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La Thuile DH World Series Rd5 results, report and highlights vids
Super dry conditions left the course increasingly dusty and unpredictable throughout the day.
Reports of the Enduro World Cup’s death are greatly exaggerated
Time to give it another look. Two days of racing starts Saturday morning.
State of Enduro: Peaks Enduro Series Round 4 (BNES 3) report
Originally scheduled to take place in the Peak district, the venue for the 4th round of the Peaks Enduro Series had to be changed due to 'land issues'.
New Canyon concept bike: Biplane cockpit ✅ 32” wheels ✅ Upside-down fork ✅ Aero ✅
Is the Canyon Lux Era the sign of a new era of XC racing tech?
Lenzerheide DH World Series Rd4 results, report and highlights vids
Lenzerheide brought the speed. All the fast, dry downhill action from the UCI Downhill World Cup finals day.
Win a pair of Kenda Double Black tyres by signing up to our newsletter
What's better than fresh tyres? Fresh tyres that don't cost any money!
Batteryphobes rejoice! Shimano XT mechanical drivetrain announced
Great to see Shimano still doing things with metal strings for us retro grouches!
Midweek MTB Madness race this Wednesday evening at Chorlton Water Park
Calling all Greater Manchester dwellers! Come along and you may end up in Singletrack Magazine issue 168.
Leogang DH World Series Rd3 results, report and highlights vids
The day marked a milestone moment, with the Women’s Elite race closing the programme for the first time in history.
£4.5bn for cycling and walking: 5,000 new routes and 10,000 safer crossings
The Government's new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy promises record investment, ambitious targets and — crucially — safer everyday riding. And yes, that includes us.
Win all-expenses-paid, 3-day MTB adventure at DYFI Bike Park this August
Deuter, in partnership with the Atherton family, is giving 3 UK riders (with a friend) a chance to win a great weekend on bikes.
Havok Bike Park Summer Race Weekend report
Ater blistering heat in Somerset a couple weeks ago, Aran returned to Havok on a contrastingly wet and grey weekend for the third race of his season
Rockintor AirVora: CE Level 2 upper-body armour you can actually pedal in
A broad-coverage MTB protection system without going full stormtrooper on every climb.
Loudenvielle-Peyragudes DH World Series Rd2 results, report and highlights vids
It's safe to say that the super-loose dusty made life difficult for all riders.
From the Forum: Saddleback goes into administration
All 42 staff at the UK cycling distributor have been made redundant.
State of Enduro: Southern Enduro Minehead (BNES Rd2) report
It’s not often that I turn up to a race venue knowing nothing. But this time, I genuinely had no idea what to expect.
Does Singletrack Mag think eMTBs are now too powerful?
In this episode of the Singletrack Podcast we have a Mrs Merton-style 'heated debate' about eeb numbers.
Forum: Santa Cruz Tallboy 6, death to the VPP
This post from Forum Member a11y has stirred up some interesting conspiracy theory chat!
Avinox statement makes the case for more power in mountain biking
Avinox talk the torque. The debate rolls on.
The oldest bike kit that I still use
It's all very well banging on about the latest shiny new kit, but what stuff has stood the test of time in my shed?
67% of Welsh residents want better access to the countryside
Only 5% overtly against the idea. But where are we at with the Trails For Wales campaign?
Latest Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay packs 1,000w and 108Nm
With a potential 1,034Wh of battery there's plenty of power for playing. Also, new 160mm travel LC2R rear suspension layout.
Are you underbiked or overbiked? Do you care?
Mountain biking is a massively broad activity. Back roads and back flips. No bike does it all well.
No more Fazua? Porsche closes eBike Performance Division
Porsche - the company behind Fazua lightweight drive systems - cites a fundamentally changed market.
Hey LEGO! What about a mountain bike set?
New 1,015-piece set features a road bike measuring 36cm x 60cm x 19 cm and retails for £109.99
Survey on concussion knowledge and behaviours in UK mountain biking
The study aims to better understand how riders recognise concussion, what actions they take following a suspected concussion, and what factors influence decisions around returning to riding.
Markus Stitz’s new guide book brings Edinburgh’s gravel rides to life
If you've been reading Singletrack for any length of time, you'll know Markus Stitz.
Bikes you should never have sold (and ones you should never have bought)
If comparison is the thief of joy, then regret is the darkside of nostalgia.
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WC Results Round 1: Mona YongPyong, South Korea [UPDATED with highlight vids]
The 2026 Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series kicked off in Mona YongPyong, South Korea.
Frog Bikes acquired by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group
One of Britain’s most respected children’s bike brands has a new owner - and it’s not one that will fill the cycling community with confidence.
And so it begins… Bosch updates CX motor to 120Nm
"Performance values" of the Performance Line CX/CX-R can be increased to up to 600% support and 120 Nm of torque.
Natural Selection Bike Aotearoa premieres 5 May
Although results are already in the bag - all the action was filmed last month - the world premiere drops on Red Bull TV on 5 May.
Specialized launches the Epic 9 – claiming the lightest full-sus XC frame ever made
Specialized's new Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC frame at 1,589g, offering enhanced efficiency, revised suspension, and a simplified model range, while pricing starts at $7,500.
When & how to watch this weekend’s South Korea World Cup DH racing
Racing starts at 3:30am UK time. Oof. Pass me the the ProPlus!
Velosolutions’ Vorld app measures pump track lap times with precision
Vorld brings riders together, counts their laps, measures their times, awards points and prizes.
UCI clamps down on eMTB motor power: Avinox’s wild M2S gets a ‘RACE750’ haircut
Reports that Avinox has had to create a limited version of its latest M2S motor to meet the governing body’s rules
Chipps interrogation: The Singletrack Mag Podcast is back!
And... we're back in the room. Apologies for the break.
State of Enduro: Scottish Enduro Series Rd 1 Tweed Valley report
Is the Tweed Valley the best location for UK Enduro mountain biking?
Singletrack’s 25th Anniversary Issue is here
Welcome to the 25th birthday bash of Singletrack! With cheeky editorials, nostalgic merch, epic dad adventures, and heartfelt tributes, it’s a rollercoaster of tales from a mountain bike community that’s still revving!
YT Industries is back in the UK
YT Industries has resumed trading in the UK after insolvency, prioritising order fulfilment, whilst expanding service partnerships, although concerns about warranty support remain.
The new neon neow Cannondale Bad Habit
We're looking forward to getting hold of one of these. Not just because of the most excellent paintjobs.
FAIR Bicycles launch ‘best of both worlds’ bar technology
What is the result when you add the 31.8 handlebar standard to the 35 handlebar standard?
The new more stiff less stiff Fox 38
8.8% stiffer fore-aft and 6.8% less stiff in torsion. The new 38 also increases bushing overlap by 20mm.
Knolly Bikes enters receivership as bank calls in account
Knolly has entered receivership and is evaluating restructuring options, after its bank called in the company’s account.
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Hans Rey is worried about the future of e-bikes
MTB legend asks if it is time to draw a line in the sand of when e-bikes become "too powerful"
Colin Meagher, legendary MTB photographer, and just all-round legend has left the planet
But, despite it being eight years since his ALS/Motor Neuron Disease diagnosis, he left on his own terms and in a good place.
New SRAM XX DH Transmission, RockShox Boxxer and Vivid Coil
The House of SRAM are launching a number of things today. Here's the DH stuff.
