Andy ‘Livo’ Liversidge from J. E James has just been in touch about a break-in at their Chesterfield store. Keep ’em peeled people… Our Chesterfield store at Whittington Moor round about was broken into on the 1st July between 2.00am and 2.30am. The bike thieves…
News
The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
Access. More Thoughts From Mr Porter.
Brace brace brace! When we brought you Chris Porter’s ever so slightly controversial take on the state of Access Rights in the UK it sparked a whole new area of debate on the area. We heard from a Policeman and then from a Rights of…
2012 Lapierre Bikes: all-new X-Flow
All new 120mm travel trail bike introduced with Pendbox suspension system from Lapierre DH
Midweek Movies Bonus
Renthal just missed the cutoff for Midweek Movies this morning, but we thought you might want to see its new video, shot by Alex Rankin. In it, you’ll get a glimpse of Renthal’s new proto Boxxer stem, Lock On grips and find out what width…
2012 Shimano XT Launch: M780 drivetrain, pedals, and wheels
Chainset gains a double option, shifting goes Vivid, pedals split into Trail and Race plus new wheelset options
Midweek Mini Movies
Skateboarders on bikes, BMXers riding like skateboarders, Dusk til Dawn, and crunchy biscuit bass, it's video distraction time
2012 Shimano XT Launch: M785 Brakes
Our first ride on the new XT groupset, starting with the new XTR-alike brakes
Fresh Goods Friday
Hello. You’re through to Singletrack. The editorial office have all gone off on press trips and aren’t available right now. We’ve managed to round up a selection of fresh goods for this Friday but it’s probably not the enourmo-load you’re used to, sorry about that,…
Blame The Dog – Our First eBook
Mike Ferrentino has done everything in the bike industry from spanner in a workshop to editing one of the World’s most popular bike mags. He’s now working for Santa Cruz Bikes in the marketing department (Marketing being one of his most popular subjects on which…
Mountain Mayhem 2011 – Rider Gallery
If you were there and you can remember your race number then there’s a reasonably good chance you will find yourself in our rider gallery. We took 1700+ shots of riders over the weekend and after some intensive and very boring tagging we’ve got them…
The Orange Patriot Returns
There have been sneak peaks and a host of prototype spy shots but now it’s official; the Patriot is back. Here’s the official press release: The Patriot makes a return to the Orange Mountain Bikes lineup for 2012. Taking up a position between the Alpine…
Mid, er End of Week Movies
Everyone’s off at press launches or OS Mountain Mayhem, so we’re taking the easy way out and giving you a few films to while away that Friday afternoon… First up is the Whiskey Off Road race in Arizona. It’s still one of those ‘must do’…
Midweek Mini Movies
This week’s edition of small streaming movies is here; goodbye productivity, hello hiding your browser window behind a particularly impenetrable looking spreadsheet…. We’ll start this week off with MS Evil racing team manager Markus Stöckl setting a new, unofficial speed for mountain biking on gravel,…
661 Gravity Enduro Round 2 at Kielder: Video & Pics
The second round of the 661 Gravity Enduro went off at Kielder Forest, Northumberland last weekend. A couple of hundred riders battled it out with each other, a horde of (zombie) midges and the British summer rain even lifted for race day. We’ve got a…
Original Source Mountain Mayhem Official Programme
Check out the online version of the Official Mountain Mayhem programme here...
661 Gravity Enduro report: Round 2, Kielder Forest
The second round of the 661 Gravity Enduro landed at Kielder Forest in wilds of Northumberland. Once again Rob Cooksley (Bad Ass Bikes) took overall victory in the men’s race with Helen Gaskell (Intense/Fox Racing) dominating the women’s race yet again. Based in the grounds…
The Bristol Bespoked Show
Steve Makin reports on the UK's first, modern, hand-built bike show, plus an exclusive on the 18Bikes full susser
Britain’s ‘Manliest Cyclist’ wanted
Shaving brand looking for a manly man at Dartmoor Classic Cycling Sportive
Original Source Mountain Mayhem Survival Guide: Part 1
Off racing next weekend? Here's our quick guide to surviving 24 hours of riding...
New X-Fusion Vector Air Shock
Upgrade Bikes distributed brand release 450g air shock to go head to head with DHX Air and Vivid Air
Orange ST4 Blackout Special Edition
Following the success of their limited edition run of ‘Blackout’ Orange Fives, the boys from Halifax have decided to give the ST4 trail bike a similar makeover with the release of the Orange ST4 Pro Blackout. Only ten of them are going to be made…
Bespoked Bristol – The UK Handmade Bicycle Show 2011
This weekend, on the Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th June, the British answer to the North American Handmade Bike Show will take place in Bristol. Bespoked Bristol will showcase the talents of independent makers and designers of bicycles, small-scale makers of premium products, components, clothing…
Midweek Mini Movies
Fort William edits, wheel and tyre setup, Chipps riding on water, BMX madness and much more...
661 Gravity Enduro Round 2 hits Kielder this weekend…
The second round of the 661 Gravity Enduro is set to take place in the wilds of Kielder Forest, Northumberland this weekend the 11th-12th June. The first round at Ae Forest, Dumfries, was a roaring success despite the miserable weather and got the very first…
Llandovery CRC MTB Marathon a muddy good time
Mike reports an epic day out in Mid Wales and brings news of the next round at all new venue
First Ride – New Yeti SB-66 Trail Bike
Yeti has a new 6in travel trail bike out; the SB-66. It looks simple, works complicated and rides great.
Fort William: The Results
Tracy Moseley and Greg Minaar top podiums after a manic race day
Sim’s Fort William Gallery
Sim’s been living on the hill with a camera for the weekend to record the racing and general goings on. He’s survived on nothing but wild haggis he’s caught himself and drinking bog water. There’s a cafe at the top of the hill, someone really…
Fort William: Men’s Qualifying Results
Righto, the running order for tomorrow has been set. Aaron Gwin of Trek World Racing has qualified in first place, followed by Gee Atherton and a surprise third for Danny Hart – who came in 1/1000th of a second behind Gee. We’re expecting big things…
Fort William: Women’s Qualifying Results
Here are the Women’s Qualifying Results from Fort Bill. It’s a British one-two with Rachel Atherton qualifying first, pipping Tracy Moseley by 0.2s. Floriane Pugin takes third but a real surprise has been junior British rider Manon Carpenter placing fifth… Check below for the top…
Fort William: Random Pit Pics Pt 1
Jon has been wandering around the pits and expo area this morning looking for anything new and interesting to take pictures of. Here’s what he’s come up with so far… Elite Women’s Qualifying has just finished – we’ll post up the results shortly but Rachel…