A British cyclist wins the biggest sporting event on earth, then almost immediately opens his mouth and spoils it.
Opinion
Rants, opinions and general observations from the wide ranging smorgasbord that is our pool of editorial contributors. The usual stuff about what gets said in here isn’t necessarily the view of Singletrack blah blah.
UK Government Launches Entirely Unnecessary Consultation Into Active Transport.
Hannah’s had enough with Government transport planners. Again… I’m going to scream. Actually, I did, though it was more of a desperate guttural groan of suppressed rage and frustration. Why?…
Are We Blinded By Bling?
This year marked my first trip to Eurobike, the enormous trade show at which all parts of the bike industry converge on the small German town of Friedrichshafen. In three…
Site update, GDPR and being an independent media company in a perfect storm
The last 6 months have been a roller-coaster ride for us here at Singletrack. We’ve completely changed the website from the old theme that we’d been using for almost a…
From Big Miles To Tiny Wheels – It’s All On The Spectrum
If you’ve followed Greg’s riding, you’re probably used to seeing him gobbling up the off-road miles, probably wearing lycra, possibly sleeping in a ditch. So when we saw him hopping…
What One Old Lady Can Teach You About Cycling
Betty was our next-door neighbour. She was the archetypal elderly spinster: she was feisty, she was fiercely independent, and she used her home as a sort of hostel for local…
TransPennine Express Fails Basic Cycle Proficiency
Last year the Department for Transport published its Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, bolding asserting: “We want to make cycling and walking the natural choices for shorter journeys, or as…
7 simple tips for taking care of your trails
If you’re a mountain biker in the UK right now, you might be feeling a bit sorry for yourself. Winter, which is hardly ever a delightful time of year here,…
Here’s One Tip On How To Enjoy Riding More: Stop
Riding bikes is about movement. It’s about getting from here to there, or about the fun you have while you swoop round that corner, or bounce down those rocks. It’s…
Are We Taking Crashing Seriously Enough?
Chris Hall look at the very real daily dangers of mountain biking and asks if we're taking concussion seriously enough? Or even noticing it when it happens
Amanda Batty: Why We Should Stop Writing About Lance Armstrong.
Amanda thinks Lance is a distraction from a whole bunch of more important issues
Beyond Fear And Feelings: An Evidence Based Look At Why Women Aren’t Cycling
The evidence explains why women aren't cycling - and what we might do about it
Updated: Ipley Cross | Why This Type Of Road Junction Will Keep Killing Cyclists
Bez suggests that sometimes a steady driver can be the most dangerous driver - now with added content responding to comments and questions you raised
What Should You Do About Other Cyclists Jumping Red Lights? Nothing, Reckons Antony
Another day, another anti-cycling headline. Antony wonders why people love to hate cyclists.
Amanda Batty: “Stop Fighting And Show Your Wilderness Some Respect”
Mountain bike access is a hot button issue in the United States right now, with trail and MTB advocacy groups even fighting each other
Winter Riding Sucks! Here’s 8 ways to get you motivated
You could slog on through winter, enjoying your riding less and less... or you could give one of these alternatives a go instead.
Fear And Learning In The Surrey Hills: How To Use Science To Overcome Your Fears
Adele learns to embrace the risk and put the fun back into her ride.
Forward To The Old School
Ian wonders: are we really all enduro riders, or do we just own enduro bikes?
Hero Dirt: Why Do The Bikes Get All The Attention?
With all the shiny products being paraded in front of us, is mountain biking losing touch with the places we ride?
10 Things The Mountain Bike Industry Needs To Stop Doing
Antony has a beef about many things that the bike industry keeps doing wrong. How many do you agree with?
Column: Are You Brave Enough For Big Love?
Adam Batty reckons that telling your riding pals that you love them is harder than going off any jump
Column: To E, Or Not To E?
Adele finds an unexpected benefit to e-mountain biking – and then clobbers her knee.
Keep An Eye On Yourself
It's World Mental Health Day today, and Tom Johnstone has lessons to share about the Black Trail Dog
Beating The Commute Blues
As summer sun turns to autumn gloom, Hannah tries to look on the bright side of commuting by bike
The Law Will Be Fixed
As the Government announces a review of cycle safety law, Bez fears where we're heading
The (Electric) Shock Of The New
Instructor and racer Ian Bailey admits that, some day, he probably will own an e-bike. But not just yet
The Law Must Be Fixed…Mustn’t It?
Bez examines the laws currently available to prosecute cyclists - do we want new ones?
Declaring an Interest
Chipps' Editorial column from issue 114 sets out Singletrack's honest approach to advertising and sponsorship. Is it enough and will any other magazines follow suit?
Tito Tomasi: Crossing The Alps Solo
After years of planning and preparation, Tito Tomasi set out to ride across the alps solo with a tent on his back.
We Don’t Need Bikes For Women
Amanda Batty argues that the bike industry doesn't need bikes for women, it needs bikes for people
Race Report: Highland Trail 550
Chris Hope rode the Highland Trail 550, shooting for a new course record. It's not for the faint of heart, or leg
Mountain Biking Mudita
Hannah wonders whether the best riding mates are the ones who don't care about bikes and kit
Flaunting The Laws Of The Highway
Bez argues that biased media reporting is affecting our safety on the roads
We ❤ The NHS
Geoff Johnson pays the price for having fun. Not happily, but with philosophical resignation.
Reasons To Be Cheerful
Hannah reckons there's pleasure in the smallest of rides, if you keep your eyes and ears about you.
International Women’s Day: Bang Your Head Against A Wall
Hannah is not celebrating International Women's Day
Drag Acts And Singlespeeds
If you want to get faster and smoother on a bike with minimal effort, then read Ian Bailey's tips on getting quick for nothing
Seeking The Limelight
James Cornford looks at how mountain biking can gain mainstream exposure and asks if we really want it
How To Spend A Summer With A Smashed Leg
Nicole starts the long road to recovery, will there be any fun along the way?
A Tale of Two Forces
West Mids Police gets official congratulations for its campaign to prosecute close-passes. Meanwhile in Hampshire, not much is happening
My Summer Was Over Before It Even Started
Nicole Mallett tells us how her plans for the summer were drastically reshaped, along with her leg. Not for the squeamish