OK, slightly clickbait title, yes, but this is the question that Steve Wilson wants answered. He lives in Carlisle, Cumbria, and was all excited to hear that a new pump track was being built in his local park by Carlisle City Council. And then, he…
Video: Second Wind, Escaping on a Bikepacking Trip
I think we can all relate to this, how it feels to let it all go, breathe everything out and feel the stress leave your body. To get away, to connect with nature, there’s nothing quite like it. This new film from Montanus, ‘Second Wind,…
Chatting Bikes, Hardline and Racing: Kade Edwards Interview
Kade Edwards. There’s a lot to be said about his talents. Only 21, and yet can turn his hand to pretty much every discipline there is. If it’s got two wheels, rest assured he can ride it, and ride it well. With some impressive career…
Lewis Buchanan’s Speedy POV from British Enduro Series Round Two
The second round of the 2021 British Enduro Series took place over the weekend at Glentress. The event, organised by Tweedlove was also part of the Pirelli Triple Crown Enduro Series. Here’s a little look at the stages at the Pirelli Vallelujah with Lewis Buchanan.…
Review – Fox 38 Factory Grip 2 does the burly chassis and new features make a better enduro fork?
The Fox 38 launched last year right at the start of lockdown, but over the year we have ridden various models of this burly enduro fork and this is what we think. There are trends that we can following depending on the market that we…
Readers’ Rides: Javi’s Pässila Ramäkkä
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…
Bike Check: Bowhead RX – An e-MTB hand cycle
We’ve previously talked to Bowhead Corp founder, Christian Bagg, about the development of his Bowhead Reach bikes – e-assist trikes designed to make even some seriously gnarly mountain bike trails accessible to those who can’t pedal. When we talked to him, he mentioned that he…
Here’s What Happened with Gee Atherton’s Massive Crash
Earlier today, Atherton Racing sent out a press release that detailed exactly what happened with Gee’s massive crash. He broke 11 bones, it was one of the biggest crashes of his career. Here’s the story… A Crash Whilst Filming On Friday 18th June, Gee Atherton…
Troy Brosnan Rides Slippery Steeps in Morzine
You know it’s got to be pretty rowdy if it scares the pros. Troy Brosnan heads to find some off-piste stuff in Morzine. It’s so wet, slippery and wild. See for yourself, it’s a good watch. Troy sounds like he’s having the best time. Having…
British Cycling Introduces New Bursaries to Diversify Coaching Talent
Earlier today British Cycling announced the news to tie in with their wider plans for quality, diversity and inclusion. The bursaries are being released with the aim of broadening access to cycling education initiatives. The further aim is to transform the diversity of Britain’s coaching…
Fresh Goods Friday 558 – Here Comes Summer!
Finally, it appears that we can wish everyone a great weekend of bike riding in great weather. We appear to have hit the sweet spot between the assorted bonkers weather of the world right now and it looks like this is the weekend to go…
Singletrack 20 Year Elliot Brown Watch
We are incredibly excited to team up with Dorset based watch company Elliot Brown to celebrate Singletrack’s 20th birthday, with this exclusive watch. Who are Elliot Brown? At Singletrack we know these guys from back in the day when Animal watches were involved in the UK…
Tahnee Seagrave Reacts to her Run in Les Gets
Tahnee Seagrave watches her run back from Les Gets in Red Bull’s run reaction series. She talks us through her injury, the run and how she felt riding with fans again. Getting insight from the rider is really interesting, we get to see what Tahnee…
Meg Whyte’s Rave-Inspired Mega Makes us Want a Bothie Rave
The idea for this edit came about because of Meg’s rave inspired Mega. Meg Whyte lives and breathes bikes, and as a racer and bike shop manager, her life revolves around them. Her custom mega was a long time in the making, and she’s stoked…
Get A Month Of Singletrack Full Membership For Free
There’s something of a kerfuffle over on PinkBike about them being bought out by Outside Magazine. Users are worried that all their free content will go behind a paywall – and certainly some of it seems likely to go that way. Here at Singletrack we’ve…
Propain Releases Updated Rage CF with New Suspension Layout
The Propain Rage, now in its sixth iteration has had a few updates. In the market for a new DH rig? This could be a worthy contender. Available from today, here’s what’s new. There’s the option of 29″ or mixed wheel size. The new Propain…
Singletrack Magazine 138 Is Coming – Sign Up Now To Get It!
Ah, the buzzing of the bees, the twittering of the birds and the trickle of the stream. All the warm weather bike ride feels. We hope they’re feeding your soul and energising your legs. This issue is packed with stories illustrating the wonders and joy…
Steffi Marth Rips it up and Keeps it Real
Nowadays it can be so easy to have FOMO. There’s amazing stuff on social media, great videos being produced, lots of really cool stuff happening all over the world. Social media is a gift and a curse, the internet has changed the way we live…
Updated: Red Bull Hardline Returns for 2021
After a break in 2020, Red Bull Hardline is back for 2021. Spectators will be unable to attend this year, but the event will be returning from 24-25 July. We have updated the post with the list of riders set to take part in a…
What Happens When a Pro Mountain Biker and Pro Freeskier Try Each Other’s Sport?
Marzocchi have just launched their new series, ‘Sharing the Stoke’ where they pair athletes and get them to try each other’s sport. In the first episode pro mountain biker, Wade Simmons meets professional Freeskier and Snowmobiler, Logan Pehota. It’s good to see how skills can transfer…
Midweek Movies: The La Thuile EWS Edition
There’s lots of really good content from La Thuile, so this week’s Midweek Movies is full of that. The EWS doesn’t get the attention it deserves sometimes. It’s hard to be as connected when we can’t tune in live, but it doesn’t mean that what…
Marine Cabirou Joins Monster Energy
Announcing the news on her Instagram earlier today, Marine Cabirou is the latest rider to sign with Monster Energy. She joins Camille Balanche who signed earlier this month. Monster teamed up with Bluegrass Eagle and Monkey’s Sauce to create the helmet, Marine shared her excitement…
2021 Making Up The Numbers Team Launch Video!
Ahead of National Champs this weekend here’s the 2021 Making Up The Numbers Team Launch Video. Enjoy! Massive spoiler, it’s exactly the same race team as 2019 & (although we didn’t get to do any racing) 2020. Kieran Davies – Elite Men Fast. Made our…
Jack Reading’s Fourth Place Megavalanche Run
Here is Jack’s full race run at this year’s Megavalanche in Alpe d’Huez. It was the first time he’s ridden it, so to finish fourth is pretty wild. Take a run down with Jack and see what his race run looked like! 4th place at…
POV with EWS Race Winner Hattie Harnden
Winning an EWS is no easy feat. Especially if you’re under 21, and up against some of the best enduro riders in the world. Young Brit, Hattie Harnden took the win over the weekend out in La Thuile. Riding for Trek Factory Racing she’s one…
New Manitou Dorado gets new chassis, new internals and could be used for Enduro
The Manitou Dorado is the longest-running inverted suspension fork in the mountain bike market, and the latest looks better than ever! The Dorado has been a constant in the Manitou range for almost 2 decades now, but in its latest guise, the inverted classic is…
Tom Pidcock: Born to Mountain Bike
This video gives more insight into Tom Pidcock, his motivation, background and how he mixes disciplines. Seems no matter what he’s riding he’s always pushing and aiming for the top. He’ll be heading to Tokyo to represent GB soon, a very impressive feat, especially considering…
Review | G-Spec TRP TR12 Derailleur and Shifter Kit Tested
James Vincent takes to the mountains of the Lake District with the G-Spec TRP TR12 derailleur and shifter kit for a full review. It used to be that if you wanted a decent shifter and mech from someone other than either of the Big Esses,…
Adaptive MTB DH Racing Comes To BC
Adaptive mountain bikes are getting ever more capable, and are a far cry from the off road wheelchairs that were previously available to those hoping to explore the trails. With such capability comes improvements in handling, the ability to tackle a wider range of trails,…
Nature Nerds | Summer in the British Uplands
We’ve asked nature enthusiast and Trash Free Trails ambassador, Rosie Holdsworth, to write us a series of pieces highlighting the sights beyond the trail. Out of the wreckage of 2020 has blossomed one small positive in the shape of people getting to know (and care)…
First Look and Giveaway | 3 x Giro Source MIPS Helmet to be won!
First look at the Giro Source MIPS helmet, a cool, fashionable and safe trail lid suitable for all off-road riding. I think it’s safe to say that we all think mountain bike helmets are cool now. Yes, of course, they all look great, way better…
It’s Wyn TV Time: La Thuile EWS Race One
Seems most of Europe has been suffering with bad weather. It’s supposed to be summer, but I guess this may be more typical in years to come. The rain has been causing havoc at plenty of races so far. Talking about the weather is definitely…
EarShots – first look and giveaway of these magnetic earphones for riders
Listening to tunes while you ride is a contentious topic. Even if we put aside the arguments about safety if you ride with traffic there’s still the purist POV about distracting yourself from the nature around you. But the thing about arguments is that by…
Fresh Goods Friday 557 – The One With A Rhino, a Wolf and an Elephant
As that boat finally leaves that canal and heads our way – hopefully with a few bikes aboard – and you continue your search for elusive quick-links and cassettes, spare a thought for the people whose actual job it is to get things shipped between…
XC Highlights – Les Gets World Cup 2021
The XC in Les Gets was another intense event. Riders battled it out in short track for their starting place in finals. The conditions were pretty grim, with slippery sections, roots and rocks to contend with, riders did their best to take on the conditions…
Life Outside of Racing: Ambitions with Emily Batty
Emily Batty is back for season two of Ambitions. The latest episode, the third in the series shows just how important it is to have the right people around you. From training to spending time with the team, Emily takes us through some of the…
Would You Ride Black Snake in Val di Sole on a Unicycle?
We’re not really sure what to say apart from this is a little bit wild! This takes some serious skill and balance. Black Snake is one of the tougher tracks on the World Cup circuit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VAL…
Bike Check: Joe Connell’s Orange Stage 6 with prototype dual crown Formula fork
Check out what Orange Factory Racing rider, Joe Connell with be racing at EWS La Thuile this week in our latest bike check. Joe Connell will be hitting the EWS at La Thuile this week on his Orange Stage 6 complete with prototype Formula dual…
Finals Highlights from Les Gets DH World Cup 2021
We know, more highlights, but can we really complain about more riding coverage? We posted the men and women’s highlights from Les Gets, but here’s the overview from Red Bull. Maribor seems so far away, but at least we have the EWS this weekend to…
Thirty Minutes of EWS Goodness with Jack Moir in La Thuile
Jack Moir is out in La Thuile for the third (and fourth) round of the Enduro World Series. We get to see the stages, some riding, and some really cool LED shoes (can someone please make light-up riding shoes?). Strap yourselves in for almost thirty…
DH Highlights – Les Gets World Cup 2021
We said it before, but we’ll say it again. Les Gets DH World Cup brought it. It was such an intense race and given the conditions, it was hard to predict who might take the top spot. What’s even more incredible is the fact the…
Mateo Verdier Sculpts Massive Kickers in Chatel
Digging and riding go hand in hand for some. Mateo Verdier is one of those guys, he spends his time building stuff to ride. To visualise something, to then build it and finally ride it is definitely up there with one of the most rewarding…
Mexico City bus drivers probably won’t pass cyclists so close after this terrifying training!
Spanish language Instagram page Trafico Zmg recently shared a video showing drivers getting a taste of what a close pass really feels like. You can see the Instagram post here, but we’ve found a YouTube video showing a similar, and equally scary exercise. It amazes…
Top Female Freeriders Join Audi Nines MTB for 2021
The rider list has been announced for the 2021 Audi Nines MTB freeride event. Due to take place on 24-28 August at the Ellweiler quarry in Germany, the event returns for its fourth consecutive year, this time welcoming some of the world’s top female freeriders…
Talking Trail Dogs with Bark and Ride
Trail dogs. Love them or hate them it seems. Some people are indifferent, some think they are a fashion statement. Whatever your feelings, they are here to stay. But what’s the score with training? We had a chat to Karen from Bark and Ride Sports…
Saving Scotland’s Forests: Among Green Soldiers
Funn and The Contour Collective have come together to tell a story about rewilding Scotland’s forests. We’re passionate about the mountains and about understanding the places we ride. With widespread issues of biodiversity across the world, The Contour Collective visited the Scottish Highlands to explore…
Updated: Alex Marin Departs from The Brigade Team
Alex Marin announced that he is leaving The Brigade Team on Instagram this morning. This mid-season change sees him head to another team. There is a period during the season where riders are able to transfer teams. Today, I announce my depart from @thebrigadeteam. I feel…
Wyn Sums up Les Gets DH World Cup Finals
Did you catch the DH world cup in Les Gets? If not, watch the replay asap! It was such a good race. We’re wishing all those who crashed a speedy recovery. It was a bit of a wild one, with changing weather conditions, slippery roots,…
Camelbak Chase Protector Vest review: back protection in a small package
The Camelbak Chase Protector vest is a small capacity backpack of the vest style you might be more accustomed to seeing on the back of some sinewy long-distance fell runner making their way through tussocks powered only by rice pudding. However, this is one that…
Sunday Sofa Slouch: Les Gets World Cup Edition
In place of midweek movies (well, at least sometimes) we thought we’d try out Sunday sofa slouch. That way you can hopefully enjoy a lazy Sunday and spend the morning slouching and watching some videos. Watch whilst recovering from a heavy night, a long ride…
Behind The Build: Natural Trail Building With Adam McCoy
In this new illustrated series, Anders Engberg looks at the relationship between trail builders, the earth they work, and their views on riding. First up, we take a trip to Pacific Northwest to talk to trail builder Adam McCoy. Massive conifers stand guard as a…