Singletrack | 133
Editorial: Speaking In Codes
When your riding pal says ‘Let’s go easy today’, is that really a secret code for ‘Let’s go as fast as possible!’? Only experience and a few shock lessons can help you know the truth.
UK Adventure: Night Riding
Barney Marsh looks at the shifting benefits and reasons for riding in the dark throughout the changing seasons of the year with the help of James Vincent’s awesome photos.
International Adventure: Blood And Honey: A Balkans Story
Carlos Blanchard and friends ride through the stunning scenery and all-too-recent bloody history of the Balkans to find a quiet region still undiscovered by bikes.
Pete’s Pros: Isla Short
Pete is used to trailing in the wake of pro riders, trying to interview them, but cross country pro Isla Short made sure he had a tough time both up and downhill
UK Adventure: Doon The Watter
Sanny’s mellow jaunt down the Scottish coast takes in dune riding, castles, seaside singletrack and Trump Turnberry goons.
Kit Essentials: Shoes
Shoes are one of those non-optional essential mountain bike elements. Here is a selection of flat and clip-in shoes that have been keeping the Singletrack team attached to the pedals this year.
Classic Ride: Nan Bield
A truly classic, Classic Ride, this Lake District pass includes all the Lakeland essentials of hike-a-bike, unpredictable weather, loose shale and a welcome pint at the finish..
Bike Test: The ‘Bikes Are Great’ Test
We look at three disparate bikes from Marin, Pipedream and Specialized that all use different materials and outlooks in order to make all three bikes capable down-trail machines.
Catch My Drift: Whip
Barney is helping to translate the language of the youth for us. In this case, he looks at ‘whip’. Is it something you ride? Something you do? Or is it better with a walnut on top?
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Singletrack 133.