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We have just had 100 of our “Not Jumpy – Not Grumpy” mugs delivered to Singletrack Towers, and that got me thinking: I am not that happy in the air. Come with me as we scramble through over 40 years of riding bikes in the…

It’s Wednesday already, I know right? Where does the time go? In preparation for some (hopefully) better weather here are some great videos to get you in the mood to ride. Not that we, or you guys need help with that, but watching midweek movies…

Would you head out to the wilds once a month over the next year? Is it your idea of heaven, or something that gets a hard pass? Well, if you’re up for the challenge Cycling UK and OS Maps have teamed up and want to…

The Highland Trail 550, 550 miles in length with over 16000m of climbing, started on Saturday morning, 22nd May, and the first finisher is already in. With some diversions in place this year, it’s not clear that this will stand as an official record time,…

There’s always a lot going on in the bike world, even if everything seems to pass us by so quickly. Here’s a look back at the past few days and what’s been going on. Crankworx Innsbruck Announces Slopestyle Riders With a few weeks until Crankworx…

Twenty years, twenty years eh… blimey… where do it go… 20 years of Singletrack mountain bike magazine. We would say it only seems like yesterday, but a lot has changed. Some of us have lost our hair, got slower, bikes have improved beyond recognition, yet…

Not only does the current shortage of bikes make it hard to buy a bike – it’s also making it harder to try one out. Outerbike, a major bike expo event in the USA, has had to cancel the first four scheduled events for the…

If you’ve ever looked into qualifying criteria for the Olympics, you’ll likely agree that it’s a confusing affair. So what exactly goes into qualifying? What about when it comes to mountain biking? With the Olympics due to start on 21 July, we take a closer…

Roval wheels has just launched its brand new Traverse Alloy wheels – and while it sounds and looks like there’s nothing new, the hubs (literally) at the centre of it all have been upgraded with DT Swiss Star Ratchet LN system. This is an 18…

A video of a SRAM collaboration with Autodesk, a company specialising in ‘generative design’, gives us a peek into what the not too distant future might hold for us. Autodesk is a company that combines machine learning and computer power with additive manufacturing techniques to…

With a weather forecast that looks ‘mixed’ and bothies out of bounds, this year’s Highland Trail 550 riders will be pedalling into the sunset/sunrise/low cloud/driving rain for the next week or so. Here’s the start list (rv = route veterans): WOMEN1 Ruth Crewe2 Dawn Anderson3…

Due to Covid, there have been some changes to the MTB racing calendar for 2021. Both the HSBC National Downhill series and HSBC National Cross-country series have amended dates as well as venue changes. HSBC National Downhill Series With different restrictions in place all over…

Cyclist & founder of ASCND.CC, Nick Frendo has created a short film for Mental Health Awareness week to highlight the great work of The New Normal charity. The New Normal Charity host peer-to-peer meeting groups to help support each other through life’s most difficult times.…

The second round of the 2021 UCI XC World Cup in Nove Mesto tested riders with some tricky conditions. Notably, Thomas Pidcock (who took his first elite win) was the first British man to win an XCO World Cup since 1994. As the last race…

If you can wheelie, then you could be in with a chance of appearing with Danny MacAskill in an upcoming video. This is a once in a lifetime chance for a UK based bike rider. Danny MacAskill, Adidas and Five Ten have teamed up and…

Nukeproof has released details of their new ridewear range for 2021. Consisting of three main ride categories, there are options for men and women. For 2021, Nukeproof is offering the Blackline, Blackline Race, Outland and Casual ridewear options, giving you a few ranges to choose…

For 2021, the Schwalbe British 4x series will make its return and host seven rounds. The first round is in Hartill at the end of the month. The release reads: The seven-round series will visit 4 of the best 4X venues across the UK, as…

Following consultation across a range of media organisations and representatives, the Road Collision Reporting Guidelines, produced in collaboration with the University of Westminster’s Active Travel Academy, have been launched today. The Guidelines seek to reframe the reporting of road collisions so that they align journalistic…

Like a flower in bloom, the world is once again starting to open. Albeit it with trepidation and hopeful optimism. There’s stuff happening, races, launches, events and more. Here’s a round-up of what’s been happening, and here’s hoping we can safely continue. Rapha Teases new…

More women on bikes, especially young women is something we’d all like to see. Unfortunately, it’s not always simple, but thanks to Ruby’s Big Bike Challenge and Dirt Sisters of Shred, we should see more young women mountain biking in future. Ruby’s Bike Bike Challenge…

Launching in August, the Trans-Savoie have released details of their new 50/50 event, a six-day adventure in the French Alps. Following a five year break, the Trans-Savoie team announced their comeback with the 50/50, a mixed bike event. There are only 100 places, 50 for…

If the ‘Reserve Wheels’ name sounds familiar, it’s because until recently, it’s been associated as Santa Cruz Bikes’ in-house wheel brand. Now, however, with the launch of the new 28/XC cross country wheels, the Reserve Wheels brand is going it alone (in much the same…

The PMBA Enduro series will return for round one of the British National (an EWS Qualifier) in Graythwaite over the bank holiday weekend. Held on a private estate with plenty of off-piste trails, the race will take place over two days. Rated red 2 on…

With the help of crowdfunding, a local charity, and a large donation from Sport England, Burlish dirt jumps is on its way to official status. Burlish dirt jumps, situated in Stourport upon Severn, has been a much-loved dirt jump spot for over thirty years. Now,…

The opening round of the 2021 UCI XC World Cup brought a few surprises as the season began. A physical track, soaring temperatures and some technical sections, Albstadt was likely a shock to the system after such a long break from racing. Results: Elite Women…

If you’re eager to test your skill and rusty from lack of racing, the Naughty Northumbrian is back this August. With six stages, rated a black 3 bar event on the EWS enduro event grading system, it’s not an easy event. However, if you want…

Specialized has just announced the launch of Jett, its new range of adjustable kids’ bikes. Available in 16, 20 and 24″ wheel sizes. Designed to last around 30 months, you can adjust as they grow with two crank positions (on the 20 and 24″ multispeed…

Ask and you shall receive. Starling Cycles have launched a limited edition Murmur Stainless frame in response to the many requests for the bare metal finish. With only 15 available in sizes L and XL, you need to act fast if you want to get…

It’s been a tough old year for everyone. And while BikePark Wales was forced to close last year, it gave the owners a chance to work on the whole place without worrying about riders getting in the way of digging, or of digging getting in…

Let us whet your appetite for big days out, last dash golden hour rides, early morning sunrise missions, and the lunchtime leg stretcher. The next issue of Singletrack World Magazine will be making its way to our Members’ letter boxes in early June – if…

It’s practically the weekend already, thanks to the time warp created by that wet Bank Holiday Monday. Which means it is midweek, Wednesday, hump day, and the perfect time to kick back and spend some quality time with the internet. Or, you can go and…

In this instance we’re publishing Cycling UK’s entire press release verbatim. Read on, and then feel free to head to the comments! Cycling UK is calling into question the tax exemptions the Duke of Devonshire benefits from, supposedly in return for allowing public access to…

Here’s a round up from the world of bike news. Short stuff, serious stuff, and a bit of silly too. Who Is Taking This Seriously? Antoine Taillefer and Corentin Desbois have teamed up to attempt to break two snow speed records. In this video to…

We know how some of you feel about titanium bikes. Add in belt drive compatibility and a choice of freak, sorry, niche options and there’s a whole Singletrack Forum thread here waiting to happen. For those of you that are so inclined, Why Cycles now…

Today, Roval is launching its 2021 Control Carbon 6B XD wheels. It features the same, impressive rim from the Control SL wheels we reviewed last year, only now with more affordable hubs. Rather than Specialized’s own ultra-light hubs, the new Control Carbon wheels feature far…