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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 words and it’s not just whisky induced gobbledegook! Danny MacAskill is happiest when his friends…
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 say that’s all off the cards, and today we understand there has been a mass…
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 February, with the broadcast scheduled to be live from 7am (!) in the UK. Eggs…
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 surrounding Sirhowy Country Park. The area is subject to a proposed development by ERI Reclamation,…
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 the good stuff right to your door. Of course, we’ve got an array of digital…
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 a massive hole in it. Mountain biking and cycling in general has lost one of…
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 ambassador for Cotic. This film looks at her experience of being in the bike industry,…
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 media alike, BESPOKED confirmed its position as the premier showcase of bicycle craftsmanship and innovation…
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 his mountain bike guiding career. In this episode, Katy Winton talks about how Dyslexia has…
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 to Discovery to say he still wants to commentate? Perhaps an effort to get into…
Orange Bikes Announces ‘A New Dawn’
We’ve just had word from Orange Bikes, they’re set to continue. When the application for administration was made, an application was also placed for P. Bairstow Limited, the metal fabricators who build their frames. It appears a restructure and purchase of the fabricators has been…
Welsh Trail Centre Review: UK MTB’s origin story under threat
Update NRW has just sent us this revised version of their original statement: We know our visitor centres are a much-loved resource among locals and visitors from further afield and the staff who operate them are rightly considered to be the face of NRW. However,…
UCI Mountain Bike World Series Fort William Tickets: on sale now!
If you’re planning to go and watch the MTB World Series at Fort William, act now! Careful as you choose your tickets – note the different access options with and without the gondola. Or will you be watching on TV? Or not bothering at all?…
Video: Innes Graham In Da Jungle
Wicked, wicked etc. Innes inna Inners. Spot that trail, enjoy some tunes, and know that you could do it like, that, do it like that – maybe*. Here’s what the film’s editors had to say: “COLLABORATE” is now LIVE – Hit the link in bio…
2023 Cross-country Season Recap | UCI Mountain Bike World Series
As we wait for the UCI to reveal the official list of teams and riders for 2024, take a look back at 2023's season. Who will you be watching for this year?
Mintel predicts £1 billion new bike sales this year
According to new research from Mintel, new bicycle sales are forecast to climb by 12% in 2024 with Brits set to buy 2.1 million bikes.
Mick Ives – A British Cycling Legend 1939 – 2024
RIP Mick Ives 10 August 1939 – 18th January 2024 Mick Ives was a force of nature, one of a kind, a true cycling legend. They just don’t make them like Mick Ives anymore. Mick died peacefully in the early hours of yesterday in Coventry…
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[UPDATED] 2024 World Cup Teams: Who’s Gone Where?
Monday January 15th was the deadline for teams signing up to the UCI. So we should know everything pretty soon!
Early bird discounts for Ride Sri Lanka 2024 – a 5 day multi terrain riding adventure
Long term readers may recall Jason Miles’ entertaining ‘Mumble in the Jungle’ reports Sri Lanka a few years back. If you were inspired by his write ups and the great scenery, perhaps you’ll be tempted to try out this new Sri Lankan cycling event ‘Ride…
The Merida EX Enduro returns for 2024
The Merida EX Enduro organisers have abandoned plans to make it an ebike only event for 2024, so whether you fancy an assisted or self powered slither around the hills of Exmoor, both options are open to you. Here’s the official PR: THE MERIDA EX…
What’s New? Get The February Issue of Singletrack Magazine Here!
Change is afoot! Some new things are happening in the pages of Singletrack World, and you’ll be wanting February’s issue if you want to find out what it is. As ever, it’ll be packed full of adventure, inspiration, information, and a dose of things that…
It’s Pothole Day! Fill That Hole Gets An Update
There’s an obvious soundtrack to this… It’s not just Blackburn that has potholes, and if you spot one Cycling UK’s Fill That Hole reporting tool makes it easy to report them. It’s just had a refresh, so if there’s a hole that you’ve been driving…
Mindset Monday: Videos From XC, DH and Freeride to adjust your outlook
Goodbye weekend, hello Monday. Maybe you’re sitting at your desk happily tired after a weekend of pedalling. Maybe you work weekends and you’re looking forward to poaching the midweek trails while the nine-to-fivers are at work. Or maybe, like me, you’ve spent the weekend in…
Bike Check: Benji’s Orange Switch 6
This bike check is either the worst timing or the best timing, depending how you look at it. And what happens next.
Dalbeattie To Be Affected By Felling In February and March
If you’re heading to Dumfries and Galloway this half term, you might like to note that the forest at Dalbeattie is going to be affected by some felling operations. There will still be trails available to ride, but there will be diversions as the operations…
Buyer Beware! Frazzle Cycles Is Not What It Seems
With so many good deals out there from reputable sellers, there’s no need to risk your money on Frazzle Cycles. We received a tip from a reader that Frazzle Cycles is a scam site, possibly created by the same people as the Bicycle Company UK…
Landowners to be paid to improve access
What does a post Brexit agriculture policy have to do with mountain biking? Possibly, good things. Or, possibly not. To use that favourite term of politicians ‘the devil is in the detail’. The Environmental Land Management update sets out how farmers and land managers will…
Singletrack Forum Photography Competition Winners Revealed!
Voting is closed and the results are in! There were some very close votes, but here are your inaugural Singletrack Forum Photography Competition Winners! Just Riding Along The winner was @Superfli with this big mountain view. That looks like a the start of a great…
UPDATED | Orange Bikes Calls In Administrators
Update: statement from Orange 8th January, 1pm: In response to current speculation regarding the position of Orange Bikes and the recently filed Notice of Intention to appoint Administrators: Orange Bikes and its associated companies are currently working with Specialist Business Rescue Advisory firm J9 Advisory, with a view to restructuring…
Jess Blewitt Replaces Danny Hart in Cube Factory Racing Restructure
It’s only a week since it was officially announced that Danny Hart was leaving Cube, though it’s been a strong rumour for some time now, and many have been wondering what it meant for the future of Cube’s racing plans. With pretty much a straight…
WiggleCRC Administrators’ report: What does the future hold?
We take a look at how the WiggleCRC administration process is going, and where we may be headed. Followers of industry news will recall that the administration process of WiggleCRC was triggered when its parent company SIGNA Sports withdrew a €150m funding commitment. On entering…
Vote Here! ‘Open Category’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Vote Here! ‘Bike Life’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Vote Here! ‘Just Riding Along’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Vote Here! ‘Out There’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Vote Here! ‘Gnarpooning’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Vote Here! Singletrack Forum Photography Overall Winner
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images, and nice to hear the different tales behind the pictures. You’ve got until Sunday 7th…
Mountain Bike Personality Of The Year: Jackson Goldstone
Much like in his two race wins of 2023, Jackson Goldstone totally dominated the voting in this category. Fair play that lad.
Predictions for the Mountain Bike World in 2024
2023 was probably the most unpredictable year in the bike world yet - what will 2024 hold?
Best Image: Markus Stitz
Your votes have been counted, and the verdict is in: you’ve voted this shot by Markus Stitz from Issue 147’s Classic Ride on Jura as the Best Image of 2023. Amanda says: You will often see this side of a bikepacking adventure on social media,…
Best Article: ‘Look At The Time’ by Chipps
Your votes have been counted, and you have decided that the best piece of writing you’ve read this year, either in print or on this here website, is ‘Look at The Time’ by Chipps. Thanks for voting my interview with Rob Warner as your favourite…
Best UK Riding Destination: Dyfi Valley
Your votes have been counted and the results are in. You have chosen the Dyfi Valley as the Best UK Riding Destination! It takes more than just a great trail or two to make a destination. You need places to eat, places to stay, a…
Best Community Builders: Cycling UK
Cycling UK has beaten off some stiff competition in this category to win the title of Community Builders of 2023. This award is about people. Who is getting bums on saddles? Who is creating the opportunity for new people to discover mountain bikes? You have…
The Most Read Stories of 2023
Another year, another round of algorithms, another top 10 of articles… Giving some insight into the power of Google and social media, the top 10 is not a happy round up of greatest mountain bikes, or super shredits. Instead it’s… this: 10. No snow means…
Most Desirable Brand Of The Year: Nukeproof
Your choice for the Most Desirable Brand in biking in 2023 goes to Nukeproof.
Most Desirable Mountain Bike Of The Year: Atherton 170
The mountain bike previously known as the Atherton AM.170 (it's now called the Atherton Enduro.170) is your most desirable machine of 2023.
