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 12: Endura Believe Jersey
Have you been good? Do you believe? Then maybe a UFO full of reindeer will be coming your way soon. Say what now? As well as making waterproof gear that’s…
Best MTB Of The Year: Scott Genius ST
The bottom line is, the Scott Genius ST hidden shock isn’t just for aesthetics. It enables an amazing rear suspension design.
Singletrack Forum Photo Awards: ‘Just Riding Along’
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 –…
It’s the final week of the Megasack daily prizes!
It’s the final week of us stuffing the Megasack! After that, we’ll have a bit of a break while you go back and check you’ve entered every day, and we…
Bike Names Quiz
Picking a name for your new bike model must be tricky. Perhaps it needs to convey what your bike is for, or how you want the rider to feel. Maybe…
Issue 152 Editorial: I went into Publishing and all I got was this awesome magazine
Words: Chipps Thirty years ago, at the start of January 1994, I walked into the Future Publishing offices in Bath to begin as technical editor for the recently launched MTB…
Fresh Goods Friday 683 – The Cornish Edition
It's the middle of December and things are already beginning to slow down in the world of Fresh Goods. BUT... here it is: FGF Episode 683!
Megasack Giveaway Day 11: Sinter Brake Pad Bundle
Stop what you’re doing. Halt. Arrête! Actually, no, carry on, you’re in the right place. Today’s prize is certainly a show stopper! Friday 15th December: Sinter Brake Pad Bundle Brakes…
Issue 152 UK Adventure: South Glen Shiel Ridge
James Vincent rides possibly the best descent of his life in the North West Scottish Highlands. But is it worth the steep price of admission? Words & Photography James Vincent…
Megasack Giveaway Day 10: Funn Python Pedals
On the tenth day of Megasack your true love (Singletrack World) gave to you: the chance to win a set of super cool flat pedals.
Issue 152 International Adventure: There’s more to Europe Than Mountains
Hannah explores the hillsides of Tuscany, where European mountain bikers are busy having their holidays without you. Words by Hannah, pictures by Hannah or as credited. In my mind’s eye,…
Women Return to Red Bull Hardline 2024 as Rider List Revealed
Red Bull Hardline becomes a series – or a pair, at least – for 2024, with an Australian venue added to the Welsh original. It’s just been announced who will…
Megasack Giveaway Day 9: Ortlieb Seatpack QR
If you want to go bike packing on the kind of trails that demand a dropper post, today’s giveaway is just the thing. Wednesday 13th December: Ortlieb Seatpack QR You’ve…
Issue 152: Salmon Fishing in the… Feshie
Pete gets his feet wet in a search for that iconic Scottish image: the leaping salmon. Words & Photography Pete Scullion Returning from overseas to find most of Scotland underwater,…
Megasack Giveaway Day 8: Specialized Gambit helmet
A full face lightweight helmet from Specialized – one of Benji’s favourites. Light enough and ventilated enough to wear pedalling along.
Issue 152 International Adventure: Icy Trails And Fairy Tales
Martin Bissig makes the most of a week in surprisingly snow-dusted Cappadocia. Words & Photography Martin Bissig Unexpectedly caught in a snowstorm on a biking trip in Turkey, I found…
Editors’ Choice: The Best Bikes and Gear of 2023
The Singletrack World team pick their product highlights from their riding year. Benji, Amanda, Hannah, Ross, Mark and Chipps pick the best.
Megasack Giveaway Day 7: Goodyear Newton MTF and MTR Tyres
Today, this prize is very rubbery - a pair of premium Goodyear Newton MTF and MTR tyres.
Issue 152 Classic Ride: Riding the Dyfi
The Climachx trail in the Dyfi Valley offers a day out for those looking for an alternative to the Athertons’ neighbouring descents.
How To Read Singletrack – December 2023 Edition
Our latest magazine is now available – here’s how you can get your hands on it. If you receive a printed copy of the magazine each issue, it’s now in…
What’s in Week 2 of the Megasack?
Winner, winner, turkey dinner. Or a nut roast if you prefer. Hold off putting the sprouts on just yet. Fiddly little fart balls that they are to prep. Keep your…
Issue 152 International Adventure: Choosing The Right Path
Jonathan Kambskarð-Bennett took on unseasonable Moroccan weather and unfriendly dogs in order to get a glimpse of the vast Sahara Desert on his bike. It wasn’t a simple journey. Words…
Fresh Goods Friday 682 – The Gripping Tape Edition
Kudos to everyone out there who is still mountain biking. Don't hang up your boots yet! December is a difficult month to keep on keeping on.
Megasack Giveaway Day 6: Madison DTE Clothing Bundle
It’s the fifth day of our Megasack giveaway. Maybe you’re planning a mid-winter escape from the sofa? This is the day for you! Madison DTE Clothing Bundle A whole bundle…
Issue 152 Last Word: Start Something
Hannah says just get started. It doesn’t matter where you finish.
Canyon MTB Performance Flat Pedal review
The Canyon Performance MTB Flat pedal is about as sticky as any of the other premium flat pedals. The price is up there with many others too.
Megasack Giveaway Day 5: Lazer Kineticore Helmet
It’s the fourth day of our Megasack giveaway. It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Today’s prize is… a choice! Here’s what you could be choosing from. Lazer Kineticore…
Megasack Giveaway Day 4: DT Swiss EX 1700 Wheelset
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Today's prize is another good 'un: a set of DT Swiss EX 1700 wheels worth over £750!
Megasack Giveaway Day 3: Aeroe Spider Rear Rack & Dry Bags
This little lot from Aeroe is worth nearly £300! Spider rear rack and cradle £119.99, Spider rear cradle £64.99, 2 x 8L drybags £49.99 each.
The best bike photography of the year?
It's Red Bull Illume time. Appearing towards the end of the year, this is always worthy of your eyeballs.
Video: Flow – featuring the Trail Rippers
If you’ve spent any time on social media, at Dyfi Bike Park, or here in the pages of Singletrack World, you’ll surely already know about the ‘TrailRippers’ Nathan and Ruben…
Megasack Giveaway Day 2: Shimano GF800 Gore Tex Shoes
It’s the second day of our Megasack giveaway. Are you excited? You should be! Going in the sack today, we have… Shimano GF800 Gore Tex shoes Goretex trail shoes for…
In Scotland? Funding available for trail projects!
If you’re in Scotland there’s grant funding available to help you get trail projects off the ground, or support existing ones. If you’re elsewhere in the UK, feel that salt…
Greg Minnaar off Santa Cruz Syndicate? Team Rumours in MUTN Podcast with Andreas Kolb
It’s another stonking podcast episode from Making Up The Numbers. From car mechanic to World Cup winner… In this episode our very special guest is Atherton Racing’s Andi Kolb. There’s…
Fresh Goods Friday 681 – The Megasacking Edition
Is it even December? My [Hannah] kids think it is because they are opening their advent calendars. I do not have an advent calendar (Although really, the Wera Tools one…
Megasack Giveaway Day 1: Unior Pro Tool Kit
The first day of our giveaway Megasack bonanza. And we're kicking it off with a proper doozy of a prize! Unior Pro Kit worth £899.99.
The Megasack Is Coming! Get Ready!
Ho ho ho… We’ve got our first snowfall of the winter at STW towers, just in time for the It’s Definitely Winter month: December. November is a blurry line between…
Cyclorise Ceases Trading, and other industry news
In a year where it’s hard to keep up with all the industry news, we’ve got a quick round up on recent developments for you: Goodbye Cyclorise First up, it’s…
Cotic’s Youngest Ambassador Joins Their Award Winning Line Up
Cotic’s brand ambassadors include some very inspiring women. So inspiring, two of them are in this year’s Cycling UK 100 Women in Cycling list. Firstly, Jo Shwe is the force…
Halo Ridge Line II Wheels review
These Halo Ridge Line II wheels weigh more than their near rivals but they're simply more robust, impressively durable and fit-and-forget.
Mongoose Fireball Moto review: N+1 / A+E
The Mongoose Fireball Moto is ready for any dirt jumps, pump tracks or big-wheeled street riding you can throw at it.
Spot The Suspension – probably our hardest quiz yet!
Maybe this time we've actually beaten you. Surely this is too hard? Can anyone get more than 20 right?! Phil from Kinematic Bike did a whole pile of sketch studies…
Kinematic Coyote FSt Bike Check and Quiz!
Phil Thomas is working on prototypes for his Coyote FSt – Full Suspension trail – bike. As part of the process, he’s developed a bunch of suspension path sketches that…
Fresh Goods Friday 680 – L’Edition Vendredi Noir
Drool on this way, peruse the goods, and then head for the door. Make sure you've got some change, just in case there's cake.
Our personal pick from the Black Friday bunfight
Here's the good deals on the good stuff that we think you should know about this Black Friday.
Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling Revealed
Some of the most exceptional women in cycling have been revealed by Cycling UK through its annual 100 Women in Cycling list. Here’s the full PR: Each year, the UK’s…
GT Goes Grass Roots: No Factory Race Team in 2024
Confirming what has long been considered a firm rumour, GT has announced the termination of its Factory Race Team programme for 2024. GT has a long history with racing, and…
Podcast with Dave ‘Mr UK Trails’ Evans
Barely in post a week, we sat down with Dave Evans, Project Manager for the new UK Trail Project, to find out more about the project’s plans. The initial rider…
Singletrack Subscribers Get Megasack Double Entries!
if you're a Singletrack subscriber - or you buy yourself a Subscription - you get twice as many chances to win in the Megasack prize draws!
2023 4X National Champ, Amelia Martin, joins HUNT Bike Wheels
If you were at this year’s Malvern’s Classic you might have noticed that Amelia Martin kept making an appearance on the podium. Winning three races, including the National 4X title,…
