According to one insurance company, cycling accounts for almost half of claims.
Ben Haworth
185cm tall. 73kg weight. Orange Switch 6er. Saracen Ariel Eeber. Schwalbe Magic Mary. Maxxis DHR II. Coil fan.
2025 Mountain Bike World Series claims 56 million cumulative views
Mid-season figures taken from January 1st to August 1st 2025
Merida DIRT 26in wheel singlespeed (dirt jump bike)
Those with longer memories might remember the United Merida Freeriders from the early noughties
Fresh Goods Friday 767: The Careful Axe Edition
Songs. Puns. Songs and puns. That is the contents of my mind. Most of the time.
2026 World Series to visit South Korea and Utah
The Race of South Korea will kickstart the 2026 season.
Reader’s Ride: Tom’s BTR Gasser
Tom Howard's BTR Gasser that was acquired despite/because of a particularly boozy event the night before.
Red Bull Hardline Wales results, report and replay vid
It's fair to say that history was made this weekend in Wales.
Bike Industry Bike: Tom Simpson’s Deviate Claymore
Continuing our series of Bike Checks, here’s Deviate's Production Manager and his Claymore.
Lou Ferguson becomes first woman to qualify for Red Bull Hardline
Scottish mountain bike rider has made history in Wales.
What Happens After Bikes – photo gallery
Bonus imagery from David 'The Gnome' Herbold who found himself jobless, homeless, but still riding a bike.
Fresh Goods Friday 766: The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II Edition
Hello, good afternoon and welcome to this week's Fresh Goods Friday.
New Merida XC hardtail range starts from £575
The new Big.Nine and Big.Seven range tops out at £1,250 and comes in a whopping seven sizes.
What’s in the August issue of Singletrack Magazine?
The deadline date to subscribe is Friday 23rd July at High Noon.
Why aren’t people mountain biking?
New guide from Reframing MTB offers practical solutions to remove barriers within the mountain biking scene.
Wacky Races – photo gallery
Bonus Bespoked backyard jamming, we want bike races to involve fewer clipboards and more pallets!
Peak District MTB calls for right-to-ride suitable footpaths already in informal use
Peak District MTB has submitted a call for reform to the UK Government’s inquiry on outdoor access.
Fresh Goods Friday 765: A Head Full Of Speed Edition
New stuff! Also, school's out for summer! Yay and/or boo!
Merida eOne-Sixty SL 6000 review
Merida eOne-Sixty SL 6000 is only a handlebar swap away from being pretty much perfect.
Andorra DH World Series Rd6 results, report and highlights vids
The sixth World Cup DH of the year took place in Andorra. Here are the results, race report and highlights…
Bike Industry Bike: Scott Belshaw’s Kona Process 153
B. Ling! Here’s Kona UK head honcho's Trigger's Broom Process 153 CR/DL
Fresh Goods Friday 764: The Very Stabilised Edition
What is the best drink to have when the sun is very out? Probably not Bovril.
Single pivot is good, hi-mod carbon is bad: Podcast with Lauf CEO
Benedikt Skúlason is the main man at Icelandic bike brand Lauf Cycles and he's not shy of opinions.
Staff Bike Check: Benji’s Calibre Bossnut (FFWD Upgrade Project)
Just how far can you upgrade a so-called budget bike?
La Thuile DH World Series Rd5 results, report and highlights vids
The fifth World Cup DH of the year took place in Italy. Here are the results, race report and highlights…
A Journey to the Falkland Islands – photo gallery
Delicious leftovers from John Hellowell’s epic Falkland biking odyssey on the far side of the world in Singletrack Magazine Issue…
Fresh Goods Friday 764: The Bat Releasing Edition
Mark has got bats in his belfry. Partly literally. Just substitute 'belfry' for 'walls'.
Nukeproof announces UK distribution
The brand brought back by Belgian Cycling Factory confirms availability in the UK once more.
Help me build a Downcountry bike (so you don’t have to)
The urge returns; there's something about the coming of summer that instigates New Bike ideas
Bike Industry Bike: Sim Mainey’s Scor 2030
Kicking off a new series of Bike Checks, here's a friendly freelance photographer's Not Yellow Bicycle.
Issue 161: An Englishman On New Dirt
Benji invites you to celebrate soil, in (almost) all its forms.
Fresh Goods Friday 763: The Keeping The Peace Edition
As we say goodbye to June - which is a disappointing month every year - let's stare at some new…
Issue 161: Post-Backpack Hydration
Without a bladder on your back, you need a different way to carry your water.
12 bike brands using the DJI Avinox motor
AKA the DJI Dozen. Here is the list of significant eMTBs using the Avinox system.
Crankbrothers Guardian Universal Handguards review
Haters gonna hate. Mockers gonna mock. But I love pinky protectors at this time of year.
The Grinder 161: Orbea Alma, Industry 9 Hydra2 wheels, Muc-Off AirMach and more
Ride fast, train hard, stay young. Or just have a lot more fun. The Singletrack Test Team put this parade…
Fox Podium inverted fork is a real (expensive) thing
Richie Rude-approved inverted enduro fork gets the official release. Oh so desirable! Oh so expensive!
Aston Hill to reopen this October and expand in 2026
Forestry England and Bike Park Chilterns CIC to reopen and expand the mothballed Aston Hill Bike Park
Val Di Sole DH World Series Rd4 results, report and highlights vids
The fourth World Cup DH of the year took place in Italy. Here are the results, race report and highlights…
Fresh Goods Friday 762: The Pleney O’ Zine Edition
There's something of a gallic tinge to this week's edition of Fresh Goods Friday. Produits frais vendredi, peut être?
Olde Shimano XT: 1991 Cannondale EST SE 2000
During the Shimano Di2 press camp we saw this retro Cannondale EST in the flesh
Shimano Di2 wireless trickles down to Deore (oh, and XT)
Di2 XTR OTT? How about XT Di2 then? Or even Deore Di2? Big news day from Shimano.
Industry Nine acquires We Are One
The intriguing new partnership pairs North American manufacturing with carbon composite technology.
Leogang DH World Series Rd3 results, report and highlights vids
The third World Cup DH of the year took place in Austria. Here are the results, race report and highlights…
Fresh Goods Friday 760: The Northern Soil Edition
Break out the talc! Throw on your finest singlet and oddly baggy loon pants! It's time to soil yourself in…
My 10 favourite things about new Shimano XTR Di2
And two things I'm not so keen on. Here's a first ride review thoughts of the whole new Shimano XTR…
New Yeti MTe has 60Nm/350w TQ motor
Yeti's UK distributor Silverfish UK is also now the Official Service Partner for TQ in the UK.
Loudenvielle-Peyragudes DH World Series Rd2 results, report and highlights vids
The second World Cup DH of the year took place in France. Here are the results, race report and highlights…
Fresh Goods Friday 758: The Big Jim Edition
It's a Bank Holiday in the UK next Monday. So don't go to work if you don't have to.
Hunt Proven Carbon Enduro H_Core wheels revealed
H_Core-reinforced carbon rims, compliant front wheel, durable ratchet hub, brass nipples and Enduro ABEC5 bearings.
New Orbea Rallon is DH as well as Enduro
As raced to the top spot by Tahnee Seagrave just t'other day, here's the new gravity sled from Orbea.