Bikes vs cars meet in AI driven teenage fever dream… Who would win in a fight between a cow and a platypus? Would you rather have to eat a pickled…
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.
Good Vibes Only: In The Hills Gang Video
This is sick AF. 100% good vibes fun. Great riding, fab scenery, turns and tricks, smiles and silliness. More videos like this please. Warning: if you are not under 30…
Daaaaam Daniel! New Dizzying Danny Mac Video
Danny MacAskill says watching some of this footage makes him a little uncomfortable, but that it’s quite relaxing while he’s doing the actual riding. The only thing relaxing while we…
Forum Photo Competition: The Winners!
Thanks to everyone who submitted photos, or voted. We hope you enjoyed the injection of scenes and views from out and about. The votes have been counted, and here are…
Islands In The Mud
You know how there are islands in the Galapagos where there’s a finch that’s perfectly adapted to eat just that one seed that grows on that one island? And then…
Subscribe Today To Get Singletrack World’s February Magazine Delivered!
Join us by midnight on 24th January to have your name on the list to receive a printed copy of February’s magazine. Imagine yourself in February. It’s slightly better than…
Vote Here: Forum Photo Competition – Overall
This is to choose your favourite image from all the finalists in this year’s Forum photo competition. Enjoy scrolling through, and then select your favourite. Simon R – Somewhere in…
20 truths about indoor training from a mountain biker
Lessons learnt. Myths and truths. The good, the bad, and the ugly. They'll prove useful if you're contemplating starting indoor training - you may also have a laugh at my…
Vote Now: Forum Photo Competition ‘Open’
All the entries have been gathered and the finalists shortlisted – thanks to everyone that shared their photos. Now it’s time to choose your favourite shot in the ‘Open’ category…
Vote Now: Forum Photo Competition ‘Out There’
All the entries have been gathered and the finalists shortlisted – thanks to everyone that shared their photos. Now it’s time to choose your favourite shot in the ‘Out There’…
Vote Now: Forum Photo Competition ‘Bike Life’
All the entries have been gathered and the finalists shortlisted – thanks to everyone that shared their photos. Now it’s time to choose your favourite shot in the ‘Bike Life’…
Crossword: The GT Edition
Just before Christmas, the ‘pausing’ of the GT brand was announced. It seems like a good time to have yourself a trip down memory lane and see if you can…
Vote Now: Photo Competition ‘Gnarpooning’
All the entries have been gathered and the finalists shortlisted – thanks to everyone that shared their photos. Now it’s time to choose your favourite shot in the ‘Gnarpooning’ category…
Vote Now: Photo Competition ‘Just Riding Along’
All the entries have been gathered and the finalists shortlisted – thanks to everyone that shared their photos. Now it’s time to choose your favourite shot in the ‘Just Riding…
Goodbye ‘Jumpin’ Jez Avery
It is with shock and sadness that we can report the death of the legend that is Jez Avery. Our thoughts are with his family and his friends. I thought…
Most Innovative Product of the Year: Project Mjolnir
This year’s Singletrack Award for Most Innovative Product goes to Project Mjolnir. Project Mjolnir is an open source design for an adaptive e-mountainbike. By being open source, it allows people…
Predictions for the mountain bike world in 2025
It’s that time of year when we look into the mists of time, peer into the future, and see what lies ahead. Maybe. In 2024 we were – as usual…
MTB Personality of 2024: Wyn Masters
Fighting off the competition to take the title of MTB Personality of the Year 2024, it’s Wyn Masters. As well as being a top level racer, Wyn has brought Wyn…
Top 10 most read news stories on Singletrackworld in 2024
What happened in 2024? Which news got you clicking and reading? Welcome to the year that was 2024, in the top 10 most read news stories of the year. In…
Best Article of 2024: Chariots Of Rust by Adam Boggon
The votes have been counted, and the winner is: Adam Boggon, for Chariots Of Rust. Congratulations to Adam. Adam has written a few articles for us over the years, in…
Community Builders Award 2024: UK MTB Trail Alliance
Congratulations to the UK MTB Trail Alliance, who are this year’s winners of the Community Builders Award in the Singletrack Readers’ Awards. This is a new kid on the advocacy…
Fresh Goods Friday 737: The Choose Your Own Adventure Edition
In a break from the norm, there are no goods. That’s because Benji and I are both due to be on annual leave for the next week, which is actually…
Singletrack Forum Wrapped: The Stats of 2024
Like discovering that your most played song of the year was something by Meatloaf, what you’re about to read might be the kind of thing you wish you didn’t know……
Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024: ‘Open’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum last year, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just…
Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024: ‘Bike Life’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum last year, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just…
Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024: ‘Out There’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum last year, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just…
What’s In The MegaSack This Week and Week 2 Winners
It’s the final week of the MegaSack, when we’ll be squeezng just one… more… prize… into the sack before the big draw on Christmas Eve. Kenda Hellkat Pro and Pinner…
Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024: ‘Gnarpooning’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum last year, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just…
Singletrack Spineline Quiz
You know those slightly odd words printed down the spine of the magazine? They’re ‘spinelines’. Each one has been said by someone in the office, to odd looks and cries…
Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024: ‘Just Riding Along’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum last year, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just…
Good Vibes Only: First Trail Pot Supporter Is Announced
In the continuing search for good news from the bike world, here are some happy vibes thanks to local bike shop Big on Bikes. They’ve become the first bike shop…
Day 15: TailFin Bar Bag System
TailFin Bar Bag System A bar bag system designed to be both stable and quickly removeable. The mount system means you retains bar space for things like lights. The CNC…
Rocky Mountain Bicycles To Restructure In Effort To Avoid Bankruptcy
Rocky Mountain Bicycles is the second big bike name to hit the headlines for the wrong reasons this week, in an indication that the bike industry is still struggling to…
2024 MTB World Series Racing Was A Big Success
The stats don’t lie, there was more of everything, from viewers to drones, and this year’s MTB World Series was a huge success. Big changes afoot for next year promise…
Day 14: SQ Lab Contact Points Mega Bundle
Saddle 6OX ERGOWAVE® active 2.1 ltd. Team, £159.95 Join the team and make a statement with this version of the popular 6OX saddle! This is designed to shift the bodyweight…
MegaSack Day 13: Visio Dry Lens Treatment
VisioDry This is a spray treatment for your glasses or goggles that will keep the rain from collecting on your lenses. Unlike similar treatments for car windscreens, Visio Dry works…
Mass Rider Layoffs As Pon ‘Pauses’ GT Bicycles
Pon is reported to have ‘paused’ GT Bicycles. Alarm bells started ringing last week, as many GT sponsored BMX riders were told they couldn’t ride for GT next year. GT…
Day 12: SKS Mudrocker Mudguard Set
SKS Mudrocker Mudguard Set Mega mudguards to keep the spray away, front and rear. Mounts solidly to your fork up front to keep you mud free without all the rattling.…
Day 11: Julbo Forest Evo MIPS Helmet
Julbo Forest Evo MIPS Helmet As you’d expect from a company best known for its eyewear, this helmet has a dual stowage option for your glasses. It’s also got MIPS…
The MegaSack – What’s Coming This Week? PLUS Last Week’s Winners!
Tune in on the day to see which prize is on which day! But here are the things going into the MegaSack this week… TailFin Bar Bag System A bar…
Recreation Must Pay – But It’s Everyone Who Will Suffer
Hannah thinks that public funding of outdoor recreation is at a crisis point. In the race to balance budgets, we’re at risk of a long legacy of cost. Last week…
Revealed: UK National Downhill Championships Calendar 2025
While the headline on the press release screams Fort William, many will be glad to see Revolution Bike Park on the calendar – after their closure for tree felling, this…
MegaSack Day 10: DT Swiss F1900 Wheelset
DT Swiss F1900 Wheelset Sold as the wheel for those with a tendency to smash, these are alloy wheels that will suit many riders. A good balance of strength and…
Editors’ Choice 2024: Saracen Ariel 30 Elite
Saracen Ariel 30 Elite is yet another Ariel model from Saracen that looks the absolute bee’s knees. Literally. How does this yellow zinger handle the trails? Sometimes you get on…
Day 9: WIN this Lazer Chase Helmet worth £180
Lazer Chase Helmet This is a downhill certified full face helmet with Kineticore rotational impact protection built in. This is designed to reduce the effect of an impact on your…
Editors’ Choice 2024: Worx HydroShot 56 Cordless Pressure Washer
The Worx HydroShot 56 has been a game changer for me, and is genuinely useful. Put it to the top of your new toys shopping list. In the Editors’ Choice…
Stubble & Co Adventure Bag review
The Stubble & Co Adventure bag is designed to fit in most carry-on luggage situations, this 42 litre pack has a clamshell style opening, combining the best of suitcase and…
Coming Soon: The Singletrack Forum Photography Competition 2024
It’s coming back! Last year’s inaugural Forum Photography Competition was so popular we’re going to do it again. No prizes, just internet points, good vibes, and the chance to smile…
Year Round Camping Now Available In Scottish Forests
If you’ve a fully equipped campervan with toilet, you can now camp year round in many if the car parks operated by Forestry and Land Scotland. Previously this has been…
Storm Darragh – What’s the Damage?
Last weekend’s Storm Darragh brought with it a rare red wind warning. While the damage wasn’t as widespread as Storm Arwen in 2021, it has caused a fair amount of…