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The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.

Cerakote: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger?

Cerakote is cheaper than most paint jobs but claims to be lighter, corrosion resistant and more resistant to abrasion.

Voodoo Bizango Carbon Gets a Refresh

If you're after a budget hardtail but want it in carbon, Halfords' new stock of the newest Voodoo Carbon Bizango models goes live today.

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Trash Mob Academy – Outdoor education, mental rejuvenation

‘It’s way more than just picking up litter’ Jo Shwe, Trash Free Trails Trash Free Trails has made an impressive impression on the mountain bike community in the relatively short...

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Ridgeline II, The Return – Gee Atherton: back on That Ridge

Ever crashed on a feature and had it become your nemesis? Found yourself carrying your bike down that bit of trail every time? Apparently, Gee Atherton doesn’t have this problem....

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Off-roadie bikes from Cervelo and Ridley

Some new just in about a few new mountain bike models from a couple of road-centric bike brands. The Cervelo ZHT-5 and the Raft and Probe RS bikes from Ridley.

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Hunt launches new Proven carbon wheels and we’ve (briefly) ridden them

Today sees Hunt Wheels launch a brand new carbon wheel offering - Proven. Available in enduro and XC race guises.

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New Look Ibis: Birds Are Real

Somewhere in a marketing department far far away, it is a time of drinks trollies and beanbags. Rival agencies vie to win the latest contract. The bearded young Peregrine sips...

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Issue 1 of Singletrack World Magazine Now Available

Chipps' editorial sets out a bit about what the original crew were hoping to achieve with Singletrack World, and why they started it.

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See More On The Moor – new Explore Moor app

In a sort of modern version of a Spotter’s Guide, Moors For The Future has launched an app to help you learn more about the landscape around you. The Explore...

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Quick look at the new Santa Cruz Tallboy V5

The Santa Cruz Tallboy is very probably the original Down Country bike. We ain't seen the new one in the flesh, let alone ridden one yet!

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Good Stuff To Watch If You’ve Completed Netflix

We’ve not done a video round up for a while, but maybe you’ve finished Netflix, or you’ve only got a cheap subscription and the kids are watching Frozen, again, so...

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Singletrack Unscripted – Talking About Dropper Posts

From cult component of the noughties through to the must-have modulator of today, what do we think makes for a good - or bad - dropper post?

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Patagonia boss gives company away to fight climate change

Boss Yvon Chouinard has 'given away' Patagonia to a charitable trust. Any profit not reinvested in running the business will go to fighting climate change.

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British Cycling ‘Strongly Recommends’ No One Rides Their Bike During The Queen’s Funeral

UPDATE 13/09/22 17:17pm: British Cycling have now removed the recommendation that no one rides their bike during the funeral from their official advice. Monday the 19th has been set as...

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Is it safe? Answer our reader survey questions

We’ve created a page here where we have created a collection of simple survey style questions. Unlike normal surveys this one gives you the results every time you submit an...

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Quick look at the new Trek Fuel EX

MY23 y'all. We've not seen one of the new Trek Fuel EX bikes in the flesh, but we still thought you'd like to know the basic gist of it.

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£10k on offer for ‘British mountains’ film ideas

Kendal Mountain Festival and outdoor clothing brand Rab are offering a grant of £10,000 for documentary film ideas based in UK mountains.

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Starling Cycles Murmur Hope x Bristol Bicycle Restoration – Marmite Bike?

To celebrate the launch of pre-orders for the Starling Murmur Stainless, Starling have created something rather eye-catching. Press Release continues: We teamed up with Bristol Bicycle Restorations and Hope to create a super-special, one-off custom-painted...

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Jenny Tough and Emily Chappell: Body Image Discussion

Emily Chappell and Jenny Tough are two of the most accomplished endurance athletes, having won insanely challenging races such as the Transcontinental and Silk Road Mountain Race. In the latest...

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New Specialized Hillbilly looks ace, costs £45

Rubber news! I'm a fan of the Specialized Hillbilly. I always have one in my tyre pile. New Hillbilly looks like it may be bit more capable.

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Gee Atherton to Return at… Red Bull Hardline!

Gee Atherton returns to professional racing by announcing he's heading to Red Bull Hardline 2022! Welcome back, Gee!

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DH World Cup 2022 Finals – Val di Sole (Spoilers)

Where better to hold the finals for what has been an epic World Cup season, than the valley of the sun?

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Follow the live updates of the final XCO World Cup of the season at Val di Sole with us

With Carod and Ferrand-Prevot taking the XCC short track win, the XCO finals at this technical track will decide who takes the overall The season is wrapping up today and...

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Singletrack World Reader Awards 2022 – Nominations Open!

Nominations open for 2022 Singletrack Reader Awards The Singletrack Reader Awards fundamentally celebrate those who have just done good stuff. We’re looking for your nominations for the individuals, brands and...

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DH World Cup Rd 8 – Val di Sole – Preview & How to Watch

Just like that, we’re heading into the final round of the 2022 DH World Cup season… Surely, nothing can eclipse Les Gets World Champs?

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Jess Blewitt and Jackson Goldstone racing at Red Bull Hardline

New Zealand trailblazer Jess Blewitt and Jackson Goldstone will form the strongest Red Bull Hardline rider list to date.

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DH World Champs Race Report (Basically, one big spoiler)

The track in Les Gets was fantastic and the crowds turned out in such numbers that this was definitely the biggest World Champs of all time.

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Fresh Goods Friday 615: Rave On Edition

Welcome one and all to the show your telly was made for – or the regular web feature your phone and/or computer was made for – Fresh Goods Friday! What...

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No Brendog or Brage at this year’s Red Bull Rampage

The competitors eligible to compete on October 21st in this year's Red Bull Rampage have been announced. No Fairclough nor Vestavik.

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2022 Downhill World Champs: Preview and Talking Points

World Champs is the perfect microcosm of the sport of DH. A week of hype and custom paint jobs ending with one race run to win it all.

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