Toxic hairy caterpillars have been found in Derbyshire – don’t be tempted to give them too close an inspection. The Oak Processionary Moth may be familiar to riders who have been to Spain or France, where they’re a common sight and something of a menace…
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The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
NBD: Specialized P.Series in 20in, 24in, 26in or 27.5in
The Specialized P range hasn't been updated since approximately yonks* ago, the new dirtjumpin' pumptrackin' range comprises four models.
New UCI Mountain Bike World Cup show hosted by Rob Warner, Eliot Jackson and Emily Batty
Episodes will be released throughout the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Season. Watch Beyond the line only on Red Bull TV from today.
NZ MTB Rally: A Proper Kiwi Backcountry Enduro Adventure…
The team behind the Trans Savoie and Enduro2 events has been working on the far side of the globe to pull together the NZ MTB Rally, a multi-day enduro that ticks all the ‘dream trip’ boxes. Let’s just drop a gallery in here to whet…
World Bicycle Relief seeks World Champs Volunteers
World Bicycle Relief has been nominated as the official global charity partner of the World Cycling Championships in Scotland this summer (there’s also Maggie’s cancer charity as the ‘national charity partner’). Alongside all the competition for striped jerseys, there will be a selection of World…
NBD: Commençal Meta V5 SX, Deviate Claymore Artist Edition, Ibis HD6…
... Canyon flat pedals, Thok 3D-printed e-bike, HUnt XC Wide Wheelset. Here's a compendium of the more interesting things to arrive in our Inbox this week.
20 YHA Hostels Up For Sale
With many of the properties up for sale being in prime locations for fans of the outdoors, could you be tempted into buying one?
Singletrack World’s Super Summer Sizzler Sale
Gooood mooorrrning Singletrack World! It’s hot, dam hot, so hot I can cook things in my shorts, do a little “crotch pot cooking”. In this recent hot weather I have become a 2 or even 3 T-shirts a day kinda guy, with the goal of…
Cycling UK Seeks Trustees: Could it be you?
Cycling UK is seeking new trustees, and is hoping to attract applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to support its work from 2024 through to 2027. You do need to be a Cycling UK Member to apply, but we know that many of you…
NBD: Wyrm Racing Lab, Tacky Chan, Cotic E-Scapade Concept…
... CushCore E-MTB, Schwalbe Green Marathon and the new Commençal Meta 5 all feature in this week's news round-up.
Podcast | Measuring Up: Crank Length, Q-factors, and beyond
Chipps, Hannah and Benji talk crank length. Mostly because in the staff chat Hannah said ‘I want shorter cranks’ and Chipps said ‘But, levers’ and Benji said ‘Short is gooood innit’. Or something like that. Poor Mark was on holiday when we recorded it, so…
How to deal with overgrown trails
'Tis the season of overgrowth. Here's how to protect yourself and how to keep your trails running sweetly with a few trail maintenance tools.
NBD: Orange Switch 6, SRAM Apex, Lapierre E-Zesty…
... Hope Dropper Lever, Cannondale Habit HT, Sixpack Headset Cable Routing System, Rocky Mountain Slayer, Saracen LSL Hardtails, Specialized Levo SL Kids.
Rachel Atherton Confirms: She Will Race Leogang
As many of us will have been hoping, after her amazing come back ride at the weekend, Rachel Atherton will be lining up at the start line in Leogang. If she wins again, she’ll equal Anne Caro Chausson’s record of most Downhill World Cups ever.…
Trackside: Steve Peat’s Evolution in the Santa Cruz Syndicate
If ever you’ve had your really good riding mate try to explain to you how to do that drop, then you’ll probably know that riding talent doesn’t always translate into coaching talent. Is Steve Peat one of those people that can do both? This video…
Lenzerheide DH World Cup: How Was It For You?
SPOILERS. The racing itself was as amazing and entertaining as ever, but how did the new format and the new broadcasters fare? It's time for some 'hot takes'.
WTF is happening at tomorrow’s MTB World Series DH?
Welcome to the brave new world of elite Downhill racing. New race formats, new schedules, new broadcasting rights and new commentators.
Singletrack Issue 149 Is Out Today – How Will You Read Yours?
If you receive a printed copy of the magazine each issue, it’s now in the post – we can’t be sure exactly when it will land with you, but if you’re in the UK and you’ve still not got it by 26th June please email us.…
National Audit Office Report Paints Bleak Picture on Active Travel
A National Audit Office (NAO) report published today has examined the progress made towards the government’s active travel targets. In a move befitting scriptwriters of a political satire, the NAO announced its intention to conduct the study in March, just days before the government announced…
New Mountain Bike Event Hits Dyfi Valley on 1st July
Dyfi Wild Ride is a new mountain biking event in the Dyfi Valleys on 1st July.
‘Grounding’ with Samantha Soriano
I happened to share an apartment with Samantha Soriano at a recent Canyon launch, where she gave me a sneak peek of an early edit of this film. I thought it was a great mix of insight into the freeride scene, along with a bit…
Winds Of Change – Rebuilding the Damaged Trails of the UK
Manon Carpenter takes another deep dive into the relationship between climate change and trail management in this Winds of Change Video. From November 2021 to February 2022, a series of powerful storms rocked areas of the UK in ways that had not been seen since…
Monte Cosby: Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop
Patagonia has launched a new film documenting the life of Monte Cosby who found a passion and community through mountain biking. Give yourself 20 minutes of time out and inspiration and give it a watch. As a high schooler in the public housing projects of Richmond,…
2023 New Raleigh Chopper: Iconic Bike Relaunched!
British bike manufacturer Raleigh today announce the return of the legendary 70’s classic, the Raleigh Chopper. This piece of nostalgia has been in demand for years, so we expect them to sell well at £950... Press release continues: Everyone remembers their first Raleigh but perhaps…
Havok Bike Park 2.0 – Very Open For Business
Havok Bike Park 2.0 is now open in Todmorden. Three trails with more in the making, find out all the details here.
Big Vid: Amaury Pierron’s Rise and Fall and Rise Again
Two World Cup Downhill Championship titles with a space of four long years between them, connected by the resilience of one man. 'The Pilot' is a 79 minute fillum about one Amaury Pierron.
New 130-mile Traws Eryri cycling route comes to north Wales
Cycling UK has announced its intention to launch a new long distance off-road cycle route in north Wales, at the end of the summer 2023. Our Amanda has already been for a bit of a sneak peek at it – spot her in the promo…
NBD: Deviate Highlander II, Pivot Mach 4 SL, Polygon Siskiu TE E-MTB…
… new Manitou Mattoc, Manitou J-Unit youth fork, very yellöw Öhlins Factory parts, Radical Bicycle Co. Chilli Dog updates and THAT commuter helmet. Pivot Cycles press release: CHALLENGE THE THRESHOLD Pivot’s New Mach 4SL, an Ode to Pushing Performance Tempe, AZ – Razor sharp responsiveness,…
Tracking The Health Of The Bike Industry In 2023
There are a lot of signs that the bike industry is going to struggle in 2023, so we thought we’d start a story to track some of the stories we hear about that take the temperature of what’s happening. Things like signs of cash flow…
Cotic FlareMAX Gen 5: First Looks ‘N’ Feels
This Cotic FlareMAX Gen 5 is the brand's 29er short-travel ripper. Besides looking very pretty in the bluebells, what is it all about?
Bicycle Frame Making in UK classed as ‘Endangered Craft’
The Heritage Crafts Association has been tracking the health of crafts in the UK since 2017, ranking traditional crafts by the likelihood they will survive to the next generation. This year, ‘bicycle frame making’ has joined the list of ‘endangered’ crafts, shifting from a previous…
Cycling UK opens nominations for 100 Women in Cycling 2023
The UK’s cycling charity invites public to nominate women doing exceptional work inspiring others, in any corner of the cycling world. Cycling UK is looking for nominations for 100 Women in Cycling 2023, its annual list celebrating inspirational women who empower others to cycle. Each…
Join us today to receive Issue 149 of the magazine!
June’s issue of Singletrack Magazine is about to head to the printer for… er… printing. It’ll also be making its way through the digital pipes so that you can read it in a variety of electronic formats. However, if you’re planning on lying on a…
2023 UCI Mountain Bike World Series Dates & Venues and How To Watch
All this year's UCI Mountain Bike World Series dates and venues in one handy place. Elite level Downhill, XC, Enduro and Marathon events.
Pidcock’s new Pinarello Dogma XC revealed
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Tom Pidcock to race full suspension Pinarello Dogmas XC at this weekend's UCI XC World Cup at Nové Město.
We Pledge Our Allegiance To… 10 Alternative Oaths For Mountain Bikers
Stand tall, mountain bikers of the UK. Place your hands over your hearts – or press them firmly onto any bleeding wounds – and pledge your allegiance to the majesty of mountain biking, your airs and successes according to gnar. Oh help us, oh shit,…
Single Speed World Champs 2023. Why?
In typical single speed style this year’s world championship has been announced. So, dig the old single speed out of your shed, lower your standards and expectations, and start planning a road trip to Spain. Prime Info What Is Single Speed Racing? It’s a XC…
UK Government Issues Concussion Guidance For All Grassroots Sports
The UK Government has issued concussion guidance for all grassroots sports. You may recall that British Cycling recently issued its own guidance, having decided that it couldn’t wait any longer for the Government’s awaited report to be published. The British Cycling Guidance is (obviously) more…
Survey: Riders, Nature, and Environmental Action
This survey, funded by IMBA Europe with support from Specialized and Patagonia, aims to gather information on how mountain bikers in the UK experience and interact with the landscape and nature around them. With access rights and climate change on the policy agenda, this looks…
Radness Alert! Frameworks Racing x Cotic Steel DH Bike Collab
Cotic has designed a Reynolds 853 front triangle for World Cup DH racer (and excellent YouTube vlogger) Neko Mulally's Frameworks Racing project. Love to see it!
A close look at Classified Powershift. Two-by is back!
The Classified Powershift system revolves around a two-speed hub, made in Belgium, that is electronically shifted by a remote shifter.
NBD: Thule Epos rack, Yeti 27.5 SB135, Cushcore Trail…
... Salsa Cassidy-Blackthorn-Rustler trio, Nukeproof Dissent Carbon, Propain Tyee, Hutchinson Kraken downcountry tyre and Marin Rift Zone E range.
HUNT Launches XC Race Wheelset with Classified Compatible Hubs
Popular UK wheel specialist HUNT has today launched its latest wheelset, utilising their Proven Carbon Race XC rims, but laced to Classified’s Powershift 148 Boost hub shell. We’ll have a closer look coming soon at those Classified internals, but for now over to HUNT for…
Two new shocks: Fox Float and Fox Float SL
The Fox Float shock range now covers four genres of riding: XC (Fox Float SL), trail (Float), 'All Mountain' (Float X) and gravity (Float X2).
New Endura Kit – Protection For Even More Of Your Body
Endura has entered the helmet market across the pond, with helmets now certified to USA standards and on sale now. But never fear, it’s not just the Americans that get new gear (and all the best snow, and iconic riding locations, and the better tacos…
NBD: Purple Hayes, Wireless Brake Sensor, Emergency Bleed Kit…
... Pässilä Runtu Ti, E*Thirteen Helix Race Crank, PINND E-Bike Cranks, Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro, Roval Control XC Components, Mavic X Tend bike motor and Race Face Turbine Wheels.
Save £££s With New Singletrack Member Discounts
Great news everyone! We have thumbed the Singletrack membership discounts up to “Turbo”, to use an e-bike term. All print and digital Singletrack members now have access to hundreds of fantastic discounts. Why are we doing this? Singletrack World is a membership organisation, and we…
Havok Bike Park 2.0 – Back With A Vengeance…
Havok Bike Park, Todmorden, closed in November 2021 following storm damage and proceeded to be permanently closed by the landowner. This was a huge loss to the local riding scene, not only for the steep natural downhill trails, but also the freeride section that could…
Issue 148 Is Out Today – How Will You Read Yours?
If you receive a printed copy of the magazine each issue, it’s now in the post – we can’t be sure exactly when it will land with you, but if you’re in the UK and you’ve still not got it by 24th April please email us.…
XO Bikes: Rebuilding Bikes and Lives
XO Bikes is a bike recycling project based in London that’s doing just a bit more than bringing bikes back to life. Since it opened in early 2022, XO Bikes has trained 14 prison leavers to become professional bike mechanics – or ‘Fixers’ as XO…
Charlie’s Birthday Bargain – Old Dog New Tricks
51, I think it’s 51 this year. Recently I have been mostly preventing the onset of old age by ignoring it, losing count of the years, and successfully maintaining a steady state of injury. Myself, Mark, and other Singletrack members head to skateboard coaching sessions…
