TweedLove founder Neil Dalgleish has announced in a blog post that the hugely popular Scottish mountain bike festival is coming to an end. If you’ve been meaning to get round to doing one of their events, you’re too late. In Neil’s announcement, he explains why…
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BikePark Wales: New 33 year lease to bring many benefits
Amidst reports of job cuts at Natural Resources Wales (NRW), it’s good to see some positive news coming from Wales: BikePark Wales has signed a new 33 year lease that will allow it to continue to operate on the site, and make the experience even…
Is NRW About To Close Coed Y Brenin?
According to several reports we have seen, it’s looking very likely that in the short term, several trail centres, including Coed y Brenin and Nant yr Arian will be forced to close, pending talks between NRW (Natural Resource Wales) and trade unions. Robin Grant from…
Podcast Making Up The Numbers – Mid Season Review
We’re over halfway through the 2024 World Cup season and in this episode George, Jack & Emilie round up the first half of the season and grade the teams on their performance so far… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Previous Episodes
MB Wales recruiting Steering Group positions to develop MTB
Following the recent rebrand of Beicio Cymru, MB Wales has announced that recruitment is open to support the development of MTB in Wales. MB Wales press release: MB Wales is excited to announce the recruitment of new members for its Steering Group. The Steering Group…
Shimano commits $10 million to trail building projects
Shimano Trail Born Fund is a new initiative aimed at increasing and sustaining mountain bike trails and trail access around the world. TRAIL BORN SHIMANO is proud to announce its new Trail Born Fund, aimed at helping increase and sustain mountain bike trails and trail…
How to watch Olympic mountain biking this Sunday & Monday
Want to watch Olympic mountain biking but not sure when it’s on and who’s racing? Here’s a brief guide to everything you basically need to know. Women’s Cross-Country Sunday, July 28 12:10pm (UK) 36 racers Expected race duration: 1hr 30min – 1hr 45min (the number…
Say hello to the new Maxxis High Roller III
You may have seen the new Maxxis High Roller III on various World Cup DH racers, often obliquey referred to as the “intermediate” tyre. (Or just all-out named as the new High Roller by less careful vlogging racers!) UK SRP is £74.99 for the DH…
502 Club Back Stage Passes – We still need you
Your donations are still needed and if there was one thing that must surely convince you of our worthiness to remain a vital part of your existence, it’s clearly these t-shirts. If you don’t yet know what I’m on about then check out the details…
Cycling UK’s New Strategy – Still working for mountain bikers?
Cycling UK recently launched its new strategy, setting out what the charity will be working towards in the years ahead. Plus, in advance of the general election, it issued a manifesto, which called on the future government to implement a range of policies. After a…
The new Specialized Status 2 starts from £3000
The new Specialized Status 2 is available in 170mm or 170mm DH option. M5 alloy frame, alloy wheels, stout suspension, powerful brakes.
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At Singletrack we are all about doing mountain bike content differently. The way we write; the way we review and some would say the way we ride are all unique and done in our own inimitable style. And that applies to the print magazine too.…
Niner Bikes go consumer direct in Europe and UK
We don’t often see Niner Bikes on the trails in the UK but that may be about to change as they move to selling direct to the public. Niner Bikes press release: NINER BIKES ADDS DIRECT-TO-RIDER SALES MODEL ADDING CONVENIENCE AND PERSONAL TOUCH TO PURCHASING…
‘Wales. Made For Bikes’ – but maybe not all mountain bikes?
Welsh Cycling has revealed its rebrand to ‘Beicio Cymru‘ and a new ‘Wales. Made for bikes’ strategy. The strategy document reads like a bit of a mix of tourism/participation promotion (woo-hoo, bikes are great, come and see our scenery), and athlete pathway programme (inspiring others…
Eurobike 2024 – Chipps went so you didn’t have to
Chipps gives the Singletrackworld members his personal takeaways from the massive 2024 Eurobike Show, held recently in Frankfurt. I reckon it’s coming up on 30 years since my first Eurobike Show and, obviously, much has changed since my first one in 1995. Back then, there…
It’s Time To Subscribe To Get Your August Edition of Singletrack!
Whether you’re planning lazy days by the pool, sheltering under damp canvas in a field, or endless party laps in the mountains, we hope you’ll find at least some down time this summer. Don’t spend that precious time doom scrolling – grab yourself a print…
Bike Check: Dawley Bikes T16
Thom Dawley brought this understated short travel full suspension bike to Bespoked, Manchester. We stopped for a chat to find out what goes into making something as apparently simple and beautiful as this. What is this bike, Thom? This is the T16 full suspension bike…
NBD: Flow eBMX, Trek Top Fuel, YT Decoy SN, Kona Process 153 & 134…
… Lapierre Spicy CF, Thok GRAM dk e-MTB frameset, Canyon TEMPR CFR shoes. It’s this week’s New Bike Day round-up! Trek Bikes press release: New Trek Top Fuel Gen 4 Top Fuel is a fast trail bike that’s more capable and forgiving than an XC…
Madison Saracen Factory Race Team to cease racing at the end of 2024
In surprise news that would have been pretty unthinkable a few years back, but is now almost no surprise at all, Madison Saracen Factory Race Team has announced it will be disbanded at the end of the 2024 season. They’re certainly looking like they’re going…
Les Gets World Cup DH results, report and highlights vids
The fifth World Cup DH of the year took place in France. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from a Les Gets miudbath. RACE HIGHLIGHTS | Elite Women Les Gets UCI Downhill World Cup RACE HIGHLIGHTS | Elite Men Les Gets UCI…
NBD: Merida Big Trail, Hutchinson Eco Tyre, DJI ebike motor…
… Amflow PL, SRAM T-Type expansion, SRAM DB8 brakes, Giant Revolt, TRP x Bosch E-Shift system, Manitou R8 fork and Mara shock, Orbea Rise Alloy, Schwalbe Clik Valve and Fizik One-To-One saddle tech. A big bunch of New Stuff that launched this week. Merida press…
New Sonder Cortex trail bike launches today
The new Sonder Cortex trail is a short/mid travel trail - with 130mm at the back and 140mm fork up front - with bikes starting from £2,049.
NBD: Fox Purevue, Starling Mini Murmur, Garbaruk cranks…
... EXT Storia & Arma V4 shocks, Crankbrothers cleat tool, DT Swiss 1200 wheels, Magura Gustav Pro brakes. Here's the pick of the week's PRs
Details of the new OneUp hubs
OneUp have a reputation for doing things properly - without being overly expensive - so news of the brand making some OneUp hubs is worth a quick story.
Strong British MTB Team Heads To Paris Olympics
With two places in both the men’s and women’s XCO MTB, it’s a big year for British mountain biking at the Olympics. Tom Pidcock will be hoping to finish (and win?) the Tour de France on 21st July before joining the Olympic team for the…
Crans Montana: Adding the DH into XC
Flippin’ heck. The new XCO course at Crans Montana is… not something we especially fancy trying out without a dropper post, enduro bike and a set of knee pads. Here’s a look at the track without any riders on it. And no rain either. Soo……
The 20+ Best Bits from the Outdoor Trade Show
Beyond Bikes: Products That Have Us Dreaming Of Adventures. Check out the products and brands on show at the Outdoor Trade Show.
NBD: Specialized Chisel FS, Giant Faith, POC Team Imani Migration…
... Ibis Exie Ltd Ed Team 31 and new DVO Prime shock damper in updated Topaz Air and Jade X Coil shocks.
Val Di Sole World Cup DH results, report and highlights video
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.
Nominate Your Top Women in Cycling!
The public are invited to name inspirational women who promote cycling and encourage others to cycle for Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2024 awards. Nominations close on Sunday 30 June. For the eighth consecutive year, Cycling UK is inviting people to nominate their bike…
New RockShox Charger 3.1 damper (yes, it’s retrofittable)
RockShox has revealed its new Charger 3.1 damper platform, which will be added to a selection of 2025 forks.
Goodbye Amanda, Hello James
After nearly seven years as Singletrack’s Art Director, Amanda leaves us next week as she starts a new role in the ultra-distance cycling scene. Goodbye Amanda! Amanda joined us fairly early in her mountain biking career, and jumped straight into both magazine design and product…
What To See (and eat, and drink, and watch) At Bespoked Manchester
Bespoked Manchester is on 28-30th June at the Victoria Baths. Buy your tickets in advance to save on the on-the-door price, and be sure to book on for the rides or film night too! We’ll be there, so be sure to come over and say…
Rob Fisk. Stand down, Merlinman
Long, long, longtime friend of Singletrackworld, Rob 'Merlinman' Fisk passed away earlier today. We're so glad we got to share time with him.
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Obituary: Greg Fuquay by Chipps
Another massive influence on my life has left us. I’ve just found out that Greg Fuquay passed away this weekend. Greg was a bike frame builder, based near Ipswich, when I first met him in 1991. His US Airforce career had given him some razor…
Leogang World Cup DH results, report and highlights video
The third World Cup DH of the year took place in Austria. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Leogang.
Daredevil Wears Prada: Kriss Kyle’s new cagoule
Kriss Kyle’s latest edit sees him riding the vineyards of Lavaux dressed in Prada. There’s almost nothing left to say really, after Benji’s headline genius. The video has some nice moves in it, though with an outfit like this the soundtrack feels misplaced. Something a…
New UK MTB Trail Alliance Gives Trail Stewards A Voice
I’ve been following the work of this group – and even attending its online meetings – since it first started getting set up, so I’m very pleased to see it reach the ‘go public’ stage. Having previously seen trail advocates all over the country struggling…
Midweek Movies: Huck that hump day!
It is hump day, in a week after a short week, so the hump feels bigger than usual. To try and help you over the hump, here is a selection of eye food. Hopefully the nutrients will make their way through your eye tubes, into…
Women To Compete At Red Bull Rampage
It has finally been confirmed: this year will see women compete at Red Bull Rampage. Details are thin on the ground right now, but it’s been confirmed there will be a new two-day format for the event, and that women will be there. Here’s the…
New Second Generation Geometron G1: Even More Adjustable
The Geometron G1 (which Benji previously called ‘the best mountain bike I’ve ever ridden‘) is getting a makeover. The G1 is already a bike that through its ‘mutators’ can be set up in a range of guises for most purposes, and the new frame brings…
Are Welsh Trails Up For Sale By NRW?
Local mountain bikers and councillors around Coed y Brenin are concerned that Natural Resource Wales (NRW) is planning on selling off the Coed y Brenin visitor centre and its miles of trails to the highest bidder in a veiled closed-door process that has ignored local…
Cannondale’s Hardline Prototype DH Bike – Is The Dual Shock Back, With One Shock?
Cannondale is being a bit coy about the prototype bikes being ridden by Josh ‘Rat Boy’ Bryceland and Sam Hockenhull at Red Bull Hardline, only releasing this official line about the bikes: LAB71 is all about the next level of performance; this includes prototypes, limited…
Hardline Canyon Gap Jump Is Out
We’ve been informed by a source at the event that the organisers have decided not to include the canyon gap jump as part of the Red Bull Hardline course. The news comes in the wake of a very close call during testing where rider Jim…
Save big with a Singletrack Sub – Top Offers This Week
It’s almost impossible to highlight the best deals available to our Singletrack members through our partnership with EZ Discounts as there are over 19k deals available. But we do get to hear of particularly great offers on a daily basis so here’s our guide this…
Red Bull Hardline Canyon Gap: The Bike World Reacts
When photos first emerged of the canyon gap at Red Bull Hardline over the weekend we all gulped. Since then, quite a lot has happened. Here’s a round up of what’s what so far: What Is That Canyon Gap? For those who have been under…
British National DH Series Rd 2 Fort William Photo Gallery
This is a giant raw photo dump, no editing and tickling because a) it’s still a bank holiday, b) I haven’t had a shower since Friday morning and c) my nerves are shredded and I’m emotionally exhausted from a weekend of being the support team…
N1NO BEYOND: Never Quit – New Series with Nino Schurter
This is the first episode in a new series from Cut Media looking at Nino Schurter and his life beyond the race tape. Is it building up to a big final year before retirement, or has he got a lot more still to come? Episode…
Bielsko-Biala World Cup DH results, report and highlights video
The second World Cup DH of the year took place in Poland. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Bielsko-Biala.
Founders Buy Back Kona Bicycles
After a surprise stand shut down at Sea Otter and mass layoff of staff last month, Kona Bicycles has been bought back from Kent Outdoors by founders Dan Gerhard and Jake Heilbron, who have issued this press release to mark what should be a new…
