and riding whichever products that salary comes with, she’s hand picking her sponsors. It means more admin...
Nicolai goes Nathan Barley, or somewhere the sun doesn’t shine?
Nicolai has either out Rapha-ed Rapha and beaten all the gravel marketing hyperbole into sand, or they’ve created the bicycle industry equivalent of The Thick Of It.
When Aneela McKenna won the Singletrack Reader Award for Most Outstanding Human, we invited her to come and talk to us for a podcast. However, rather than talk about herself,...
If you read our feature in issue 140 of Singletrack World Magazine, you’ll know that the Capital Trail can be ridden over a leisurely-ish couple of days in the company...
Trail Collective North Wales aims to make trails legit
A group of riders in North Wales is seeking to make some of the currently unauthorised trails in the area part of the official network. The Trail Collective North Wales...
This article is from Issue 136 of Singletrack World. Hannah crosses the paper/internet boundary to unearth some of the truth behind a few of the Singletrack Forum personas we know……
Why You Should Read The Outsiders Project: Beyond Representation
The Outsiders Project report ‘Beyond Representation: The Future of Diversity and Inclusion’ is aimed at brands in the outdoor industry. Its goal is to shift brands’ understanding and perspectives on...
Some of you will have previously spotted this bike on the Forum, or possibly on Shand’s Instagram. But it’s such a beautiful bike with such a bittersweet tale behind it……
Celebrate Chipps’ birthday with this special offer!
It’s Chipps’ birthday so we’re giving Singletrack Members an extra discount on our Pompom hats to celebrate. Chipps has something of a reputation when it comes to hats – and...
DEFRA Repeals 2026 Deadline For Rights of Way Registrations
In a surprise move, DEFRA has announced that the 2026 cut-off date for recording historic rights of way, as set out in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000,...
Help Roger Vieira make Derby your next MTB destination
If Derby Football Club news is anything to go by, residents of Derby are in dire need of some alternative sporting activities. A group of local riders is hoping to...
Liv – the women’s specific arm of Giant Bicycles – continues to focus on producing bikes with geometry and suspension tuning designed for women. Its latest development is the revised...
OK, yes, it’s all marketing. But we reckon you’ve got a soft sport for Guy Martin, so fill your boots… There are few household names that better line up what...
Thousands of Shimano parts stolen from gassed lorry driver
From Shimano to The Sopranos: Organised Crime Sets Sights on Bike Parts Bikes being stolen from shops and garages is a sadly common enough affair, but this story from the...
Sit back, absorb some Californian sunshine, and enjoy some historic trails and world famous sights with some legends from the mountain bike world. Slay The Bay is the latest destination for Hans Rey...
Cancelled: The Cymru MTB Classic, (Not) New for 2022
Story Update – 4th Feb 2022 When we posted the original story below, the comments section jumped straight to a discussion that went something along the lines of ‘who would...
