If you’ve ever eyed up the Islabikes range with envy – or perhaps even had a go at riding one – you’re in luck. The Shropshire based company that revolutionised kids’ bikes designs has expanded its Creig and Luath ranges to suit small adults. If…
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The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
Women on The Move: The Politics of Patents
I think you’re going to like this. Fun, irreverence, freedom and a good dose of messing around. This new film looks at some of the clothing that adventurous women invented in an effort to be able to get outdoors under the disapproving gaze of society.…
Lift Your Mood with 2 minutes and 47 seconds of video
Give yourself 2 minutes and 47 seconds to watch this video and we reckon you can’t fail to feel better. Turn that frown upside down, fill your cup half full, eat the green grass… Isn’t that better? May all your Easter holiday family rides be…
‘If in doubt, sit them out’ – British Cycling publishes first concussion guidance
We admit we’re a little surprised to see this headline – we had sort of assumed British Cycling already had policies about this. We’ve been writing stories about concussion risks since at least 2017, and by 2018 the EWS and Crankworx had concussion protocols in…
Move Over Chris Akrigg, Hello Leo Smith
Two northerners in one day? It’s almost like oop north is the centre of the mountain bike universe… While Chris Akrigg might have been the poster boy of your bedroom walls when you were younger, Leo Smith – or LandoSteezy – might be more likely…
Chris Akrigg Joins Whyte Bikes
Chris Akrigg has moved on from GT and will now be riding for Whyte – surely a great match of very British branding? You’ll be happy to know there are two videos to celebrate this move. Yeah… ebikes are heavy and difficult to handle… erm……
The Best Bits from iceBike* 2023
iceBike* is UK-bike-distributor-behemoth Madison's trade show. We popped down the road to Manchester to roundup the best bits.
What’s Open At Glentress? A Redevelopment Update
The Glentress Masterplan sets out redevelopment proposals that includes new trails, improved facilities, and some new accommodation options in the area. Originally conceived before the 2023 UCI World Championships were planned to take place in the area, there have been a few amendments to the…
NBD: Last Tarvo 2, Specialized Tero X, Crankbros Mallet Trail…
... POC Omne Lite and Ultra helmets, Pole Voima ID, Bell Full-10 helmet, Cane Creek ILG2 shocks, and Focus Jam/Sam 2s.
Goodbye Deore? Hello Shimano CUES!
Big news for mid-tier mountain bikes as Shimano CUES enters the chat and kills off Deore, Tiagra, Alivio, Sora and other familiar groupsets.
Goodyear Newton MTF and MTR review
The Goodyear Newton tyres are as hefty as they are grippy, and as such they represent a solid choice - perhaps in more ways than one.
Spy Shot – New Specialized Bike Spotted In Banyoles
Specialized debuted a secret new cross country race bike this weekend
NBD: ENVE MOG gravel bike, Hope Pro 5 hub, Nicolai Saturn 11 SL…
... Unotre Mezzo, Salsa Fargo Ti, Veli Vasttech, new gravel tyres from Hutchinson. They're all here in the this week's NBD.
Behind the scenes: Do A Wheelie with Danny MacAskill
One of the highlights of the Kendal Mountain Festival Bike Night was the behind the scenes film looking at the making of Danny MacAskill’s ‘Do A Wheelie‘ video. If you missed catching it there – or just want another viewing of this feel good film…
Red Bull Hardline Gets Summer Date for 2023 – tickets on sale now!
Red Bull Hardline has shifted to a summer date, away from its usual autumn calendar slot. For 2023, the Dyfi Valley event will take place on 15th and 16th July. Tickets are on sale now! The shift of dates is interesting… could it be a…
More new stuff: Funn FastAir Tubeless Valves
Funn FastAir valves offer three times greater airflow than trad valves, making it easier to seat tubeless tyres and get on with your life.
Quick look at New Granite Quiver Tool Roll
The evolution of the saddle bag, the Granite Quiver holds your essential tools, a spare tube, spare change and other stuff for longer rides.
It’s not easy being Singletrack. Please help.
Tough Times. These are not easy times for almost everyone right now, and we know this at Singletrack as individuals and as a business. Let me explain, and then ask for your help. Advertising is awful right now. Not just because it’s worth is less that…
NBD: Transition Smuggler, Windover Beacon, Bike Mechanic Simulator…
... Scott Contessa Signature range, Branchy Protection, Fox Transfer SL dropper seat post, Fox Racing Union footwear, Reserve alloy wheels.
Snowy Handcycle Commuting to the Office
Christian Bagg shows us what a Handcycle has done for him and the importance of his commute to him.
Dinos! Lions! Unicorns! Rad jerseys for lil rippers
Dinos, Lions and Unicorns: Kids Ride Shotgun launch riding jerseys for little people.
Rab launches Cinder biking apparel range
British outdoor brand Rab will launch their first collection of biking-friendly clobber this spring.
NBD: RAAW Yalla, Kinesis Fernweh tease, Ibis DV9…
... Cube Stereo ONE family, Liv Lurra hardtail, new even-more-Boschy Trek Rail.
Exclusive Update From Stanton Bicycles: The Recovery Begins
The news leaking out of a corner of the Peak District is true – Dan Stanton has successfully bought back control of Stanton Bikes (or Stanton Bicycles Ltd as the new business is officially called). There’ll be more detail to come and we’ll be chatting…
Credit where it’s due – Now you can show your appreciation of great forum posts
WTF does that even mean? Undoubtedly you are familiar with the ability on various social platforms to ‘like’ a comment or a post. Well, now you can do just that on our forum. It’s not revolutionary but it means you can now express your appreciation…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 147 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 16th February please email us.…
Quick look at new Troy Lee Designs Flowline helmets
The Troy Lee Designs Flowline and Flowline SE replace the A1 and A2 respectively with more features and benefits and lower price points.
Fresh Goods Friday 638: Blasting From The Pasting Edition
This is the bintro... very much like an intro but please be careful to sort the cardboard and paper from the glass and plastics.
NBD: Mondraker Raze Alloy, Bold Unplugged, Starling Murmur Stainless…
... Frog Bikes Hybrid 61, Van Nicholas Ventus Jr Titanium balance bike, REEB Cycles Lustful DreamBuild and Dometic Go Camping equipment.
Jack Reading’s Gravity School: Episode 2
Feeling like it’s just too long to wait until the next episode of Happy Valley? Don’t worry, the next episode of Gravity School is here. There’s a lot less crime, but a lot more grime. Still plenty of steep descents though. Enjoy! The second of…
The Cobble Wobble Returns!
Frome Cobble is a ‘World Famous’ bicycle hillclimb sprint up 179 yards of a steep, cobbled hill in the heart of Frome, Somerset. With the narrowness of the streets, the backdrop of 17th century buildings and a cheering crowd packed along the full length of…
Hand Made Bike Show Bespoked Heads To Germany
After over a decade of successful UK shows Bespoked heads for the first time to Dresden, Germany, for its inaugural central European show on 13th to 15th October, 2023. Bespoked has opened applications to its first central European show, in Dresden, Germany. This year’s central…
Dirty Jerseys photobook – the Art and Speed of Mountain Bike Clothing
From Geoff Waugh, Dirty Jerseys is a series of stories recalling epic feats of riding from racers across the MTB spectrum.
Strava finally confirms its price increase
Recently Strava raised its subscription fees in a rather odd and confusing way (see the forum thread at the end of this story for details).
NBD: Airdrop Slacker, Ducati E-MTBs, Leatt Onesie…
... 5DEV titani-yummy chainrings, packs and panniers from Deuter, bottle cleaners from Elite, folding locks from Hiplok and Matt Jones' Gussets.
Team Signings 2023 Roundup
It seems like there’s a team signing announcement every time we open our inbox right now, so here’s who’s gone where in the hokey cokey so far. Cami Nogueira to Propain Propain bolsters its Freeride credentials some more, adding Argentinian sender Cami Nogueira to the…
Quick look at the new Liv Intrigue LT
The Liv Intrigue LT series is the brand's first mullet. With 160mm up front and 150mm in the rear, it's the most travel Liv currently too.
Why Not Litter? Free Online Talk With Trash Free Trails
Trash Free Trails is on a mission to get us enjoying the outdoors while also reducing our impact, particularly through the reduction in use of single use plastics. It’s not just about picking up discarded bottles and crisp packets on the trails, it’s also about…
Get used to seeing OnlyFans sponsor more aspects of our sport
Downhill and enduro racer Lewis Buchanan raised a few eyebrows with his announcement that he was adding OnlyFans – better known for its porn channels – to his sponsor list. Our publisher, Mark, looks at whether we should be so surprised. OnlyFans.com attracted 333 million…
More ‘Meh’ Than ‘Wahoo’? Liquidity warning from S&P
Cycling Industry News reports that Wahoo is facing cashflow troubles and has had its credit rating cut from CCC to -CCC by S&P Global Ratings. For those of you who have not watch a Netflix documentary about economic meltdowns, this means that S&P Global Ratings…
XXL Singletrack Sale and “Unconscious Bias”
There has been a lot of talk about “unconscious bias” recently, largely relating to ultra-privileged people saying things they should not say. At Singletrack we are also guilty of this… but in a nice way. You see, as a somewhat stout and substantial 100kg 6’2″…
Giant and Liv Go Direct To Consumer In UK
Following in the footsteps of Specialized, Giant and sister brand Liv have just announced that they will be offering customers a free home delivery option, as well as a click and collect from your local bike shop. Giant has long had branded or flagship stores,…
NBD: Vitus goes Strait, new Capras, Merida EX entries…
... Saracen Ariel Es and Lewis Buchanan x OnlyFans. Yes, you read that correctly. Buchanan's announcement arguably requires a story all of its own.
Dartmoor Wild Camping To Continue Under New Agreement
Following the court ruling last week that no rights to wild camp existed under historic laws permitting access for ‘recreation’, it was thought that wild camping on Dartmoor could be a thing of the past – at least for anyone especially law-abiding. However, the Dartmoor…
Lewis Buchanan’s Only Fans Sponsorship Deal – what do you think?
As Lew Buchanan adds Only Fans to his sponsor list, the jokes are easy to make. Probably known best for its home grown porn scene, Only Fans seems keen to shift its image (or maybe just expand its market) to be seen as another option…
New Live DH Crankworx Coverage on Red Bull!
You’ll still be able to watch at least some free and live Downhill race coverage this year, as Red Bull will be showing the Cranworx Rotorua DH races live. Whoop! There’s no mention in the press release of who will be doing the commentary though!…
Goodbye MTB World Cup, Hello MTB World Series
The rebranding and restructure of the mountain bike race scene continues, as ESO has announced further details of the season ahead. Things have gone a little baseball-esque, with the whole shebang of races now called the ‘UCI Mountain Bike World Series’. There’s also some information…
Stanton Bikes Set To Return, With Dan at the Helm?
In a Facebook post to the Stanton Owners’ Group, Dan Stanton seems to indicate that he’s set to reclaim control of the company, and Stanton Bikes will be operating once more. Anyone who has placed an order may be relieved to see Dan say that…
Halfords Bike Sales Reflect Cost Of Living Squeeze
Halfords has issued a trading update which appears to show that the cost of living is taking its toll on its cycling business. Overall, cycling sales are down 21.2%, with growth in the auto side of the business offsetting these losses. The figures in the…
Buy Art, Do Good: Singletrack Cover Print with Rider Resilience
We are super jazzed with the cover of issue 147 for a handful of reasons. Since we’ve been waiting since last April for the right alignment of season and magazine issue to use the shot, there’s quite a lot of pent up excitement! We love…
The Next Issue Of Singletrack World Is Coming, Don’t Miss Out!
It’s a complicated and mostly boring story behind it, but the process of producing a printed magazine, sending it to the printer, and then sending it out to you, means that we have a cut off date for joining us. Here’s where it’s not boring:…
