The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.

Havok Bike Park Weekender report & pics

Different just-for-fun races, session spots on different features on the hill, there was plenty of chance to get involved and try things out. Just a couple of rain showers across...

OneUp’s 1% Giveback reaches $1million donated

OneUp Components’ 1% Giveback Program has just ticked over $1 million dollars donated since 2013. As well as making arguably the best dropper post on the market, OneUp’s Giveback Program...

And the best biking spot in the UK is… Cambridge?

New research from GoOutdoors claims to reveal the best mountain biking destinations in the UK. The Tweed Valley doesn’t make the cut. Swindon does. The study looked at factors such...

Lauf Elja is a 120mm single-pivot (without a Lauf fork)

Say hello to the new Lauf Elja. A full-suspension mountain bike from the brand you may know from the Lauf Seigla gravel bike and leaf-spring Lauf Grit forks. Lauf Elja...

Fox Live Valve Neo: more fast, less faff

The new version of Fox’s auto-adjusting suspension is here. And it claims to be 20 times quicker than its “closest competitor”. By “closest competitor” we’re going to take that as...

‘Anytime’ – New Freeride Movie With Old Skool Vibes

Anytime, the latest Red Bull and Anthill production, is now available for viewing on Red Bull TV. For those that recall the ‘Down’ series, it’s got a bit of the...

Our go-to winter riding apparel

We were asked to list one item of clothing that we always pick out of the pile for a wintery mountain bike ride. Here’s what we picked. Following on from…

Can You Find Any of British Cycling’s New Places To Ride?

There’s a whole host of new places to ride now available in the UK thanks to legacy funding from the UCI Road World Championships in 2019 – only it’s rather...

Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy announced

The very metal Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy starts from £2,750 and yes, it has cable routing for mechanical drivetrains. We brought you the carbon fibre Specialized Stumpjumper 15 review a...

Make Your October Better With Singletrack Magazine

As we prepare to slip out of our summer shorts, through the nettle defence trousers, and into something thermal, keep your mountain bike juices flowing with an injection of inspiration,...

Details of the new Santa Cruz Hightower 4

A quick look over the new Santa Cruz Hightower 4; a bit slacker up front, a bit longer out back but the main rejig is in the VPP rear suspension...

Best bits from Saddleback Show: Trickstuff, Abbey Tools, ENVE, Silca & much more!

We bobbed down Brizzle way earlier this week. Amidst plenty of charming retro guff, there was plenty of super modern stuff on display too. Here’s the highlights… Trickstuff No big...

Leaked document reveals MTB World Cup plans for 2025

In a leaked document titled ‘2025 MTB Reform, Evolution of Mountain Bike Racing’, the UCI and Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) set out proposed changes for the racing year ahead. Now,...

Freight Worse Than Death? Slopestyle on a Train!

Prepare to see physics in action, and perhaps take a travel sickness pill. Dawid Godziek’s latest video has him riding a jump line on a moving train. The video doesn’t...

This is why you should have gone to The Merida EX Enduro

Those who know things know that The Merida Ex is probably the best enduro experience currently available in the UK. Next year then..? The Merida Ex Enduro press release: THE...

Red Bull Rampage: Changes and Location Revealed

The drip, drip, drip of news from Red Bull Rampage continues, this time with updated rider lists, plus details of the venue location and format for the men’s and women’s...

New Gee vid alert! ‘Ridgeline V: Resistance’

Gee Atherton and his with the latest Ridgeline episode. Filmed in the frankly stunning surrounds of Engelberg-Titlis, Switzerland. Atherton Bikes press release: Gee: “From the start, the Ridgeline Series has...

Welsh Cycling Industry Unites Against Welsh Trail Centre Closures

Over 90 separate Welsh cycling organisations have today co-signed a letter to Welsh Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, concerning the...

Loudenvielle World Cup DH results, report and highlights vids

The DH World Series returned this weekend for the penultimate round of competition and the stakes couldn’t have been higher. RACE HIGHLIGHTS | Elite Women Loudenvielle UCI Downhill World Cup...

Hattie Harnden and Richie Rude win Enduro World Cup Overall Titles

Harnden and Rude crowned Overall Title Winners in challenging conditions at final round of UCI Enduro World Cup in Loudenvielle-Peyraguides. Press release from ©️WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series: The...

DH World Cup Rd 6 – Loudenvielle – Preview & How to Watch

Are Vali Holl and Loic Bruni safe? Or do they still need to watch out for resurgent Tahnee Seagrave and Amaury Pierron? Here’s what to watch for this Sunday. Elite...

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How To Read The Latest Issue of Singletrack World

The August issue is out now – here’s how to read it If you receive a printed copy of the magazine each issue you should be happily working your way...

Lust Is Not A Sin: Paul Brakes for Bromptons

If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a Brompton, there’s now another reason to have one: Paul components brake upgrades. I don’t own a Brompton, but I...

502 Club Raffle: Magura Brakes Worth £550

Thanks to everyone who entered our last raffle for a Surly Grappler trail bike and congratulations to John Edgar who won it. There were some minor prizes too and the...

Team GB squad for MTB World Champs (plus how to watch it for free)

The UCI MTB World Championships are next week, and Britain will be fielding a decent squad across the age groups in XC and DH. This year’s World Champs are taking...

TFFT, Gee Atherton Isn’t In The 2024 Red Bull Rampage Men’s Lineup 

TFFT, Gee Atherton isn’t on the list. That will be quite the relief to many fans and viewers. But who is on the Red Bull Rampage men’s start line this...

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Dorval AM Ends Downhill Racing Sponsorship

We’re sad to see another loss from the downhill world – this time, it’s not a bike company that’s pulling out, it’s Dorval AM, the French asset management firm. The...

Reasons To Be Cheerful: Active Travel Funding Is Coming!

Yes, we like mountain biking, but more people on all kinds of bikes is good for the bike industry and for mountain biking. The Guardian is reporting that the government...

Santa Cruz Bronson Mk5 gets longer stays and lower anti-squat

The fifth generation Santa Cruz Bronson remains a 150mm travel mixed-wheel trail bike but gets longer rear centre and a reduction in anti-squat. Santa Cruz Bronson Mk5 in a nutshell...

This Weekend! GT Bicycles Malverns Classic MTB Festival

It’s this weekend! Are you coming? Whether you were there in the early days and want to relive the glory of your youth, or you have your own kids now...