You're probably checking the weather just as much as we are. Choice is good.
Do you ride the Lightning?
Only on the weekend. Anyway, if you fancy winning a spot on Team White Lightning UK plus lube goodies then look here...
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender Rider Profile: Orange John
John Chennells, chief crayon artiste with Orange Bikes.
The North Face Dirt Track jacket
The Dirt Track (really?) is TNF’s Gore Windstopper softshell, with zip-off sleeves that convert it into a gilet. First things first: fit. It’s decidedly ‘American’ in its sizing and boxy,…
Bontrager RXL MTB shoes
The RXL is the top of the shop in Bontrager’s three shoe racing range. As such it gets all the benefits; heat-mouldable insoles, a ‘multi-position medial adjuster to dial-in top…
Vincero Design Stratus20 waterbottle & Edge16 mount
Since the Camelbak came out, 20 years ago, I’ve not paid much attention to water bottle technology. Apart from a few inventions like insulated bottles and slightly lighter cages, there’s…
RaceFace Canuck gloves
I am quite particular about summer gloves. I’ve been through a few pairs over the years, and I’ve developed a strong sense for what’s going to work for me, and…
Wiggle Mountain Mayhem – Searchable Results
Our tech guys have prodded and poked the spreadsheets and coaxed the numbers into a handy searchable database
ENVE 26in XC clincher rims
It’s impossible to review the Enve XC rims built into these wheels without first considering the price. ï¿¡700 is what some people consider expensive for a bike and the ï¿¡2000…
Five Ten Spitfire Mid Freeride shoes
I have to be honest here and say that I must have been one of the few mountain bikers in the world that didn’t really like Five Ten shoes when…
Timbuk2 Light Bright Messenger bag
Riding to work. Sounds like a wonderful idea now the sun is out, doesn’t it? Less appealing in the middle of winter though. A waterproof courier bag is a thing…
Lapierre E.I. Shock: First Ride
An in-depth look at the world's first automatic suspension system managed by 'electronic intelligence'. Could this be the future?
Gravity Light CSI flat handlebar and AL2014 stem
What makes a decent cockpit? You can’t beat plenty of width and ‘just enough’ depth (stop sniggering at the back). The Gravity Light brand is part of FSA and, as…
Rocket Fuel Hot Cup Energy Coffee
Self heating coffee for those cold days on the trails when you need your caffeine hit.
Video: The Electric Future? Lapierre’s E.I. Shock
New terrain sensitive adaptive shock - here's Jeremiah Boobar of Rock Shox explaining it, exclusively for Premier Users
Ritchey Trailmasters is coming…
Three day XC endurance event in the heart of Wales is coming this August...
Be a Hero, Be a Marshal at the Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender
We’re on the lookout for more marshals for the Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender.
Midweek Movies 105
Godzilla and lasers and muddy girls and crashing boys and all that good stuff. Maybe no lasers actually
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Podium Prizes
Here are the prizes on offer for those Weekender competitors who manage to get themselves on to a podium.
Industry Interview: Bike Verbier
Bike Verbier launched their first holidays at about the same time Singletrack published mag number one. We wanted to know how the last decade had gone for the couple who…
Free Bike Skills Training from Cyclewise at the Weekender
The splendid chaps at Cyclewise have offered to do some free impromptu coaching sessions during the practice time on the Saturday of the Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender.
Schwalbe Adds 650B Tyres
Medium Schwalbes (for the bike you don't own yet) coming to you this autumn.
Enter the Classic Weekender and Win a Pair of Shimano Shoes
All Weekender pre-entries will be entered into a prize draw to win a pair of Shimano M162 SPD shoes
Wiggle Mountain Mayhem: Gallery Two
Part two of our Mayhem picture gallery. You wouldn't believe it but we found even more mud!
Wiggle Mountain Mayhem – quick report and results
Top threes and some photos from this weekend's Wiggle Mountain Mayhem
Midweek Movies 104
The usual curator of Midweek Movies is busy sunning himself at the Lapierre press launch in Morzine this week, so the office are at the helm.
Cannondale 2013: Riding the new Trigger
Chipps gets a decent test ride in on the new 26in, 130mm Cannondale Trigger
Cannondale 2013: New Lefty Fork
The new Lefty loses its boot and gains durability and weather proofing.
PressCamp: Stan’s Wheels and Rims
A new wide DH-able tubeless wheel from the master of the liquid ride.
PressCamp: 2013 GT Bicycles
New 29ers, 26in fun bikes and the return of the mighty titanium GT Xizang
Niner’s New Steel S.I.R.9 *UPDATED*
29er specialist brings its steel hardtail bang up to date. Now updated with IMBA and geometry details
PressCamp: Answer/Manitou, Sun/Ringle and Hayes
Bayonet forks, grub screws in callipers, cross stuff and middle wheels...
Fresh Goods Friday – or not.
Sorry to get your hopes up but as the whole office has decamped to Mountain Mayhem for the weekend, the only Fresh Goods we have for you this week are…
Lee Quarry Pumptrack improvements
Trailmaking company Back-On-Track have been working to improve the already quasi-legendary pump tracks at Lee Quarry, Rossendale.
UK MTB Hall Of Fame – The First Inductees
The first 12 inductees of the UK MTB Hall of Fame can now be revealed.
Mountain Mayhem Magazine now live!
Check out our free digital mag for this weekend's Wiggle Mountain Mayhem 24 hour race
Enter the Classic Weekender and Win a £700 Magura Fork
All Weekender pre-entries will be entered into a prize draw to win a Magura Thor 150 fork.
This Is Peaty Episode 2
Ever wondered what Rob Warner's pants look like or how to ride like Mr Steve Peat himself? Wonder no longer
Singletrack Magazine Issue 74 Digital Edition now live
Read the magazine in any bits'n'bytes format you like - plus get all the Premier extras in one place
Lapierre XR 29er First Ride
We had a quick spin on Nico Vouilloz's personal big wheeled Lapierre. Covered in trick bits? Yes. 21lbs? Yes. Fast? Stupidly.