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The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
Singletrack Issue 65
Here's a quick preview of the cover and contents of the latest issue of the magazine
661 UK Gravity Enduro Preview – Eastridge
Jon checks out the venue for a race series that's going to blur the line between XC and DH
Midweek Movies
I don’t know why people hate Mondays so much, hopefully the glow from the weekend will last you through the first day of the week – sometimes it can keep me going through till Tuesday if I’ve got some pictures from the weekend to look…
Access: Forestry Panel want your input
The mountain biker-free panel that's deciding the future of England's public forestry want your input
ITS Tyres Manufactures North Shore Specific Rubber
'twas only a matter of time before the wooden riders got a specific tyre...
Midweek Mini Movies
Big wheeled freeriding, dogboarding, female downhillers rebelling against the pink prejudice - it's midweek movies
New Chumba Hardtails
A pair of freshly updated hardtails from the American brand - and yes, one of them does have big wheels
Merida BIG.NINE 29er race hardtails launched
It seems big wheeled, carbon fibre race hardtails are like buses - they all get launched at once
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender Pics
Happy memories for those that were there. Anticipation builds for this year's event
Truvativ 2012
A bit of BNG and INC for 2012, but there are some decently wide carbon bars for this (next?) year...
New Santa Cruz Bikes Released
Carbon 29er hardtail, a new UK-friendly 5in Blur and an alloy Tallboy!
Esher X Bike Park will no longer open
Esher X bike park closed down before it was opened
Dark & White Race report
Jeremy Sainter has sent us this report from Round 6 of the Trailquest Winter League mountain bike orienteering series, which took place in the Northern Peak District. As he write, it combined the best and worst of winter and spring… “For the final round of…
Summer CX Sportive
If you’re up for a big of cyclocross riding this summer, then the 100km Super CX mixed terrain sportive on June 26th should be right up your street. It follows on from the first CX Sportive from the Cycle Events Organisation back in January, when…
The Bike Chain needs you…
..or if not you, then someone who wants to look after their web retail operation
Birzman tools to sponsor the Santa Cruz Syndicate
Birzman tools are going to be providing the star studded Santa Cruz Syndicate downhill team with a full range of repair, cleaning and maintenance tools and accessories for the coming race season. The Birzman brand has won a number of design awards for their simple,…
Alex Rankin’s Steel City Edit
The Alex Rankin edit of the Steel City downhill race, complete with some old skool footage...
Yeti/Fox Racing Shox Team to use SixSixOne protection
Protection equipment manufacturer SIXSIXONE has announced it will continue to support the Yeti/Fox Racing Shox Factory Team in a new two year agreement. Here’s what they have to say… SixSixOne Brand Manager – Duncan Briggs: We are delighted to be able to continue our support…
MP proposes Dangerous Cycling Bill, CTC calls it a ‘distraction’
Follows case of 17 year old girl killed by mountain biker
New Lapierre Pro Race 929
Lapierre have made a hardtail with some big wheels - and it's won it's first race..
Tick Bite Prevention Week
Bushcraft master Ray Mears gets behind campaign to raise awareness of the danger of ticks
Midweek Mini Movies
It's time to say goodbye lunchbreak and hello inspiration - it's the first midweek movies of Spring...
Halo BDS Round 1 at Nant Gwrtheryn
The British downhill season kicks off at the wet, rocky and wild Welsh track
Peebles gets more off road trails
Traffic-free paths between Peebles, Glentress and Innerleithen planned.
Scottish Bike Show 2011 gathers pace…
The first bike show to hit the far north of the country is fast approaching. The Scottish Bike Show 2011 is being staged at the SECC, Glasgow, on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 April and for the first time ever the Scottish region’s growing cycling…
Gorrick Exposure 100 Enduro
Pick as many laps as you like in the swooping singletrack of Bracknell Forest, Berkshire...
Report: Innerleithen Mountain TT finale…
The Innerleithen Winter Series has come to a close and the champion of the three race series has been decided. The Mini DH and Enduro event have been and gone and it was only the traditional Scottish cross country season opener, the Mountain Time Trial…
Aston Hill Black Run Race
This press release has been edited for ‘stoked’ content and additional way-back-when phrases have been added. After the massive success of last year’s races, the competitive edge returns to Aston Hill this Sunday 27 March with the Black Run Race. “I’m so stoked terribly excited!”…
Fresh Goods Friday
Once again a little short on the bling this week, but always worth a look anyway! Does include beer too.
Madison Saracen DH Team’s Debut Race This Weekend
This weekend's British Downhill Series race at Nant Gwrtheyrn.
CRC Investigates Possible Link With Card Fraud Reports
An official statement from Chain Reaction Cycles about recent events...
Government Forestry Advisory Panel Announced
...and it has no cycling representatives on it. Time to keep up the pressure.
CRC MTB Marathon Series only four weeks away…
Builth Wells will see first round on the 9/10th April...
Midweek Mini Movies
Say hello to videos and goodbye to lunchbreak. This week: Mad MX Beyond the Thunderdome, handmade bikes, urban dh and more
Benromach Deg Yn Llandegla
No Fuss are heading out of Scotland this summer for 10 hours of racing in North Wales