2011 Marin Dusk ’til Dawn

2011 Marin Dusk ’til Dawn

Summer might be just about over but that doesn’t mean race season is. There are just 4 weeks left to register for the 11th running of the Marin Dusk ’til…

Eurobike 2011: Intense – Carbon and more carbon

Eurobike 2011: Intense – Carbon and more carbon

Last week we brought you news of Intense’s new Hard Eddie carbon hardtail and before that the new carbon Carbine. Well there’s already another new model. Its’ the Carbine SL.…

Cycle Show 2011

Cycle Show 2011

With just under a month to go until the 2011 Cycle Show kicks off in its new home of Birmingham NEC,we thought we’d give you a quick run down on…

Issue 68 – landing soon!

Issue 68 – landing soon!

It’s that particular Friday when we wait on the doorstep for TNT John – issue 68 is just about to land! The digital copy is live in the Mag Archive…

Eurobike 2011: Surly and Salsa

Eurobike 2011: Surly and Salsa

Big bikes and burly Salsa 29er

Eurobike 2011: USE Exposure Lights

Eurobike 2011: USE Exposure Lights

We check out the new range of USE Exposure Lights, which now feature ‘ITM’ or Intelligent Thermal Management. The new technology aims to balance light output and heat to give…

Eurobike 2011: Charge Bikes

Eurobike 2011: Charge Bikes

Jon headed to the fairground ride of joy that is the Charge Bikes stand to discover what’s new for 2012. We were lucky enough to have a good look at…

Eurobike 2011: Orange Bikes video

Eurobike 2011: Orange Bikes video

While Chipps has covered what’s new from Orange Bikes in words and pictures, Matt and Jon got the ever smiling face of Dave Flynn to explain what’s going on with…

Eurobike: Orange and the big wheels

Eurobike: Orange and the big wheels

The Eurobike Trio are still there and Chipps takes up the story. OK, if we count the Demo Day as day 1, then today must be Day 2. Today we…

Eurobike: The New Ibis Ripley

Eurobike: The New Ibis Ripley

It's a carbon, DW-Link 29er, but not as we know it, Jim...

Last Minute Places Available At The 2011 Trans-Provence.

Last Minute Places Available At The 2011 Trans-Provence.

Many of you may already know that the third edition of the Trans-Provence is set to take place this September. Today, however, we can report that due to a couple…

Eurobike 2011: The electric future?

Eurobike 2011: The electric future?

As well as the rise of big wheeled mountain bikes, it’s become obvious from wandering around this year’s show that many think that the future for the non-sport cyclist could…

Midweek Movies

Midweek Movies

A short Midweek Movies this week as we figure that, like us, once you’re done absorbing all the Eurobike coverage you’ll be ready to de-squarize your eyes by actually riding…

Eurobike 2011:  Ragley Bikes goes bouncy and big wheeled

Eurobike 2011: Ragley Bikes goes bouncy and big wheeled

New bouncy bikes debut from Ragley, with mismatched travel across the range plus a big wheeled variant..

Eurobike: Demo Day 1

Eurobike: Demo Day 1

Greetings from Eurobike! Jon, Matt and Chipps (that’s me)  are over at Eurobike for the week, seeing what’s new for 2012. The first day was the Demo Day, so we…

Eurobike: SRAM’s New X5 Groupset

Eurobike: SRAM’s New X5 Groupset

...goes all 10speed. But that's not all...

Islabike launch big bikes for big kids

Islabike launch big bikes for big kids

As four-fifths of the editorial team are away at Eurobike this week, we’re taking the opportunity to have a good clear out and tidy up in the office. Here’s a…

Intense’s Hard-Eddie 29er Hardtail

Intense’s Hard-Eddie 29er Hardtail

Fresh Goods is postponed this week due to too many new bikes being launched! How's this one for ya?

Rose Bikes 2012 Launch

Rose Bikes 2012 Launch

Faye Sanders reports back from the Rose Bikes launch, in the mountains, in the sunshine...

Surly goes BIG(ger…)

Surly goes BIG(ger…)

And you thought the Pugsley was chunky. Meet the Moonlander!

Niner is stoked…

Niner is stoked…

A new couple of frames from the big wheel company, Niner. Updated Air 9 and EMD frames

La Plagne, du vin, and possibly, du Boursin.

La Plagne, du vin, and possibly, du Boursin.

Off to La Plagne in the next week? Well if you are here’s some money saving deals from the folks at the resort… GREAT DEALS! The Pass’Bike: lift pass, meal…

Midweek Movies!

Midweek Movies!

Well, there goes August... You might as well waste a bit more of it watching videos...

No Fuss Events Benromach Deg Yn Llandegla.

No Fuss Events Benromach Deg Yn Llandegla.

We love No Fuss Events and were sad not to be able to make it to Llandegla this weekend for their first foray south of the border. Thankfully roving reporter…

Days Six & Seven of the GORE BIKE WEAR® TransWales, powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport – bumper edition!

Days Six & Seven of the GORE BIKE WEAR® TransWales, powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport – bumper edition!

We hope you had a nice weekend – by the looks of it, the brave folk participating in TransWales certainly did. Here are the reports from days six and seven,…

Fresh Goods Friday!

Fresh Goods Friday!

It’s been a busy week at Singletrack Towers, working on issue 68, which obviously is the freshest of the fresh. Here’s a sneak preview of what it’s going to look…

Day 5: The GORE BIKE WEAR® TransWales 2011,  powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport

Day 5: The GORE BIKE WEAR® TransWales 2011, powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport

Day five took the riders from Machynlleth to Cwmystwyth, some 73km and 2300m of climbing south the fifth linking stage struck out towards the fourth special stage at Nant-y-Arian.

Gore Bike Wear TransWales Day Four!

Gore Bike Wear TransWales Day Four!

...(deep breath!)... Powered by Vito Sport. Day Four: ‘The Climachx’

The GORE BIKE WEAR Transwales 2011, powered by Mercedes Benz Vito Sport – Day Three!

The GORE BIKE WEAR Transwales 2011, powered by Mercedes Benz Vito Sport – Day Three!

Linking stage three Clun to Llanidloes Total distance: 70km Climbing: 2050m Day three of the GORE BIKE WEAR® TransWales, powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport may have dawned with a drizzle…

Midweek Movies

Midweek Movies

Alps, hand puppets, ridgeline madness and more in your weekly video distraction...

Alpkit Big Shakeout, 14-16 October

Alpkit Big Shakeout, 14-16 October

A weekend of adventure, music and entertainment in the heart of the Peak District

The GORE BIKE WEAR® TransWales 2011, powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport – Day Two!

  Here’s the report from the TransWales crew on day two’s racing over (and astride) the border. Yes, we know the name doesn’t really trip off the tongue. How about…

New Danny Macaskill Video!

New Danny Macaskill Video!

Drop what you're doing. This is bound to be good. The new Danny Mac flick!

Day One of the GORE BIKE WEAR® TransWales 2011, powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport

Here’s the first report from this year’s TransWales event, which started yesterday in Builth Wells. It’s a tough event for everyone involved, including the press officer – we hope he’s…

Fresh Goods – Bumper Edition!

Fresh Goods – Bumper Edition!

It’s been missing for a couple of weeks thanks to press launches and events but Fresh Goods is back in style with a bumper edition. We’ve got loads to get…

Intense reveals its new carbon frame: The Carbine

Intense reveals its new carbon frame: The Carbine

5.5-6in of travel and 5.5lbs with shock... Get drooling.

New Coed Y Brenin Enduro for October 2nd

New Coed Y Brenin Enduro for October 2nd

From the folks that brought you the Howies Dyfi Enduro

Singletrack Sleepless Searchable Results!

Singletrack Sleepless Searchable Results!

Our clever IT guys have pulled apart the results from last weekend's racing and made a searchable database

Midweek Movies

Calm down – calm down! No need to riot , we’ve got your weekly fix of Video goodness to help propel you towards Friday   First up Matt Hunter –…

Singletrack Sleepless in the Saddle

Singletrack Sleepless in the Saddle

We’ve been racing. It was ace! We’ve been down south this weekend for the UK’s most chilled out 24-hour mountain bike race, Singletrack Sleepless in the Saddle. It rained a…

Marin 2012: Quad Link 3 released, bouncy 29ers and more…

Marin 2012: Quad Link 3 released, bouncy 29ers and more…

New range of 29" wheeled bikes plus the longstanding Quad suspension design gets a radical makeover

Singletrack Sleepless in the Saddle this weekend…

Singletrack Sleepless in the Saddle this weekend…

Last minute stuff you need to know for the most relaxed 24 hour event there is

New King Road Hubs

New King Road Hubs

Look away if you're of a purely off-road disposition...

Do the Mary Townley Loop Challenge for the MRT

Do the Mary Townley Loop Challenge for the MRT

It's for Mountain Rescue

Bionicon BBQ to tour country

Bionicon BBQ to tour country

Travel and geometry adjustable bikes available to demo with burgers and beer thrown in

Whyte Bikes 2012: ultimate 146, T-120 tweaked plus new 29er and ‘cross models

Whyte Bikes 2012: ultimate 146, T-120 tweaked plus new 29er and ‘cross models

Long travel 146 gets blinged up edition, slack 'cross bike and large wheeled hardtails land

Midweek Mini Movies

Midweek Mini Movies

How does politics influence hip jumps? Which enduro racers like to worry llamas? When does wearing lycra become an anti-social offence? All will be made clear with this week’s edition…

Rob Dean’s Top Tips for Sleepless in Saddle

Rob Dean’s Top Tips for Sleepless in Saddle

Endurance expert offers some last minute advice for this weekend's big race

Top Riders Turn Out For Olympic Course Test Event

Top Riders Turn Out For Olympic Course Test Event

Dress rehearsal race for the Olympics had the stars all there

Midweek Mini Movies

Midweek Mini Movies

Just what is brown pow? Find out with this week's selection of video...

Only four weeks ’til Gore Bike Wear TransWales…

Only four weeks ’til Gore Bike Wear TransWales…

If you fancy taking part in an seven day mountain bike stage race taking in classic trails in some of the most stunning areas of the UK, then get a…