Images by Paul Box Wow. What a weekend I’ve had. To say I’ve spent a weekend racing in Minehead is underplaying this glorious event. Today I wake up with genuine post-holiday blues, not unlike the type I get from the European multi-day events I have…
Proving Grounds 2021: Final Recap Video
Proving Grounds 2021 was the first time in almost two years that many of the athletes returned to competition. This year women had their own category. Both men and women competed on the same course, for the first time. The weather caused havoc throughout the…
Boardman Bikes – Long Wait For Bikes Ends Today
The ongoing shortage of bikes and parts continues to affect us all. Whether you are looking for a new bike or just trying to keep your existing bike(s) running the global shipping crisis and the insanely long lead times forced on the world’s manufacturers by…
GoPro Hero 10 set to launch tomorrow! Here is everything we know!
GoPro has started to tease the release of the GoPro Hero 10 with the next generation action camera going official on the 16th of September! GoPro’s yearly update cycle is fast approaching, in fact, it is imminent with the release of the 10th generation action…
Singletrack Issue 139 – Are you waiting for it to land, or missing out?
Hopefully you’re one of our many Singletrack World members that are eagerly and excitedly awaiting the next issue of the magazine. And if you’re not, now’s the perfect time to join us and join in the fun. Not only will you get this upcoming issue…
Loic Bruni’s Snowshoe DH Course Preview
This is it, we have reached the end of the season. Fear not though there are two rounds in Snowshoe so it’s not all said and done yet. Still, we will be sad to say goodbye to the World Cup for 2021. Want to see…
Readers’ Rides | Anthony’s Zoceli Naosm 29
What are you all riding? This is where we find out! You send us your submissions, and then we cast our judgemental expert lustful eyes over them and bring them to the world to ooh and ahh over. We’re picking the prettiest, the most curious, and the ones with…
Mick Hannah announces retirement from World Cup racing
Mick Hannah has announced that he plans to retire after the final race of the 2021 downhill World Cup calendar! The time has come to announce that I’m retiring from World Cup racing. This is a moment that I’ve contemplated many times over the course…
Survey: Do BMX Freestyle, Pump Tracks and MTB Freestyle Need More Support?
Scottish Cycling, British Cycling and Welsh Cycling in collaboration with the BMX community are exploring the need for coaching and coach education to support the growth and progression of BMX Freestyle MTB Freestyle, Pump Track & Street Trials. They’ve issued a pair of surveys that…
Bike Check: The New Carbon Pyga MoBu Has A Four Month Waiting List
We’re so used to seeing the smooth, swoopy shapes of modern carbon mountain bikes, that the angular, chiselled, almost motorsport-like carbon structure of the new Pyga Mobu come as a pleasant shock. And the name hints at its South African origins as the name MoBu…
How To Build A Pump Track – The Right Way
We reported a few weeks back on what we thought might just be the worst pump track in the UK – a new creation in Carlisle. In looking into what Carlisle City Council had done and how they might have got things so badly wrong,…
FGF 565 – The future has landed
We’ve made it through another week of mis-forecasts, warm nights, high pollen levels and it’s finally the weekend. We’re sure you all have lots planned, but if you find the time to sit back with a brew, it’s time to make your nominations for the…
Tomas Slavik: 2021 4X World Champion
The 4X World Championships went down in Val di Sole, Italy at the end of August. Racing for Ghost Bikes since 2012, Tomas Slavik is one of the best 4X riders on the circuit. There aren’t many things he hasn’t won during the course of…
The 2022 Orbea Rallon launches with new EVERYTHING! | First Ride Impressions
The 2022 Orbea Rallon has been hitting the EWS circuit this year, and Andi has swung a leg over to give us his first impressions. The Orbea Rallon has always been a pretty progressive bike. In 2014 the bike was updated with some of the…
Lenzerheide DH World Cup 2021 Highlights
Lenzerheide DH World Cup was another exciting round of racing. From the XC to the DH it’s been an amazing season. Hard to believe it’s almost over! Here’s a look back at the best bits from the DH world cup in both the men and…
Myriam Nicole’s Winning Race Run from Lenzerheide
Myriam Nicole has been on fire this season. There have been some ups and downs for sure, but the late part of the season has seen her confidence grow. Current women’s downhill world champion, she took the rainbow stripes in Val di Sole at the…
Lego Meets MTB in this Stop Motion Video
This new Lego MTB video from TotalMTB and Marmot Animation is actually quite sweet. It depicts getting out for a ride with friends and all the good vibes that come from that. We recently had a chat to Ryan from TotalMTB about the charity and…
Scott Launches the all-new Patron eRIDE
Scott has announced the launch of their all-new Patron eRide. The bike comes with 160mm travel front and rear and is available in seven different versions. Capable of 100km of assist the Patron has the new Bosch Smart System. The bike has a new frame…
Making Up The Numbers Podcast | Loris Vergier
He might not consider himself the man to beat at World Cup level but we certainly think he is and this is his first solo podcast! We’re delighted to welcome ‘The King Of Maribor’ Trek Factory Racing DH’s Loris Vergier to the show. Social stuff…
Incredible XC Racing in Lenzerheide | Race Report
The UCI has come up with the goods and summarised what was yet again another incredible XC race. Lenzerheide delivered some tight XC racing and all-out action. Missed it? Watch the replay on Red Bull TV. Here’s an overview of the race. The press release…
DT Swiss XMC 1501 Spline One wheelset review | “Pretty much perfect”
DT Swiss makes some great wheelsets, but is the DT Swiss XMC 1501 the gold standard of lightweight wheels? Find out in our review. You might be surprised to learn that quite often product reviewers (well, this reviewer anyway) hope that the thing they’re expected…
The Pole Voima gets Upgrades
Launched in June, the Pole Voima has already undergone some changes, and Pole promise it’s for the better. Now upgraded with Bosch’s new Performance Line drive unit and PowerTube battery they’ve also made some changes to the frame. The bike is available to preorder at…
Which do you need, which do you want? A Brief Guide To Sonder Bikes
A trip to Alpkit (website or actual real life shop) is rather like heading to Ikea for a kitchen. If you just wander in and manage to get past the distracting array of camping goodies (ooh, I think I might just need titanium cutlery, and…
Singletrack Reader Awards 2021 – Time for something a bit different
This year has been a bit different, again. In recognition of the fact that there’s not very much stuff out there to buy, and who knows what model year it is, or whether that launched item is actually in the shops, our Singletrack Reader Awards…
FGF 564 – Everything Is Different But The Same
This week while some of the STW crew had our first taste of heading back to the office, Chipps started larging it as Editor as Large – starting with a trip to the rather quiet Eurobike. Between the balls of tumbleweed and racks of e-bikes,…
Cycling UK Launches new Cycle Route in Cornwall
Cycling UK has announced the launch of a new long-distance cycling route in Cornwall. The route, called West Kernow Way is a 150-mile loop of west Cornwall starting in Penzance. Launched in September to avoid the summer rush, the route has reclaimed many lost ways.…
Keeping up with Katy: The Art of Persistence
This latest video from Katy Winton in her Keeping up with Katy series is another great one. In the last episode, we saw Katy talk about the hard times she faced back in 2020. In this new episode, we see the highs and lows of…
Lenzerheide DH Track Preview with the UR Team and Wyn TV
Mick Hannah and Joe Breeden take us down the DH course in Lenzerheide. This weekend is the fourth round of the DH World Cup and the fifth round of the XC. As usual, you can catch the action live on Red Bull here. Sounds like…
Magura Release new CT Brakes for Multiple Disciplines
Magura has just released their new CT disc brakes they say are suitable for trekking, city riding and light MTB. Designed for all-road use (city, gravel, trekking, tours) Magura say the brakes can be used on e-bikes when paired with Magura E-Bike Optimized components (SPORT…
Top Freeride Women Set to Make History at Proving Grounds 2021
Proving Grounds is coming up fast, and with it an incredibly talented bunch of riders, including women for the first time. The Proving Grounds course has been overhauled for 2021 and there are just days to go before it all begins. In 2019, Casey Brown…
SRAM Launches new HS2 Rotor
SRAM has just announced the launch of a new MTB-specific rotor. The SRAM HS2 promises to improve performance, provide more power and dissipate heat more effectively. They are available in 160mm, 180mm, 200mm and 220mm diameters. Price-wise they range from £42 to £62. The all…
Making Up The Numbers Podcast: Myriam Nicole and Greg Minnaar!
We’re calling this one ‘The Royalty Episode’ because our guests are the GOAT, Santa Cruz Syndicate’s Greg Minnaar & 2017 World Cup Overall Winner & 2019 and 2021 World Champion, Commencal Muc-Off’s Myriam Nicole! From Greg’s advice for younger riders to how Myriam conquered her…
Bosch Unveils new Smart System and 750Wh Battery at Eurobike
Today at Eurobike Bosch revealed plans for their new Smart Bike system. The new system consists of their new Flow app, control unit, display, battery and drive unit. Releasing now, the new system should be available by Christmas. This is a new system that’s not…
Digit Launches Analogue Suspension Frame made in the USA
Digit Bikes launch the Datum, and with it a new Kickstarter campaign. The Datum is designed for all-mountain or trail and comes with 140mm rear analog suspension. Manufactured in California, the frames have undergone extensive testing over the past few years. To start the company…
What A Classic 2021 Malverns Classic!
And what a Malverns that was! For many people at this year’s end of August gathering-in-a-field, this was the first time they’d had a chance to meet, ride and camp with many of their friends (or even anyone at all) for over a year. Some…
Podcast | What connects mountain biking to Formula One? Andi speaks to Pirelli to find out.
Will we ever see Formula One tyre technology make its way into mountain biking? This is just one of the topics Andi touches on as he chats to Pirelli following the launch of the new Scorpion range of mountain bike tyres. Pirelli is a household…
Evie Richards Continues Ascent To Greatness
It looked for a few minutes like we might have two women’s mountain bike world champions on our small island, but as Tahnee Seagrave was knocked of the off the hot seat and then the podium in the Downhill, it’s Evie Richards that holds the…
Sunday Sofa Slouch: Bikes are Great Edition
Merry bank holiday for those of you in the UK, for those who are not, apologies, Monday is business as usual. However, this is a great place to be, enjoy your Sunday, watch some bike videos, what’s not to like? It’s been a pretty good…
Cotic BFe Max Review – Another Cotic Classic!
Cotic BFe Max review! Cotic takes the BFe name made famous 16 years ago and gives it a 2021 29er spin. There are a few bike models that have really shaped the modern mountain bike industry and I feel that the Cotic BFe is one…
Proving Grounds 2021: Course Build Preview
Proving Grounds is back for 2021. This year returning to Bend, Oregon in September. First launched in 2019, this year sees it become an event in its own right. Originally a qualifier for Red Bull Rampage, the hope it the event will soon form part…
Interview: Emily Horridge on Winning DH Masters World Champs
Masters World Champs went down in Pra Loup, France last weekend. With a few Brits taking home the titles, we decided to catch up with Emily Horridge. Emily took home the win in the women’s 40-44 category, as well as the fastest time of all…
Fresh Goods Friday 563 – Bank Holiday Treats
The sun is shining, the birds are tweeting, the bees are buzzing, and it’s the weekend! If you’ve failed to make plans for this summery treat of an August Bank Holiday it is not too late to take yourself to The GT Malverns. You can…
EWS Postpones First Three Rounds of 2022
Due to Covid, the Enduro World Series has made the decision to postpone the first three rounds of the season in 2022. The EWS made the announcement following a meeting with local organisers. It seems we aren’t out of the woods yet, with the situation…
First Look – The Sonder Dial gets a SID Ultimate and costs just £1699!
In the spirit of supply chain issues, our test bike has come with a Reba, but still… the Sonder Dial looks ready to race! The Sonder Dial XC is a race-tuned aluminium XC trail bike with 100mm travel, 29in wheels and an affordable build spec.…
Fort William DH World Cup will Return in May 2022
After the cancellation of this year’s event due to Covid, Fort William world cup will return in 2022! At first, the round was due to run with no spectators but was later cancelled due to ongoing restrictions. Now the date has been set for next…
How to Watch the 2021 MTB World Championships
From 25-28 August, the 2021 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships are taking place in Val di Sole, Italy. Red Bull TV don’t have exclusive rights to this broadcast like they do with the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. There are a few places to tune…
Gowaan Gals help Robin Goomes get to Audi Nines
If you’re not sure who the Gowaan Gals are, they are Bex Baraona and Martha Gill, two speedy, amazing women who ride bikes. As regular riders on the EWS circuit, you will also find them hosting events and posting some cool stuff to social media.…
Interview: TotalMTB and Mental Health Matters
Recently TotalMTB posted a new video as part of their #MentalHealthMatters campaign. The video features a lot of riders, industry people and mountain bikers. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of looking after your mental health. Curious about the campaign, mental health…
Loana Lecomte out of XC World Champs due to Stomach Bug
Loana Lecomte announces she will not race in Val di Sole at the XCO MTB World Championships due to a stomach bug. Loana has dominated this season, winning four races, and one short track event. She missed out on the team relay today. Despite being…
The Reality of Racing with Katy Winton
This video series from Katy Winton is super refreshing. She talks about the realities of sponsorship, racing and training. We get to see a very real perspective of the struggles behind the scenes. It’s great to see things turn around for Katy after her struggles…