Back in the not so dim and distant past, when it came to repairing punctures, life was pretty simple. Pull…
David Gould

Back to the Future: From Singletrack Issue 120
Sanny dusts down his old ’90s race bike and takes on the quintessential Peaks route. Was the bike as good…

Notes from a small island: A Scottish sea to sky adventure
Sanny and friends head to the Isle of Arran in search of big mountain adventure. But is it a ridge…

Smores and brews? The Solo Stove does both!
Truth be told, one of the best aspects of bikepacking or long days out on the bike in the hills…

Battle of the mats – can you really get a good night’s sleep bikepacking?
“Sanny!” It was Mark on the blower. “We have a couple of sleeping mats we want you to test. It…

Review: Bikemonger’s Happy Bottom Bum Butter – definitely not for toast
Bum Butter. Flash in the pants or cracking good product?

Review: Ortlieb Frame Pack – A truly waterproof option?
One of the great things about the increasing popularity of bikepacking is that it is no longer confined to small…

Could this be the final nail in the coffin of online scammers?
Produced in association with YOTI Enter the Ejit – like Enter the Dragon with neither the Kung Fu nor the…

Miss your twin rings but nowhere to hang a mech? The Vyro FrEn 1 could be the answer
Is this the future of front shifting? Sanny takes a look at the latest tech from Austrian design gurus, VYRO.

9 tips to unlock the trail-slaying potential of your fat bike
Sanny loves fat bikes - here are his suggestions for loving them even more

Into The Wild: Backcountry Essentials – Part 2
We look at some small items that could make a big difference.

Into The Wild: Backcountry Essentials – Part 1
If you're planning on going into the back of beyond, Sanny has some top tips that should keep you rolling,…

Who says you need to travel far to have a big sky adventure?
Sanny heads out from his front door to prove you don't have to travel far to have adventures.

Longterm Test: Is the Rock Shox Bluto the fat bike fork of choice?
Two years of testing and a questionable service history - how do these fat bike forks fare?

Weight Weeny Wheels For Fat Bikers! Reviewed: DT Swiss BR2250 Wheels
Are these superlight fat bike wheels from DT Swiss a game changer?

8 hacks from World Cup mechanics: top tips to try at home
Maintenance tips, or budget beating hacks? You decide

Getting up close and personal with JOBY Gorillapods
Sanny took the entire Joby range of mini phone and camera holders out on the trails to see just how…

Review: Alpkit Ordos 2 Tent – for fun with a friend?
Does this superlight two man tent deliver bang for your buck?

Mountain Days and Bothy Nights – at home in the outdoors with Lyon Equipment
A trip to outdoor maestros, Lyon Equipment, gives Sanny the perfect excuse to go on a microadventure in the heart…

This Is What Happens When You Throw A Lycra Clad XC Rider In To The World’s Most Famous Bike Park
What happens if you take a Lycra-wearing cross-country rider and throw him in at the deep end in the world’s…

11 Ways To Buy A Bike Without Your Partner Noticing
Read this if you want to ensure that N+1≠Divorce.

10 Top Tips To Get You Ready For Winter Trails
A timely list of good advice: Sanny has made all the schoolboy error mistakes so you don't have to.

World Exclusive Review: Deviate Cycles Guide
The future of mountain bikes? Sanny takes a world exclusive ride on UK-based Deviate Cycles Pinion gearbox toting trail slayer,…

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…

Halo Vapour 35mm Wheelset: Long Term Test
At £345 for front AND rear, are these the plus size wheels you are looking for?

PackTowl Personal Face Towel Review
Is this the best piece of kit you can buy for under a tenner? Yes, we reviewed a towel.

Haglofs L.I.M Essens Down Jacket Review
Well, that's summer done with. Is this the ultimate ultralight down jacket?

Review: POC Tectal Race Helmet with SPIN technology – World Exclusive
Sanny got his greedy little mitts on the latest helmet technology to come out of Swedish safety specialists, POC. Here’s…

Microadventuring the Arctic Plateau – the easy way!
Sanny and Rob go up a snow covered mountain and find that adventure is to be had wherever you look…

Prostaholics Anonymous – 8 Guys Riding To Make A Difference
Or how Sanny got to ride his bike for three days around the Cairngorms with his friends to raise awareness…

Haglöfs L.I.M Down +1 Sleeping Bag
Is this the ultimate sleeping bag for the ultralight bikepacker or is it a case of less not being more?…

Gore Phantom Print 2.0 Windstopper Soft Shell Jacket Review
A jacket that doubles as a gilet? How does that work? Sanny dons his inner Action Man with this stealthy…

POC Tectal Race Helmet Review
The POC Tectal is a high-tech trail helmet with some very clever features that you hopefully won't need to use.

Surly Ice Cream Truck Long Term Review No 4 – Time To Give It Back
The time has come for Sanny to say goodbye to his long termer. Has it been an affair to remember…

Hilleberg Niak Tent Long Term Review
How does Scandinavian tent design cope with several months of British weather?

Ortlieb COR 13 Backpack Review
Does the purportedly waterproof COR 13 represent the pinnacle of ride pack design? Sanny set out to find out.

POC VPD Air Knee Pads Review
Do POC VPD Air knee pads offer the Holy Grail of protection and day long comfort? We sent our resident…

UK Adventure: The Four Seasons
Sanny is in a contemplative mood as he reflects on some of his favourite big mountain rides through the seasons

We Work Here – POC
Sanny takes a trip to Stockholm to delve into the world of Scandinavian safety experts, POC

An Introduction to Bikepacking
Hammock and Tarp in hand, Sanny ditches the tent and dives head first into the world of minimalist bikepacking.

Top 12 ‘Ordinary’ Trail Foods
Jaffa Cakes, Malt Loaf, Pork Scratchin's? Are these really 'better' energy foods for out on the trail? Sanny thinks so.

12 reasons 1x Drivetrains Suck
Sanny has been left on his own for too long again and has been casting his critical eye over technological…

Prost-8 Riders Aim High For Prostate Cancer UK
Forum regulars put in the leg work to raise money for Prostate Cancer Charity

10 ways to be a dick in your local bike shop
Sanny has been contemplating the world of the Local Bike Shop and the daily challenges they face

I Was A 650b Virgin
Sanny has been dabbling in the dark arts of plus size wheels to see whether the outsize new 650b+ wheels…

Long Termer: Surly Ice Cream Truck – Part 3
It’s been several months since Sanny took delivery of his long term Surly Ice Cream Truck fat bike and decided…