Sam takes us on a long ride on some new-old trails that will make for a great weekender, or a really big day out. Words Sam Jones Photography Jordan Gibbons and Stef Amato The last time I ‘turboed’ anything was more than 20 years ago in the student…
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Classic Ride 139 – Salisbury Plain
Salisbury Plain An evening leg stretcher on Salisbury Plain gives Dean and friends a classic southern ride of rolling hills and lengthening shadows. Words Dean Hersey Photography Trail Creatives I love the buzz you get from the anticipation of a ride almost as much as…
UK Adventure: Wrongpacking At Helvellyn
Amanda, Rhys and James head up Helvellyn in an effort to see whether a stiff climb for tea and an enduro descent for breakfast is a recipe for fun. Words: Amanda Wishart Photos: James Vincent Bikepacking, touring, camping… it’s not a new activity, but it’s…
International Adventure: Kiwi Beervet
A point-to-point, 450km off-road adventure, joining together the finest remote New Zealand country pubs with great riding, great mates and a lot of beer. Words & Photos: Tony Hutcheson Kiwi Beervet is the product of too many midweek whisky sessions. Spitballing ideas with mates, a…
Classic Ride 138 – Cakes and Ladders
Barney takes a trip around the shivering mountain to see if some favourite old trails still pass muster on new bikes. Words & Photography Barney Marsh There is absolutely no point in prevaricating about this – if you’ve been mountain biking for more than, say,…
Classic Ride 137 – The Surrey Hills
Sam Jones sees if he can find a new way to link up the ancient and modern trails around the famous Surrey Hills. Words Sam Jones Photography Rob Spanring Some days everything comes together. The sun shines, the trail suits notoriously fussy Goldilockses (not too…
Singletrack Issue 136 The Future Of MTB Technology
Dean Hersey gets fully crystal ball and looks at what the mountain bikes we ride might look like in the near-enough future. Will we finally get the hover-bikes we were promised? Words dean Hersey Photography Various Editor’s Note: This article was published in issue 136…
Classic Ride 136 – Rivington Pike
Mark takes a trip back to the trails of his youth and remembers why he still loves riding the trails of Rivington Pike. Words Mark Photography Amanda This being the 20th anniversary issue of the mag, it would seem almost planned that this ride would…
Classic Ride 135 – North of Reeth – The Quest for the Holy Dale
Barney explains why the trails north of Reeth are truly classic – especially if your eyesight is up to the task. Words & Photography Barney Marsh The original idea for this Classic Ride was to try to find something as close as possible to Barnard…
Classic Ride 134 – Kirk Yetholm
Kirk Yetholm isn’t a German sitcom character, but a hidden classic Scottish riding location a stone’s throw north of the English border. Words & Photography PETE SCULLION Think bikes and the Scottish Borders and Kirk Yetholm probably won’t even be in the top ten places…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 133 : Bellingham, Washington
The best mountain bike town you’ve never heard of. Words Tim Newcomb Photography various Bellingham, Washington, loves to party in the woods. Everyone’s invited to join. Many do. The growing mountain biking community in the north-west corner of the United States, midway between Seattle, Washington,…
What’s Zermatter With You? Singletrack magazine issue 129
Emma and Carly head off to a different part of the mountains in their home-made camper. This time, it’s Zermatt and the Matterhorn that are getting all the attention. Only now, Carly does the storytelling… This feature was first published in issue 129 of Singletrack…
The Saga of Magnus | Singletrack magazine issue 131
A haphazard retracing of St Magnus’s last journey by bike seemed a fitting farewell to the island of Orkney. Somehow, Adam had neglected to tell his friend Jack that it would be 55 miles of tractless marsh.
Catch My Drift? Singletrack Magazine Issue 131
With Barney Marsh In which your intrepid reporter attempts to get to the bottom of certain mountain biking vernacular using the ancient arts of Flannelling and Hand Waving. This feature was first published in issue 129 of Singletrack magazine. It has been selected as a…
Classic Ride 133 – Nan Bield
Nan Bield Pass Lake District local James Vincent shows us just why this is epic day out is considered a true classic ride. Words & Photography James Vincent “Switchback” Noun: A path, road, or railway that forms very sharp bends from one direction to almost…
Classic Ride 132 – Menteith Hills
Pete Scullion takes us on a tour of the endless, accessible fire roads and exciting singletrack on the very edge of the Scottish mountains. Words & Photography Pete Scullion The Trossachs… A sleepy corner of Scotland where the wide open spaces of the lowlands meet…
Classic Ride 131 – Todmorden and beyond
With travel a little limited right now, we decided to give you a look at some of the lesser-known riding on the Yorkshire/Lancashire border above our Todmorden base. Words Hannah Photography Singletrack They say that Valley miles are worth double: the watershed landscape of the…
Behind the Pencil: Cover Illustrator Interview
Singletrack issue 131 deadline is fast approaching for our next issue of the magazine, and if you haven’t already heard, it’s going to be a special one. The subscription deadline is Thursday 21st May and we highly recommend you subscribe as we are most likely…
Teaser | Singletrack Magazine Issue 131 – Don’t Miss This Cover!
Choosing a Singletrack Magazine cover image is a very lengthly process that the staff often struggle to agree on. Amanda likes landscapes, Chipps has an eye for good lighting and body position, Hannah likes to consider the colour palette, Mark is best at looking at…
Classic Ride 130 – Bennachie Bash
A classic ride in the wide open spaces in the middle of Aberdeenshire. Words Gavin Baxter Photography Alex Doig The deep, dark winter can be a pretty bad time of year for getting out on a big ride. That’s especially true in Aberdeenshire, at 57°…
Salvation Through Spirits – A Lakes Distillery Subscriber Special
There are many benefits to being a Singletrack subscriber… For a start, and most obviously, you’ll get every issue of Singletrack through your letterbox every other month, but you’ll also get good prices on everything we sell – from coffee to T-shirts to hipflasks and…
FREE Singletrack Magazine Corona Survival Pack
Perhaps the title is a bit over dramatic but we really do appreciate all the support you have been giving us over the past week and we are going to do our very best to repay you with distractions and entertainment for as long as…
Singletrack Issue 130 | Get It Delivered To Your Door!
On top of Covid-19 precautions and quarantines, this issue we’ve fought flooding and endless travel plan disruptions to bring you the next issue of Singletrack Magazine. We think it’s a great issue, and all you need to do now is subscribe. Do it by midnight…
4 Mudguards tested | 4 effective face fenders
Spring was due right around now, and this time last year we were riding summer tyres, still, you can ride and not get covered in crap with these 4 mudguards. Mudhugger FRX Price: £25.00 From: Mudhugger What do Loic Bruni and Andi have in common?…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 | Chris Akrigg: Quick. Change.
Chipps quizzes Chris Akrigg just before he announces his new bike sponsor, GT, after 12 years on Mongoose. Words & Photography Chipps I’m watching Chris Akrigg ride a bike through his local Yorkshire woods, and there’s something different about him. It’s nothing to do with…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 : One Last Run
Tim Oates looks at why you should never give in to that one extra run after you’ve stopped for the day. Words Tim Oates If I get out early in the morning, ride straight out of the car park and have a huge crash-and-burn, it’s…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 | Guiding light
Tom Hill looks at why hiring a local guide, despite GPS and the internet – even in our over-explored island – is still money well spent. Words Tom Hill Photography Duncan Philpott Our group paused at the high point of the ride. Huge wind turbines…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 | You should never go back…
Sanny reflects upon whether trail nirvana lightning can strike twice. Words & Photography Sanny They say that you should never go back. If you have experienced what you consider to be trail perfection, do you risk tarnishing the memory? If the tumblers and stars aligned…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 | Ode to climbs
Self-confessed climb-lover Rich Rothwell reckons that you’re missing out on half the fun if you don’t learn to love the ups as much as the downs. Words Rich Rothwell
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 : Interview : Cedric Gracia
Andi gets Cedric Gracia to slow down for long enough to spend five minutes answering the questions we ask everyone. Words Andi Photography Forestal Tell us who you are, what do you do and why we should go for a ride with you. Well, I’m…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 : International Adventure : What’s Zermatt’er With You?
Emma and Carly head off to a different part of the mountains in their home-made camper. This time, it’s Zermatt and the Matterhorn that are getting all the attention. Only now, Carly does the storytelling… Words Carly Frame Photography Emma Whitaker It’s been one whole…
Classic Ride 129 – Cornish Classic
Barney journeys back to his Cornish roots to bring you this West Country classic ride. Words & Photography Barney Marsh Long has my family boasted of ties to Cornwall, despite our predominantly Northern roots. My mother and grandmother were born there. My aunt lives there.…
Singletrack Issue 129 | Game Plan
Do you have the wrong plans? Or is planning itself the thing that’s wrong? Words | Hannah My life is currently full of the wrong sort of plans. In any given day in any week in the year ahead, I could give you a pretty…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 | The Frigid Secrets Of Ukraine
This story was originally published in Issue 129 of Singletrack World Magazine. We’ve pulled it out from behind our paywall – if you enjoy it, we’d like to invite you to make a donation to one of the Red Cross appeals. Three Polish friends prove…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 128 | Revelstoked
On a day off in Revelstoke, Canada, James Vincent has no option but to climb a mountain, just to come back down again. Words & Photography James Vincent British Columbia. Those two words resonate with mountain bikers across the globe and conjure up images of…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 128 | UK Adventure – Ochils the Noo
Think you know which is the best mountain biking town in the UK? After a weekend of riding trails local to the city of Stirling, Sanny reckons it might just be time to reconsider your opinion. Words & Photography Sanny “There’s a voice that keeps…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 128 | Column – Jason Miles
Winter lard is coming! Protect yourself! Jason steps back from moaning about everything for a change to deliver a bit of inspirational fitness speak. It’s the start of winter – a time when most of us probably ride our bikes less and possibly eat just…
Singletrack Magazine Classic Ride 128 | All Weather Grizedale
Chipps offers a Lake District loop that has great views and challenging trails, but which keeps to a lower level and is rideable all year round. Words & Photography Chipps The gravity pull of a marked forest centre trail can be very strong. Leaving the…
Bike Test | Long Haulers – For Bikepacking In Comfort
Antony de Heveningham looks at three unconventional mountain bikes that come with fitted racks and a sense of adventure. Perfect for bikepacking. Words by Antony de Heveningham. Photos by James Vincent. Not so long ago, many mountain bikes were designed so their riders could carry…
Trek 1120 Review| Custom Racks For Unbeaten Tracks
First published in Issue 124 of Singletrack Magazine, this Trek 1120 was reviewed as part of our Long Haulers test of bikes with racks. For when you really want to carry everything and the kitchen sink. Words by Antony de Heveningham. Photos by James Vincent.…
Salsa Blackborow | Haul More Junk In The Trunk
First published in Issue 124 of Singletrack Magazine, this Salsa Blackborow was reviewed as part of our Long Haulers test of bikes with racks. For when you really want to carry everything and the kitchen sink. Words by Antony de Heveningham. Photos by James Vincent.…
Mason InSearchOf | A Bike For Going Further
First published in Issue 124 of Singletrack Magazine, this Mason InSearchOf was reviewed as part of our Long Haulers test of bikes with racks. For when you really want to carry everything and the kitchen sink. Words by Antony de Heveningham. Photos by James Vincent.…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Verbier By Train
Mark and Vic look at a different way of getting to play in the mountains with bikes. To the Alps by train. Words & Photography Mark As I start writing this, the strongest hurricane on record, Dorian, is battering the Bahamas. I’ve just read an…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Van Girls
Emma and Carly show how much fun you can have by being badly prepared and under-equipped in France’s best-known mountain bike event. Words Emma Whitaker Photography Emma Whitaker & Carly Frame The wildly popular annual event Pass’Portes du Soleil is a mountain biking shindig like…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Five Minutes With: Damien Nosella, Production Privee
Andi catches up with Damien from Production Privée, the enigmatic Andorran bike and component company. Words & Photography Andi
Singletrack Issue 127 | The Last Word | Accidental Punch-Up
Sometimes alcohol and high spirits can get in the way of a race to the point that some people let themselves down a little. So much so that we’ve toned this one down, to hide the guilty. Words Chipps
Singletrack Issue 127 | Editorial – Wear sunscreen…
Words Chipps Now, how did those lyrics go again? “Accept certain inalienable truths: Prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old And when you do, you’ll fantasise that when you were young Prices were reasonable, politicians were noble And children respected their…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Going Over To The Dark Side
Sanny and Dene head out on a pre-dawn mission proving that winter shouldn’t be a barrier to fun. Words & Photography Sanny Be honest. It’s hard not to feel your heart sink, if only just a little, at the thought of the impending winter. Shorter…
Singletrack Issue 127 Classic Ride | The South Downs
They say variety is the spice of life – how hot do you like your spice? Words & Photography Tom Hutton All I could think about was a pint of ice-cold Coke. And I don’t even drink Coke. In truth, it wasn’t all I could…
Singletrack Issue 127 | The Helmet of Unhappiness
Jason Miles takes a good long look at himself. With his eyes half shut…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Letting go and finding flow
Amanda takes a few days to ride and decompress in Denmark. Along the way she finds food, friends, trails and adventures, but most of all, she finds balance. Words Amanda Photography Max Schumann As I stood on my tiptoes with the waves aggressively carrying me…