Issue 149

Description

This issue’s cover is by Martin Bissig. It’s got a distinctly Scottish Island feel to it, though that’s not in fact where it was taken…

• Camera: DJI Mini 3 Pro
• Settings: 1/50s, f1.7, ISO100, 6.7mm
• RIders: Franziska Gobeli, Gerhard Czerner
• Location: Soca Valley, Slovenia

The renowned Soca River, which courses through the valley bearing its name, is a popular destination in Slovenia for hikers and river rafting enthusiasts. During our two-day stay in Soca as part of our Slovenian road trip, the weather took an unexpected turn and rain began to pour. The image captured here is the final one before a relentless 24-hour downpour ensued. The once tranquil, blue water transformed into a muddy, raging current in the days that followed, making it impossible to capture any more picturesque scenes featuring the river’s signature clear, blue water.

MARTIN BISSIG

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What’s Inside Issue 149?

Beinn Dorain: Scotland’s Great Pyramid

Ever seen that big pointy lump of a hill on the way to Fort William and wondered how it rides? Pete Scullion goes to find out.

I ❤️ My – All Season Lasagne

Amanda shares with us the kit that gets her through ride after ride, day after day, through all the seasons.

Classic Ride: Britain’s Newest Bridleway

James Vincent takes us on a lap of the newly fully-legal Borrowdale Bash.

Kit Essentials: Roadtrippin’

Big Mountains, Small Details

In the vast Himalayan landscape, a solo trip is the stuff of dreams for Matthius Stitz.

Interview: Rob Warner

Chipps quizzes Rob Warner, on lucky breaks, World Cup racing and how commentating saved him from himself.

Bike Test: Double Yer Money Hardtails

Hardtails are not just for winter, and mountain bikes don’t have to be expensive. Benji looks at what your money can get you from Merida, Trek and Voodoo.

Column: Weight For It

Benji argues that weight does matter (but not much).

Purposeful Adventure: Beaver Hunt

Pete Scullion and Rosie Holdsworth ride over hills and crawl through undergrowth in search of Scotland’s thriving beaver
population.

Last Word

Is Ian ‘@hardtail_only’ Storer trapped in the past or revelling in his eternal youth?

Get Your Hands on Singletrack Issue 149

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Additional information

Weight	0.45 kg
Dimensions	29 × 15 × 3 cm