The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.

Don’t Miss Out On April’s Edition Of Singletrack World

We’re heading into longer days, winter is on the way out, something is in the air. Is it spring? The drifting scent of daffodils on the breeze? Or you, taking...

NBD: Specialized Levo SL Alloy, Transition Spur UDH, Liv Pique Advanced 29 XC

A modest amount of New Mountain Bikes but they\'re all rather potent in their own special ways.

Thibaut Daprela Turns Privateer For 2024

Having made something of a surprise move from Commencal Muc Off to Canyon at the end of last year, Thibaut Daprela has now announced he’s leaving Canyon for life as...

UK Trails Project Survey: Shape your riding future here

Whether you’re a rider, a landowner, a trail association, or a mix of the three, there’s a survey for you here. It’s probably the best chance the mountain bike community...

Video: Inside the Hope Tech Factory

New film takes a tour behind the scenes of bicycle component manufacturer Hope Technology  - always a fascinating peek behind the scenes.

First rides on new Specialized Epic and Epic EVO

Kicking off a whole slew of XC race rig rejiggings is the new Specialized Epic. There\'s also an EVO Epic for, you know, downcountrying.

Matthew Fairbrother: Totally More Enduro Than You

Everyone’s favourite enduro bikepacker is at it again. This time, he’s riding (and paddling) the entire NZ MTB Rally – instead of doing any of the uplifts and boat transfers....

International Women’s Day is Every Day at SingletrackWorld

It’s International Women’s Day again, and it’s my [Hannah] least favourite day of the year. If you do nothing, everyone wonders where your IWD content is, and thinks you don’t...

Kade Edwards + Sound Of Speed = Your Attention

Is Kade Edwards the most pleasing mountain biker to watch of all? Very probably. The World Cup series loss is YouTube\'s - and your - gain.

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Sam Pilgrim Off Monster: Who Should Sponsor Him Next?

Canyon rider Sam Pilgrim has announced his 13 year contract with Monster Energy has come to an end. Apparently there are no hard feelings and he’s got plans for promoting...

Government Consults On Legalising Higher Powered Ebikes

The government has announced a consultation on changing the rules around ebikes. What do you think of the proposals? As you’ll no doubt be aware, UK electrically assisted pedal cycles (or...

NBD: Sonder Evol, Norco Optic & Sight, YT Decoy Core, World Cup tickets…

This is where we quick \'n\' dirtily round up all the more interesting press releases from our inbox and hurl them through your screen.

Protect Our Winters: Update on British Cycling and Shell

When British Cycling announced its partnership with Shell, the folks at Protect Our Winters wrote an open letter to British Cycling setting out their concerns and asking for British Cycling...

Help Shape the Future of the 7Stanes Trails

Forestry and Land Scotland has announced upcoming consultations on the future of the 7Stanes. To begin with, the dates announced only cover Newcastleton, but the other popular trails at Dalbeattie,...

6 Takeaways From Red Bull Hardline Tasmania

The season’s Downhill racing has started. It’s official. What did you make of the new Tasmanian Red Bull Hardline event? Here are some takeaways from our point of view. 1....

Win A Forbidden Druid Dream Build, Make Nils’ Dreams Come True

Many of you mourned the passing of Nils Amelinckx. Here’s a chance to win a bike and do something nice for his family, from as little as £4.99. Nils Amelinckx,...

Danny MacAskill & Steve Peat Ride the Trotternish Ridge

A new video from Danny Mac and Peaty… probably quite good then? We note it’s subtitled. Probably needs a whole glossary to be honest. Spracheling, faffing… no, these are real...

Wiggle CRC

Wiggle Chain Reaction Deal Falls Through: Mike Ashley Buys Name and IP

Last time we reported on the Wiggle CRC administration it looked like the company could be bought as a going concern, with a number of buyers apparently interested. Now, sources...

How To Watch Red Bull Hardline Tasmania

The riders are picking their way down the features of the new Red Bull Hardline course in Tasmania, ticking them off and stringing them together. Race day is Saturday 24th...

Campaigners Hope To Save Wyllie Bike Trails, Wales

In a good illustration of how ‘we’ve always ridden there’ doesn’t mean ‘we’ve got the right to ride there’, campaigners are hoping to save Wyllie Bike Park – and the...

How To Read The New Look Singletrack Magazine

Many of you have already experienced the ker-thwack of the latest edition of Singletrack Magazine dropping through your letterbox. Thunk, rip, flick, sniff. Forget ASMR YouTube videos, we can deliver...

Privateer Bikes finally launch Gen 2 range and pre-sales

After three years of development, 500,000m of descent, an Ard Rock triumph, plenty of rumours, and a few spy photos, Privateer finally introduces the Gen 2 range.

NBD: Cotic Escapade, Sonder Broken Road, Chris King bits, Purple Hayes (slight return)…

Roses are red, violets are blue, Wednesday was Valentine\'s, but we have bike news... Here\'s a round up of PR that\'s landed this week.

Patrick Adams – The Big Man Has Left Us

We’re truly sorry to have to tell you that Patrick Adams, that legend of the mountain bike scene, passed away last night, Feb 11th 2024 leaving the whole cycling world with...

Kelly: Mountain Biking Through Motherhood

You might well have met Kelly at an event or two – she’s often to be found chatting and riding, either in her day job for komoot, or as an...

Snowbike World Champs this weekend: Super-G and Dual Slalom

Snow joke. The first Snowbike World Championships take place in Châtel this weekend. Two race formats: Super-G and Dual Slalom.

BESPOKED Handmade Bicycle Show moves to Manchester

BESPOKED Handmade Bike Show returns to the UK for 2024, and Singletrack World will be there this year! Press Release begins: Embracing an enthusiastic response from visitors, exhibitors and international...

First Look at new 6-Bar Scott Ransom

The new Scott Ransom continues the \'hidden shock\' vibe but this time adds another linkage into the mix. It\'s two louder.

Evolution Stories: Katy Winton’s Dyslexia Journey 

Andy McKenna continues his exploration of mountain biking and the lives of mountain bikers beyond the trail, as he finds his own way through life as his Multiple Sclerosis stops...

New (Baffling) Rob Warner video: The Way Back

What is Rob Warner up to now? Watch this video and see if you can figure it out. Is this a pitch to come back and race Masters? A pitch...