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Take on Forestry England’s ‘Ride Your Way’ challenge this month
If there’s one thing SingletrackWorld readers don’t lack, it’s opinions on tyre compounds, suspension kinematics… and excuses not to ride when it’s still a little too cold to be outside. Forestry England would like to politely remove that last one. From 9–22 March 2026, Forestry…
Magura Gustav Pro: stop, look, listen to this
Here's Benji with a deep dive into the Magura Gustav Pro brake system.
FSA NS SCi30 Carbon wheels: under 1500g and under £1000
Road wheels for mountain bikers? Is that too much of a stretch?
Why FSA’s all-new Gradient range should be on your shopping list
FSA Gradient is about ride feel and consistency with less fuss and maintenance
Yesoul G1 M Plus Indoor Bike: The Affordable Peloton Alternative for Home Cycling All Year Round
Sponsored Content Stream Peloton, YouTube, Zwift, Kinomap and More via Free Screen mirroring — Bring Your Outdoor Passion Indoors As winter settles over the UK and much of Europe, mountain bikers and gravel riders face familiar challenges: wet, muddy trails, icy winds, and shorter daylight…
BLUETTI unleashes Black Friday Power Deals— up to 56% off & free AC300 for B500K early buyers
Score up to 56% off BLUETTI power stations & grab a free AC300 for early B500K buyers—shop now before Black Friday deals end!
Issue 162: Gravel Schmavel
Taking a gravel bike to the freeride capital of the Alps might not be anyone’s first choice, but Sanny has always been contrary like that.
Issue 162: Taking it e-asy? Not entirely.
Mark took one look at the soaring Alpine peaks and opted to use an ebike for his trip.
Issue 162: Les Gets, knocking it out of the park!
Go for the bike parks, stay for the awesome backcountry trails. Sanny finds that there’s more to the Portes du Soleil than just its famous bike parks.
Getting from Geneva to the mountains is easier than you think
This article is sponsored by Skiidygonzales In our August issue we have a big feature planned on the one of the most popular areas for mountain biking in continental Europe – the Porte du Soleil region. In particular we are focusing on the close knit…
Bike specific travel insurance shouldn’t be an afterthought
This article is sponsored by Yellow Jersey When booking any holiday there is always a list of jobs that aren’t fun but are super important. Travel insurance is definitely one of them but it’s such a vital task that it’s worth spending some time to…
Verbier Bike Festival: bike, eat, drink, repeat
Visit during August 14–17th for arguably the best trails and cuisine in Europe
Overland Adventures: How to Travel from UK to Asia Without Flying
Advertisement feature The romance of slow travel has certainly experienced a resurgence in recent years. Ditching air travel for trains, buses, and boats not only shrinks your carbon footprint but transforms the journey into the main event. Travelling overland from Britain to Asia means crossing…
Lightweight and Strong: The Tubolito Tube Advantage
This article is sponsored by Tubolito Thermoplastic polyurethane. You may not know what it is but I can guarantee that you will have owned or used something made of it. See those trainers you are wearing – almost certainly made with it. Ever been in…
The Essential Guide to Power Meters in Mountain Biking
Unlock your competitive edge in mountain biking with power meters—track, analyze, and optimize your ride for peak performance.
Issue 161: Free Time
Hannah goes in search of time away from being on the clock, on a schedule, and hitting goals.
Les Gets opens this weekend: discount codes on accommodation and more!
As the area shifts from ski season to bike season, the lifts are being readied for bikes. Here are the dates for your diary and discounts for your wallet.
The surefire way to identify your derailleur hanger
Bent your hanger? Want a spare just in case? Both? Quickly and accurately identify the right hanger with this guide.
Lauf Elja: just that little bit different
The Lauf Elja is a unique mountain bike that challenges certain industry norms to deliver something a bit different.
0.41° of engagement?! Industry Nine’s new Hydra2 hub
The new Industry Nine Hydra2 offers a staggering 870 points of engagement - that's an incredible 0.41° between pick-up points.
Hunt Wheels sale ends today: up to 35% off + extra 10%
Today’s the day. The last day that you’ll be able to bag yourself a bargain set of wheels for MTB, gravel or road (if you’re that way inclined). The Black Friday Sales must come to an end at some point. And that point is the…
Extra 10% off Black Friday Deals at HUNT Wheels
Another Monday mood lifter: HUNT Wheels has sweetened its Black Friday offer with an extra 10% discount on sale wheels With the discount code BF-EXTRA10, customers can save an extra 10% off wheels already reduced in the HUNT Black Friday offer. This covers wheels in…
Up to 35% off Hunt Wheelsets during Black Friday season
HUNT is offering up to 35% off wheels for their Black Friday promotion with some big deals on their lightweight XC wheels in both carbon and alloy. The complete list of HUNT XC Wheelsetsa Black Friday Deals: HUNT XC Wide Save 25%: £479.00 £359.26 “The…
Bridgedale: Making Socks That Are Good For The Sole?
“I’ve got you some lovely bike socks”. If you ride bikes, this is the kind of phrase you’ll hear from some well-meaning relative or colleague. Your heart will sink, as you know that you’re about to receive some socks with bikes on. Quite possibly badly…
Free carbon wheels worth £1149 with Privateer complete bikes
For the ‘Black Friday’ season (now until early December basically), Privateer x Hunt Wheels offering a Proven carbon wheel upgrade on all complete Privateer Gen 2 141 and 161 bikes. Anyone who orders a complete 141 or 161 will receive the latest HUNT Proven Carbon…
Scott Ransom: The Super Trail Bike
There’s a lot going on with the new Scott Ransom. But in a nutshell it is a mountain bike with 170mm of travel, progressive geometry, and a 6-bar rear suspension layout. The Scott Ransom comes with 29in wheels as standard, but if you fancy a…
Using an eSIM To Stay Connected In Remote Locations While Hiking Or Biking
Explore eSIM as a new way to stay connected during long hiking and biking trips. Ensure you have Internet connection everywhere using a digital SIM.
Canyon’s End Of Season Sale Starts… Now! Up To 30% Off
Wherever, whenever you ride — find your favourite Canyon bike for less in their end of season sale. Spectral 5 Affordable, and shreddable. A sorted spec and premium aluminium chassis means this bike has everything needed to keep up with the big dogs on the…
Issue 156 – Arran’ a good time
Amanda, Rhys and James are reunited for further confirmation that ‘enduro-packing’ is a great idea. WORDS AMANDA PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES VINCENT I am spreadeagled on a rock slab. James is holding my right arm and taking half of my weight and Rhys’ fist is hooked around…
Introducing the new JLOQ V2 Locking Lever for 1UP bike racks
Got a 1UP bike rack? You need a JLOQ V2 Locking Lever! The simple solution to locking your bike to your 1UP bike rack.
Behind The Scenes: Getting The Shot
In Association With Calibre Bikes Words: Hannah Photography: Sam Taylor We’re waiting. Harry is up at the top of the hill, just out of sight. I am crouched in the void between the take-off and landing of what is to my eye, a giant step…
Orbea Occam LT or SL? Here’s how to decide
The latest update to the Orbea Occam sees it become two distinct models – the SL and the LT. Both trail bikes. But very different rides.
Calibre T3 Hardtails: High stoke, low budget
Calibre’s T3 Hardtail mountain bike lineup continues the brand’s tradition of producing proper, good value mountain bikes, with good quality components where it counts. The T3 lineup consists of the T3 27, which has 27.5 inch wheels and the T3 29, which is a 29er.…
Death By Enduro – A Survivalist Epic
In the third and final part of our Pirelli Scorpion vlog series, Benji attempts the infamous Naughty Northumbrian Enduro.
Magura Vyron MDS-V3: The Original Wireless Dropper
The V3 is intended to be more intuitive to use, generally faster to react, faster to extend, easier to set up, and easier to maintain.
Bluetti AC180 – Take a bit more home away from home
Yes, there is a time and a place for heading off grid, unplugging everything, and getting back to nature. But sometimes you need to take a few mod cons with you in order to facilitate an escape. The kids might be off school, but you’re…
I’m rubbish at XC racing (but I love it!)
Part two of a Pirelli Scorpion vlog series, Amanda puts XC tyres to the test at a midweek XC race at the most brutal location she could find!
From Burnley to Whistler, how far can you push trail tyres?
Part one of a three part Pirelli Scorpion vlog series, Mark tries the trail tyres at home then heads off to ride Whistler's longest downhill!
Pirelli Scorpion mountain bike tyres explained
The complete range of Pirelli Scorpion mountain bike tyre has evolved into a comprehensive offering of high-performance rubber.
Isuzu D-Max: The Perfect Pick-Up Truck For Off-Roading
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Off-roading is not just a hobby - it's a way to connect with nature, explore unseen trails, and experience the thrill that only rugged terrains can offer.
What Type of Bearing Do You Need for Your Hubs?
This beginners guide to cartridge bearings is brought to you by 123bearing.co.uk For a bike to roll smoothly it requires bearings. Modern sealed bearings not only minimise friction but also reduce the level of contamination that works its way through to the actual ball bearings…
Cotic FlareMAX Gen 5: First Looks ‘N’ Feels
This Cotic FlareMAX Gen 5 is the brand's 29er short-travel ripper. Besides looking very pretty in the bluebells, what is it all about?
Do I Need Bike Insurance? Your Bicycle Insurance Questions Answered
This article is produced in association with Velosurance Bicycle insurance isn’t for everyone, but cycling is becoming increasingly popular, and because of this, the risk of accidents and theft is rising. But, not to be all doom and gloom, we’d argue that more people cycling…
Here are all the things wrong with dropper posts
Dropper posts are the best thing to happen to mountain biking since disc brakes. But a lot of them leave a lot to be desired still.
A deep dive into Industry Nine wheels
We take a look at Industry Nine and their legendary, US-made, high-engagement wheels. Carbon or alloy rims, 24 to 32 spokes, 25 to 31.5mm internal rim widths, all of the colours and THAT Hydra freehub.
Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero off-road balance bike
Say hello to the Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero. The Kiwi company has launched Magura-equipped, off-road balance bike that can be fitted with 12in or 14in wheels. Looks rad!
Simply better than laces: 12 BOA® off-road cycling shoes
The BOA system has been a replacement technology for laces since the mid 90's but how was it invented and by whom?
Vitus Bikes: A Brand for Real Riders
In the bike world, it could be said that we’re all a little guilty of following the crowd. But occasionally, someone will come along, shake things up a little, and step out of line. Getting to know someone means asking the right questions, and as…