The second round of the 2021 UCI XC World Cup in Nove Mesto tested riders with some tricky conditions. Notably, Thomas Pidcock (who took his first elite win) was the first British man to win an XCO World Cup since 1994. As the last race…

If you can wheelie, then you could be in with a chance of appearing with Danny MacAskill in an upcoming video. This is a once in a lifetime chance for a UK based bike rider. Danny MacAskill, Adidas and Five Ten have teamed up and…

Nukeproof has released details of their new ridewear range for 2021. Consisting of three main ride categories, there are options for men and women. For 2021, Nukeproof is offering the Blackline, Blackline Race, Outland and Casual ridewear options, giving you a few ranges to choose…

For 2021, the Schwalbe British 4x series will make its return and host seven rounds. The first round is in Hartill at the end of the month. The release reads: The seven-round series will visit 4 of the best 4X venues across the UK, as…

Following consultation across a range of media organisations and representatives, the Road Collision Reporting Guidelines, produced in collaboration with the University of Westminster’s Active Travel Academy, have been launched today. The Guidelines seek to reframe the reporting of road collisions so that they align journalistic…

Like a flower in bloom, the world is once again starting to open. Albeit it with trepidation and hopeful optimism. There’s stuff happening, races, launches, events and more. Here’s a round-up of what’s been happening, and here’s hoping we can safely continue. Rapha Teases new…

More women on bikes, especially young women is something we’d all like to see. Unfortunately, it’s not always simple, but thanks to Ruby’s Big Bike Challenge and Dirt Sisters of Shred, we should see more young women mountain biking in future. Ruby’s Bike Bike Challenge…

Launching in August, the Trans-Savoie have released details of their new 50/50 event, a six-day adventure in the French Alps. Following a five year break, the Trans-Savoie team announced their comeback with the 50/50, a mixed bike event. There are only 100 places, 50 for…

If the ‘Reserve Wheels’ name sounds familiar, it’s because until recently, it’s been associated as Santa Cruz Bikes’ in-house wheel brand. Now, however, with the launch of the new 28/XC cross country wheels, the Reserve Wheels brand is going it alone (in much the same…

The PMBA Enduro series will return for round one of the British National (an EWS Qualifier) in Graythwaite over the bank holiday weekend. Held on a private estate with plenty of off-piste trails, the race will take place over two days. Rated red 2 on…

With the help of crowdfunding, a local charity, and a large donation from Sport England, Burlish dirt jumps is on its way to official status. Burlish dirt jumps, situated in Stourport upon Severn, has been a much-loved dirt jump spot for over thirty years. Now,…

The opening round of the 2021 UCI XC World Cup brought a few surprises as the season began. A physical track, soaring temperatures and some technical sections, Albstadt was likely a shock to the system after such a long break from racing. Results: Elite Women…

If you’re eager to test your skill and rusty from lack of racing, the Naughty Northumbrian is back this August. With six stages, rated a black 3 bar event on the EWS enduro event grading system, it’s not an easy event. However, if you want…

Specialized has just announced the launch of Jett, its new range of adjustable kids’ bikes. Available in 16, 20 and 24″ wheel sizes. Designed to last around 30 months, you can adjust as they grow with two crank positions (on the 20 and 24″ multispeed…

Ask and you shall receive. Starling Cycles have launched a limited edition Murmur Stainless frame in response to the many requests for the bare metal finish. With only 15 available in sizes L and XL, you need to act fast if you want to get…

It’s been a tough old year for everyone. And while BikePark Wales was forced to close last year, it gave the owners a chance to work on the whole place without worrying about riders getting in the way of digging, or of digging getting in…

Let us whet your appetite for big days out, last dash golden hour rides, early morning sunrise missions, and the lunchtime leg stretcher. The next issue of Singletrack World Magazine will be making its way to our Members’ letter boxes in early June – if…

It’s practically the weekend already, thanks to the time warp created by that wet Bank Holiday Monday. Which means it is midweek, Wednesday, hump day, and the perfect time to kick back and spend some quality time with the internet. Or, you can go and…

In this instance we’re publishing Cycling UK’s entire press release verbatim. Read on, and then feel free to head to the comments! Cycling UK is calling into question the tax exemptions the Duke of Devonshire benefits from, supposedly in return for allowing public access to…

Here’s a round up from the world of bike news. Short stuff, serious stuff, and a bit of silly too. Who Is Taking This Seriously? Antoine Taillefer and Corentin Desbois have teamed up to attempt to break two snow speed records. In this video to…

We know how some of you feel about titanium bikes. Add in belt drive compatibility and a choice of freak, sorry, niche options and there’s a whole Singletrack Forum thread here waiting to happen. For those of you that are so inclined, Why Cycles now…

Today, Roval is launching its 2021 Control Carbon 6B XD wheels. It features the same, impressive rim from the Control SL wheels we reviewed last year, only now with more affordable hubs. Rather than Specialized’s own ultra-light hubs, the new Control Carbon wheels feature far…

Whether you’re all about the shred, the tech, or the feeling good, we’ve got a selection of bike videos here to pass the time. Pull up a chair, sit on the loo, or just stay in bed a little longer. Eyes ready? Go! Lapierre –…

Whether you’re keen to imitate your riding heroes, have a hankering for the early 90s, or just want to draw attention to your very good brakes, Magura has an opportunity for you: Raceline editions of its MT7 and MT8 brakes. Usually reserved for the pros…