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Fresh Goods Friday 692 – The Al Fresco Edition
For this week's Fresh Goods Friday we have escaped the shrouded misty slopes of TodMorDen and headed on over to...…
Privateer Bikes finally launch Gen 2 range and pre-sales
After three years of development, 500,000m of descent, an Ard Rock triumph, plenty of rumours, and a few spy photos,…
Issue153 Interview: Flying Under The Radar
Joey Gough has been so busy riding her bike that she’s flown under the commercial radar in an industry that’s…
NBD: Cotic Escapade, Sonder Broken Road, Chris King bits, Purple Hayes (slight return)…
Roses are red, violets are blue, Wednesday was Valentine's, but we have bike news... Here's a round up of PR…
Renthal Revo-F Flat Pedal Review
The Renthal Revo-F is the Bredbury brand's first pedal. The fact that it has come out with one is simultaneously…
The Grinder: Wolf Tooth pedals, DMR cranks, Ceramic Speed SLT bearings, USE bar, Madison bib-trouser, Leatt knee pads
The only lateral stiffness is in our backs; real-world product reviews from real-world riders.
Fox 36 Float Factory GRIP2 Review
Conclusion first: the Fox 36 Float Factory GRIP2 is the best air-sprung trail fork out there. By quite a margin…
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Review Update
When the dust finally settled on the X0 and XX1 versions, the SRAM GX Eagle Transmission arrived, aimed much more…
Issue 153 Classic Ride: Surrey Thrills
Despite Hurtwood being one of the UK’s busiest riding spots, its trail network relies heavily on the continued goodwill of…
Issue 153 Bikepacking: Spend Time Not Money
Amanda and Rhys spend their summer holiday discovering that cheap really can be cheerful. Words Amanda Photography Rhys Wainwright &…
Patrick Adams – The Big Man Has Left Us
We’re truly sorry to have to tell you that Patrick Adams, that legend of the mountain bike scene, passed away…
Issue 153 MTB Culture: Minority Rapport
What is it about women’s rides that is proving so attractive? Fi Spotswood has been trying to find out. Words…
Issue 153 Tech Head: When It’s All Your Own Fault
A custom-built bike is a dream for many, but how hard is it to choose (and then live with) your…
Issue 153 UK Adventure: Britain’s Lost Rainforests
It’s not just the Amazon rainforest that’s at risk. Here in the UK, our own temperate rainforests are vanishing too.…
Fresh Goods Friday 691 – The Bells Edition
This week has been about a big delivery that we've been awaiting. Yes, we have become a grandmother. Er, no.…
Issue 153 Last Word: Weights and Measures
Hannah proposes a new system of measurement, putting quality over quantity. Miles covered and feet gained seem to me an…
Kelly: Mountain Biking Through Motherhood
You might well have met Kelly at an event or two – she’s often to be found chatting and riding,…
Snowbike World Champs this weekend: Super-G and Dual Slalom
Snow joke. The first Snowbike World Championships take place in Châtel this weekend. Two race formats: Super-G and Dual Slalom.
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Bike Pack review
The Patagonia Dirt Roamer Bike Pack is billed as a pack to hold 'all the extra layers and supplies for…
BESPOKED Handmade Bicycle Show moves to Manchester
BESPOKED Handmade Bike Show returns to the UK for 2024, and Singletrack World will be there this year! Press Release…
Retro Bike Cryptic Crossword
Twist your melon and cast your mind back for the answers to this mostly cryptic crossword. The answers are there,…
Fresh Goods Friday 690 – The Crank Holiday Edition
Dave's not here man. And neither is anyone else. We're all having a day off. We call them Crank Holidays.
First Look at new 6-Bar Scott Ransom
The new Scott Ransom continues the 'hidden shock' vibe but this time adds another linkage into the mix. It's two…
Evolution Stories: Katy Winton’s Dyslexia JourneyÂ
Andy McKenna continues his exploration of mountain biking and the lives of mountain bikers beyond the trail, as he finds…
Members Survey: Help us make your membership better
As a Singletrack subscriber, you have access to Singletrack Rewards – a wide range of bike related discounts that can…
Magura Vyron MDS V3 Wireless Dropper review
The "Magura Vyron MDS V3" stands for Magura Dropper Seatpost Version 3. I'm afraid I've not really taken to the…
Podcast: How do we test gear, and what are we up to?
Podcasts haven’t stopped – we’ve just had a bit of a hiatus while we’ve been rather busy doing a lot…
New (Baffling) Rob Warner video: The Way Back
What is Rob Warner up to now? Watch this video and see if you can figure it out. Is this…
High School Mountain Biking: How the bike industry could save itself?
But perhaps there's a possible option that might see bikes put to good use, and actually generate demand in years…
Orange Bikes Announces ‘A New Dawn’
We’ve just had word from Orange Bikes, they’re set to continue. When the application for administration was made, an application…
Welsh Trail Centre Review: UK MTB’s origin story under threat
Update NRW has just sent us this revised version of their original statement: We know our visitor centres are a…
Fresh Goods Friday 689 – The Very Testing Edition
Testing, testing, one, two, three... is this thing on? Welcome one and all to the latest and some* would say…
UCI Mountain Bike World Series Fort William Tickets: on sale now!
If you’re planning to go and watch the MTB World Series at Fort William, act now! Careful as you choose…
Fizik Terra Nanuq GTX shoe review
The Fizik Terra Nanuq GTX shoes are insulated, waterproof, fleece lined, and an aggressive Vibram sole for off-road adventures.
Video: Innes Graham In Da Jungle
Wicked, wicked etc. Innes inna Inners. Spot that trail, enjoy some tunes, and know that you could do it like,…
2023 Cross-country Season Recap | UCI Mountain Bike World Series
As we wait for the UCI to reveal the official list of teams and riders for 2024, take a look…
Mintel predicts £1 billion new bike sales this year
According to new research from Mintel, new bicycle sales are forecast to climb by 12% in 2024 with Brits set…
Off The Beaten Track
This piece was originally published as the editorial in our Weekly Word newsletter. It’s free and available to anyone who…
The Bike Brand Old Logo Quiz
Before marketing bods sat around in ball pools having thought bombs, these are some of the logos and head badges…
Fresh Goods Friday 688 – The Weight For It Edition
Hello! Good afternoon! And welcome to this week's FGF. Come on in, the water's lovely. Actually, it's not. It's not…
Mick Ives – A British Cycling Legend 1939 – 2024
RIP Mick Ives 10 August 1939 – 18th January 2024 Mick Ives was a force of nature, one of a…
Calibre T3 Hardtails: High stoke, low budget
Calibre’s T3 Hardtail mountain bike lineup continues the brand’s tradition of producing proper, good value mountain bikes, with good quality…
[UPDATED] 2024 World Cup Teams: Who’s Gone Where?
Monday January 15th was the deadline for teams signing up to the UCI. So we should know everything pretty soon!
Early bird discounts for Ride Sri Lanka 2024 – a 5 day multi terrain riding adventure
Long term readers may recall Jason Miles’ entertaining ‘Mumble in the Jungle’ reports Sri Lanka a few years back. If…
The Merida EX Enduro returns for 2024
The Merida EX Enduro organisers have abandoned plans to make it an ebike only event for 2024, so whether you…
What’s New? Get The February Issue of Singletrack Magazine Here!
Change is afoot! Some new things are happening in the pages of Singletrack World, and you’ll be wanting February’s issue…
Fake Bikes? How To Spot A Scam Website
Off the back of a couple of stories we’ve published, and a suggestion from someone in the Forum, we thought…
It’s Pothole Day! Fill That Hole Gets An Update
There’s an obvious soundtrack to this… It’s not just Blackburn that has potholes, and if you spot one Cycling UK’s…
Mindset Monday: Videos From XC, DH and Freeride to adjust your outlook
Goodbye weekend, hello Monday. Maybe you’re sitting at your desk happily tired after a weekend of pedalling. Maybe you work…