Issue 153 Classic Ride: Surrey Thrills
Despite Hurtwood being one of the UK’s busiest riding spots, its trail network relies heavily on the continued goodwill of landowners and volunteers. Adele takes a ride to find out…
Issue 152 Classic Ride: Riding the Dyfi
The Climachx trail in the Dyfi Valley offers a day out for those looking for an alternative to the Athertons’ neighbouring descents.
Singletrack Issue 151 Classic Ride: Pendle Pootle
The STW team ride in the shadow of Lancashire’s Pendle Hill, site of many a 17th century witch trial. However, they didn’t find any witches; just mellow trails and tasty…
Singletrack World Classic Ride 150: Ben Mac Do It
Each year my friends and I take a trip to Scotland for a week during May bank holiday to enjoy the freedom of wild camping, the right to roam and…
Classic Ride 149 – Britain’s Newest Bridleway
James Vincent takes on the classic Borrowdale Bash, complete with new official off-road start. Words & Photography James Vincent If ever there was a route that showcased all there is…
Issue 148 Classic Ride: Children Of The Dammed
Barney takes in some venerable Peak District trails that are anything but old and past it. Words & Photography Barney Marsh In many ways this ride might be seen as…
Classic Ride 147 – Island Adventure On Jura
On the Lost Continent of Mu A classic album provides the inspiration for an island adventure on Jura. Words & Photography Markus Stitz It was a small boat shed on…
Classic Ride 146: Porlock Pleasures
Chipps ventures just that little bit further west than normal and discovers peace, quiet and trails from the sea and all the way deep into the hills. Words & Photography…
Classic Ride 145 – Manx Power
Amanda goes to the Isle of Man for the enduro and stays for the ice cream. Words & Photography Amanda Illustration: Beate Kubitz I find myself in a confused state…
Classic Ride 144 – Ludlow and the Clee Hills
Shropshire isn’t all about the Long Mynd. Steve links up some hidden gems. Words & Photography Steve ChapmanIllustration Beate Kubitz If you’ve heard anything about the riding in Shropshire it’s…
Classic Ride 143 – Scar House Loop, Nidderdale
A truly Classic day out with big views, plenty of miles, and legendary Scotch eggs. Words & Photography Barney Marsh The Yorkshire Dales have been, of course, extensively covered in…
Classic Ride 142 – The Glorious Peaks
Words & Photography Chipps Chipps takes on a tour around one of Yorkshire’s iconic Three Peaks with a couple of similarly iconic characters. The other Peaks Planning a decent bike…
Classic Ride 141 – Wye Valley Wanderings
Jon Woodhouse takes us on a tour of this gem on the Welsh-English border. Words & Photography JON WOODHOUSE Sitting at the easternmost edge of the Forest of Dean, it’s…
Classic Ride 140 – Land’s End to Lizard
Sam takes us on a long ride on some new-old trails that will make for a great weekender, or a really big day out. Words Sam Jones Photography Jordan Gibbons and Stef…
Classic Ride 139 – Salisbury Plain
Salisbury Plain An evening leg stretcher on Salisbury Plain gives Dean and friends a classic southern ride of rolling hills and lengthening shadows. Words Dean Hersey Photography Trail Creatives I…
Classic Ride 138 – Cakes and Ladders
Barney takes a trip around the shivering mountain to see if some favourite old trails still pass muster on new bikes. Words & Photography Barney Marsh There is absolutely no…
Classic Ride 137 – The Surrey Hills
Sam Jones sees if he can find a new way to link up the ancient and modern trails around the famous Surrey Hills. Words Sam Jones Photography Rob Spanring Some…
Classic Ride 136 – Rivington Pike
Mark takes a trip back to the trails of his youth and remembers why he still loves riding the trails of Rivington Pike. Words Mark Photography Amanda This being the…
Classic Ride 135 – North of Reeth – The Quest for the Holy Dale
Barney explains why the trails north of Reeth are truly classic – especially if your eyesight is up to the task. Words & Photography Barney Marsh The original idea for…
Classic Ride 134 – Kirk Yetholm
Kirk Yetholm isn’t a German sitcom character, but a hidden classic Scottish riding location a stone’s throw north of the English border. Words & Photography PETE SCULLION Think bikes and…
Classic Ride 133 – Nan Bield
Nan Bield Pass Lake District local James Vincent shows us just why this is epic day out is considered a true classic ride. Words & Photography James Vincent “Switchback” Noun:…
Classic Ride 132 – Menteith Hills
Pete Scullion takes us on a tour of the endless, accessible fire roads and exciting singletrack on the very edge of the Scottish mountains. Words & Photography Pete Scullion The…
Classic Ride 131 – Todmorden and beyond
Singlerack’s Classic Rides are produced in association with Komoot With travel a little limited right now, we decided to give you a look at some of the lesser-known riding on…
Classic Ride 130 – Bennachie Bash
A classic ride in the wide open spaces in the middle of Aberdeenshire. Words Gavin Baxter Photography Alex Doig The deep, dark winter can be a pretty bad time of…
Classic Ride 129 – Cornish Classic
Barney journeys back to his Cornish roots to bring you this West Country classic ride. Words & Photography Barney Marsh Long has my family boasted of ties to Cornwall, despite…
Singletrack Magazine Classic Ride 128 | All Weather Grizedale
Chipps offers a Lake District loop that has great views and challenging trails, but which keeps to a lower level and is rideable all year round. Words & Photography Chipps…
Singletrack Issue 127 Classic Ride | The South Downs
They say variety is the spice of life – how hot do you like your spice? Words & Photography Tom Hutton All I could think about was a pint of…
Singletrack Issue 126 Classic Ride | Don’t Mynd If I Do
It’s the Long Mynd Jim, but not as we know it. Tom Hutton proves there are still real classics out there just waiting to be discovered. Mountain bikers are creatures…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | Making Hay On Wye
Barney takes a trip to Hay, while the sun shines… Words & Photography Barney Marsh This isn’t how it usually works. If you’re a freelancer like wot I is (Barney…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 124 : I Love Wight
Dean Hersey goes island hopping with this early season leg stretcher over some of the Isle of Wight’s green, rolling hills.
Singletrack Issue 123 : Grate Expectations
James Vincent travels to Cheddar, in the West Country for this issue’s Classic Ride, hoping to find fun trails and the one true cheese. Words & Photography james vincent They…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: The Borders Of The Borderlands
Olly thinks we’re overlooking a great trail network, and the perfect remote brew spot. Words & Photography Olly Townsend “I ground the beans fresh this morning,” said Kevin, opening a…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 121: Clwydian Hills
Tom Hutton dodges the sheep but feels the heat at one of the lesser-known mountain bike hotspots in North Wales. Words & Photography tom hutton Every year, there’s a day…
Singletrack Issue 120 Classic Ride | North York Moors
Olly Townsend takes us on a tour of this epic northern landscape. Words & Photography olly townsend “That was where I nearly met my maker,” said Mike. I craned my…
Singletrack Issue 119 Classic Ride – Ultimate Helvellyn
Words & Photography James Vincent This is a Classic Ride you’ve got to work for, but it’ll be worth it. Really, there’s just a bit more up… How do I…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 118: Surrounding Swinley
NB: Please read this article before attempting to undertake this ride. Words & Photography Geoff Waugh Fully paid-up southern mod, Geoff Waugh, takes on a tour of this riding gem…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 117: Classic Ride – The Duddon Valley
Tom Hutton strikes gold in a little-known corner of the Lake District Words & Photography Tom Hutton It’s not often an injury turns out to be a lucky break. But…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 116: The Isle Of Purbeck
This Dorset hotspot is not an island, but it does come with a ferry and the promise of adventure, as Tom Hutton discovers. Words & Photography Tom Hutton If it…
Singletrack Magazine Classic Ride 115: The Merrick
Words & Photography David ‘Sanny’ Gould Sanny heads to the deep south west of Scotland and steps back into its bloody past. As part of the ominously named ‘Range of…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 113 : Borderlands
Olly Townsend sneaks up to nearly touch the Scottish border in this most northerly and unridden of English counties. Words & Photography Olly Townsend Apparently, there’s a widely held view…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 112 : Cannocking on heavens door
In this slightly unusual Classic Ride, Barney takes the Chase to Cannock… Words & Photography Barney Marsh Before we begin, a quick word in your shell-like, if I may –…