Issue 157

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What’s Inside October’s Issue 157?

We have a new cover photographer for this issue! It’s Joe Wakefield who says:

This Photo was taken in the Valleycliffe area of Squamish, BC  (my hometown) the feature/trail was built by a local trailbuilder and rider Matt Bolton (@matt_boltz)

The dog is a sweet Samoyed called Maya and this was one of her last trips out as a trail dog with friends, she loved joining us on the trails biking but she’s getting a bit older now and enjoys smaller walks and treats. I wanted to get her one last great shot out on the trails and I knew this freeride area with interesting builds was a great location to showcase her as a grounded loyal companion watching her humans do crazy things.

• Camera – Sony A7IV
• Lens – Tamron 35-150mm F2.8
• Shot at – ISO 640, 32mm, F4.0, 1/500 Shutter

Editorial

Chipps has a Hall of Fame announcement, and it’s not what you might have been imagining…

UK Adventure: First Dates

Sanny contemplates the wisdom of inviting your potential future partner on a mountain bike ride. Is it a recipe for success or a Michelin-star-level disaster waiting to happen?

Column: Type 4 Fun

Hannah thought she discovered a new type of fun. But is it fun if it’s not even happened yet?

UK Adventure: Each Peach Pear Plum

Hannah enlists her friend Celia in a mission to re-enact a favourite book from her childhood. Luckily, Celia is indefatigable.

Trail Tales: Bonking and Culinary Calamities

Sometimes we make poor choices, leaving us in a desperate scrabble through the crumbs of our backpacks in search of calories to get us home…

MTB Culture: Rain Stops Play

Chipps looks at the increasing influence the changing climate and other pressures are having on off-road events.

Column: Thrive This Winter

Benji adopts the slithery path to zen in the darker months

International Adventure: All Inclusive Holiday Racing

Tracy Moseley’s idea of a holiday does not involve a sun lounger, but it is all inclusive – and all in. A trip of a lifetime to the BC Bike Race lives up to her dreams.

Through The Grinder

Tried and tested by the Singletrack crew, gear to help you survive a day in the hills – or the workshop.

Debate: Better with friends?

Is mountain biking something best done as a group, or is there a certain singularity of experience to be had in the solo ride? Chipps and Hannah try to see things from all perspectives…

International Adventure: Nor Way Hans Rey! 

Carmen Freeman Rey and Hans Rey explore a mountain biking community in Norway being built with the power of trails.

502 Club Roll of Honour

A huge thank you to our 502 supporters.

Last Word – Catastrophe!

Chipps suggests you mind the small stuff and the massive moves will come naturally.