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The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
Production Privée relaunches in UK with Nigel Page
The brand has teamed up with 'Pagey' to fulfill all UK orders so that customers don't have to worry about shipping delays, taxes or hidden charges.
Trail Bloom Swift MTB Jersey and Ladies MTB Trousers review
I'm impressed with these items from Trailbloom, and would definitely recommend them
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llandegla Night Enduro
Aran's first attempt at racing in the dark and his first race onboard an ebike.
Lazer Impala KinetiCore helmet review
The Lazer Impala helmet adds dual-density EPS to its unique KinetiCore inner layout
Carradice Bowland bar bag, Odyssey saddle bag & Bagman support rack review
Does Northern Soul come in a bag? The Carradice Adventure Range tested.
YT returns: bought back by Markus Flossmann
“YT was never just a brand – it’s always been an attitude. And that attitude is back.” says Flossmann.
Issue 163: Every. Single. Rock
Chipps wonders just how well you know your favourite trail? It might be better than you realise
Outta The Archive: Issue 32’s Grinder from 2006
"Our demon product test section features a long term test on a Rohloff Speedhub and a first look at new XTR."
Subscriber Competition: Win A Proviz Jacket plus runner up prizes
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Government set to cap Cycle to Work Scheme – what it means for mountain bikers
Chancellor set to cap Cycle to Work scheme, possibly hitting mountain bikers—see what it could mean for your next bike and have your say!
Giant Anthem X Advanced SL first ride review
The Anthem X Advance SL is a genuinely rapid and responsive bike. It hits the design brief with minimal lag when you stamp on the pedals and ask it to go.
TransRockies returns to Fernie: The birthplace of North American MTB stage racing
TransRockies returns to Fernie for the epic Singletrack 3 race in June 2026—sign up now and ride where MTB legends are made!
SRAM RED XPLR AXS Gravel groupset review
I’m not, for a minute, thinking that you’re going to go out and buy one of these groupsets
Fresh Goods Friday 780: The Weening Hallows Edition
Not-so-spooky stuff. Sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
Heads up! Shareholder Campaign ends Tuesday November 4th
We are crowdfunding the sustainable future of Singletrack and you can own a share of our business today. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes…
How and when to watch Red Bull Rampage ad-free (UPDATE: now Friday & Sunday)
The Red Bull Rampage 2025 competitors are onsite in Utah, starting the final countdown to the events
Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Series Rd10 results, highlight vids & talking points
The final World Cup DH of the year took place in Canada.
Why aren’t there any rights of way in Eire or Northern Ireland?
Jonathan Stearn explains why and describes the uphill struggle to get some rights to head off road
The final DH World Cup: points, permutations & predictions
Bruni leads and needs to finish 3rd or better if Goldstone finishes in first place.
Lake Placid DH World Series Rd9 results, report and highlights vids
The penuiltimate World Cup DH of the year took place in USA. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Lake Placid. [Did you know you can still watch the Junior racing live for free? Yes, you can only watch via the Discovery+…
Strava takes on Garmin: a legal battle that could affect every* mountain biker
The fitness tracking giants are squaring off in court over patents, heatmaps, and segments – and it’s messy and complicated. *Well, not every mountain biker – I don’t have a Strava account or a Garmin device. If you’ve been out riding this week and missed…
State of UK Downhill Racing: Havok Bike Park DH
This weekend’s race at Havok served as a reminder of how much fun it can be going to your local race
Record-breaking Three Peaks Cyclocross (plus new drivetrain spyshots!)
Lining up were a number of past winners of the event, many old hands (including one in the Vet70s and the other in Vet80s)
Staff (Race) Bike Check: Chipps’ Three Peaks CX-ready Genesis Vapour
Our Analogue Editor is heading for his 15th go at the legendary Three Peaks Cyclocross race tomorrow.
US Customs Issues WRO Against Giant Bikes for Forced Labor Violations
The biggest story of the week.
Fresh Goods Friday 775: The Steel Is Reel Edition
Do you reel? Not around the fountain. Reel on the socials medias. How do you feel about the reel?
1,044 mile cycling litter-pick in shape of a Lucozade bottle
Damien Gabet has cycled 22 days across England in the shape of a giant Lucozade bottle, while collecting litter from trails.
Can AI recover your stolen bike?
Chris Place had his pride and joy nabbed, so turned to ChatGPT after police closed the case.
Lenzerheide DH World Series Rd8 results, report and highlights vids
The eighth World Cup DH of the year took place in Switzerland. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Lenzerheide.
Why you should stick the Merida EX Enduro on your bucket list
2025 was another cracker; the weather gods smiled on The EX and the racing and trails were top notch all weekend
Fresh Goods Friday 774: The Binge The Dinge Edition
For once there may actually be a genuine theme to this week's Fresh Goods Friday.
Red Bull Rampage to have separate men’s and women’s venues
Men will return to 2016/2017/2021 venue, women will head back to the Red Bull Formation 2022 venue.
DT Swiss’ new anti-pedal kickback ‘DF’ ratchet system
Choose your float: 0°, 10° or 20°. Retrofittable to all DT Ratchet DEG rear hubs too.
MPs & UK MTB Trail Alliance call for increase in MTBers’ access rights
Call establishing and extending cyclists' statutory access rights and removing landowner liabilities.
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llangollen
The final round of the Welsh Enduro Series took place at Llangollen over the weekend. Here’s Aran’s latest report of his enduro race season. Unlike the rest of the Welsh rounds this year, Llangollen is a venue I have raced on multiple occasions perviously. I already knew…
UCI XCO World Champs results, report and highlights vids
The 2025 XC World Champs took place in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Here are the results, reports and highlights vids.
New Akrigg vid: Up + Over
“I like finding the flow in horrendous rock gardens and slippery surfaces, and making it feel really smooth—that’s what gives me a buzz.”
How do you find new trails to ride?
Are you navigatin'? Because we're askin'. Is modern tech leading to a route finding revival?
Fresh Goods Friday 773: The Whole Nut Hang Edition
Be warned: this edition of FGF mostly contains things that are not cheap. Yes, even more than usual.
Blackline Exile MTB Trousers review
At £60 the Blackline Exile MTB Trousers have good VFM and - for the most part - perform well in form and function.
Outta The Archive: 4X Bike Test from 2009
In a time before Down-Country there was an other MTB niche with not-much-travel but built for fun.
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UCI Downhill World Champs results, report and highlights vids
The 2025 DH World Champs took place in the very steeps of Champery, Switzerland. Here are the results, reports and highlights vids.
Trans Caledonia 6-Day Enduro set for this time next year
"We’ll keep the focus on the good stuff with descending far outweighing the climbing."
Fresh Goods Friday 772: The Warld Chomps Edition
Up above the streets and houses, rainbows flying high. The streets and houses of Valais, Switzerland anyway.
Issue 162: Taking it e-asy? Not entirely.
Mark took one look at the soaring Alpine peaks and opted to use an ebike for his trip.
Issue 162: Les Gets, knocking it out of the park!
Go for the bike parks, stay for the awesome backcountry trails. Sanny finds that there’s more to the Portes du Soleil than just its famous bike parks.
2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships schedule
It's mountain bike World Champs week! When are things happening exactly?
Les Gets DH World Series Rd7 results, report and highlights vids
The seventh World Cup DH of the year took place in France. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Les Gets. [Did you know you can still watch the Junior racing live for free? Yes, you can only watch via the Discovery+…
