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News
The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
New Merida XC hardtail range starts from £575
The new Big.Nine and Big.Seven range tops out at £1,250 and comes in a whopping seven sizes.
What’s in the August issue of Singletrack Magazine?
The deadline date to subscribe is Friday 23rd July at High Noon.
Why aren’t people mountain biking?
New guide from Reframing MTB offers practical solutions to remove barriers within the mountain biking scene.
How to access our premium content without a subscription
Starting today, you can access our premium content without a subscription. Pay just 40p per article and discover what makes our member-exclusive stories worth reading. We’re calling this ‘Pay-As-You-Read Premium…
Peak District MTB calls for right-to-ride suitable footpaths already in informal use
Peak District MTB has submitted a call for reform to the UK Government’s inquiry on outdoor access.
Fresh Goods Friday 765: A Head Full Of Speed Edition
New stuff! Also, school's out for summer! Yay and/or boo!
State of UK Downhill Racing: Eastgate TT
Even with a simpler just-one-track format, Downhill racing often seems more daunting than Enduro.
Andorra DH World Series Rd6 results, report and highlights vids
The sixth World Cup DH of the year took place in Andorra. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids.
Bike Industry Bike: Scott Belshaw’s Kona Process 153
B. Ling! Here’s Kona UK head honcho's Trigger's Broom Process 153 CR/DL
Suspension set-up sessions with Chris Porter
A lengthy video that's equally as nerdy but if you like to tinker, dive straight in...
Fresh Goods Friday 764: The Very Stabilised Edition
What is the best drink to have when the sun is very out? Probably not Bovril.
Rate my overnight bikepacking kit list
Hopefully this will help you make some choices about kit you choose for your adventures.
Single pivot is good, hi-mod carbon is bad: Podcast with Lauf CEO
Benedikt Skúlason is the main man at Icelandic bike brand Lauf Cycles and he's not shy of opinions.
Staff Bike Check: Benji’s Calibre Bossnut (FFWD Upgrade Project)
Just how far can you upgrade a so-called budget bike?
La Thuile DH World Series Rd5 results, report and highlights vids
The fifth World Cup DH of the year took place in Italy. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from La Thuile.
The steel Buffalo Bike S2 has two chains, two speeds, one frame size
Fascinating solution to a global issue, devised and patented by World Bicycle Relief
Fresh Goods Friday 764: The Bat Releasing Edition
Mark has got bats in his belfry. Partly literally. Just substitute 'belfry' for 'walls'.
Nukeproof announces UK distribution
The brand brought back by Belgian Cycling Factory confirms availability in the UK once more.
Help me build a Downcountry bike (so you don’t have to)
The urge returns; there's something about the coming of summer that instigates New Bike ideas
Bike Industry Bike: Sim Mainey’s Scor 2030
Kicking off a new series of Bike Checks, here's a friendly freelance photographer's Not Yellow Bicycle.
Fresh Goods Friday 763: The Keeping The Peace Edition
As we say goodbye to June - which is a disappointing month every year - let's stare at some new stuff.
12 bike brands using the DJI Avinox motor
AKA the DJI Dozen. Here is the list of significant eMTBs using the Avinox system.
Fox Podium inverted fork is a real (expensive) thing
Richie Rude-approved inverted enduro fork gets the official release. Oh so desirable! Oh so expensive!
Shimano goes fully wireless with new gravel groupset GRX RX827
With the launch of wireless XTR Di2 (and XT and Deore) the path is clear for Shimano to launch Shimano a wireless drivetrain for gravel.
Aston Hill to reopen this October and expand in 2026
Forestry England and Bike Park Chilterns CIC to reopen and expand the mothballed Aston Hill Bike Park
Val Di Sole DH World Series Rd4 results, report and highlights vids
The fourth World Cup DH of the year took place in Italy. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Val Di Sole.
12 reasons to invest in Singletrack – The Perks List
Just over a week ago we revealed that we intend to offer up real shares in Singletrack this coming September. We intend to do this using the CrowdCube system with…
Fresh Goods Friday 762: The Pleney O’ Zine Edition
There's something of a gallic tinge to this week's edition of Fresh Goods Friday. Produits frais vendredi, peut être?
Olde Shimano XT: 1991 Cannondale EST SE 2000
During the Shimano Di2 press camp we saw this retro Cannondale EST in the flesh
Shimano Di2 wireless trickles down to Deore (oh, and XT)
Di2 XTR OTT? How about XT Di2 then? Or even Deore Di2? Big news day from Shimano.
New Tweed Valley 50km ‘HERitage Trail’
Fancy a ride with a history lesson along the way? There’s a new 50km Tweed Valley route that celebrates women’s history in the area. FNY Collective Unveils ‘HERitage Trail’ at…
Fresh Goods Friday 761: The So Longing Edition
Well, here we are. My last day, and last FGF. When I started at STW Towers, Thursdays were largely taken up with taking increasingly ridiculous photos of whatever products had…
Hans Rey says goodbye to GT after 38 years of good times
After 38 years – which we think is the longest running cycle sponsorship ever – Hans Rey and GT have parted ways. The GT brand was mothballed at the end…
Lorraine Truong, athlete and concussion campaigner, 1995-2025
We’re sad to hear the Lorraine Truong has passed away. A talented rider with World Cup DH and EWS ambitions, she suffered a brain injury in 2015 which upended her…
Coming soon: MTBers guide to Les Gets, Morzine & Avoriaz
Later this week Mark, Benji and Sanny are off on an adventure in the French Alpine resort towns of Les Gets, Morzine and Avoriaz. Perhaps better known for their downhill…
Industry Nine acquires We Are One
The intriguing new partnership pairs North American manufacturing with carbon composite technology.
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llanfyllin
Llanfyllin always seems to receive a disproportionate level of hype for a small venue that isn’t as well known as places such as Llangollen or Dyfi.
Become a Shareholder in Singletrack Magazine
Does that sound interesting to you? Next year Singletrack turns 25. That’s a quarter of a century of independence in the bike media world. A lot has happened in that…
Leogang DH World Series Rd3 results, report and highlights vids
The third World Cup DH of the year took place in Austria. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Loegang.
Fresh Goods Friday 760: The Northern Soil Edition
Break out the talc! Throw on your finest singlet and oddly baggy loon pants! It's time to soil yourself in this week's FGF!
New Yeti MTe has 60Nm/350w TQ motor
Yeti's UK distributor Silverfish UK is also now the Official Service Partner for TQ in the UK.
Scholarship for framebuilders seeks applicants
If you're a framebuilder who feels like they could use a little help, SRAM/Bespoked's Inclusivity Scholarship applications open tomorrow.
Loudenvielle-Peyragudes DH World Series Rd2 results, report and highlights vids
The second World Cup DH of the year took place in France. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Loudenvielle-Payragudes.
World Bicycle Relief: your donations doubled until 3rd June
World Bicycle Relief is marking 20 years of changing the world, one bike at a time, with its Pedal To Empower campaign, focused on World Bicycle Day on Tuesday 3rd…