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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…