Chipps' editorial sets out a bit about what the original crew were hoping to achieve with Singletrack World, and why they started it.
Fresh Goods Friday 619: Accept No Substitutes Edition
Truth bombs: George Benson sang "The Greatest Love Of All". Rupert Holmes sang "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)".
Merida One-Sixty First Ride Review: Long & Purple
The evolution of the Merida One-Sixty enduro bike sees it packed with new features. Here's our first impressions.
Amaury Pierron & Magnus Manson Talk Victory and Recovery with Making Up The Numbers
Don’t call it a comeback… On this episode of the pod George, Jack and Emilie wrap up the final weeks of the season, chat with Amaury Pierron about his amazing…
Knog Scout Bike Alarm and Finder
The Knog Scout is an 85 decibel motion detection alarm, coupled to Apple’s “find my” app, which also makes it a tracker. In this product, Knog the Australian company best…
See More On The Moor – new Explore Moor app
In a sort of modern version of a Spotter’s Guide, Moors For The Future has launched an app to help you learn more about the landscape around you. The Explore…
Hope HB.916 first ride review: The Perfect Bike?
The Hope HB.916 is one of the nicest looking bikes we've seen. But does the 160/170mm enduro bike live up to its aesthetic promise?
Quick look at the new Santa Cruz Tallboy V5
The Santa Cruz Tallboy is very probably the original Down Country bike. We ain't seen the new one in the flesh, let alone ridden one yet!
Arkel Seatpacker 15 Lonnng Term Review
With modern era bikepacking in mind, Canadian bike touring luggage legends Arkel have entered the market with their Arkel Seatpacker 15 bag.
Good Stuff To Watch If You’ve Completed Netflix
We’ve not done a video round up for a while, but maybe you’ve finished Netflix, or you’ve only got a cheap subscription and the kids are watching Frozen, again, so…
Internet Rummagings – No Queue Edition
There's never a queue to get to the back room of the internet's bike shop, so off I went a rummagin'. Here's what I found this month.
Singletrack Unscripted – Talking About Dropper Posts
From cult component of the noughties through to the must-have modulator of today, what do we think makes for a good - or bad - dropper post?
Fresh Goods Friday 618: Standing In A Line Edition
Bank Holiday incoming! What better way to celebrate an extra day off work than taking a look at FGF618? And look! Thread Of The Week has returned.
Patagonia boss gives company away to fight climate change
Boss Yvon Chouinard has 'given away' Patagonia to a charitable trust. Any profit not reinvested in running the business will go to fighting climate change.
British Cycling ‘Strongly Recommends’ No One Rides Their Bike During The Queen’s Funeral
UPDATE 13/09/22 17:17pm: British Cycling have now removed the recommendation that no one rides their bike during the funeral from their official advice. Monday the 19th has been set as…
Giro Merit Spherical Dirt Helmet Review
The Giro Merit Spherical Dirt is a do-it-all trail helmet with something called 'MIPS Spherical' for added crash protection.
Is it safe? Answer our reader survey questions
We’ve created a page here where we have created a collection of simple survey style questions. Unlike normal surveys this one gives you the results every time you submit an…
Crank Brothers Stamp 7 flat pedal review
Is bigger really better? At 114mm wide the Crank Brothers Stamp 7 pedals are considerably wider than most pedals on the market.
Fresh Goods Friday 617: End of an Era Edition
Six James Bonds, seven Popes, fourteen US presidents, fifteen UK prime Ministers, 144 Issues of Singletrack Magazine, 62 Italian Governments.
Quick look at the new Trek Fuel EX
MY23 y'all. We've not seen one of the new Trek Fuel EX bikes in the flesh, but we still thought you'd like to know the basic gist of it.
Camelbak M.U.L.E Pro 14 giveaway ends Friday midnight
Entries close at 11:59pm Friday 9th September 2022! The MULE series of Camelbaks is the go-to option for proper rides out in proper terrain.
£10k on offer for ‘British mountains’ film ideas
Kendal Mountain Festival and outdoor clothing brand Rab are offering a grant of £10,000 for documentary film ideas based in UK mountains.
Starling Cycles Murmur Hope x Bristol Bicycle Restoration – Marmite Bike?
To celebrate the launch of pre-orders for the Starling Murmur Stainless, Starling have created something rather eye-catching. Press Release continues: We teamed up with Bristol Bicycle Restorations and Hope to create a super-special, one-off custom-painted…
Jenny Tough and Emily Chappell: Body Image Discussion
Emily Chappell and Jenny Tough are two of the most accomplished endurance athletes, having won insanely challenging races such as the Transcontinental and Silk Road Mountain Race. In the latest…
New Santa Cruz 5010: first ride review of mid-travel mullet
The latest Santa Cruz 5010 sees a move to mullet but the travel resolutely remains the same: 130mm at the rear, 140mm fork up front.
New Specialized Hillbilly looks ace, costs £45
Rubber news! I'm a fan of the Specialized Hillbilly. I always have one in my tyre pile. New Hillbilly looks like it may be bit more capable.
Gee Atherton to Return at… Red Bull Hardline!
Gee Atherton returns to professional racing by announcing he's heading to Red Bull Hardline 2022! Welcome back, Gee!
Giro Insurgent Spherical Helmet review
Built around 'Spherical Technology', the Giro Insurgent claims to have 50% better cooling and 200g less weight than the Giro Disciple.
DH World Cup 2022 Finals – Val di Sole (Spoilers)
Where better to hold the finals for what has been an epic World Cup season, than the valley of the sun?
Follow the live updates of the final XCO World Cup of the season at Val di Sole with us
With Carod and Ferrand-Prevot taking the XCC short track win, the XCO finals at this technical track will decide who takes the overall The season is wrapping up today and…
Lifeline Pro Bike Workstand review
LifeLine Pro Bike Workstand offers height adjustment, 40kg max weight, magnetic tool tray and adjustable dual cantilever clamp.
Behind the Media: photographer Katie Lozancich
Anders Engberg embarks on a short illustrated series examining the changing world of mountain bike media.
Fresh Goods Friday 616: The Loamer Edition
Loamer. This appears to be the word of the year within hip mountain bike circles. WTF does it mean? I'm not exactly sure. Something very soily?
Singletrack World Reader Awards 2022 – Nominations Open!
Nominations open for 2022 Singletrack Reader Awards The Singletrack Reader Awards fundamentally celebrate those who have just done good stuff. We’re looking for your nominations for the individuals, brands and…
DH World Cup Rd 8 – Val di Sole – Preview & How to Watch
Just like that, we’re heading into the final round of the 2022 DH World Cup season… Surely, nothing can eclipse Les Gets World Champs?
Jess Blewitt and Jackson Goldstone racing at Red Bull Hardline
New Zealand trailblazer Jess Blewitt and Jackson Goldstone will form the strongest Red Bull Hardline rider list to date.
DH World Champs Race Report (Basically, one big spoiler)
The track in Les Gets was fantastic and the crowds turned out in such numbers that this was definitely the biggest World Champs of all time.
Goodbye Red Bull! Here’s to the Past 10 Years
In 2012 Red Bull got the broadcast rights for world cups, fast forward to 2022 and we're entering a new era with Discovery.
TSG Scope: do BMX smarts make a decent MTB lid?
The TSG Scope is the top end mountain bike helmet in its lineup, and it's a high coverage lid, aimed at riders who want to go fast, down.
Ion Seek shoes: Suave, but are they sticky?
The Ion Seek is casual-looking shoe that can still perform off-road. Simple lace closure, plain styling, and distinct absence of features.
Fresh Goods Friday 615: Rave On Edition
Welcome one and all to the show your telly was made for – or the regular web feature your phone and/or computer was made for – Fresh Goods Friday! What…
No Brendog or Brage at this year’s Red Bull Rampage
The competitors eligible to compete on October 21st in this year's Red Bull Rampage have been announced. No Fairclough nor Vestavik.
Food and drink to avoid on a ride – no, really, just don’t do it!
Sanny has been engaging in adventures of a culinary kind to make sure that you don’t make mistakes next time you fill up your Camelbak.
2022 Downhill World Champs: Preview and Talking Points
World Champs is the perfect microcosm of the sport of DH. A week of hype and custom paint jobs ending with one race run to win it all.
Countryside fly-tipping scourge: highest level in 13 years
Paths and bridleways has seen highest level of fly-tipping in 13 years - equating to 543 a day and a jump of 10% from previous year.
Pro Racer Rab Wardell Dies In His Sleep at 37
We have little more information at this stage but according to our sources Rab died in his sleep on the 22nd August. Yesterday Rab was featured on BBC Scotland discussing…
Internet Rummagings – The Flexible Edition
Welcome back to the look behind the curtain, beyond the velvet rope at everything the internet bike shop is hiding in it’s darkest places.
Ion K-Pact Zip review: knee pads when you need ’em
Ion K-Pact Zip knee pads are a take on a time-honoured solution: pads you can take off on the climbs and don for the descents.
Win a pair of Ride Concepts Livewire shoes worth £109.95!
To win a pair of these premium flat pedal shoes worth £109.95 you need to make sure you’re signed up to our editorial newsletter.
World Champs: Team GB news and how to watch it live
It's the MTB World Championships this week over in Les Gets, France. Here's a simple guide as to what's happening.
Camelbak HAWG Commute 30
The Camelbak HAWG Commute 30 and MULE Commute 22 are commuter specific packs designed to carry all the stuff you need to and from the office.