Surly Moonlander 2.0 Pinion Gearbox review

Surly Moonlander 2.0 Pinion Gearbox review

Just how big can you go?

Lightweight and Strong: The Tubolito Tube Advantage

Lightweight and Strong: The Tubolito Tube Advantage

This article is sponsored by Tubolito Thermoplastic polyurethane. You may not know what it is but I can guarantee that…

Issue 160: Biking in a Winter Wonderland

Issue 160: Biking in a Winter Wonderland

Sanny contemplates the joys of changing plans on the hoof and how sometimes the best rides are the ones that…

Issue 159: Last Minute Tuscany, Bikepacking in Style

Issue 159: Last Minute Tuscany, Bikepacking in Style

Sanny ditches the traditional endless planning of a bikepacking trip and jumps all in last minute.

7Mesh Men’s Thunder Pant review

7Mesh Men’s Thunder Pant review

The price of the 7Mesh Men's Thunder Pant is a major barrier - £350 is a good starter mountain bike…

Fresh Goods Friday 738: The Sanny Claus Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 738: The Sanny Claus Edition

As the STW staff slowly begin to return to work (or WFH-ing) we’ve yet to sift through the many deliveries…

7Mesh Skypilot Jacket review

7Mesh Skypilot Jacket review

7Mesh describe its Skypilot as a “flawless wind and waterproof jacket for every adventure”. After 24 months of testing, Sanny…

Issue 148 Old Trails, New Tools

Issue 148 Old Trails, New Tools

Sanny and Mark revisit a trail of previous misadventure and hope for a very different big day out. Words &…

Singletrack World Issue 145: The Science Of Waterproofing

Singletrack World Issue 145: The Science Of Waterproofing

Fresh from a wet weather ride where he appeared to be wetter on the inside than the outside, Sanny sets…

Arkel Seatpacker 15 Lonnng Term Review

Arkel Seatpacker 15 Lonnng Term Review

With modern era bikepacking in mind, Canadian bike touring luggage legends Arkel have entered the market with their Arkel Seatpacker…

Food and drink to avoid on a ride – no, really, just don’t do it!

Food and drink to avoid on a ride – no, really, just don’t do it!

Sanny has been engaging in adventures of a culinary kind to make sure that you don’t make mistakes next time…

Issue 144: Lord of the Granny Rings

Issue 144: Lord of the Granny Rings

Inspired by the works of Tolkien, Sanny leads his merry crew on an adventure through lands that could easily double…

Starting at the Deep End Part 2 – The Glasgow Adventure

Starting at the Deep End Part 2 – The Glasgow Adventure

After a baptism of fire, Sanny reckons it’s time to kick back and brake for cake. Words and pictures by…

Starting at the Deep End – Part 1

Starting at the Deep End – Part 1

What happens when you take a lapsed mountain biker who hasn’t ridden for a very long time and take him…

Issue 142 UK Adventure: The Art of Not Suffering

Issue 142 UK Adventure: The Art of Not Suffering

Sanny sets off to prove that bikepacking need not involve long periods of misery and discomfort. When it comes to…

Issue 142 International Adventure: Nice to see you, to see you… NICE!

Issue 142 International Adventure: Nice to see you, to see you… NICE!

Sanny loses himself in the sun and dusty trails of Southern France. Words & Photos: Sanny Sometimes you just have…

Where the wild things aren’t – A Cairngorm  bikepacking adventure

Where the wild things aren’t – A Cairngorm bikepacking adventure

Charged with having an adventure, Sanny and Kev take young Toby on his first ever big summit ride in the…

UK Adventure: Far From The Maddening Crowds

UK Adventure: Far From The Maddening Crowds

Fed up with the same old, same old of trail centres? Sanny reckons he has found the perfect antidote just…

Getting back to the mountains – it’s been a while.

Getting back to the mountains – it’s been a while.

After an enforced lay-off, Sanny and Rory get re-acquainted with an old mountain friend. Picture the scene. A slightly sweaty…

Remember being young, when every ride was an adventure?

Remember being young, when every ride was an adventure?

Sanny sees lockdown as the perfect excuse to take a trip down memory lane and ride like he used to…

Islabikes Creig 26 Children’s Bike – Long Term Test

Islabikes Creig 26 Children’s Bike – Long Term Test

Could this be the best kids bike on the market today?

The Museum of Cycling Curiosities – The Plus Size Brompton

The Museum of Cycling Curiosities – The Plus Size Brompton

This is the first in a series of articles where Sanny will cast his critical eye over some of the…

Giant Reign Advanced Pro 2 – Long Term Review

Giant Reign Advanced Pro 2 – Long Term Review

Giant reckons their Reign 29er could be the ultimate Enduro machine but what does our resident aficionado of all things…

A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood | Part 5 – The Commuter Edition

A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood | Part 5 – The Commuter Edition

This article was brought to you in association with Ortlieb. Missed any of the earlier issues of this feature series?…

What’s the deal with the Atherton Bikes Ltd share issue CrowdCube campaign?

What’s the deal with the Atherton Bikes Ltd share issue CrowdCube campaign?

If you have been following the journey of the Athertons and how they are spreading their pro wings beyond just…

Recumbent eBikes: A niche too far?

Recumbent eBikes: A niche too far?

Sanny takes a journey over to the Dark Side and attempts to leave his preconceptions at the door as he…

Think global, Ride local – A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood – Part 4

Think global, Ride local – A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood – Part 4

After several months of lockdown, an easing of restrictions sees Sanny get back to the mountains. Would it live up…

Think global, ride local -A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood – Part 3

Think global, ride local -A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood – Part 3

Worn down by home schooling, Sanny takes a different tack when it comes to education provision. Words by Sanny. Images…

Think global, ride local – A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood – Part 2

Think global, ride local – A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood – Part 2

Having reached peak lockdown beans on toast capacity (seemingly every night on the bounce does not constitute a balanced diet!),…

Kindernay Internal Gear Hub XIV – 14 speed, 543% range.

Kindernay Internal Gear Hub XIV – 14 speed, 543% range.

Could this be the future of drivetrains?

Think global, ride local – A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood Part 1

Think global, ride local – A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood Part 1

In the first in a series of diary entries, Sanny contemplates finding adventure in the everyday. In association with Ortlieb…

How to be a dick during the Coronavirus

How to be a dick during the Coronavirus

Never one not to be topical, or controversial, Sanny is back with his latest in his “How to be a…

Canyon Neuron AL 7.0 | How Can You Make A Best Seller Better?

Canyon Neuron AL 7.0 | How Can You Make A Best Seller Better?

Sanny checks out the latest release from Canyon: the Canyon Neuron AL, an update to their best selling full suspension…

Deviate Highlander 29er – Ultimate Enduro Bike Contender

Deviate Highlander 29er – Ultimate Enduro Bike Contender

Sanny checks out the new Deviate Highlander, an enduro bike with idler. Back in November 2017, Deviate took a bold…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 | You should never go back…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 129 | You should never go back…

Sanny reflects upon whether trail nirvana lightning can strike twice. Words & Photography Sanny They say that you should never…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 128 | UK Adventure – Ochils the Noo

Singletrack Magazine Issue 128 | UK Adventure – Ochils the Noo

Think you know which is the best mountain biking town in the UK? After a weekend of riding trails local…

Singletrack Issue 127 | Going Over To The Dark Side

Singletrack Issue 127 | Going Over To The Dark Side

Sanny and Dene head out on a pre-dawn mission proving that winter shouldn’t be a barrier to fun. Words &…

There and back again – putting the mountains back into mountain biking

There and back again – putting the mountains back into mountain biking

In association with… There are some places you ride that stick in the mind long after you’ve brushed yourself down,…

Singletrack Issue 126 | How to lose friends and alienate people

Singletrack Issue 126 | How to lose friends and alienate people

Sanny takes on a Lake District pass too many, nearly breaks Mark and makes Nick Craig swear. Words & Photography…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | The Art Of The Possible

Singletrack Magazine Issue 125 | The Art Of The Possible

Has your biking mojo taken a knock of late? No longer quite feeling the love? Sanny reckons you might just…

Singletrack Magazine issue 123 : In Praise Of The Trail Less Travelled

Singletrack Magazine issue 123 : In Praise Of The Trail Less Travelled

Sanny heads off the beaten path to Glasgow’s Campsie Fells and discovers that the best rides don’t always need the…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 123 : Budget Bolognese

Singletrack Magazine Issue 123 : Budget Bolognese

Sanny, Dave and Matt tackle the Veneto Trail to see if it is possible to have an overseas adventure without…

At Home With Canyon Bikes | Part 2

At Home With Canyon Bikes | Part 2

In association with Canyon Bikes UK In part 1, Sanny got up close and personal with Canyon Bikes Koblenz HQ.…

At home with Canyon Bicycles: Part 1

At home with Canyon Bicycles: Part 1

In my hand is a torque wrench. Nothing unusual in that. They aren’t exactly rare in the bike industry. This…

Inventing the future: At home with Canyon Bicycles – Part 2.

Inventing the future: At home with Canyon Bicycles – Part 2.

In association with Canyon UK [the_ad id=”10400300″] In part 1, Sanny got up close and personal with Canyon Bicycles Koblenz…

Inventing the future: At home with Canyon Bicycles – Part 1.

Inventing the future: At home with Canyon Bicycles – Part 1.

[the_ad id=”10400300″] In association with Canyon UK Inside The  Canyon Bicycles Factory In my hand is a torque wrench. Nothing…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 121: There Be Dragons Here! Probably …

Singletrack Magazine Issue 121: There Be Dragons Here! Probably …

In search of trail treasure, Sanny and chums tackle what is reputed to be ‘the worst trail in the Lakes’.…

Flying the flag for British design – a visit to Ison Distribution – Part 2 – Halo wheels.

Flying the flag for British design – a visit to Ison Distribution – Part 2 – Halo wheels.

Flying the flag for British design - a visit to Ison Distribution - Part 2 - Halo wheels.

Singletrack Magazine 121: The Not So Nutty Professor

Singletrack Magazine 121: The Not So Nutty Professor

Sanny takes a step into the alternative bike world of Ben Cooper. What he finds is that it isn’t just…

Flying the flag for British design – a visit to Ison Distribution – Part 1 – Gusset Components.

Flying the flag for British design – a visit to Ison Distribution – Part 1 – Gusset Components.

The skies are bigger and there seem to be people everywhere. It’s not somewhere that I would have expected to…