Anything Fox that’s called ‘Fire’ means it’s apparel for chillier conditions; these aren’t full-on winter boxing gloves
Hannah Dobson
I came to Singletrack having decided there must be more to life than meetings. I like all bikes, but especially unusual ones.
More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments.
I try to write about all these things in the hope that others might discover the joy of bikes too.
Jacket off! Sportful Supergiara v Castelli Unlimited 2
Two similar-but-different jackets, both reviewed here for your cosy convenience.
Rate my overnight bikepacking kit list
Hopefully this will help you make some choices about kit you choose for your adventures.
Galibier Liberté Insulated Packable Jacket review
The Galibier Liberté Insulated Packable Jacket has so many functional features coming in at such a competitive price.
Opinion: Click and collect (much later)
Take a minute to think about the moments you'd like to experience this year, and start sowing the seeds
The steel Buffalo Bike S2 has two chains, two speeds, one frame size
Fascinating solution to a global issue, devised and patented by World Bicycle Relief
Issue 161: Free Time
Hannah goes in search of time away from being on the clock, on a schedule, and hitting goals.
Issue 161: Mike Sanderson
Head of Bikes at The Rider Firm, Hannah found out how he got here, and where he thinks we’re heading…
Meet The Maker: Paul ‘Burf’ Burford of BTR Bikes
Paul ‘Burf’ Burford is a maker through and through. As you’ll see if you follow his Instagram feed, if something…
New Tweed Valley 50km ‘HERitage Trail’
Fancy a ride with a history lesson along the way? There’s a new 50km Tweed Valley route that celebrates women’s…
Fresh Goods Friday 761: The So Longing Edition
Well, here we are. My last day, and last FGF. When I started at STW Towers, Thursdays were largely taken…
Hans Rey says goodbye to GT after 38 years of good times
After 38 years – which we think is the longest running cycle sponsorship ever – Hans Rey and GT have…
Lorraine Truong, athlete and concussion campaigner, 1995-2025
We’re sad to hear the Lorraine Truong has passed away. A talented rider with World Cup DH and EWS ambitions,…
Reolink Altas Solar Power Security Camera review
Loads of functionality and I can't really fault the quality of the footage, nor the ease of use of the…
Big Agnes Rapide SL vs Exped Ultra 5R Mummy sleeping mats
Fancy a night in the great outdoors? We've put a couple of top choices for insulated mats to the test.…
Meet the Maker: Jack Kingston – tea, and tartan paint
You know the joke about tartan paint? Jack Kingston is a sought-after bike finisher and painter from Yorkshire who can…
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…
Bike Check: Ted James’ Adjustable Moto Proto
On the Ted James stand at Bespoked Manchester, this bike was practically just cooling down, having still been being built…
Scholarship for framebuilders seeks applicants
If you're a framebuilder who feels like they could use a little help, SRAM/Bespoked's Inclusivity Scholarship applications open tomorrow.
Alfano Froad: when Fat Bikers hit the drops
'Watching it go from a pile of loose tubes to a bike frame never ceases to be magic.' Meet the…
Bike Check: Harry’s HP Bike Project ‘My Downhill Bike’
Check out this impressive first effort at bike building!
World Bicycle Relief: your donations doubled until 3rd June
World Bicycle Relief is marking 20 years of changing the world, one bike at a time, with its Pedal To…
Fresh Goods Friday 759: The Circles Running Edition
Your weekly dose of new product, expertly curated tunes, and finest waffle is here.
Tools: A love letter to those who put them in our hands
This was originally the editorial piece in a Weekly Word Newsletter. When it went out, a few people suggested that…
Crankworx Debuts ‘Full Tilt’: will it catch on?
Crankworx Cairns included an invitational debut for an event it’s calling ‘Full Tilt’. This replaced the previous ‘Speed and Style’…
Sideways – a journey from motorsports, fishing and sailing to custom carbon fibre bikes
Vee from Sideways makes custom carbon fibre bicycle frames. Mainly road and gravel and ‘single speed fun bikes’, but she…
Exped Ultra -5 Sleeping Bag review
Light, warm and compact, this goose-down sleeping bag has a limit temperature of -5°C
Bike Check: Creature Cycles Galago – with bushings, not bearings
James from Creature Cycles had one of the more eye catching bikes on display at Bespoked Manchester. The pearlescent turquoise…
Stif Mountain Bikes To Close In September
Stif Mountain Bikes has announced that it will close its doors this September. The news was revealed in an Instagram…
Gear patch kits round up, for wear and tear repairs
Having spent all your pocket money on some nice outdoor gear, it can be pretty annoying to put a hole…
Coros Dura Solar GPS Bike Computer review
This Coros Dura bike computer combines great functionality at good value. It's changed my attitude to bike computers.
Tomo Bikes: Tall Bikes and more, for more fun
Jonathan Thompson from Tomo bikes was at Bespoked Manchester with three very different creations. His Apocalypse build entry was pretty…
Subscribe Today For June’s Singletrack World Magazine
Have yourself a big injection of good vibes this June. Put down your phone, pick up our print magazine, and…
Niche Tech Randoms: SON Dynamo with magnetic external charging
Spotted at Bespoked Manchester, this SON Dynamo set up has the gadget lust in full flow.
Stayer / Gaza Sunbirds lower limb adaptive aid prototype
When Palestinian cyclist Alaa Al Dali was preparing to compete in the Asian Games, he was shot by an Israeli sniper…
Niche Tech Randoms: Wheels MFG Singlespeed Conversion Kits
Shown to us at Bespoked Manchester, this is a singlespeed conversion kit for people who don’t necessarily always want to…
Meet The Maker: Rasch Bikes – second ever frame!
Kata Rasch was at Bespoked Manchester with her steel brazed hardtail. As a new builder landing in a foreign land…
New Kielder Trails Open – Red, Black, and Double Black Diamond
Eventually it will be 1.69miles long, but that’s not such a catchy name – the new Mile Down trail at…
Meet The Maker: RTiiiKA’s bike art with attitude
Rosa Ter Kuile, who works under the name RTiiiKA, was at Bespoked Manchester with her range of bike inspired art,…
WTF is a ‘mountain biking ecosystem’ anyway? The Local Loop has answers
Dry subject. Rad videos. Gawd bless da yoof.
Burf’s Rat Bike Project: affordable UK made frames for making chores fun
Paul ‘Burf’ Burford is best known for his BTR range of mountain bikes and trail tools, as well as his…
New guidance for e-bikers In Scotland
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS)has released some new guidance for mountain bikers using ebikes in Scotland. This sits alongside…
Craig’s StAyTB – old school bike with all mod cons
Craig, more commonly known as 2nd Life Bikes, brought this Stayer ATB to the Bespoked Manchester bike show. While this…
Ask the organiser: Singlespeed UK Championships 2025
Tim ‘Moff’ Gray is the organiser of this year’s Singlespeed UK Championships, taking place just outside Queen Elizabeth Country Park,…
Best MTB at Bespoked: Ballern Pressing Iron
Bennet Janz is the man behind Ballern Cycleworks, and the winner of the Best Mountain Bike Award at Bespoked Manchester…
Cotic Cascade Drop Bar Bronze review
It's very hard to fault the Cotic Cascade. I am sad to be sending it back. Do you need to…
Video: Rob Warner’s Retro Race
Retro bikes. Rob Warner. Modern bikes. Loud Troy Lee outfit. It’s all here. Peak lad science, possibly proving the point…