We're all just clockwatching today - yes, even more than normal - because it's Fort William Weekend once more!
Details of the new Cotic RocketMAX Gen4
The headline news about the Cotic RocketMAX Gen4 is a move to new way of frame sizing. Or at least a new way of naming frame sizes. Cotic RocketMAX Gen4…
A Timely Reminder To Take Concussion Seriously
We’ve already seen Tahnee Seagrave withdraw from the Fort William World Cup this weekend due to concussion, and we’re hearing rumours that perhaps there’ll be at least one more rider…
Red Bull Hardline 2022 Tickets On Sale Now!
Red Bull Hardline, the world’s toughest downhill mountain bike race, is returning to Wales’ Dyfi Valley on 10th and 11th September 2022 for the eighth edition of the gravity defying…
Peaty’s Steel City DH – the 10th anniversary edition
After a hiatus thanks to all the predictable reasons, Steel City DH was back for its tenth edition, with Peaty’s Products as the headline sponsor – possibly superfluous when the…
DH World Cup Round 2 – Fort William Race Preview
When you’re trying to pick the winner of a DH race, there are two factors that help guide you towards your decision: form and history. Amaury Pierron, the winner of…
Norwich and Coventry get mountain adventures this weekend!
The Kendal Mountain Tour brings its nights of film and adventure talk to Coventry and Norwich this weekend. Get your hit of the mountains here! Inspirational ultra-runner and diversity activist…
Mountain Bike Wall Art – Our latest cover print now available!
We’ve got another 148 pages of adventures, reviews, interviews and incredible imagery off to the printers. Issue 143 is available to subscribe to now, but if you can’t wait for…
Kona: Exploring Creativity by Bike
Kona seems to have got a bit of a theme going on with its videos at the moment, exploring the relationship between art and mountain biking. The latest release is…
History in the making at Nové Mêsto XCO World Cup 2022
Back to back wins, strong sprints, and a race against mechanicals. The track used for the XCO race at Nove Mesto was 3.9km long with 185m gain and technical features…
Atherton AM.150.1 first ride review
Does the 150mm travel Atherton AM.150 mountain bike offer something that's unachievable via more traditional construction methods?
How many miles to ride to make your bike carbon neutral?
The Trek sustainability report isn’t new news, but thanks to the upcoming ‘Bike Week’, some PR has reminded us of the ‘Rule of 430’, which got us wondering. We thought…
Nukeproof’s Californian Road Trip with Elliott Heap and Kelan Grant
If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to make the trip out to Sea Otter, this video does a pretty good job of showing how much fun you…
Singletrack World Magazine Issue 143 – Subscribe Now!
It’s peak riding time! Whoop! Bluebells, wild garlic, birds in the trees, goslings on the canal towpath. There’s even been a hint of dust in the air. Is there a…
At last, a proper secret place to stash an Apple Air Tag!
There has been a fair amount of debate as to where to hide an Apple Air Tag on a bike so that it’s not immediately discovered and removed by thieves.…
Strong attacks and tactical racing at Nove Mesto XCC World Cup 2022
The new track for the XCC Race at Nove Mesto was a fast one characterised by a long tarmac, grassy bits, a couple of jumps and all of that within…
Long-awaited Glentress development begins next week
A bit of a heads-up about some restrictions that will be in place as of May 16th. And a quick reminder about what's in the pipeline.
FGF 600: At Least We Made It This Far Edition
As real life feels more and more like the opening fifteen minutes of Threads (sorry!), let's console ourselves with some product gawping.
Last Chance to See Kendal In Scotland!
This weekend sees the last couple of Scottish dates in the Kendal Mountain Festival Tour calendar for this year. Inverness (13th May) and Banchory (14th May) are hosting two nights…
Follow Joe Smith’s build-up to Red Bull Hardline
The video below is the first episode in a series of edits. Follow Joe as he goes through the off-season and into the race season.
How To Follow Red Bull Formation 2022
Red Bull Formation, the women’s Freeride progression camp, is underway in the Utah desert. Riders and diggers have been scoping and preparing their lines in some less than ideal windy…
The Trespasser’s Companion – A field guide to reclaiming what is already ours
TLDR: I love this book, and I want you to read it. ‘The Trespasser’s Companion – A field guide to reclaiming what is already ours’, is a call to reconnect…
Could You Be Rescued By Jetpack?
Imagine how your grandparents must have felt the first time they saw a microwave. Remember how you felt when you saw those SpaceX rockets landing, perfectly balanced on their ends?…
Making Up The Numbers Podcast with Loic Bruni
Joining George, Jack & Emilie on this episode of the podcast is the one and only #Superbruni! We chat about everything from his mental strength to his epic WorldCup overall…
New Bike Day: an earworm to rival Baby Shark
Catchier than everything at your kid’s nursery, here’s your anthem for the summer, your earworm for the climbs, and that song that will creep into your head just as you’re…
Race Face Aeffect R flat pedal goes bigly
At a whopping 110 x 115mm the new Race Face Aeffect R flatties are 25% larger than the regular Aeffect. Ten pins per side. Six colour choices.
New Danny MacAskill edit: Do A Wheelie
Danny's always worth a worth isn't he? The MacAskillster's latest vid is called Do A Wheelie. We would if we could.
Long climbs and big smiles at Albstadt XCO World Cup 2022
A course best known for long climbs and quick descents meant that the XCO World Cup race at Albstadt was one for the climbers and good tactics. With the women…
Bike Mechanic Simulator 2023 – say goodbye to the real world
It’s not so long ago that we had a Forum thread where someone asked advice on starting a bike shop, and the almost universal response was ‘don’t’. Now, you can…
Hoffman and Hart win at Fort William National DH Series
With less than two weeks to go until the MTB World Cup hits Fort William (May 21-22), here's how this weekend's racing went down.
How is Gee Atherton Recovering From That Crash?
We all winced when we heard about Gee Atherton’s crash, and the photos alone were enough to make sure that some of us didn’t watch the video. The rehab update…
Big comebacks and strong wins at Albstadt XCC race 2022
The cross country racers are out in Albstadt this weekend for the latest round of the World Cup. With the XCC done, how are things looking for the XCO race…
Total MTB, Total Surprise, Total Warm Fuzzies
You might be in need of a dose of ‘ahh, that’s just nice’, and thanks to Singletrack Reader Awards finalist, Total MTB, we have a large spoonful for you here.…
Öhlins RXF38 m.2 review: for proper hard charging
Öhlins joined the 38mm stanchion gang with the OEM-only Öhlins RXF38 m.1. Last year they launched this RXF38 m.2.
Fresh Goods Friday 599: Democracy Inaction Edition
We hope everyone (in the UK at least) is recovering from the white heat of excitement that comes with taking part in western democracy.
Still riding North Shore in her 70s
Back in 1993 Betty Birrell had a go at mountain biking. She was 45 years old. Now she's 73 and can still more than hold her own.
Microshift Super Short cage mechs: for small wheels… or big rocks
MIcroshift Super Short has launched: two new short cage groupsets, built with kids in mind, but with potential application for adults too.
Do you agree with this tyre pressure calculator?
Goodyear have some new tyres out - the Newton MTF and the Newton MTR. They've also got a new online tyre pressure assistant. From our preliminary messings about, it seems…
50 years of Merida pushbikes
Who doesn't love a good ol' trip down a mountain biking memory lane, hey? Let's look back over the last 50 years of Merida...
Starting at the Deep End – Part 1
What happens when you take a lapsed mountain biker who hasn’t ridden for a very long time and take him out on an old school classic ride? Words and pictures…
Giro Havoc H2O Shorts review
The Giro Havoc H2O shorts are one of my current go-tos. Though best known for helmets, Giro has been putting out clothing for over a decade.
Rapha Trail Knee Pads review: genuinely great
The Rapha Trail Knee Pads are the first piece of protection from the prestigious cycling brand (their helmet is made by Smith).
Kendal Mountain Festival Tour heads to Glasgow
Fancy a night of adventure? The Kendal Mountain Festival Tour combines adventure films with great speakers to inspire you to get out there – or just appreciate the comforts of home and…
Fresh Goods Friday 598: Bluebell Search Edition
Hannah is back from the USA in body but not mind. She keeps waking up in the night convinced she’s still camping out in some California woodland, or jerking awake…
YT Capra Core 2 review: doing it for the lolz
After the carbon launch models, then the aluminium Uncaged versions, here is the more affordable alloy YT Capra Core 2.
Updated: If you’ve ridden the Borrowdale Bash, your trail needs you!
A rider in the Lake District is seeking to have a footpath often used as part of the Borrowdale Bash route re-designated as a bridleway. If you’ve ever ridden there,…
£290 saddle: Specialized Power Pro with Mirror
The new Specialized Power Pro with Mirror is not for inspecting your undercarriage at leisure, it's a honeycomb 3D printed saddle.
Winter Mountain Biking In Bellingham
Where is the weather as bad as in the UK? Ah, look. Bellingham. Riders here have to endure winter weather conditions like us here in the UK. In fact, our…