The departure of Pauline Ferrand-Prévot from Canyon-SRAM left a space on Canyon’s roster for another big name fast XCO rider, so it may not be a surprise that Emily Batty will be joining Canyon. Though Batty’s record is more narrowly focussed than Ferrand-Prévot’s, it’s still…
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2021 Team News: Becci Skelton signs for Saracen!
Becci Skelton, the current British Downhill Series Champion, signs for Saracen for 2021 riding Shimano and ODI parts! Press Release Follows Saracen is delighted to announce a new partnership with one of the most popular mountain bikers in the country and current British Downhill Series…
Breaking: Production Privée unveils prototype CNC downhill bike with The Brigade!
Production Privée unveils prototype downhill bike to be raced by Alex Marin and The Brigade Team! Made from CNC machined alloy! Since joining forces with Forestal, we really haven’t seen much new from Production Privée, well except for this one-off Titanium jump frame. But while…
The New Alloy Ibis Ripley – The Ripley AF
There’s a new Ibis Ripley in town. Based on the impressive, carbon (and expensive) 29in wheeled Ripley frame, the Ripley AF offers the same 130mm DW-Link suspension, similar geometry (more on that in a mo’), but in a more affordable package. UK complete bikes will…
The Self Improvement Edition: Fresh Goods Friday 532
I’m putting my positive pants on for this round of Lockdown. It sucks, for many reasons we are all aware of, so I plan to make something good come of it, and you can too! My plan is to choose a thing that I’m missing,…
How A Singletrack Membership Can Save You From Polar Bears
As we draw to the end of incredible Trump’s reign of great nonsense and made up facts, allow me to join in one last time. You see, if we learnt anything from Trump, it is that making up your own facts is not only OK,…
Grenzerfahrungen – Borderline experiences along the Iron Curtain
You’ve probably already watched the whole series of Bridgerton and are ready for some new viewing. We have the perfect thing for you – a new film by Markus Stitz, covering his journey along the former Iron Curtain. We’ve got a story in the upcoming…
“the most British things I’ve ever seen” watch Adam Brayton, Elliott Heap and Danny Hart in GasToVlog
2 time World Champion, Danny Hart, joins Adam Brayton and Elliott Heap for some pre-season downhill laps at a local secret spot. In this ever-changing physical and digital landscape, riders and racers are having to think of new ways to keep in the public eye…
Cotic iron out EU export details – Prices go up
Last week Cotic informed their customers that they were temporarily suspending EU deliveries of bikes and frames until they could sort out exactly how much it was going to cost to send bikes across the new trade border between the EU & UK. It definitely…
Not The News: MTB Video Distractions
Want to spend a few minutes being entirely unproductive? You’re in the right place. Sam Hill & The Mega A new video from Sam Hill showing off his skills on the new Nukeproof Mega. Complete with extreme dramatic music. Which makes us wonder, what would…
Danny Hart Joins Cube on two-man Factory Team
We hate to say we told you so, but… well, we did. At least, we told you the rumour that we were hearing and that has finally become official news today: Danny Hart joins Cube. It’s not just a case of Danny joining Cube though…
2021 Team News: Angel Suárez joins Commencal 21 Team
After leaving YT, Angel has been teasing his new DH ride, a ride we can confirm today is with the new Commencal 21 Team. Angel Suárez is riding for the new Commencal 21 Team for the next 2 years! Angel has been secretly testing his…
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Joins BMC
Swiss bike brand BMC welcomes Pauline Ferrand-Prévot- arguably one of the greatest all round cyclists ever – to the team. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot was the first ever cyclist to simultaneously hold the World road, World cyclo-cross and World cross-country mountain bike titles, back in 2015. Since…
2021 Team News: Theo Galy Signs For Sunn French Connexion Racing
Sunn French Connexion Racing launches new EWS team and reveals their first rider, French National Champion Theo Galy! French brand Sunn has joined forces with a new EWS Team with plans to dominate the 2021 Enduro World Series season. The new team, Sunn French Connexion…
2021 Team News: Mariana Salazar becomes a privateer with Dorval support
Team Dorval AM rider, Mariana Salazar, announces she won’t race for Dorval AM in 2021, but will be supported by them. In this ever-changing world, teams and athletes are creating new ways to work and support one another. While some riders are remaining with teams,…
2021 Team News: Becci Skelton and Rocky Mountain part ways
2019 British Champ, Becci Skelton has announced that she will not race for Rocky Mountain Bikes in 2021. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Becci Skelton (@becciskelly) I would like to say a HUGE thanks to the guys at @rockymountainbicyclesuk for their support and…
Order Good Things for the year ahead – Singletrack Issue 135 Is Coming
Some of you may be barely digesting your Christmas edition of Singletrack Magazine – and if you were lucky enough to be given a gift membership make sure you activate it so that your magazines start arriving! But while we’re not going to rush you…
Cotic suspend EU deliveries over question around what constitutes a British product
Are bikes ‘made’ by Cotic that consist of frames built in Taiwan actually British products? That’s the question that Cy at Cotic is grappling with right now (as well as many other British based manufacturers) and until that question is answered Cotic have suspended orders…
Not The News – MTB Video Distractions
You probably need a distraction right about now, so here’s a quick selection of an alternative reality. Imagine it – you have perfect control of your bike, in all conditions. You can ride over spiky rocks without elbow pads and without whimpering. And feeling the…
2021 Team News: Sam Hill signs a new 3-year deal with Chainreaction Nukeproof
We had a strong feeling that Sam Hill was trolling us with his Instagram post yesterday, and today he’s confirmed it! Early yesterday morning, Sam Hill posted a message to Chain Reaction and Nukeproof thanking them for their support. At the time we posted a…
London Bike Show Cancelled and owner ceases trading
COVID 19 claims another victim as the operator of The London Bike Show cancels events and ceases trading. Well, 2021 hasn’t really started as we had optimistically hoped, with new lockdown restrictions taking effect and the news that there will no longer be a London…
2021 Team News: Graham Agassiz joins YT Industries
Aggi moves from Evil to YT Industries to bolster the German brands’ Freeride legends! View this post on Instagram A post shared by YT Industries (@yt_industries) Beyond stoked to welcome @grahamagassiz to the #YTFAMILY 🤘Let the #GOODTIMES start👊 YT @yt_industries has been a dream brand for me to be partnered with, their…
2021 Team News: Meet the Orbea Factory Team featuring Isla Short!
Orbea announces the 2021 Orbea Factory Team with new riders including Isla Short, and new sponsors! Press Release Follows We’ve traveled half the world in the last five years, accumulating thousands of experiences as a family. We’ve met wonderful people — riders, fans, partners and…
Brooks Products ARE Still Available to UK customers through UK distributor and UK stockists
The distributor of Brooks Saddles has confirmed that all Brooks products are still available to UK buyers despite Brooks’ online statement. Over the weekend Forbes reported that Brooks would no longer ship saddles to UK customers, this is still fact and UK customers trying to…
2021 Team News: Seth Sherlock moves to Elite with Intense Factory Racing
Junior downhill racer, Seth Sherlock moves to Elite and remains with the Intense Factory Racing team. We told you that teams like trolling us, well Jeff Steber tried just that this weekend with the following teaser on his Instagram Stories. Those of us who like…
2021 Team News: Sam Hill off Nukeproof CRC or is he trolling us?
Enduro champion Sam Hill has taken to Instagram with a message that implies he’s leaving Nukeproof CRC, or he could simply be messing with us! When the team rumours start rolling in we hear some really wild ideas and theories and it’s not uncommon for…
Update: Brooks temporarily suspends shipment of UK made saddles to the UK due to Brexit
British made Brooks saddles are no longer being shipped to UK customers due to Brexit uncertainty. UPDATE: Extra, the UK distributor has been in touch to explain that Brooks products are still available through UK stockists and that UK made Brooks products are delivered from…
2021 Team News: Graham Agassiz leaves Evil Bikes
Freeride legend and Redbull Rampage rider, Graham Agassiz, leaves Evil Bikes and Black Collars. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Evil Bikes (@evilbicycles) t’s be a wild ride! Thanks for all the good times Aggy, you took our two wheeled death machines…
2021 Team News: Eliot Jackson joins Santa Cruz
Eliot Jackson signs for Santa Cruz Bicycles for 2021 and beyond after a 4 year stint at Giant! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eliot Jackson (@eliotjackson) I’m on @santacruzbicycles!!! It feels so good to finally say those words 🙂 Santa Cruz has…
2021 Team News: Lachlan Blair moves on from Hazzard Racing
Hazzard Racing bids farewell to Lachlan Blair who moves to a new ride with “top EWS support” for the 2021 season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hazzard_racing (@hazzard_racing) What a pleasure to have @lachlanblair on the team for the last 2 years🙏. He…
The Mega Sack winner is…
The draw happened. Live. On Youtube at 7pm New Years Day. Were you there? Watch the video again to see if you won. Also, there was some extra draws we had to get out of the way. There were winners from days 31, 32 &…
2021 Team News: Veronique Sandler moves to Santa Cruz!
After announcing here move away from Marin, Veronique Sandler has today announced she will be riding for Santa Cruz! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vero Sandler (@veroniquesandler) Hyyype! 😍🙏 can’t even tell ya how stoked I am to be riding for @santacruzbicycles for…
2021 Team News: Loris Vergier Joins Trek Factory Racing
2021 kicks off with the news that Loris Vergier will be joining the Trek Factory Racing team alongside Reece Wilson, Kade Edwards and Charlie Harrison. Trek Factory Racing’s downhill squad made the most of 2020’s twists and turns. In a thoroughly unpredictable year, they overcame…
Bonus Giveaway Day! crankbrothers BOA shoes!
Stop what you are doing! No! Carry on, because you’re reading this, and that’s the only thing in the world you should be doing right now. We bring you good tidings! Yes, it’s 2021, and that’s pretty good news. To make sure we’re kicking things…
Christmas Countpast Giveaway Day 32 – Leatt MTB 1.0 Helmet
Christmas may be over, but our giant giveaway is not done yet. Seeing you through until 2020 is well and truly done with, we have daily prizes, plus the near legendary Megasack. What’s up for grabs today? Leatt MTB 1.0 Helmet Price: £69.99 From: Hotlines With…
2021 Team News: Rémy Métailler says ‘thank you’ to Cube
It reads like a ‘thank you’ message but our sources tell us that Rémy Métailler will be leaving Cube after 4 years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rémy Métailler (@remymetailler) Thank you @cube.bikes for four years! Signing with Cube at the end of…
Christmas Countpast Day 31 – Muc-Off Pressure Washer
Christmas may be over, but our giant giveaway is not done yet. Seeing you through until 2020 is well and truly done with, we have daily prizes, plus the near legendary Megasack. What’s up for grabs today? Muc-Off Pressure Washer Price: £139.99 From: Muc-Off This is…
2021 Team News: Eliot Jackson leaves Giant after 4 years
Our man with the stats, Eliot Jackson won’t be riding under the Giant team for 2021. After 4 years with the team, he’s moving on! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eliot Jackson (@eliotjackson) My time under the Giant tent has come…
Team moves and rumours: The movers, shakers and maybes of 2021
It’s the silly season again, and with the world, in chaos, we’re seeing some surprising team rumours and sponsorship news. Suarez, Höll, Zinc Silva off YT View this post on Instagram A post shared by YT Industries (@yt_industries) Let’s start with the latest news that…
Christmas Countpast Day 30 – Brand-X Ascend XL 200mm Dropper Post
Christmas may be over, but our giant giveaway is not done yet. Seeing you through until 2020 is well and truly done with, we have daily prizes, plus the near legendary Megasack. What’s up for grabs today? Brand-X Ascend XL 200mm Dropper Post Price: £169.99…
Christmas Countpast! Day 29 – Oil Slick HT T1 Pedals
Christmas may be over, but our giant giveaway is not done yet. Seeing you through until 2020 is well and truly done with, we have daily prizes, plus the near legendary Megasack. What’s up for grabs today? HT T1 Pedals Price: £129.99 From: Ison This…
Top 10 Bike Reviews of 2020
It’s been a pants year for a lot of reasons, but we’ve still managed to test some great bikes. Here are our top 10 bike reviews of 2020. Below are the 10 most read mountain bike reviews of 2020. If you’re after eMTB reviews, we’ll…
The Big Giveaway Final Week – What Can You Win?
It’s the final week of prize giveaways! Have you finished re-organising your sock drawer to allow for the ones off your nan? Have you run out of turkey and stuffing sandwiches and need something else to do with your hands? Get ready to enter the…
Christmas Countdown Day 28 – TSG helmet and wet weather gear!
TSG will have you covered for winter with this TSG Scope helmet and wet weather riding gear up for grabs! TSG Bundle TSG Scope MIPS Helmet: £139.99 TSG Drop Rain Jacket: £119.99 TSG Drop Rain Pants: £109.99 TSG and Ison Distributions plan on keeping you…
Christmas Countdown Day 27 – The Squire Inigma BL1 Smart Lock
Welcome to Day 27 of our big Goodbye to 2020, Hello to 2021, Advent/Christmas/New Year Daily Countdown Giveaway. Today, as with every day in our GHACNYDCG, you have two chances to win. Let’s see what it is today. Squire Inigma BL1 Smart Bike Lock A…
Christmas Countdown Day 26 – TRP Slate Brakes
Welcome to Day 26 of our big Goodbye to 2020, Hello to 2021, Advent/Christmas/New Year Daily Countdown Giveaway. Today, as with every day in our GHACNYDCG, you have two chances to win. Let’s see what it is today. TRP Slate T4 Brakes Price: £300 From:…
Christmas Countdown Day 25 – Effetto CafeLatex complete tubeless kit
Welcome to Day 25 of our big Goodbye to 2020, Hello to 2021, Advent/Christmas/New Year Daily Countdown Giveaway. Today, as with every day in our GHACNYDCG, you have two chances to win. Let’s see what it is today. Name of Product Price: £191 From: upgradebikes.co.uk…
Christmas Countdown Day 24 – Thomson Bar & Stem
Welcome to Day 24 of our big Goodbye to 2020, Hello to 2021, Advent/Christmas/New Year Daily Countdown Giveaway. Today, as with every day in our GHACNYDCG, you have two chances to win. Let’s see what it is today. Thomson Elite 800mm bar & stem combo…
Is this the World’s Fastest Hardtail Build? Elliott Heap and Adam Brayton dream build a Scout
Do you think you can build a Nukeproof Scout faster the Elliott Heap and Adam Brayton? Watch this video to find out! This is not your typical dream build. There is no chilled music or mood lighting and there is a little more vomiting than…
Canyon suspends UK order shipments blaming Brexit uncertainty
The Canyon website today had a message for all UK based customers via a banner at the top of the home page. “We’ve temporarily paused shipments to the UK…” canyon.com Clicking the message takes visitors to a page of explanation that includes… ..”The UK’s Brexit…
Remi Thirion and Commencal parts ways after 8 years!
Remi Thirion is one of the nicest riders on the World Cup circuit and for almost a decade has been associated with Commencal, but not any more! It’s that time of year where teams make changes, riders leave teams and team rumours run rampant. Even…
