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2009 TransRockies Stage 6: Report, Results, Pics
Across the Continental Divide and into the storm...
From The ST Archive: “Trails To Rails”
With the help of top rider Nigel Page, we take a couple of ‘normal’ cyclists and make cornering heroes out of them. Words and pics by Chipps.
Singletrack Issue 52: Video Preview – Norway Roadtrip
Here's a little taster from the bigger video coming soon from our trip to Norway which as you can see was no fun at all.
Complete Our User Survey And Win Loads Of Ace Stuff
It's time we got to know you better in a collective sense. We want to make sure that our website and magazine are together delivering the best possible content to you and doing this kind of survey helps us to do that. But to give…
2009 TransRockies Stage 5: Report, Results, Pics
Heavy weather keeps riders at the limit during Stage 5 of the 2009 TransRockies.
Montane Kielder 100
Forums are alight across the country with a burbling of excitement as riders contemplate that in a little over 3 weeks, the UK’s first 100 mile off road race will be underway
A Bit More Trail Guidance
It was launched some time ago, last year actually, but the Trail Guide has had a little upgrade. It's now part of the main site, rather than the separate entity it has been all along. That means you can now add comments. So why not…
Kranked-ReJeKt: Episode 6
ReJeKt is a behind-the-scenes webisode about the characters of Kranked-REVOLVE. Episode 6 features the first leg of Radical Films' 2009 Euro tour. We met up with Sam Pilgrim in Hungary for the Balaton Bike Fest.
2009 TransRockies Stage 3: Report, Results, Pics
After two days of perfect racing weather, riders who woke during the night after the epic second stage heard the gentle patter of rain on their tents and campers. The start line at Nipika Mountain Resort is at roughly 1100 metres elevation, so rain and…
Gore Bikewear TranWales 09 Update
Its only a few days now before the registration at this years GORE BIKE WEAR TransWales 09 opens at the White House Campsite in Builth Wells, Wales.
Kranked – REVOLVE – Trailer
According to us this new flick is "a cinematic state of the union for mountain biking today." Wowsers. UPDATE: This DVD is now available to buy in the Singletrack Online Shop.
2009 TransRockies Stage 2: Report, Results, Pics
Stage 2 Takes Riders to Heaven and Hell, TransRockies-Style. TransRockies Stage 2 report by Paul Done…
Singletrack Reader Week – Video Diary 1
First day on the mountain above Morzine with a selection of the big bikes we took with us. A preview of the upcoming feature in issue 52 - out September 3rd
SITS Results
If you were there or if you’re just a bit nosey and wanna see tables and tables of stats then head on over to the race results listings page, or in particular the SITS listings.
Help Us Build A Pump Track This Weekend
For next issue's "One Ton Weekend" feature we're going to attempt to build a pump track. But we need your help. Beer and BBQ will be provided.
2009 TransRockies Stage 1: Report, Results, Pics
Rocky Mountain Factory Team Riders grab the early jerseys in the TR3 and TransRockies. Report from Paul Done.
Kill The Bill
News about an end of season event for the 5-6th of September.
Forestry Commission: Have Your Say
Forestry Commission England manages 258,000ha of Public Forest Estate, made up of 1,500 woods and forests across the country. With more than half the population living with 10km of the estate they would like to know what you think.
Silverfish Signs Deal With Mondraker Bikes
Silverfish UK is "proud to announce" that an exclusive partnership has been signed with Spanish based Mountain Bike Company Mondraker.
TORQ In Your Sleep
The next installment for all you hardened enduro fans is the TORQ in your Sleep 12 hour. Starting at 12midday Sunday 30th August and finishing promptly at midnight, this user friendly enduro gives you a whole night of sleep to recover from all the riding…
More Downhill Racing At Aston Hill
If you have not already heard the whispers, Aston Hill will be hosting its second Downhill race of the year on Sunday, September 13th.
From The ST Archive: “The Secret Spot” by Huw Cooke
Just as surfers have their own, jealously guarded surf spots, so Huw Cooke finds solace in a secret trail he can call his own - or at least borrow…
Giant 2010 – Anthem X and Trance X
More from Giant for 2010, this time carbon is the material of choice for the Anthem X XC bike and the Trance X trail bike. Tom de Bruin reports.
Got Ti?
Obtainium Ti springs now available in the UK from K9.
Singletrack Trail Guide – Highland Wildcat Trail, Golspie
Highland Wildcat Trail at Golspie reviewed by Singletrackworld member Jason Curle…
XC Racing At New Commonwealth Games Venue (near Glasgow)
This Sunday (9th Aug) will see the first event at the venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games MTB race. Cathkin Braes on the south side of Glasgow is a fantastic location with some great riding and amazing views across the city.
The Hope Endurance Downhill, Fort William [UPDATED]
Racers descend the height of Ben Nevis 359 times in a six hour gravity challenge. NOW WITH ADDED VIDEO!
2010 RockShox Lyrik
Apparently "whether you decide to be a Super D star or just enjoy an evening shuttle with your friends, Lyrik can answer all the trail duty’s you can throw at it".
Giant 2010 – Long Travel Bikes
It's big weight savings in the Giant camp for 2010, an all new Faith, all new Glory, and a Reign X revamp. Tom de Bruin reports.
Bontrager Twentyfour12 – The Enduro Event Made Easy!
Now in its 4th year, this event continues to attract enthusiast and newbie’s alike, all keen to test their endurance and bike handling skills in a festival-like atmosphere, with hundreds of other like-minded souls.
2010 Marzocchi Four Cross & Dirt Jump
For 2010 Marzocchi’s goal for the Dirt Jump range was to increase the strength and performance without adding weight. Extensive testing has resulted in added strength but with less weight and working with re-designed internals.
The MTB World Cup From Bromont
The NISSAN UCI Mountain Bike World Cup takes place this weekend in Bromont, Canada, and Freecaster.tv will be there LIVE bringing you the DHI from 19:15 CET on Saturday August 1st. Tune in on Sunday 2nd of August for the 4X from 01:00 CET and…
Out Of Office
You may have been wondering why the front page of the site has been quiet this week. Well, we’ve all been in Morzine on the 2009 Singletrack Magazine Reader Holiday hosted by Flow MTB. A full report will be in the next issue but in…
Selkirk Merida This Weekend
Only a day to go before the Merida Marathon roadshow once again return to Selkirk in the Scottish borders for the Scottish round of the 2009 Merida Bikes MTB Marathon series.
9th Hope Valley Mountain Bike Challenge
The 9th Hope Valley Mountain Bike Challenge takes place on Saturday 26th September 2009. It offers a choice of two off-road routes of approx 20 and 38 miles around the Hope Valley.
The New Ibis Mojo HD
A new 160+mm travel big brother to the Mojo Carbon and Mojo SL. We know of a certain heavily bearded man who will be interested in slinging a leg over one of these...
Free Knog Lights For CTC Members
This promotion allows all new members of CTC to get a free set of Knog ‘Frog’ lights when they join CTC. You should join the CTC anyway - they're ace.
GORE BIKE WEAR™ TransWales ’09
The 7 day MTB stage challenge 15th – 22nd August 2009.
Bicycle Film Festival London
The Bicycle Film Festival has become a voice for the culture, history, sport and relevance of the bicycle across the globe. The BFF has played a formative role in modern bike culture, fusing fashion, music and art scenes to different areas of the bicycle community…
Like sleeping rough? This might be for you…
*Bump*. So we're making Thursday 23rd the Inaugural Nuit de Bivvy Internationale. As Neil Young would say - TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT.
661 Mini Downhill, PORC, Kent
It's back. Following the success of the last 661 Mini DH races, Penshurst Off Road Centre is the next place for exciting new way to get into downhill mountain biking.
Kona Cheddar Bikefest ‘09
The format is similar to the Kona Bristol Bikefest but adjusted to the time of year. For the 2009 event there will be the 10 hour enduro on Saturday followed by the 5 hour event on the Sunday. As an extra for the newcomers to…
Singletrack Issue 51 – The Early Edition
The early arrival of this issue came as something of a surprise. A most welcome surprise though. Here's what it looks like and what's inside...
Endura Stramash Freeride Festival
A brand new event will be hitting the Scottish Borders this year on 19th and 20th September. The event is set up in a spectator-friendly format and involves a sensational day of Slopestyle competition, culminating in a floodlit grand finale followed by a day of…
Marzocchi 55 RC3 Ti and 66 RC3 Ti
In the heart of the 2010 range is the RC3 cartridge that provides the damping for the 888 (EVO), 66, 55, 44 & 4X models. The Italian made, open bath RC3 cartridge gives a wide and usable range of rebound and both high and low…
Yak Attack 2010
News just in: Summer sucks, snow rocks.
Trek Remedy Goes Carbon
The Trek Remedy all-mountain bike is now 150/150mm and gains two OCLV carbon models and two aluminium ones, plus magnesium rockers ABP plus rear pivots and lots of good stuff. We like!
Magura 2010
A little tweak here, a touch of white there.
Trek 2010
Trek's 2010 bikes - new carbon stays on the Fuel EX line, plus a brand new Fox shock, new shock on the Top Fuel too. And how about that OCLV hardtail?
Iron Horse bought by Dorel
You may remember a while ago Iron Horse went into liquidation after three far eastern manufacturers filed an involuntary petition against them for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection to recoup their $5 million losses...
