Singletrack Magazine

SLX in the house

We've just had our quota of 'Media Priority' Shimano SLX show up at the office. And it's mighty fine looking stuff in the flesh. 2008-05-10 00:00:37

Rob Lee Does The Double

Endurance rider Rob Lee has just broken (and set) the record for riding the 200 miles of the South Downs Way there-and-back by riding it in under 21 hours AND riding it 'alpine style' unsupported apart from public water taps. 2008-05-08 14:34:24

Madison To Run The Gamut

Gamut chain guides that is. UK distributor Madison has just let us know that they'll be bringing in US chainguide brand, Gamut. A super-light system as used by the likes of Mr Minaar... 2008-05-08 12:07:59

Doin' The Dyfi

Over 600 riders turned up in the little town of Machynlleth this weekend to secure the Howies Dyfi Enduro as the definitive early season enduro ride. Sim and Ben were there to record it all... 2008-05-06 17:44:05

Singletrack Magazine Goes Greener

From issue 42 Singletrack will increase its cover price for the first time in over two years from £3.99 to £4.25. The reason for the price rise is to partly fund the switch to FSC managed paper sources in order to reduce the negative impact of magazine production on the environment. <b>UPDATED</b> - the staff are even being paid to ride to work now... <img src="./mod/submit/smileys/smile.gif" alt="smile" /> 2008-05-06 16:58:50

How Good Are Your Guides?

You might be after a holiday in the French Alps this summer (and who can blame you?) but if you're going on a guided holiday, it might be worth checking that your guides are allowed to guide you. Since last summer's arrests in Morzine, the French have tightened up dramatically on guides without French qualifications. 2008-05-02 15:28:55

Rossendale Adrenaline Gateway - Launch Event Details And Some Pic's

This July will see Rossendale hosting ‘Adrenaline Live!’ - the launch event for the Pennine Lancashire Adrenaline Gateway. This long term projects aims to put Pennine Lancashire on the map as a place for a whole host of adrenaline fuelled activities. 2008-05-02 15:13:33

Kona Magic Link

Video of Kona's new Magic Link in action. Kona's new Magic Link Coilair bike is another thing where it's easier to show you than to explain it... Here's a video clip to keep you amused. 2008-05-01 17:35:08

Pat Adams' Deal with the Devil Intact

At the Wiggle Enduro Six this weekend, Pat Adams showed that his pact with Old Nick for good weather for the event is still in place. Despite the rest of the country drowning, over 600 racers had fine weather, which promptly broke 30 minutes after the finish with a torrential thunderstorm. Here are pics, results and, is that a new prototype Orange race bike we see? 2008-05-01 13:11:40

Athertons Dominate at the UK Nationals

Ae Forest in Scotland was the opening venue for this year's National Points Series. Returning as reigning champions Rachel and Gee had it all to prove on the newly revised course. 2008-05-01 13:05:14