The next installment of DMR Bikes' "Trail Exchange" is now online. The DMR boys recently went over to Germany and produced a film with their friends over there. Some very…
News
The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
Singletrack Issue 48 On Sale This Week
The theme for issue 48 is "Roots/Beginnings". Centring on the beginnings of the sport, the beginnings of our own riding and the bikes and places we used to ride. On…
The New Trans-Provence Multi-Day Event
Trans-Provence - the definitive all-mountain MTB race..?
Kona Bikefests 2009
2009 will once again have two Bikefests and as in the previous year they will both be supported by long-standing sponsor Kona bikes.
Shaggy Finishes 4th in Alaska
Well done to our bearded pal in coming 4th in the Iditarod Trail Invitational in the worst snow they've ever had... The final stage involved a 40 HOUR push through…
Disability Bike Demo at Dalby Forest
The Forestry Commission is staging a second disability bike demo-day in Dalby Forest, near Pickering, North Yorkshire, after the success of last year’s inaugural event.
The New Litespeed Pisgah
Litespeed manufacture more titanium bicycle frames than any other company in the world. To follow up the launch of the Litespeed Xicon, they have announced the launch of the Litespeed…
Endura Sleepless in the Saddle 2009
On 8th & 9th August, Endura Sleepless in the Saddle returns to Catton Park in the heart of the midlands for another classic 24hour event.
Twitter Ye Not!
Follow us on Twitter and you could win stuff we have lying around the office - This week we've got tyres, multi-tool, lock, pump and a bucket of energy to…
Premier Demo Series Part One
Last weekend saw the first of the Premier Demo Series kick off at Coed y Brenin..
Dedicated Cycle Visitor Centre Opens in Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales National Park’s only dedicated cycle visitor facility has opened for business. On Monday 2 March, David Butterworth, Chief Executive, Yorkshire Dales National Park and County Councillor John…
Gorrick/Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series R3 – Crowthorne
Just over 17 years ago the very first Gorrick XC race got underway, little did the organisers think that all these years later Crowthorne Woods would still be attracting hundreds…
Our Boy in Alaska
Singletrack contributor, friend and all round good chap, John 'Shaggy' Ross is racing the Iditarod Trail Invitational (aka the Iditabike) right now! 350 miles of snowy fun in Alaska in…
Freak Of The Week
The first in an irregular series of odd-looking bikes to twist your melon on a Monday.
New Trails Proposed For Hamsterley Forest
The latest stage in an ambitious plan which could see one of the UK's longest mountain bike routes of its kind constructed in Hamsterley Forest has received a £130,000 boost.
Caersws Cup Last Minute Entries
A quick reminder that you can enter the Caersws Cup (sponsored by Astrix and Mojo/Fox) this weekend up until midnight on Thursday.
2009 Southern XC Series
The SouthernXC Series returns even stronger for 2009, with some new courses, a new sponsor and a healthy prize pot.
The Flooks sell TF Tuned
Word just in is that Tim and Helen are selling their successful suspension tuning business. Tim will be staying on to work there though...
Kate Potter’s Womens Skills Day at Sherwood Pines
The Forestry Commission is hosting a special workshop in Sherwood Pines Forest Park, near Mansfield, Notts, on Sunday 22 March to encourage more females of all ages to take up…
DT Swiss XRC 100 Race Ltd
• 100 mm travel. • 1250 g, including remote lock out cable and lever. • High modulus carbon crown/steerer assembly. • High modulus disc only carbon lower with magnesium postmount…
Rene Wildhaber Signs with Trek Bikes
The 'fastest European freerider' has signed a two-year contract with Trek Bicycles
iceBike
All the new stuff from Madison's IceBike show this week...
THE Announces UK Limited Edition Helmets
These two special editions are available one in Carbon and one in Composite construction and are limited to 200 of each.
Premier Demo Series Kicks Off at Coed y Brenin This Weekend
There are only three days left until the 2009 Premier Demo Series kicks off at Coed y Brenin, Wales.
Big Welsh Weekend 2009
The 5th Big Welsh Weekend returns to Margam Park over the weekend of May 30/31. The BIG Welsh weekend is 3 days of riding, racing, camping and entertainment offering a…
Singletrack Trail Guide – Gisburn Forest
As submitted by Jon Swift… “Gisburn Forest is in the process of getting a significant injection of red graded singletrack with a bit of black thrown in. Volunteers have now…
Singletrack Classic Weekender- What is “Classic Trials”?
Our multi-discipline solo-bike event that's happening on the weekend of July 4-5th has attracted a satisfying amount of interest. A lot of (vaguely worried) folk have been asking what the…
EXCLUSIVE! New Suspension Company Launched
Singletrack proudly introduce EOS Racing Products, an all new suspension manufacturer.
New XC Series for the North
Looks like the North of England is going to finally get some good XC racing again after the Brownbacks Series announces dates at the Lee Quarry venue.
Scottish ‘cross on the telly tonight…
The Mull Cyclocross, featured in this issue of Singletrack Magazine is going to be on the Adventure Show on Scottish TV (and other channels?) tonight (Sunday)...
The Picolax Thread Returns
Singletrackworld's most popular thread EVER has been pulled from the archives, polished up and is presented here for you to read again. WARNING! Do not read this if you work…
£3.8 million to develop parkland near Bury – with mountain bike trails included
Nearly £4Million is to be spent in developing an old brownfield/wasteland near Bury that will include mountain bike trails...
This Sunday the 661 Mini Downhill Returns to the Forest of Dean
Practice starts at 9am with racing action starting at 11am, 2 race runs followed by podiums and top prizes from the race sponsors 661, Royal and Sunline.
Introducing The Singletrackworld Reviews Section
In our continuing effort to take over the world we’ve just launched our “Reviews” section. See that blob tab up above called “Reviews”? If you click on it you will…
‘Boom Boom’ back on Rocky for 2009
Professional Mountain Bike racer, and all round good-egg, Scott ‘Boom Boom’ Beaumont has once again signed for Canadian brand Rocky Mountain Bikes. After a clean sweep of the UK National…
Altura Whinlatter Challenge
The Altura Whinlatter Challenge is the 1st mountain bike cross country endurance event to take place, on THE ALTURA TRAIL on Sunday, March 29th at Whinlatter Forest Park, near Keswick.
Cannock Chase Needs You! And Your Spade.
Fancy helping expand the trails at Cannock Chase? Then grab your spades comrades and dig for victory at the Big Build Day.
Just off the phone from “Mr Mountain Mayhem” Patrick Adams
Just off the phone from "Mr Mountain Mayhem" Patrick Adams...
Will Bob Roll shave his head for Lance?
Our pal over at FatCyclist has a campaign on to get Bob Roll to shave his head to raise money for charity. We reckon that the industry's nicest scary-guy deserves…
Shimano Deore 2010
We were whisked to Shimano's Bat Cave deep in the West Midlands to see what's new from Japan.
Lynskey Performance Designs Titanium Seatpost
Does exactly what it says on the tin.
Marzocchi 888 Fork Recall
Recall on Marzocchi Model Year 2008 888RC3 and 888RC3WC forks manufactured between July 10th and September 15th 2007.
Hope to Sponsor Ft. Bill Endurance DH
No Fuss Events, organisers of the Endurance Downhill mountain bike race at Nevis Range, Fort William, have today (Thursday 12 February) unveiled Hope Technology, manufacturers of cycle parts for more…
Out with the old and in with the new.
Stu from Yeti popped in to see us yesterday with some new bikes. Well not exactly new but much more importantly new colours!
2009 Kona Demo Day – Roman Leisure Park, Marple, Near Stockport
Andy "Nice Guy" Mee from Kona he say: "Come and try the 2009 Kona Range on the trails around Roman Leisure Park, we will have most of the Kona Mountain…
Top Bike Brands and Singletrack Magazine Launch Demo Series
Intense Cycles, Cove Bikes, Lapierre, Rocky Mountain and Turner Bikes have teamed up with Singletrack Magazine to offer riders the opportunity to test their latest bikes at 5 top UK…
Singletrack Reader Holiday 2009 – With Flow MTB
This is your chance to book yourself on a truly unique and exclusive mountain biking holiday in one of the world’s finest biking resorts. Dates: July 25th – August 1st…
Reaction Downhill at Moelfre 10-13th April
Borderline Events is holding its second major event from 10th April to 13th April 2009. After a successful first event and with some more potential to race, practice and win,…
Wild Boar 24 Mountain Bike Challenge
Where: Wythop Hall Estate, Keswick, Cumbria. When: 16-17 May 2009.