On 8th & 9th August, Endura Sleepless in the Saddle returns to Catton Park in the heart of the midlands…
2009
Twitter Ye Not!
Follow us on Twitter and you could win stuff we have lying around the office - This week we've got…
Premier Demo Series Part One
Last weekend saw the first of the Premier Demo Series kick off at Coed y Brenin..
Dedicated Cycle Visitor Centre Opens in Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales National Park’s only dedicated cycle visitor facility has opened for business. On Monday 2 March, David Butterworth,…
And the Oscar for most crowbarred-in reference in a Press Release goes to…
.. the Lake District National Park Authority! “As Oscar winning film Slum Dog Millionaire hugs international headlines, Lake District village…
Gorrick/Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series R3 – Crowthorne
Just over 17 years ago the very first Gorrick XC race got underway, little did the organisers think that all…
Another deadline crush
It’s kind of snuck up on us again. Taking a week off to go skiing earlier in February, plus our…
Our Boy in Alaska
Singletrack contributor, friend and all round good chap, John 'Shaggy' Ross is racing the Iditarod Trail Invitational (aka the Iditabike)…
Freak Of The Week
The first in an irregular series of odd-looking bikes to twist your melon on a Monday.
New Trails Proposed For Hamsterley Forest
The latest stage in an ambitious plan which could see one of the UK's longest mountain bike routes of its…
Caersws Cup Last Minute Entries
A quick reminder that you can enter the Caersws Cup (sponsored by Astrix and Mojo/Fox) this weekend up until midnight…
2009 Southern XC Series
The SouthernXC Series returns even stronger for 2009, with some new courses, a new sponsor and a healthy prize pot.
The Flooks sell TF Tuned
Word just in is that Tim and Helen are selling their successful suspension tuning business. Tim will be staying on…
Kate Potter’s Womens Skills Day at Sherwood Pines
The Forestry Commission is hosting a special workshop in Sherwood Pines Forest Park, near Mansfield, Notts, on Sunday 22 March…
DT Swiss XRC 100 Race Ltd
• 100 mm travel. • 1250 g, including remote lock out cable and lever. • High modulus carbon crown/steerer assembly.…
Hard or soft?
Chipps ponders the ratio of hardtails to suspension in the magazine(s)
Rene Wildhaber Signs with Trek Bikes
The 'fastest European freerider' has signed a two-year contract with Trek Bicycles
iceBike
All the new stuff from Madison's IceBike show this week...
THE Announces UK Limited Edition Helmets
These two special editions are available one in Carbon and one in Composite construction and are limited to 200 of…
Premier Demo Series Kicks Off at Coed y Brenin This Weekend
There are only three days left until the 2009 Premier Demo Series kicks off at Coed y Brenin, Wales.
Big Welsh Weekend 2009
The 5th Big Welsh Weekend returns to Margam Park over the weekend of May 30/31. The BIG Welsh weekend is…
Singletrack Trail Guide – Gisburn Forest
As submitted by Jon Swift… “Gisburn Forest is in the process of getting a significant injection of red graded singletrack…
Singletrack Classic Weekender- What is “Classic Trials”?
Our multi-discipline solo-bike event that's happening on the weekend of July 4-5th has attracted a satisfying amount of interest. A…
EXCLUSIVE! New Suspension Company Launched
Singletrack proudly introduce EOS Racing Products, an all new suspension manufacturer.
New XC Series for the North
Looks like the North of England is going to finally get some good XC racing again after the Brownbacks Series…
Scottish ‘cross on the telly tonight…
The Mull Cyclocross, featured in this issue of Singletrack Magazine is going to be on the Adventure Show on Scottish…
The Picolax Thread Returns
Singletrackworld's most popular thread EVER has been pulled from the archives, polished up and is presented here for you to…
£3.8 million to develop parkland near Bury – with mountain bike trails included
Nearly £4Million is to be spent in developing an old brownfield/wasteland near Bury that will include mountain bike trails...
This Sunday the 661 Mini Downhill Returns to the Forest of Dean
Practice starts at 9am with racing action starting at 11am, 2 race runs followed by podiums and top prizes from…
Introducing The Singletrackworld Reviews Section
In our continuing effort to take over the world we’ve just launched our “Reviews” section. See that blob tab up…
Fresh Goods
Your bi-weekly update on what's arrived here at Singletrack HQ with products from Rido, Brooks, Royal, Kinky Bikes, Genuine Innovations,…
‘Boom Boom’ back on Rocky for 2009
Professional Mountain Bike racer, and all round good-egg, Scott ‘Boom Boom’ Beaumont has once again signed for Canadian brand Rocky…
Lizard Skinz Blizzard Gloves
Lizard Skinz Blizzard Gloves Price: £28.00 From: www.2pure.co.uk A winter glove with neoprene trimmings over the knuckles and round the…
Altura Whinlatter Challenge
The Altura Whinlatter Challenge is the 1st mountain bike cross country endurance event to take place, on THE ALTURA TRAIL…
Cannock Chase Needs You! And Your Spade.
Fancy helping expand the trails at Cannock Chase? Then grab your spades comrades and dig for victory at the Big…
Just off the phone from “Mr Mountain Mayhem” Patrick Adams
Just off the phone from "Mr Mountain Mayhem" Patrick Adams...
Fresh Goods
More new stuff? You bet. Take a look at what's landed at Singletrack HQ so far this week with products…
Lifesystems Mountain Thermal Bag
Lifesystems Mountain Thermal Bag Price: £9.99 From: www.lifesystems.co.uk It may not be sexy and you’ll probably never have to use…
Ortlieb Medium First Aid Kit
Ortlieb Medium First Aid Kit Price: £13.69 From: Lyon Equipment www.ortlieb.com Having a First Aid kit and the knowledge to…
Sealskinz Technical Mountain Biking Glove
Sealskinz Technical Mountain Biking Glove Price: £37.50 From: Sealskinz 01553 817990 www.sealskinz.com These winter gloves are the highest spec mountain…
Jimi Wallet
Jimi Wallet Price: £12.00 From : 2pure www.2pure.co.uk The Jimi Wallet so the marketing goes is the wallet for people…
Will Bob Roll shave his head for Lance?
Our pal over at FatCyclist has a campaign on to get Bob Roll to shave his head to raise money…
Back to Grey
Chipps is back from his -9C skiing fun in Italy, but when's the next jolly? He's going to have to…
Orange P7 Belt Drive Prototype
Orange P7 belt drive prototype Price: N/A From: Orange www.orangebikes.co.uk One of Orange’s advantages in the market is that they’re…
Foes FXR 2:1
Foes FXR 2:1 Price: £1,849 frame only From: Balfa.co.uk The Bike The 6in travel ‘aggressive trail’ FXR has been part…
Grouptest: Big and Bald Tyres
Benji and his crack squad of sad rubber sniffing tyre obsessives try to convince you of the myriad splendours of…
Scott Spark 10
Scott Spark 10 Price: £3799 or £1949 frame only From: Scott 01670 712129 There’s no doubting that this is a…