Which brand has put their money where their mouth is? Who has championed a cause for the benefit of the mountain bike culture? This is an award for brands that have gone beyond marketing to give something back to the mountain bike community. Cotic Bikes…
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Vote Now: Community Builders – Singletrack Reader Awards
This award is about people. Who is getting bums on saddles? Who is creating the opportunity for new people to discover mountain bikes? We want to hear about the project, campaign or other initiative that’s helping build the MTB community. Trash Free Trails Trash Free…
Vote Now: Best Trail Network or Trail Centre – Singletrack Reader Awards
Put simply, where do you think is the best place to ride in the UK? Tweed Valley So good, it’s the host venue for the UK round of the EWS, many pros have moved there, and the Tweed Valley has become an internationally recognised destination.…
Vote Now: Best Trail Team – Singletrack Reader Awards
This award is about the trails we ride. Which organisation has got people maintaining trails, learning building skills, creating sustainable and legitimate trails? Is it a dig crew, a community project, or even a trail centre that’s had people picking up a shovel in the…
Vote Now: Most Innovative Mountain Bike Product – Singletrack Reader Awards
In a world where incremental improvements are the norm, who has actually brought something new and worthwhile to the bike world? Who has taken a leap of innovation that solves a problem we’ve all been moaning about, or turned our world upside down with a…
Vote Now: Most Desirable Mountain Bike – Singletrack Reader Awards
In a break from the norm, we’ve got four finalists for you in this category – we just couldn’t narrow it down any more. These aren’t the bikes that you dreamt of when you were a teenager, these are the bikes you can go out…
National Trails Are Not Just For Walkers: Cycling UK’s Latest Campaign
Update 22 November 2022: Defra and Natural England are to reconsult on plans for the new National Trail, the Coast to Coast Wainwright trail, which could make it accessible for people cycling and horse-riding after Cycling UK and The British Horse Society (BHS) threatened legal…
Evolution (FILM): Why E-bikes Changed the Game
Andy McKenna of GoWhere Scotland and Stoked* On MS presents Evolution, a film produced with Shimano to share the pure joy of mountain biking. A follow-up to This Way Up (2017). As a teenager Andy McKenna was swept along by the first wave of mountain…
Wolftooth Resolve dropper claims it will never squish
New Resolve dropper design does away with the usual IFP arrangement, that can end up leaking air into the oil chamber, and promises to never get squishy.
Atherton AM.130 trail bike comes in 22 sizes
New 130mm trail bike called the Atherton AM.130 finally confirmed. There will also be the AM.130.X with a slightly longer fork up front.
British Cycling agrees 8-year sponsorship with Shell
British Cycling has signed a long-term partnership that will bring wide-ranging support and investment from Shell UK as a new Official Partner. The agreement starts this month and runs to the end of 2030. This new partnership will see a shared commitment to; supporting Great…
What’s Inside Singletrack Issue 145? Out Today!
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 19th October please email us.…
Cerakote: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger?
Cerakote is cheaper than most paint jobs but claims to be lighter, corrosion resistant and more resistant to abrasion.
Voodoo Bizango Carbon Gets a Refresh
If you're after a budget hardtail but want it in carbon, Halfords' new stock of the newest Voodoo Carbon Bizango models goes live today.
Trash Mob Academy – Outdoor education, mental rejuvenation
‘It’s way more than just picking up litter’ Jo Shwe, Trash Free Trails Trash Free Trails has made an impressive impression on the mountain bike community in the relatively short time since its inception. We think this next step is potentially the greatest yet. Prepare…
Ridgeline II, The Return – Gee Atherton: back on That Ridge
Ever crashed on a feature and had it become your nemesis? Found yourself carrying your bike down that bit of trail every time? Apparently, Gee Atherton doesn’t have this problem. He’s back on that ridge, where he crashed and broke himself in so many ways…
Off-roadie bikes from Cervelo and Ridley
Some new just in about a few new mountain bike models from a couple of road-centric bike brands. The Cervelo ZHT-5 and the Raft and Probe RS bikes from Ridley.
Hunt launches new Proven carbon wheels and we’ve (briefly) ridden them
Today sees Hunt Wheels launch a brand new carbon wheel offering - Proven. Available in enduro and XC race guises.
New Look Ibis: Birds Are Real
Somewhere in a marketing department far far away, it is a time of drinks trollies and beanbags. Rival agencies vie to win the latest contract. The bearded young Peregrine sips a cocktail as Allegra stands poised at the whiteboard. Octavius and Bunty shower a glass…
Issue 1 of Singletrack World Magazine Now Available
Chipps' editorial sets out a bit about what the original crew were hoping to achieve with Singletrack World, and why they started it.
See More On The Moor – new Explore Moor app
In a sort of modern version of a Spotter’s Guide, Moors For The Future has launched an app to help you learn more about the landscape around you. The Explore Moor app helps you identify a variety of wildlife, plants and and places – handy…
Quick look at the new Santa Cruz Tallboy V5
The Santa Cruz Tallboy is very probably the original Down Country bike. We ain't seen the new one in the flesh, let alone ridden one yet!
Good Stuff To Watch If You’ve Completed Netflix
We’ve not done a video round up for a while, but maybe you’ve finished Netflix, or you’ve only got a cheap subscription and the kids are watching Frozen, again, so you’re twiddling your thumbs. Let us help you out with your viewing pleasure. Gold Standard…
Singletrack Unscripted – Talking About Dropper Posts
From cult component of the noughties through to the must-have modulator of today, what do we think makes for a good - or bad - dropper post?
Patagonia boss gives company away to fight climate change
Boss Yvon Chouinard has 'given away' Patagonia to a charitable trust. Any profit not reinvested in running the business will go to fighting climate change.
British Cycling ‘Strongly Recommends’ No One Rides Their Bike During The Queen’s Funeral
UPDATE 13/09/22 17:17pm: British Cycling have now removed the recommendation that no one rides their bike during the funeral from their official advice. Monday the 19th has been set as the date of the Queen’s funeral and subsequently an impromptu bank holiday. Arrangements are being…
Is it safe? Answer our reader survey questions
We’ve created a page here where we have created a collection of simple survey style questions. Unlike normal surveys this one gives you the results every time you submit an answer. You can generally only answer each question once, no matter where it appears on…
Quick look at the new Trek Fuel EX
MY23 y'all. We've not seen one of the new Trek Fuel EX bikes in the flesh, but we still thought you'd like to know the basic gist of it.
£10k on offer for ‘British mountains’ film ideas
Kendal Mountain Festival and outdoor clothing brand Rab are offering a grant of £10,000 for documentary film ideas based in UK mountains.
Starling Cycles Murmur Hope x Bristol Bicycle Restoration – Marmite Bike?
To celebrate the launch of pre-orders for the Starling Murmur Stainless, Starling have created something rather eye-catching. Press Release continues: We teamed up with Bristol Bicycle Restorations and Hope to create a super-special, one-off custom-painted Murmur Stainless. The age-old mountain biking truth ‘anodising equals eye-catching’ rings true on this one,…
Jenny Tough and Emily Chappell: Body Image Discussion
Emily Chappell and Jenny Tough are two of the most accomplished endurance athletes, having won insanely challenging races such as the Transcontinental and Silk Road Mountain Race. In the latest episode of This RIDER, they take a brave approach to discussing their relationships with body…
New Specialized Hillbilly looks ace, costs £45
Rubber news! I'm a fan of the Specialized Hillbilly. I always have one in my tyre pile. New Hillbilly looks like it may be bit more capable.
Gee Atherton to Return at… Red Bull Hardline!
Gee Atherton returns to professional racing by announcing he's heading to Red Bull Hardline 2022! Welcome back, Gee!
DH World Cup 2022 Finals – Val di Sole (Spoilers)
Where better to hold the finals for what has been an epic World Cup season, than the valley of the sun?
Follow the live updates of the final XCO World Cup of the season at Val di Sole with us
With Carod and Ferrand-Prevot taking the XCC short track win, the XCO finals at this technical track will decide who takes the overall The season is wrapping up today and so are Red Bull’s broadcast rights for the UCI mountain biking world cups. Fancy a…
Singletrack World Reader Awards 2022 – Nominations Open!
Nominations open for 2022 Singletrack Reader Awards The Singletrack Reader Awards fundamentally celebrate those who have just done good stuff. We’re looking for your nominations for the individuals, brands and organisations that have made a difference to mountain biking this year. Here’s your chance to…
DH World Cup Rd 8 – Val di Sole – Preview & How to Watch
Just like that, we’re heading into the final round of the 2022 DH World Cup season… Surely, nothing can eclipse Les Gets World Champs?
Jess Blewitt and Jackson Goldstone racing at Red Bull Hardline
New Zealand trailblazer Jess Blewitt and Jackson Goldstone will form the strongest Red Bull Hardline rider list to date.
DH World Champs Race Report (Basically, one big spoiler)
The track in Les Gets was fantastic and the crowds turned out in such numbers that this was definitely the biggest World Champs of all time.
Fresh Goods Friday 615: Rave On Edition
Welcome one and all to the show your telly was made for – or the regular web feature your phone and/or computer was made for – Fresh Goods Friday! What do have for you this week? Kids clothes, bleeding stuff, flatties, mushrooms, torture fans, jerseys,…
No Brendog or Brage at this year’s Red Bull Rampage
The competitors eligible to compete on October 21st in this year's Red Bull Rampage have been announced. No Fairclough nor Vestavik.
2022 Downhill World Champs: Preview and Talking Points
World Champs is the perfect microcosm of the sport of DH. A week of hype and custom paint jobs ending with one race run to win it all.
Countryside fly-tipping scourge: highest level in 13 years
Paths and bridleways has seen highest level of fly-tipping in 13 years - equating to 543 a day and a jump of 10% from previous year.
Pro Racer Rab Wardell Dies In His Sleep at 37
We have little more information at this stage but according to our sources Rab died in his sleep on the 22nd August. Yesterday Rab was featured on BBC Scotland discussing his achievements including his win in the senior category at the Scottish MTB XC Championships…
World Champs: Team GB news and how to watch it live
It's the MTB World Championships this week over in Les Gets, France. Here's a simple guide as to what's happening.
Cost of living crisis and Singletrack – An appeal
We are under some pressure and we thought you should know about it now before it gets worse and things get harder. The cost of living crisis is affecting everyone and the cost of doing business here at Singletrack is not immune. Postage costs and…
Singletrack Unscripted – Talking about mini pumps
Inflation. It's hitting the headlines everywhere at the moment. But what about inflators? Yes, we're talking about mini pumps!
Red Bull Rampage date confirmed: October 21st
Red Bull has just announced the return date of Red Bull Rampage, the world’s premier big-mountain freeride competition.
Quick scan of Ragley hardtail range for 2023
Very much keeping on with keeping on. No wild claims, just minor tweaks and updates to popular hardtail range.
Shake-up in overall standings at Mont-Sainte-Anne XC World Cup
Neff's perfect weekend, Carod's first ever XCO World Cup win and close sprint finishes make MSA World Cup an exciting one!
Fat C*n’t? Actually Fat Can
Fat Lad At The Back has launched a controversial campaign to draw attention to body bias present in the cycling and fitness industry.
