MTB skills coach, guide and bikepacking expeditioner. Lifelong cyclist and adventure lover. For courses see http://www.carbon-monkey.co.uk
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A Closer Look At Trek’s Sustainability Report

Tom is a Climate Change and Green Infrastructure Officer, a mountain bike guide, Cytech mechanic, Greenpeace activist and holds a BSc in Outdoor and Environmental Education and MSc in Marine…

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Warning: Cliff Edge Ahead – we need to talk about mental health

As I climb back onto my bike I realise I’ve just seriously considered stepping off a cliff edge to escape the turmoil that is going on inside me, that’s not…

First Ride Review: The new generation Specialized Turbo Levo

The new Turbo Levo has been extensively redesigned, with manufacturers Specialized saying it has more in common with the Stumpjumper than its e-bike namesake. Tom Johnstone took to the trails...

Launched: The All New Specialized Turbo Levo

Three years on from the first Levo, Specialized is back with an all new, designed from the ground up addition to the world of e-bikes. The new Turbo Levo shares...

Internal Struggle – making your dreams come true isn’t always easy

This article was first published in Issue 118, and Tom has been nominated for Best Author for the Singletrack Reader Awards 2018. Tom Johnstone rides across Iceland’s interior and learns…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 118: Internal Struggle

Tom Johnstone rides across Iceland’s interior and learns that making your dreams come true isn’t always easy. Words & Photography Tom Johnstone This was an adventure I’d dreamed about for...

Keep An Eye On Yourself

It’s World Mental Health Day today, and Tom Johnstone has lessons to share about the Black Trail Dog There\'s more to this story But it\'s a member-only story Join us…

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Mental Health, Mountain Biking & Looking After Your Mates

A beautiful story from Tom Johnstone on the importance of looking out for your mates, and taking the time to look after yourself too. There\'s more to this story But…