From Impact Sun Valley in Idaho, Hannah brings us a look at Viathon, a new brand with some big hitting…
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Showers Pass | Durable, sustainable ride gear for all weathers
Hannah has been out in Idaho at the Impact Sun Valley media event to check out a bunch of brands…
4 Unexpected Perks Of Rotor 13 Speed
When Hannah saw the Rotor 13 speed drive train in Idaho, a few little details beyond the basic benefits of…
#MakingUpTheNumbers | Whiplash, gravel rash and headaches – National DH Series, Rd 3 Bala
I have wondered if we’d ever get to this point; writing the blog on Monday morning from Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.…
Opinion: Insult and Battery – The Times Has A Pop At E-Bikes
I’ve written before about the fractious relationship that cyclists have with newspapers, and it seems like it’s not getting any…
‘Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen’ For Mountain Bikers
We’ve discussed it in the office and we don’t know what to call it, but we’re pretty sure you’ve heard…
Highland Trail 550 | 2019 ‘Epic Wet Edition’ – What Did It Take To Get Round?
This year’s Highland Trail 550 was, by any stretch of the definition, epic. Heavy rain in the first couple of…
#MakingUpTheNumbers | Fort William – The Warm Up
National Downhill Series Round 2 & SDA Round 3 – Fort William. George Thompson brings us his latest downhill race report…
Sick Bicycles – Are Things As Bad As They Sound?
What is going on with Sick Bikes? Hannah has been trying to get to the bottom of it. ‘Sick Bicycle…
Short vs Long Fork Offset | Testing On The Santa Cruz Blur
Wil delves into his experience of back-to-back testing 44mm & 51mm fork offsets to find out just how big of…
What Is Fork Offset? And Why Does It Matter?
Reduced-offset forks are all the rage at the moment, but what is fork offset? Wil explains in this two-part online…
Interview | Cycling UK: What’s Next for Welsh Access?
Wales is poised to shake up its outdoor access laws in a big way. We caught up with Sam Jones…
Skinny Dipping #004: the World Cup hasn’t even started and we’re already two races down in the British series
In this month’s Skinny Dipping we start off in the UK before heading out to the racing and tech in…
12 Huge Cassettes For 1x Drivetrains That Aren’t Shimano Or SRAM
Not so long ago, wide-range cassettes were an Exciting New Thing. Actually, we still think they’re pretty exciting, and we’re…
#MakingUpTheNumbers | ‘I am not precise, I am cumbersome’ – SDA Rd 2, Innerleithen
George Thompson brings us his race report from SDA Round 2 – Innerleithen where he tries to weave in and out…
#MakingUpTheNumbers – DH English Champs on Danny Hart’s Home Turf
George Thompson reports from the English Championships Gravity Events Round 1 – Hamsterley As I arrive at Danny Hart’s Descend…
Mental Health | What if I want to die every day of my life?
I’ve asked Singletrack to withhold my real name and publish this piece under a pseudonym. Why you might ask? Whether…
Gallery | NAHBS Brings Out The Freaks And The Geeks
It’s been the North American Handmade Bike Show this week. Sadly we’re not able to fly out there and fondle…
Skinny Dipping #003: British mud, South African dust and Brazilian firsts
From the mud of northern and middle England to the dust of South Africa and Brazil, we’ve got it here…
Interview | Monē Bikes Reveals US Made Fillet Brazed Steel Full Suspension Bike
Some people think social media is a waste of time, that it’s a vortex into which your soul and time…
Building Our Test Bike | Stanton Switch9er FS – Full Suspension British Steel
Any new bike day is pretty exciting, even if it is a test bike that you’re going to have to…
#MakingUpTheNumbers | Ae-bandoned – SDA Round 1
‘What’s your favourite season?’ MrsMakingUpTheNumbers asks.Every fibre of my being wants to respond with ‘race season’ but as I open…
International Women’s Day | A year of Inspiring Women
On International Women’s day last year we didn’t want to just do a one-day thing to say how awesome women…
Interview: Gowaan Gals – Give It A Go And Remember To Be Silly!
It’s the last month of our Inspiring Women interview series and we’ve saved the most fun for last after I…
Skinny Dipping #002 – Kielder, Courtney and the Cape
It feels like 2019 has got off to a galloping pace. Not only are we already on our second edition…
How Sam Pilgrim Made Me Jump
While wandering around Eurobike last year I found myself being introduced to Sam Pilgrim, YouTube personality and former Freeride Mountain…
Opinion: Facial Hair Rorschach Test
Do fellow riders acknowledge your cheery greetings, or swiftly look at their front derailleur? If they have one
5 Thoughtful Valentine’s Gifts For Cyclists
There are a thousand cheesy bike themed things you might be tempted to get your cycling loved one for Valentine’s…
The Future of Mountain Biking Isn’t in the Mountains
I’ve been thinking a bit recently about the future of mountain biking, and what it might look like. There will…
If You Don’t Own A Flannel Shirt, Are You Really A Mountain Biker?
There’s no denying it, flannel shirts are a staple item of a mountain biker’s wardrobe. Some might say they are…
Interview: Cycling UK’s Julie Rand – celebrating the good stuff
For this month’s Inspiring Women interview we talk to Julie Rand, Cycling UK’s Volunteer Communications and Engagement Officer. Julie’s been…
Skinny Dipping #001 – ‘Puffer’s done, the rest of the season’s to come
In the modern MTB world of bike parks and 160mm full sussers it’s easy to forget that there are many…
Editors’ Choice: Chipps’ Cream Of The Crop Gear Of The Year
What a year! After enduring about four winters, we finally had the summer that everyone had been dreaming about for…
Editors’ Choice: Andi’s Awards For Excellence
Over the last year, our writers have tested a bucketful of bikes, a barn load of clothing and gear, and…
Singletrack Editors’ Choice Awards – Accolades from Amanda
Over the last year, our writers have tested a bucketful of bikes, a barn load of clothing and gear, and…
Singletrack Editors’ Choice Awards – Hannah’s Top 4 Picks Of 2018
Over the last year, our writers have tested a bucketful of bikes, a barn load of clothing and gear, and…
Singletrack Editors’ Choice Awards – Wil’s Top 4 Products Of 2018
Over the last year, our writers have tested a bucketful of bikes, a barn load of clothing and gear, and…
A Mountain Biker’s First Time In Moab
Last year I made the (very) long journey from Manchester over to Utah in the States (via three flights) to…
Pro’s Pedals: YT’s Erik Irmisch talks about the perfect pedal/shoe pairing
Out at the launch for the new YT Jeffsy last year, I spotted some unusual looking pins on the pedals…
There’s More To Life Than Shredits: Singletrack’s Top Ten Videos Of 2018
Where we list our most popular Singletrack videos of the year featuring our resident token attractive Australian.
Ski Biking: The latest bike/snow crossover trend
Are you a cyclist looking to quickly pick up a winter sport or have another one that builds on your…
We Predict The Future: What will 2019 hold for mountain biking?
Close your eyes. Breathe in, and out, and relax. Let your mind drift. Drift like smoke on the air. Picture…
Interview: Adele Mitchell – it’s not about what you wear, it’s about how much fun you have
Our Inspiring Women interviews have featured a wide range of people from local heroes to seasoned pros. Whatever they are…
Warning: Cliff Edge Ahead – we need to talk about mental health
As I climb back onto my bike I realise I’ve just seriously considered stepping off a cliff edge to escape…
Interview: Dan Stanton – redefining how we build and buy bikes?
Rather than just waiting for her Stanton Switch9er FS test bike to turn up by courier, she went off for…
Singletrack Team’s Top 5 Kit Cupboard Essentials For Mountain Bikers
Perhaps you've been lucky and got a bunch of vouchers for Christmas, or maybe you've been less lucky and have…
Singletrack Team’s Top 5 Upgrades For Your New Bike
Maybe you've just got yourself a new bike, maybe you've been given some vouchers to spend. Let our team help…
Our Singletrack Staff Pick Of The Pics From 2018
With a smart phone in our pocket pretty much everywhere we go, there's rarely a moment that Singletrack staffers don't…
Column: Moving On – mountain bikers don’t need to ride to stay fit
Jason Miles has moved to another country. Well, Scotland. I’ve very recently moved house. It wasn’t a particularly straightforward move…
Say “Aye” Tae A Ride: How Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland are helping to take the sport to the next level
There is, the astute amongst you might observe, something of a buzz around mountain biking in Scotland right now. With…