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Singletrack Magazine Issue 114: Last word
Words Chipps Event organisers and the cycle of abuse, forgiveness and eventual love. As well as writing about bikes and the people behind them, I’ve been involved in organising mountain bike events for 20 years or so. Since helping organise the very first Mountain Mayhem…
£40,000 Ortlieb Shipment Stolen En Route To Tebay
Ten pallets of bike bags and drybags have been stolen from a delivery truck
Singletrack Magazine Issue 114: Azores
Karen Eller and pals take a trip to the ‘so foreign, yet so close’ mid-Atlantic jungle wonderland – The Azores. Words Karen Eller Photography Maria Knoll
Singletrack Magazine issue 114: (Hand) Made In China
Chipps follows the path of an Asian-made bike from concept sketch to mountainside testing. Words and photography Chipps I’ve always wanted to follow the development of a product from first-sketch to final product, but it’s easier said than done. Many companies are rightly wary about…
Singletrack issue 114: Snowdon
Tom Fenton explores one of the ultimate must-do locations in British mountain biking. That highest, pointiest bit of Wales – Mount Snowdon. Words Tom Fenton Photography Andy Heading Apparently, an elephant never forgets. And goldfish have three-second memories. But did you know that tortoises have…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 114: Northern Island
Ulster Says Yes! Ian from Rock and Ride Outdoors shows us round his home trails in Northern Ireland. Words Ian Bailey Photography Caolan Hawkins Loosely tracking a section of the Ulster Way, this classic ride skirts the foothills of the Mourne Mountains while linking sections…
Singletrack Magazine issue 114:The Black Fuel
Words & photography Rob Crayons Last issue, Chipps filled his crystal tumbler and took us through five of his top armchair whiskies. This time we look to Rob Crayons and his pick of coffees for fuelling our rides. Coffee isn’t just a hot beverage needed…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 114: Keith Bontrager
“Strong, light, cheap – pick two.” Mountain bike pioneer, product designer, agitator. Words Chipps Photography Chipps and Steve Behr Keith Bontrager has been a bike industry name since the earliest days of the sport. While not a great self-publicist, his thoughts on bike design have…
Singletrack Magazine issue 114: Shropshire
Barney heads off to Shropshire to try to answer a question which has been bugging him – why are there so many good riders from such a quiet county? Words & Photography Barney Marsh Quests are nebulous things. The definition is suitably vague – “the…
Kickstarter: Mountain Bike Legacy Project With Charlie Kelly
How you can help bring 40 years of MTB history to the world
Video: Up Close & Personal With The Identiti Mettle
Identiti's own enduro shredder, Pat Campbell-Jenner, takes us through his brand new baby; the Mettle.
Seagrave And Gwin For The Win At Mont-Sainte-Anne
Another Saturday UCI Worldcup Downhill has passed us by and once again the results are helping this season to be one of the most exciting for a while.
CeramicSpeed Adds 14t Pulley Upgrade For SRAM Eagle
Jockey wheels dragging you down? CeramicSpeed introduces a pulley wheel upgrade for SRAM Eagle 1x12 drivetrains
First Look: Identiti Mettle GX
UK brand Identiti has just released a brand new 160mm travel enduro bike called the Mettle, and we've got one to review
Monday Morning Debrief 95
Cake, cars, camping and (bi)cycles. Which c-word best describes your weekend?
VLOG Episode 16: PressCamp Part Two
We take you behind-the-scenes at PressCamp to get a closer look at the brands, the product, and some epic riding action
Enduro whore, cougar, baby or virgin. Which one are you?
Controversial category names trigger social argument over women's only enduro race.
First Look: Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2
Is this the stealthiest carbon hardtail we've ever had in for testing? We get acquainted with the new sub-10kg Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2 from Canyon Bikes
First Look: MRP Ribbon Forks
The new long travel MRP Ribbon is finally available, and we've got one in for testing. Check out this sub-2kg, 160mm travel 29er fork here
Fresh Goods Friday 356
It's Friday. Have a beer. And a new Canyon. And some high-tech tyres from Schwalbe. And some trick brakes. And loads of other mad stuff.
First Look: Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2
Sometimes there just ain’t no better tool for the job than a screamingly fast XC hardtail. Arriving at Singletrack Towers this week to sate our carbon fibre appetite is this uber-stealth Canyon Exceed. Or to be specific, the ‘Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2’. With…
Video: Vittorio Brumotti Riding Trials Above The Grand Canyon
Mind-boggling road bike trials in The Grand Canyon
Islabikes 12/24 Kids Endurance Race
The 'Dirty Dozen' was measured in minutes and not hours at the Islabikes 24/12 kids racing at the Pivot TwentyFour12 race
Video: Claudio Caluori and Mick Hannah Preview Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup Course
Steep, fast, and technical with an enormous straight, Claudio Caluori and Mick Hannah preview this weekend's DH World Cup track
Pivot TwentyFour12 Race Celebrates 12 Years
It was subtitled 'The Dirty Dozen' for its 12th birthday. It turned out to be more on topic than anyone could have imagined.
Cotic Launch Development Squad
Yorkshire company support young racers as part of putting something back into MTB.
Video: David Cachon in the Catalonian Pyrenees
Amazing scenery and 5000Km of trails on show in this video from the Pyrenees
3 Bikes To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse
What bike would you choose to survive the Zombie Apocalypse? We test three UK-made bikes to see which one would be our saviour against the undead
Pace Cycles Goes Big With the RC129
Spotted on the Pace Cycles website is a brand new steel 29er hardtail called the RC129. Ready for a 130-150mm travel fork with sliding dropouts
First Look: Sonder Transmitter Carbon
With a dropper post, chunky forks, a 65° head angle and 27.5+ tyres, the Sonder Transmitter Carbon isn't your average carbon hardtail.
Does British Cycling Finally Get MTB? – World Champs Team and Tokyo Plans Revealed
A rosy future in store for mountain biking as British Cycling reveals plans for the 2017 World Championships and beyond to the Olympics in Tokyo.
Factory Tour: Merida Bikes R&D Centre In Stuttgart
How is a new mountain bike developed? We take a tour through the R&D centre of one of the world's biggest bike manufacturers, Merida.
PressCamp Part One: What Is PressCamp?
What exactly is PressCamp? Wil gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on at one of the most fun media events on the calendar
First Look: Zerode Taniwha
Is a gearbox in your future? We've got a Zerode Taniwha in for testing to find out what advantages the Pinion system offers a 160mm travel enduro bike
Standby For Action! Bouh Stingray Now On Kickstarter
An interesting two-in-one device from start-up Bouh aims to keep you visible and protected while riding in the city.
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Shand Drove
The Shand Drove (now Bahookie) is one of the most capable dropbar 29ers going. But will it help you survive the zombie attack??
Video and Photos: Loosefest Highlights
Don't miss this video of an absolutely mind boggling jump line from Belgium
Lapierre Unveils TWO New Trail E-Bikes.
The French firm is going big with e-bikes for trail use and has unveiled two new bikes on different platforms and tyres.
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Olsen Ram 27.5+
The Olsen Ram may look bonkers with its handmade carbon fibre frame, but this bike is packed with practicality and versatility
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: BTR Ranger
Would you pick a UK-made steel hardtail to survive the Zombie Apocalypse? Wil tests the BTR Ranger to see if it can outrun the undead
Final Adieu: Liv Hail Advanced 1 Longterm Review
Hannah bids a final farewell to the world's longest travel women's specific mountain bike; the 160mm travel Liv Hail Advanced 1
Monday Morning Debrief 94
Inside you'll find preparation for the 'Ard Rock Enduro, a Calderdale tour, one of the wettest MTB races ever, and loads of #dirtydropbargoodness
Gallery: Enduro World Series Round 6
Photos and a brief report from the EWS Round Six; from Aspen, Colorado
BikeYoke Announces 185mm Revive Dropper Post
Over the weekend, BikeYoke has announced a new, longer length dropper post with 185mm drop plus a few new features.
eBay Watch: £8000 For A (Secondhand) Groupset?
Got nearly £8,000 burning a hole in your pocket? You could buy a used Paul's Components and Kooka Rasta-inspired set of components from Germany
Watch Our Live Coverage From The Pivot TwentyFour12 Race
If you can't make it in meatspace come and join us in the virtual reality that is our live Facebook broadcasts.