Off the back of a couple of stories we’ve published, and a suggestion from someone in the Forum, we thought we’d give you a bit of a guide to spotting…
It’s Pothole Day! Fill That Hole Gets An Update
There’s an obvious soundtrack to this… It’s not just Blackburn that has potholes, and if you spot one Cycling UK’s Fill That Hole reporting tool makes it easy to report…
Mindset Monday: Videos From XC, DH and Freeride to adjust your outlook
Goodbye weekend, hello Monday. Maybe you’re sitting at your desk happily tired after a weekend of pedalling. Maybe you work weekends and you’re looking forward to poaching the midweek trails…
Bike Check: Benji’s Orange Switch 6
This bike check is either the worst timing or the best timing, depending how you look at it. And what happens next.
Spanish Bikepacking Diary: Lessons Learned
The holiday blues you get in the days following a bikepacking trip are like none I’ve ever experienced. You become so reliant on and in tune with the minimal kit…
Fresh Goods Friday 687 – The AV It Edition
What's new this FGF? Well, we've decided to get with the now and make a weekly video to go with the web story.
Dalbeattie To Be Affected By Felling In February and March
If you’re heading to Dumfries and Galloway this half term, you might like to note that the forest at Dalbeattie is going to be affected by some felling operations. There…
TRP Slate Evo Disc Brake review
The TRP Slate Evo brakes are superlative, wallet-happy anchors. Not be as elegant as pricier brakes but they’re superb, reliable stoppers.
Buyer Beware! Frazzle Cycles Is Not What It Seems
With so many good deals out there from reputable sellers, there’s no need to risk your money on Frazzle Cycles. We received a tip from a reader that Frazzle Cycles…
Landowners to be paid to improve access
What does a post Brexit agriculture policy have to do with mountain biking? Possibly, good things. Or, possibly not. To use that favourite term of politicians ‘the devil is in…
Singletrack Forum Photography Competition Winners Revealed!
Voting is closed and the results are in! There were some very close votes, but here are your inaugural Singletrack Forum Photography Competition Winners! Just Riding Along The winner was…
Thule EPOS Towball Carrier review: best bike rack I’ve used
The Thule EPOS Towball Carrier is low faff, quick fitting and loading. It’s the best bike rack I have ever used. And I’ve used a lot of them.Â
UPDATED | Orange Bikes Calls In Administrators
Update: statement from Orange 8th January, 1pm: In response to current speculation regarding the position of Orange Bikes and the recently filed Notice of Intention to appoint Administrators: Orange Bikes and its associated companies…
Fresh Goods Friday 686 – The Coming Of Epiphany Edition
As we all know, today is Twelfth Night. That's right, the coming of the Epiphany. More importantly, have bin collections resumed properly yet?
Jess Blewitt Replaces Danny Hart in Cube Factory Racing Restructure
It’s only a week since it was officially announced that Danny Hart was leaving Cube, though it’s been a strong rumour for some time now, and many have been wondering…
WiggleCRC Administrators’ report: What does the future hold?
We take a look at how the WiggleCRC administration process is going, and where we may be headed. Followers of industry news will recall that the administration process of WiggleCRC…
Vote Here! ‘Open Category’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images,…
Vote Here! ‘Bike Life’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images,…
Vote Here! ‘Just Riding Along’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images,…
Vote Here! ‘Out There’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images,…
Vote Here! ‘Gnarpooning’ Photography Finalists
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images,…
Vote Here! Singletrack Forum Photography Overall Winner
We’ve been through all the entries and got it down to a shortlist of three finalists in each of our categories. It’s been great to look through all the images,…
Mountain Bike Personality Of The Year: Jackson Goldstone
Much like in his two race wins of 2023, Jackson Goldstone totally dominated the voting in this category. Fair play that lad.
Predictions for the Mountain Bike World in 2024
2023 was probably the most unpredictable year in the bike world yet - what will 2024 hold?
Best Image: Markus Stitz
Your votes have been counted, and the verdict is in: you’ve voted this shot by Markus Stitz from Issue 147’s Classic Ride on Jura as the Best Image of 2023.…
The Singletrack Quiz of 2023
Have you paid any attention to anything this year, or have you been eyeballs out, race face on, trail focussed? Here’s our MTB quiz of the year, so you can…
Spanish Bikepacking Diary – The End?
The final day of a 1,400km ride with just shy of 21,000m ascent. Will it be an emotional end to an epic trip? Will Amanda throw her bike into the…
Fresh Goods Friday 685 – The ‘What did Santa bring?’ Edition
Have you been out riding every day, making the best use of every day off? Are you back at work already? Did you not even stop for Christmas? Or are…
Best Article: ‘Look At The Time’ by Chipps
Your votes have been counted, and you have decided that the best piece of writing you’ve read this year, either in print or on this here website, is ‘Look at…
Best UK Riding Destination: Dyfi Valley
Your votes have been counted and the results are in. You have chosen the Dyfi Valley as the Best UK Riding Destination! It takes more than just a great trail…
Best Community Builders: Cycling UK
Cycling UK has beaten off some stiff competition in this category to win the title of Community Builders of 2023. This award is about people. Who is getting bums on…
The Most Read Stories of 2023
Another year, another round of algorithms, another top 10 of articles… Giving some insight into the power of Google and social media, the top 10 is not a happy round…
Most Desirable Brand Of The Year: Nukeproof
Your choice for the Most Desirable Brand in biking in 2023 goes to Nukeproof.
Most Desirable Mountain Bike Of The Year: Atherton 170
The mountain bike previously known as the Atherton AM.170 (it's now called the Atherton Enduro.170) is your most desirable machine of 2023.
Megasack 2023 Christmas Blooper Reel
It’s all over bar the live Megasack draw on New Year’s Eve. We hope you enjoyed our silly Megasack videos this year as much as we did making them. Here’s…
Spanish Bikepacking Diary Day 12
Amanda and Rhys are nearing the end of their journey from Barcelona to Malaga, and continue to avoid the passing snow storm. Today’s destination: Granada. Catch-up: Quesada – Granada Our…
The Singletrack Giant Crossword Puzzle
We're back with a mega crossword. Get your brains a bit sideways and see if you can make sense of Hannah's version of cryptic clues. Except they're not all cryptic.…
Loic Bruni and Dean Lucas: Podcast Special
It’s a bumper Christmas Special ‘double episode’ of the pod! We kick things off with Dean Lucas’ retirement 20 questions, then Loïc Bruni chats winning World Champs in 2022 and…
Fresh Goods Friday 684 – The Clock Watching Edition
Are we nearly there yet? A none more familiar family-er cry during long journeys. In this instance it's not a car trip though...
Megasack Giveaway Day 16: Cube ATX Utility Poncho
It’s the final day of the 2023 Megasack giveaway. Does this mean Christmas is over, or it’s about to begin? Friday 22nd December: Cube ATX Utility Poncho Safety Today we’re…
Singletrack Forum Photo Awards: ‘Open Category’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Awards. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just for fun –…
Megasack Giveaway Day 15: Altura Dirt Bag
Thursday 21st December: Altura Dirt Bag This is a waterproof bag for all your gear – put everything in it, loop your helmet through the straps, and know you’ve got…
Stand Out Product Of The Year: Specialized Hillbilly
The Specialized Hillbilly GRID T9 tyre is the product that we wonder how we ever lived without. Useful, functional, and just what we needed.
Singletrack Forum Photo Awards: ‘Bike Life’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Awards. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just for fun –…
Most Innovative Product Of The Year: TruTune Insert
The TruTune MTB Air Fork Insert is by far the product that we think pushed the technology or industry forward in a clever or interesting way.
Last Minute Gift Subscription To Singletrack
So you’ve left it to the last minute and now there’s no time to send anything through the post. Or perhaps you are seeing the person you’ve forgotten about in…
Megasack Giveaway Day 14: SQlab Saddle, Pedals & Grips
Say it ain't so but... we're approaching the end of this year's epic Megasackings. Only three more days to go, what's in store today?
Nils Amelinckx, Rider Resilience Founder and all round nice guy: 1987-2023
Since his cancer diagnosis, Nils Amelinckx has been urging us to ‘make the days count, rather than to simply count the days’. He certainly did that. We are trying not…
Singletrack Forum Photo Awards: ‘Out There’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Awards. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just for fun –…
Megasack Giveaway Day 13: Tailfin Bike Luggage Bundle
Forget a sleigh full of toys, your bike could be hauling all your toys with you if you win this bundle! Tuesday 19th December: Tailfin Bundle We’ve got a selection…
Best eMTB Of The Year: Haibike Nduro 7
This Haibike Nduro 7 was simply the bike that was the most capable of any and every bike I rode in the past 12 months. Capable everywhere.
