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British Cycling Announces New Plans for BMX Freestyle
British Cycling has announced its new long-term plans for growing BMX freestyle following the Olympics. Aimed at a grassroots level, their plans include investment in new facilities and nurturing new talent. British Cycling Annouce Long-Term Ambition for BMX The release reads: Following on from its…
Rachel Atherton Announces Birth of Baby Daughter, Arna
On Sunday evening, Rachel Atherton announced the birth of her baby daughter, Arna on Instagram. Arna was born on 4 August 2021. Rachel shared the news on social media, updating fans on how the new family are doing. Arna. Welcome to the world! Our little…
Sunday Sofa Slouch: The Bike Adventure Edition
Sunday, a time to (hopefully) unwind. Sunday Sofa Slouch is a good way to do so. That is if you’re not trying to squeeze in the DIY, shopping, cleaning or any other task you’ve not had time for during the week. Time is pretty precious,…
The Hardest Race You’ve Never Heard Of Is Going Past Your Door Right Now
The Great British Divide – something you’ve probably never heard of until about… now – is a 2200km off-road mountain bike race that’s going on right now. There are people on bikes at the moment, racing to the end, and there will be people racing…
Is the Bicycle Company UK Britain’s Biggest Cycling Scam?
Although it seems their days are numbered, there’s still a chance they could still catch people out. Thanks to members of our forum this ‘company’ have been brought to our attention. The Bicycle Company UK seemingly appeared from nowhere, and for the last few months…
Fresh Goods Friday 560 – The Padded Pyjamas Edition
Ahh yes. Early summer holiday weather. Schools have broken up, the caravans have been woken from their slumber and it’s still a bit tricky to go abroad, so most people are looking forward to a bit of a staycation. Cue endless days of Monopoly in…
Get to Know More about Vero Sandler
Growing up Vero Sandler didn’t really have access to a TV and spent a lot of time outdoors. This video gives some great insight into her hobbies outside of bikes. We find out more about her talents, get to know what she loves about riding…
YT Industries Acquired by Private Equity Firm Ardian
Ardian, a leading private investment firm have signed a partnership agreement with YT Industries. The move comes at YT hopes to continue its growth. The management team will now be fronted by former Amazon manager, Sam Nicols. A New Growth Strategy We at YT are…
55% of UK Adults Considering Buying an eBike
Today marks Cycle to Work day. To mark the occasion, a new study has been released that suggests 55% of UK adults are considering buying an eBike. Following the first lockdown, cycling boomed in the UK with many people opting to cycle for transport and…
What is a Trash Free Trails Approved Event?
A little while back Trash Free Trails announced they would be working with Red Bull Hardline on a new initiative. Trash Free Trails approved events are in their development stage for 2021, but TFT hopes to roll out a full program in 2022. This year,…
DMBinS Launch Scottish MTB Ride Guide with Decathlon
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS) has announced the launch of their new Scottish MTB ride guide. Created in partnership with Decathlon, the guide is aimed at people new to the sport. The guide details where to ride, what to wear, what to think about…
Is 36 Inches the Measure of Fun?
In the mountain bike world, we’re no stranger to new standards, some things catch on straight away. Other things? Well, they may take some time to warm up to. So how about a 36er? Perhaps not as odd as it first sounds, 36-inch wheels are…
Hope Union, a trio of new SPD pedals to suit gravity, race and trail riders
Hope Technology has announced a trio of SPD pedals suited to gravity, race and trail riding. The new Hope Union pedal range has been announced with an SPD/clipless pedal model to suit most riding styles. The Union is a dual-sided pedal featuring a CNC machined…
Tomomi Nishikubo’s Bike Pentathlon is Pretty Fun!
Tomomi Nishikubo’s latest video sees him take on hurdles, long jump and a sprint. Not to be beaten, he does it all on two wheels. We’re not really sure if this is a fair advantage, but it’s pretty fun to watch someone take on these…
Charlotte Worthington Makes History and Gets Gold
Crashing out after attempting the 360 backflip in her first run, Charlotte Worthington came back to take gold. Nailing the trick on her second attempt, she landed it, making her the first woman to ever do so in a BMX freestyle competition. It was a…
Matt Hunter’s Hometown is a Perfect Place for MTB
Shimano’s latest ‘This is Home’ video gives us a glimpse into Matt Hunter’s hometown of Kamloops. we get to see his family, the places he rides and just why he loves it so much. It looks like an incredible spot to live and ride. For…
Get to Know Vali Holl in this Past, Present and Future Documentary
From a young age, Vali’s talents were recognised. She grew up racing the boys and was picked up by YT when she was only 13. She spent a few years considering her next move whilst at school. Red Bull have now produced this insightful documentary…
Yeti Cycles Announce 2022 Line Up
For 2022 the Yeti lineup has undergone a few changes. Nothing too out there, but the range has a few tweaks for next season. The year ahead will see Yeti sport new colourways and upgrades on all models. There isn’t a confirmed launch date yet…
Here’s What Goes into one of Scott’s Marketing Shoots
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes in any industry, but have you ever wondered what goes into a brand photoshoot? In the latest episode of Chasing Trail, go behind the scenes to see what Scott’s marketing shoot looks like. The brand typically…
Study Proves Hippies Have Infiltrated Singletrack + WIN LUBE
Charlie has taken a scientific approach to sourcing our next product for the Singletrack Merch Store I started by profiling the staff at Singletrack Towers, as they are a fair representation of you lot, the Singletrackers. My study concluded that over half the staff are…
Video | Watch Joe Barnes shred on the new Orange Alpine Evo!
The Orange Alpine Evo has been developed to offer riders big mountain capabilities but in a lively, and efficient trail package. The following is the official press release for the Orange Alpine Evo, if instead, you would like to read our review and watch our…
Video: MTB Allowed Blake Hansen to Be Herself
One of the bravest things you can do in life is be true to who you are. No matter what happens, the important thing is to be your authentic self. Some of us never find that person. But for some, it takes us on a…
Here’s a Look at Mondraker’s 2022 Bikes
As a brand, Mondraker have gone all out with their latest release. Here’s a look at the majority of what they have coming out and an overview of their ranges for 2022. There’s set to be more to come too. Here’s what the brand has…
Tom Pidcock Commentary Fail: Who Should Commentate?
It’s no secret that there has been disappointment over coverage from mountain biking at the Tokyo Olympics. From helicopter noises to cutting footage at the end of races. There has also been a lot of dissatisfaction surrounding the commentary at the races. This is bound…
Midweek Movies: The Red Bull Hardline Edition
Happy Wednesday! There’s been a lot of content from Red Bull Hardline. A lot of it from the riders themselves which has been a great way to get a closer look at the event. With a lot of the riders vlogging and making their own…
Mathieu van der Poel Olympic Crash: He Didn’t Know Ramp Had Been Removed
Talking about the incident on Twitter, Mathieu van der Poel confirmed he didn’t know the ramp had been removed for the race. Talking to journalist, Thijs Zonneveld, MVDP confirmed he didn’t know anything about the ramp. In the Twitter exchange, Thijs says, National coach Gerben…
Who Won the Women’s Olympic XC MTB?
There were quietly high hopes that Britain’s Evie Richards would manage to grab a podium place. Taking advantage of a few literal slip ups on the course – it had rained overnight and changed the conditions significantly from the men’s race the day before –…
Some of the Best Bits from Red Bull Hardline
Red Bull Hardline is pretty hardcore. An event with some of the biggest features of any race, so much so that they scare the riders. The adrenaline rush that must come from hitting this track must be off the scale. We’re stoked that no one…
Who is Tom Pidcock?
Most people who read Singletrack will know who Tom Pidcock is. Or at the very least know his name. But for those of you who don’t, here’s a little insight into the 21-year-old following his incredible performance at the Tokyo Olympics. This is Tom Pidcock…
Manx 100 Cancelled Due to Route Sabotage
The Manx 100 was set to go ahead last weekend. The event, scheduled for Sunday 25 July is a single lap mountain bike ultra-marathon that takes place on the Isle of Man. On Saturday, an announcement was made on the Manx 100 Facebook that the…
Red Bull Hardline 2021: Trackside Gallery
We took a walk down the Redbull Hardline track during race runs to try and catch some of the moments between the big features. Clouds of dust, shale flying, the buzz of the Redbull drone and 28 of the world’s bravest riders. You can’t really…
Did Tom Pidcock win the Men’s Olympic XC? Or Did Nino Schurter? Spoilers!
The men’s Olympic mountain bike race threw up more than a few surprises. Van der Poel crashed and Pidcock started 4th row back on the grid. The usual suspects Schurter and Flueckiger formed a small group up front with Pidcock, and Cink chasing. Screenshot Images:…
Replay: Red Bull Hardline Finals
Miss the finals on Sunday? Here’s the replay from this year’s Red Bull Hardline. Here is your chance to catch up on some of the world’s best riding one of, if not the toughest track in the world. With huge features, technical sections and the…
Two Brothers Stop Bike Theft in Hotel Car Park
If you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ll never know the horror of having bikes stolen or targeted by thieves. For Farah Ahmed and her partner, Jamie Tandoh this was a reality when she reported her bikes stolen on Saturday, 24 July. Having recently been…
Updated: Red Bull Hardline Qualifiers Cancelled Due To High Winds
It’s just been announced that the qualifying stage of the Red Bull Hardline event currently underway in Wales has been postponed due to high winds. The very brief release reads… Due to the current levels of wind on site, the decision has been made to…
Thrills and Spills From Red Bull Hardline Day Two
It’s Red Bull Hardline qualifying day! So, to get warmed up and ready here are the big hits from the second day of practice. It will be interesting to see how things go with the weather due to change over the weekend. Either way, we…
Tokyo Olympics: Here’s Where and When to Watch the XC Racing
With the Olympic opening ceremony done and dusted, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are officially open. There was a lot of speculation as to whether they would go ahead at all. With cases rising and a State of Emergency in place until 22 August, spectators are…
Why Is CRC selling old Bombers, and what’s next?
Proving that 26 ain’t dead – or that it just keep on coming back, as shed finds are brought back to life – the Singletrack Forum was all of a flurry as a batch of brand new unused Marzocchi forks hit the Chain Reaction Cycles…
Amaury Pierron Issues Apology For Racist Content on his Instagram Story
Amaury Pierron and Commencal 21 team manager, Charlie Julia Barthe have both issued an apology on their social media. This follows an Instagram story Charlie shared on Thursday showing Amaury’s hair with cornrows and overlaid with a caption many of their followers consider racist. Amaury,…
Red Bull Hardline First Hits on Practise Day
Drawing ever closer to finals, Red Bull Hardline has seen riders take to the course for some time to get to know the track and the changes. With qualifying on Saturday and finals on Sunday we hope the weather holds. If you missed it, you…
Öhlins brings 38mm stanchions and downhill performance to Enduro and eMTBs with the new RXF38 m.2
Swedish suspension makers, Öhlins has taken the burly chassis and competitive damping of its DH fork to make the new RXF38 m.2. As eMTBs become faster and more capable, and as we watch enduro bikes become ‘super enduro’ bikes, suspension manufacturers are racing to keep…
Red Bull Hardline Track Walk with Bernard Kerr
If you haven’t seen his course preview, go check it out. He makes it look so easy it’s kind of scary. To give you an even better insight and closer look at the course, here’s a track walk from Red Bull Hardline with Bernard Kerr…
MissAdventures, the Scottish MTB Group for Young Women
MissAdventures is a MTB group for young women in the Scottish Borders. The group, started by Chris Bryant, Aneela McKenna and Caroline McKaig is aimed at women between 12-18 years old. The group have just released a video about the group and its aims and…
Bernard Kerr’s Red Bull Hardline Course Preview
Head down the Red Bull Hardline course with Bernard Kerr to see what it looks like this year. There have been a few changes but it looks as wild as ever. The event is coming up this weekend. You can watch the qualifying and finals…
Nukeproof’s New Blood, Dan Booker
Dan Booker has joined the ranks of Nukeproof. With some serious talent and a recommendation from Sam Hill, Nukeproof signed him up. From Hobart, Tasmania, here’s some insight into Dan and his riding. Meet Dan Booker Choosing to disconnect from the digital social world is…
How to Watch Red Bull Hardline this Weekend
Red Bull Hardline is approaching fast. With the final rider list announced and preparations being finalised, we’re just days away. There are no spectators allowed on site this year, but the event is being streamed live. Here’s who is riding, and where and when you…
Is This The Worst Pump Track In The UK?
OK, slightly clickbait title, yes, but this is the question that Steve Wilson wants answered. He lives in Carlisle, Cumbria, and was all excited to hear that a new pump track was being built in his local park by Carlisle City Council. And then, he…
Video: Second Wind, Escaping on a Bikepacking Trip
I think we can all relate to this, how it feels to let it all go, breathe everything out and feel the stress leave your body. To get away, to connect with nature, there’s nothing quite like it. This new film from Montanus, ‘Second Wind,…
Lewis Buchanan’s Speedy POV from British Enduro Series Round Two
The second round of the 2021 British Enduro Series took place over the weekend at Glentress. The event, organised by Tweedlove was also part of the Pirelli Triple Crown Enduro Series. Here’s a little look at the stages at the Pirelli Vallelujah with Lewis Buchanan.…
Here’s What Happened with Gee Atherton’s Massive Crash
Earlier today, Atherton Racing sent out a press release that detailed exactly what happened with Gee’s massive crash. He broke 11 bones, it was one of the biggest crashes of his career. Here’s the story… A Crash Whilst Filming On Friday 18th June, Gee Atherton…
