Where: Wythop Hall Estate, Keswick, Cumbria. When: 16-17 May 2009.
More Fresh Bike Stuff
The bikes for the next issue are nearly all in now, so here’s a quick peek at some of the machines that’ll be out on the hills this weekend… So far, we have two of three bikes in for our bike test – the new,…
Corratec back in the UK
A couple of weeks ago Matt was lucky enough to attend the Raleigh Open Day which included the very German Corratec brand. Here's his report...
Cancellation of Trail Break at Woodcote This Weekend
This weekend's Trail Ride and Navigator events from Woodcote have been cancelled. The event area has been badly affected by snow and rain over the past two days, with freezing conditions forecast for Friday night.
Fresh Goods
Here's a rundown of various bits and bobs that we've been sent for test this week.
Core Bike News
Some 2009 and 'who knows when?' stuff from the Core Bike Show last week. New stuff from Evil, Hope (including about a million more wheel options - and brown stuff!), Surly, Fox and DMR...
2Stage Bikes Helmetcam Vid
Stomach churning fun on helmet cam.
Singletrack Workshop Refit
Our workshop isn’t in the neatest of states at the mo… So with this in mind we’ve just taken delivery of an “Action Station” from PAF Systems. It’s a “work bench solution for those with limited space.. despite its heavy duty capacity, it folds flat…
Giant and Specialized Postpone Glyncorrwyg Demo Day
Giant and Specialized announce the postponement of the first event in the 2009 Test the Best series.
Been offered a hot Marin?
A van belonging to ATB Sales was broken into in Bury last night and 11 bikes were stolen, including a one-of-a-kind 4X prototype. Keep your eyes peeled...
Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series 2009
The winter break is slowly coming to an end (even it doesn’t feel like that at the moment) which means that the marathon season is only a few months away.
Lakeland Forest Trails Closed on March 7th Due to Rally
Walkers, cyclists and horse riders are being given advanced warning of disruption as the countdown begins to a renowned Lake District rally next month where more than 100 cars and around 5,000 spectators will flock to the forest spectacular.
Chris Smith Signs With Corsair
Windwave are pleased to announce that we have signed UK freerider Chris Smith to ride Corsair Bikes equipped with Marzocchi suspension for the 2009 season.
Want to design some iconic bikes?
On-One are looking for a chief bike-designer. You don't need a shed, but you will need to know what you (and thousands of riders) like... Does that mean that Brant is moving? Yes it does actually. Now updated with a press release from Shedfire Industries...
TransWales 2009 Online Entry Now Open
The event website has all the event details and entry facilities including the new online entry. The online entry makes payment from abroad a doddle as well as it allows participants to pay for the event via credit or debit cards.
Black Run Race at Aston Hill, March 15th
What better a start to the year than some good ol’ fashioned Black Run downhill racing at Aston Hill?
London Bike Film Festival Call For Submissions
The 2009 Bicycle Film Festival is now looking for short and feature-length films. visit www.bicyclefilmfestival.com to submit your film for the chance to have your film screened in 17 cities worldwide and to over 150,000 people.
Help The Godfather of Bootleg Canyon
We recently received news that one of Mountain Biking's 'unsung heroes' has been admitted to hospital in order to have major heart surgery.
Astrix Mojo Caresws Cup 2009
Situated in Mid-Wales between Newtown and Machynlleth, Caersws is a private forest used for regional and national races over the past 5 years. Since then four courses have build by the local riders to make this an ideal place to run the series.
Benji’s Long Termer – Genesis Alpitude
A peek into the staff bike shed reveals a lot of changes for 2009. Here's "Part 2" of Benji's thoughts on his Genesis Alpitude ("Part 1" can be found in the new 47th issue of Singletrack Magazine)...
Trek UK are hiring IT people…
Got IT skills? Want to work in the bike industry? Trek could be the place for you.
The Stinger 2009
If 20k of XC racing isn't enough for you how about a little 5k trail run at the start to get the blood moving and a 3k horrible run at the end (the Stinger Bit) to bring you to a crawl?
Olympians Craig and Beckinsale Lead Giant Race Team
Giant announce the return of international cross-country stars Adam Craig and Oli Beckingsale to its Global Mountain Bike Team.
Pace Chief Has His Bikes Nicked
Pace boss Adrian “I’m gonna go git me a gun” Carter writes… Some lowlife broke into our garage at home on Saturday night and slithered off down the garden and over the river with four bikes. Hopefully they didn’t make it across and by now are floating…
Santa Cruz Driver8 – new!new!new!
ANOTHER new bike from Santa Cruz - this time at a chunkier end of the spectrum - they call it the Driver8
Reward
Explored a new (to me) Lakeland bridleway today. It turned out to be one of the best technical trails I’ve ever ridden. Better than the Snowdon Rangers Path? I think so. More details in a future issue of Singletrack. Awesome.
Core Bike Rocks
Just back from the Core Bike show - it was great as always... Now to get some pictures up.
Trail building and repair sessions in Bristol are re-starting in February.
Feb 7th - get down and dig in Bristol. All are welcome...
Racing Returns to Aston Hill
Aston Hill will be taking another step forward in re-establishing its historical status by hosting its first downhill race since reopening in April 2007.
Isle of Man TT Legend Gets Some Soul
Team Hydrex Honda rider Guy Martin has recently added a Cotic Soul to his fleet of push bikes to use in preparation for his 2009 season. Cy Turner from Cotic: "It is properly amazing that someone like Guy loves one of my frames. Who the…
Without rhyme nor reason
I am really into mountain biking again. And when I say “really” it should say “REALLY”. Times 10. Tuesday night rides, thursday night rides, Saturday techno rides, Sunday social rides. All of it please. I think my mind/body/spirit has finally given up waiting for good…
Two-Day Dartmoor Trail Quest Announced
A new two-day mountain bike orienteering event will take place on Dartmoor this summer, it has been confirmed. The event is the first event of its kind to be held within the UK’s most southerly National Park.
What tyres for Singletrackworld?
Choose your weapon... The Poll is back!
Introducing the Racebak – the Camelbak You Wear
Believe it or not, something very akin to this “wearable hydration system” was how Camelbak started. Way back in the mists of time, the founders of Camelbak got the idea of stitching a bladder into a jersey. For one reason or other they then went…
Helmets & Foldable Locks from Abus
Here's a few things from Abus that have been designed more for the commutery crowd but should also appeal to mountain bikers as well...
Singletrack Issue 47 – Covers and Contents
Singletrack issue 47 goes on sale later this week so here's what it looks like on the outside and a list of what is on the inside...
Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series R1 – Yateley Heath
Words ‘n’ pics by Joolze Dymond… Well what a cracking if not muddy start to a fabulous new XC year; events up and down the country attracting hundreds of riders who turned out despite some pretty horrendous weather forecasts. However there seemed to be a…
Singletrack 2008 Greatest Hits Video
We’ve had a few inquiries from people wondering where they can view the videos that we made at the end of last year. So rather than upload them all into multiple stories again we’ve stitched them all together into one mega-video (well, if you can…
Cannock Chase EnduroQuest, February 28th
Midlandtrailquests are putting on an 8 hour Endurance Trailquest on Saturday the 28th of February based in and around Cannock Chase. The event will take place over 2 maps and be split by a compulsory return to “Base Camp”, where riders will receive the 2nd…
The Marin Roughride 2009, June 14th
This year’s Marin Roughride is on Sunday June 14th, one week later than 2008. Marin are providing spot prizes and a test fleet which will be available from Saturday lunchtime onwards. Torq are on board with drinks and a stand. The event is a great…
Ben Ineson & Tom Rogers Memorial Fund
Following the tragic deaths of Tom Rogers and Ben Ineson (click here for the full story) a Book of Condolence has been set up for anyone who wishes to pass on a message to Ben and Tom’s relatives and friends. These will be printed and bound…
Kinesis Launch New “Decade” Frames
August this year see’s the 10 year Anniversary of Kinesis in the UK. To mark this, rather than just making some limited edition colour-ways with 10 year stickers, Kinesis UK [Kuk] have developed three brand new frames that will be called the ‘DECADE’ range. Whether…
Win a Gold GT at Mountain Mayhem
As a part of the GT presence at Mountain Mayhem they will be giving away a limited edition Golden Zaskar. This special edition bike will be awarded, at Midnight on the Saturday of the race, to the rider that posts the fastest lap time prior…
Mountain Mayhem Announces New Sponsor!
Pat Adam's classic midsummer 24 hour race will now be sponsored by the zingy, tangy people at Original Source
Watch TdF winner Carlos Sastre Live on Road.cc Website Today
The chaps from road.cc have just been to the Cervelo Test Team team presentation to interview their star riders Carlos Sastre and Thor Hushovd, British Olympic medallist Emma Pooley, and Cervelo co-founder Gerard Vroomen. Tune in today at noon when Carlos Sastre tells them about…
Santa Cruz Bikes Unveil First Full Carbon Fibre Bike
It had to happen (or did it?) Santa Cruz has announced that the new Blur XC will be full carbon, with 105mm travel and a 4.2lb frame and shock weight...
Snow!
A snowy commute made for some late night fixie-fun
New Sidi Dragon-II shoes in gloss red…
Gloss red, patent leather? What were they thinking? Bike tarts apply here...
World Champ Dislocates Shoulder in Training Accident
Rachel Atherton collided with a car while training on the road in Santa Cruz and has dislocated her shoulder. Now updated with more details including why she wasn't wearing a helmet...
Yak Attack Drops Entry Fee
They're keen on getting more of us Brits over to race, so the Yak Attack organisers have dropped their entry fee to less than half price thanks to sponsorship by Berghaus.
Yorkshire Dales Green Lane Renovation
A rutted, ankle-twisting ‘green lane’ west of Hawes is open for business again after being transformed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA). The route at Cotter End – know locally as The Highway or the Lady Anne Highway – is ready for visitors…