A Dijon court has placed Cycles Lapierre into court-supervised restructuring.
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The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
When and how to watch the 2026 MTB World Champs
It’s World Champs time! But when are things happening? And can you stream it anywhere?
Ride My World hopes to highlight that at a participatory level, enduro is thriving
Have reports of enduro's death been greatly exaggerated? Well, yes.
Les Gets DH World Series Rd7 results, report and highlights vids
Intensity and home support fuel a standout Downhill weekend in Les Gets.
World Series Enduro is dead! Long live local Enduro!
The organisers confirm that this year's UCI Enduro World Cup will be the last.
Mountainbike Makeover: can this 2016 bike be modernised?
And if so, what works? What doesn't? And how much will it all end up costing?
Reader’s Ride: Lawrence’s Dawley T16
Kicking off the week, let's all have a gawp at a bike that rides even better than it looks.
Introducing Singletrack Credits: earn as you ride with us
Singletrack Credits reward you for reading, posting and being part of our community.
PSA: Malverns Classic is next week and it looks ace
Singletrack will be there. Come along and say hello! You may even get a freebie.
(Lake) District 16: the most beautifully hardest bikepacking course in the UK?
Linking the 16 lakes of the Lake District. 600km with 17,000m ascent, plenty of technical riding and a healthy dose of hike-a-bike.
Lapierre files to fight on as Accell’s brands scramble to survive
Cycles Lapierre has filed its own reorganisation in France to break away from insolvent Accell and find an investor — while Raleigh does the same in the UK and the German MTB brands stay silent.
Haibike, Ghost, Lapierre, Raleigh: Accell Group enters insolvency proceedings
Accell Group, the Dutch owner of Haibike, Ghost, Lapierre and Raleigh, has entered insolvency proceedings. Its UK arm has filed to appoint administrators.
Rewards Roundup: This week’s best member deals
This week's roundup covers your skincare, your bathroom cabinet and the dog — in that order of surprise.
New tyre day! Maxxis Minion DHX is here
AKA the new Minion DHF. Oh, and there's a new DH casing too.
State of UK Enduro Racing: Ard Rock 26
The UK’s answer to Sea Otter? The north’s answer to the Malverns Classic?
Singletrack Rookie: Paying creative people, under 30, for printed work
If you’ve been waiting for a nudge, this is it.
The Great Scone Pronunciation Debate Finally Settled! The Forum has decided
Now that's cleared up, is it cream or jam on first? Does butter have an invite to the party? What about the ratio?
From the forum: First MTB vs current MTB photo
The idea is to post a collage of your current MTB and first MTB.
Alpkit’s comeback plan: new backing, reduced range – and most stores staying open
The brand has set out its recovery plan — new investment, a simpler business, a sharper Sonder range.
Andorra DH World Series Rd6 results, report and highlights vids
Winning streaks extended as the racers head into the summer break.
What to do if you encounter a moorland fire on a ride
Moorland and woodland fire risk is high across the UK.
La Thuile DH World Series Rd5 results, report and highlights vids
Super dry conditions left the course increasingly dusty and unpredictable throughout the day.
Reports of the Enduro World Cup’s death are greatly exaggerated
Time to give it another look. Two days of racing starts Saturday morning.
State of Enduro: Peaks Enduro Series Round 4 (BNES 3) report
Originally scheduled to take place in the Peak district, the venue for the 4th round of the Peaks Enduro Series had to be changed due to 'land issues'.
New Canyon concept bike: Biplane cockpit ✅ 32” wheels ✅ Upside-down fork ✅ Aero ✅
Is the Canyon Lux Era the sign of a new era of XC racing tech?
Lenzerheide DH World Series Rd4 results, report and highlights vids
Lenzerheide brought the speed. All the fast, dry downhill action from the UCI Downhill World Cup finals day.
Win a pair of Kenda Double Black tyres by signing up to our newsletter
What's better than fresh tyres? Fresh tyres that don't cost any money!
Batteryphobes rejoice! Shimano XT mechanical drivetrain announced
Great to see Shimano still doing things with metal strings for us retro grouches!
Midweek MTB Madness race this Wednesday evening at Chorlton Water Park
Calling all Greater Manchester dwellers! Come along and you may end up in Singletrack Magazine issue 168.
Leogang DH World Series Rd3 results, report and highlights vids
The day marked a milestone moment, with the Women’s Elite race closing the programme for the first time in history.
£4.5bn for cycling and walking: 5,000 new routes and 10,000 safer crossings
The Government's new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy promises record investment, ambitious targets and — crucially — safer everyday riding. And yes, that includes us.
Win all-expenses-paid, 3-day MTB adventure at DYFI Bike Park this August
Deuter, in partnership with the Atherton family, is giving 3 UK riders (with a friend) a chance to win a great weekend on bikes.
Havok Bike Park Summer Race Weekend report
Ater blistering heat in Somerset a couple weeks ago, Aran returned to Havok on a contrastingly wet and grey weekend for the third race of his season
Rockintor AirVora: CE Level 2 upper-body armour you can actually pedal in
A broad-coverage MTB protection system without going full stormtrooper on every climb.
Loudenvielle-Peyragudes DH World Series Rd2 results, report and highlights vids
It's safe to say that the super-loose dusty made life difficult for all riders.
From the Forum: Saddleback goes into administration
All 42 staff at the UK cycling distributor have been made redundant.
State of Enduro: Southern Enduro Minehead (BNES Rd2) report
It’s not often that I turn up to a race venue knowing nothing. But this time, I genuinely had no idea what to expect.
Does Singletrack Mag think eMTBs are now too powerful?
In this episode of the Singletrack Podcast we have a Mrs Merton-style 'heated debate' about eeb numbers.
Forum: Santa Cruz Tallboy 6, death to the VPP
This post from Forum Member a11y has stirred up some interesting conspiracy theory chat!
Avinox statement makes the case for more power in mountain biking
Avinox talk the torque. The debate rolls on.
The oldest bike kit that I still use
It's all very well banging on about the latest shiny new kit, but what stuff has stood the test of time in my shed?
67% of Welsh residents want better access to the countryside
Only 5% overtly against the idea. But where are we at with the Trails For Wales campaign?
Latest Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay packs 1,000w and 108Nm
With a potential 1,034Wh of battery there's plenty of power for playing. Also, new 160mm travel LC2R rear suspension layout.
Are you underbiked or overbiked? Do you care?
Mountain biking is a massively broad activity. Back roads and back flips. No bike does it all well.
No more Fazua? Porsche closes eBike Performance Division
Porsche - the company behind Fazua lightweight drive systems - cites a fundamentally changed market.
Hey LEGO! What about a mountain bike set?
New 1,015-piece set features a road bike measuring 36cm x 60cm x 19 cm and retails for £109.99
Survey on concussion knowledge and behaviours in UK mountain biking
The study aims to better understand how riders recognise concussion, what actions they take following a suspected concussion, and what factors influence decisions around returning to riding.
Markus Stitz’s new guide book brings Edinburgh’s gravel rides to life
If you've been reading Singletrack for any length of time, you'll know Markus Stitz.
