Make Your October Better With Singletrack Magazine

As we prepare to slip out of our summer shorts, through the nettle defence trousers, and into something thermal, keep your mountain bike juices flowing with an injection of inspiration, amusement, and information to make you sound interesting on the long evenings by the fire. The October issue of Singletrack World is making its way to the printer soon, so if you want a copy, make sure your name is on the list by 25th September!

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What’s Inside October’s Issue 157?

We have a new cover photographer for this issue! It’s Joe Wakefield who says:

This Photo was taken in the Valleycliffe area of Squamish, BC  (my hometown) the feature/trail was built by a local trailbuilder and rider Matt Bolton (@matt_boltz)

The dog is a sweet Samoyed called Maya and this was one of her last trips out as a trail dog with friends, she loved joining us on the trails biking but she’s getting a bit older now and enjoys smaller walks and treats. I wanted to get her one last great shot out on the trails and I knew this freeride area with interesting builds was a great location to showcase her as a grounded loyal companion watching her humans do crazy things.

• Camera – Sony A7IV 
• Lens – Tamron 35-150mm F2.8 
• Shot at – ISO 640, 32mm, F4.0, 1/500 Shutter

Editorial

Chipps has a Hall of Fame announcement, and it’s not what you might have been imagining… 

UK Adventure: First Dates

Sanny contemplates the wisdom of inviting your potential future partner on a mountain bike ride. Is it a recipe for success or a Michelin-star-level disaster waiting to happen?

Column: Type 4 Fun

Hannah thought she discovered a new type of fun. But is it fun if it’s not even happened yet?

UK Adventure: Each Peach Pear Plum

Hannah enlists her friend Celia in a mission to re-enact a favourite book from her childhood. Luckily, Celia is indefatigable.

Trail Tales: Bonking and Culinary Calamities

Sometimes we make poor choices, leaving us in a desperate scrabble through the crumbs of our backpacks in search of calories to get us home…

MTB Culture: Rain Stops Play

Chipps looks at the increasing influence the changing climate and other pressures are having on off-road events.

Column: Thrive This Winter

Benji adopts the slithery path to zen in the darker months

International Adventure: All Inclusive Holiday Racing

Tracy Moseley’s idea of a holiday does not involve a sun lounger, but it is all inclusive – and all in. A trip of a lifetime to the BC Bike Race lives up to her dreams.

Through The Grinder

Tried and tested by the Singletrack crew, gear to help you survive a day in the hills – or the workshop.

Debate: Better with friends?

Is mountain biking something best done as a group, or is there a certain singularity of experience to be had in the solo ride? Chipps and Hannah try to see things from all perspectives…

International Adventure: Nor Way Hans Rey! 

Carmen Freeman Rey and Hans Rey explore a mountain biking community in Norway being built with the power of trails.

502 Club Roll of Honour

A huge thank you to our 502 supporters.

Last Word – Catastrophe!

Chipps suggests you mind the small stuff and the massive moves will come naturally.