A quick preview of Steve Peat's Steel City DH course...
News
The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
Rowan Sorrell’s Orange Alpine 160 up for grabs
Your chance to buy a one-of-a-kind bike, with all proceeds going to charity
Kona and Paligap to part ways
Kona to move distribution from Paligap to their European hub but will keep UK based sales and support team
Access All Areas: CTC campaign to defend access by bike
The sale of 50% of English FC land has been halted - but the future is still uncertain
Madison to cease distribution of Commencal
After five years the distributor and Andorran brand are calling it a day - at the end of this season
Nick Craig appearing at SHAFF tomorrow!
See the 'nicest man in MTB' interviewed at the Sheffield Adventure Film Fest tomorrow
Hit the North 2.5
The 5th and therefore confusingly-named Hit the North 2.5 took place on Saturday 12th February and according to all who took part, it was another big success. The unique ‘mountain bikes mixing it with cyclocross bikes’ format for two hours on a very varied four…
Mountain Biking Weekends for Singles
...and apparently they always get more women than men booking in.
News Just In – Govt. to axe forest sell-off
That's what 38Degrees are claiming and the BBC agrees
Midweek Mini Movies
Time to waste a bit of Wednesday with rainy BC, classic Paris-Roubaix suffering, BMXs better than fixies and more
Mountain Bike Orienteering hits Stafford
The first round of the national Mountain Bike Orienteering league will be held on the Sunday 27th February, with screaming round the emptiness which is MOD Stafford on a weekend. This huge ex-RAF logistics base is now home to Signals and Logistics Army Regiments and…
Exclusive: Charge Cooker 29er UPDATED
Yup, they've gone and made one with big wheels. Get the lowdown here... now with more pics
The Torq Roughride
For 2011 the ninth Roughride is on June 12th, the same weekend as last year. This year the event has a new headline sponsor, Torq. The Torq Roughride is a moorland route with less road than any other event in England and Wales. Good relations…
Bearded Man Black Mountain Three Day update
Welsh three day event course preview, with some graphs that'll make endurance riders feel warm and funny
Red Kite Easter Bash
A celebration of 25 years of mountain biking in Llanwrtyd Wells taking place on the 25th and 26th March
Midweek Movies
It’s a mixed bag of seated suffering and massive hucking this week, with some fast stuff inbetween. First up we have Leigh Timmis, who sent us the first video of his, charting his attempt to ride around the world, as covered in his website www.pedal360.com…
Core Bike 2011: Part Three
Buffs and Bondage – tools for twiddlers – books for beavers- you get the idea. Buff. You’ve seen that Buff video right? The one where you can be a Pirate or a Nun? Well, here’s a few more.. The Military Love this one . They’re also…
iXS MacAvalanche Preview Video
A video preview of the MacAvalanche course, exclusively for Premier Users
iXS Macavalanche Preview
Scotland's answer to the Mega is here - we've had a preview of the madness to come
Ritchey Bikefest 2011 powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport
The Bristol Bike Fest returns with a new sponsor for 2011
Pass’portes Du Soleil 2011
Fancy 80km of Alpine riding, 5,000m of descending and all the cheese and meat you can stomach?
Stif Cycles First Birthday Bash
Demo bikes, rides with Steve Peat and Nick Craig, free chilli and much more next weekend
Gorrick Spring Series Round 2 Venue change
Race on Sunday 6th to move from Heath Warren to Crowthorne Woods
Core Bike 2011: Part Two
Another report from the Core Bike show with goodies from Hope, Ibis, Surly, Cane Creek, Salsa and more...
Core Bike 2011: Part One
Brace yourselves! There is loads and loads of new stuff below. Prepare to gasp at bright new colours, bold new graphics… and some genuinely new bits and bobs. Marzocchi A few new bits and bobs from the mighty ‘M’ including these new entry level marathon…
Midweek Mini Movies
Welcome to this week’s Midweek Movies. We’re going to kick it off with episode 2 of Transition Bike’s Lars n Bars. This time Lars is joined by Evil Bike’s Luke Strobel to make the super sickest and sweetest downhill bike video ever made. Ticks every…
Dan Atherton returns…
Dan Atherton back on a bike after neck break; set to return to DH racing at Fort Bill World Cup
20th Anniversary Polaris Challenge
The Polaris Challenge will team up with the OMM to hold a special race in the Dark Peak
The Ride Journal issue 5 out now
The high quality, glossy publication for all colours of cyclist returns for a fifth issue
Alpine Bikes confirm presence at the Scottish Bike Show
Major Scottish bike chain is the latest to come on board for the first Scottish Bike Show
CLIC 24 hour event to celebrate tenth anniversary
Entries now open for 24 hour non-competitive endurance event on May 14-15th
News In Brief
New saddles from Chromag, Olympics tickets sale date announced, new old stock from Dirty Bike bits, freeride park in North Wales and more
MTB Marathon series returns for 2011
Two new rounds announced for UK's only mountain bike marathon series
Steel City Mini Downhill
Steve Peat's Steel City Series kicks off with fundraising race for Greno Woods, Singletrack racing too
Alpine Bikes to run Glentress Peel bike shop
Forestry Commission announces preferred bidders for new Glentress Peel development
Bearded Man Black Mountains Three Day Event open for entries
Here’s something that’ll keep fans of big rides in epic landscapes happy, as the Bearded Man team have sent news about their new three day endurance event in the Black Mountains, taking place from the 1st – 3rd July 2011. “This summer, Bearded Man will…
Bluegrass.
Is apart from a form of American folk music a new brand of protection from Europe ! Check it out. Anyway… All available soon in the UK.
Stop Taking Crap Photos!
Singletrack contributor Benji Haworth wants you to take better riding photos, find out more here
Scottish Bike Show announces new exhibitors
New exhibitors announced for the inaugural Scottish Bike Show
Santa Cruz and Go-Where team up
Scottish bike adventure firm and manufacturer team up to offer demo days, exclusive rider days and more
Lifecycles UK cinema tour extra dates announced
More dates plus special IMAX screening with secret UK premiere
The ‘Puffer is tougher
Monty and the British Heart Foundation team headed to the epic Strathpuffer 24 hour race, much chafing ensued
Renthal And Monster Energy Specialized Racing Join Forces.
Just in from Ian at Renthal Renthal are proud to announce their association with the Monster Energy Specialized Racing team. The multi-year deal heralds Renthal’s entrance onto the World mountain bike stage and clearly shows the manufacturers intention to follow in the footsteps of their…
Singletrack Issue 63
It's here! The sixty third issue of Singletrack Magazine is ready for your comsumption. See what's in it here
Zyro 2011.
“It’s showtime!” No, not with girls in ra-ra skirts. Or men with top hats inviting you to look at the fattest man in the world. Nope. It’s bike industry show time meltdown time. Over the next couple of months there’ll be tons and tons of…