Singletrack Mountain Bike Magazine

17/08/2025

There's more to a trip than just riding - really important stuff like sleeping and eating. For their trip to Morzine and Les Gets, Mark, Benji and Sanny got to sample the local cuisines and stay in fabulous chalets.

For accomodation in Morzine, Bike Morzine offer complete packages across over 60 properties in the area. Whereas for somewhere to stay in Les Gets, Chalets 1066 have got you sorted. And to get you there, make sure you book your transfers with Skiidy Gonzales - they also ride, and can give you some extra top tips or guided ride packages.

The guys did plenty of eating whilst they were there. The top spots in Morzine were O'Chalet, La Flamme and La Bonbonniere Patissier, and for Les Gets they headed to Restaurant Basskour, Ice Burg Burger Bar and L’As des Neiges and Le Comptoir.

After an apres-mtb beverage? Check out L'ApresSki Bar Resto or the Ibex brewery.

And if you find after all that food that you can't fit in your pants anymore, head to The Hub Les Gets for a new outfit.

Find out more in our full destination guide over on www.singletrackworld.com.

Supported by: Morzine Avoriaz 1800 Avoriaz Bikepark Yellow Jersey Endura Saracen Bikes Skiidy Gonzales Airport Transfers Chalets1066 Bike Morzine TheHub LesGets

16/08/2025

Still wondering where to go on holiday this summer? Thinking of a last minute deal?

Check out our destination guides for some inspiration!

Earlier in the season, Mark, Sanny and Benji headed to Morzine and Les Gets to check out the trails. For more beginner riders, Les Gets is the place to be with more gentle slopes and trails. However, if you're after more challenging DH park tracks, Morzine is the spot for you.

Both areas also have some great natural options away from the bike parks.

Head to www.singletrackworld.com for the destination guides, or pick up a copy of issue 162.

Supported by: Avoriaz Bikepark Morzine Avoriaz 1800 Yellow Jersey Endura Saracen Bikes Skiidy Gonzales Airport Transfers Chalets1066 Bike Morzine TheHub LesGets

16/08/2025

Continuing our series of Bike Checks, here’s Tailfin’s Head of PR and his Pivot Mach 4SL. This is James Bracey and his lighter-than-your-gravel-bike Pivot Mach 4SL. Who are you then? James Bracey: "My job title is long and varied but essentially I look after all the PR, riders, events and wider community around Tailfin. It’s super fun in that every day brings something new to work with but I would guess a lot of my time is taken up with working with our vast crew of R&D Division riders, liaising with the product and design team to provide essential feedback from the riders alongside keeping the industry abreast with the latest Tailfin endeavours....

Continuing our series of Bike Checks, here’s Tailfin’s Head of PR and his Pivot Mach 4SL. This is James Bracey and his lighter-than-your-gravel-bike Pivot Mach 4SL. Who are you then? James Bracey: "My job title is long [Head of PR, Comms, Riders, Community & Events] and varied but essentially I ...

15/08/2025

The Verbier Bike Festival is now in full swing and carries on through this weekend.

We wish we could be there for morning sessions on fresh singletrack, amazing lunches, more singletrack, then afternoons sampling local food and drink, then evenings in the Event Village experiencing the signature post-ride buzz.

In the Event Village you can nose around more than 30 brands, including 21 bike manufacturers. The Village isn’t just for gearheads. Families are also welcome, with kids’ activities, plus live music and festive programming every afternoon.

The after-bike sessions turn the day’s efforts into good times. Mini-bike races, silent parties, and hands-on activities around every booth mean there’s always something fun to get involved with.

Find out all the details on www.singletrackworld.com. We reckon you can still make it out there in time to catch the festival!

15/08/2025

We ain'tz gots time to blather. There's bikes to test, trails to find and stresses to bust....

We ain'tz gots time to blather. There's bikes to test, trails to find and stresses to bust.

14/08/2025

Today the Verbier Bike Festival begins in beautiful Val de Bagnes, and we're seriously envious of anyone that's heading there.

There's plenty of challenging and exhilarating riding to be had, with 520km of alpine trails to explore. You can do your own thing, or take part in a series of specific challenges over the weekend organised by sponsors such as Specialized Bicycles , Bosch eBike Systems and Ridley Bikes . There's something for riders of all abilities to be able to push themselves.

But it wouldn't be a trip to Verbier without the chance to sample the local cuisine - the much-loved Rando Gourmande is back offering riders a culinary adventure. Riders sample regional products along the way: alpine cheeses, artisanal charcuterie, and Swiss wines, making cycling a delicious excuse to discover the local fare.

Head over to www.singletrackworld.com for more details - there's still time for a last minute flight!

14/08/2025

Designed with female-run Glasgow design studio Doyenne, this is "expressive" unisex clobber, inclusively sized....

Designed with female-run Glasgow design studio Doyenne, this is "expressive" unisex clobber, inclusively sized.

13/08/2025

Tomorrow the Verbier Bike Festival kicks off in the stunning Val de Bagnes area, with 20 specific routes spread over 520km of alpine trails.

If that wasn't enough, there are over 400 bikes available for testing during the festival. And this time it's not just e-bikes!

All kinds of bike are welcome now, which very much reflects the attitude of ebikers and regular bikers out on the trails these days.

No more ‘us versus them’. Everyone here to have a great time riding great trails on great bikes. From gravel grinders through to pedal-assisted gravity addicts, everyone can enjoy Verbier Bike Festival 2025. Whether you’re here to test the latest bikes, explore scenic trails, or simply soak in the eclectic mountain vibe, there’s something for all skill levels and cycling styles.

From the 14th to 17th August, head to the Verbier Bike Festival for arguably the best trails and cuisine in Europe.

Head to www.singletrackworld.com for the full rundown.

13/08/2025

Do you know what? This is an excellent ‘guard....

Do you know what? This is an excellent ‘guard.

12/08/2025

Getting a few things off my mountain biking chest...

Getting a few things off my mountain biking chest

11/08/2025

This article is sponsored by Skiidygonzales In our August issue we have a big feature planned on the one of the most popular areas for mountain biking in continental Europe - the Porte du Soleil region. In particular we are focusing on the close knit towns of Les Gets, Morzine and Avoriaz - Familiar to many of you I'm sure. …...

This article is sponsored by Skiidygonzales In our August issue we have a big feature planned on the one of the most popular areas for mountain biking in continental Europe - the Porte du Soleil region. In particular we are focusing on the close knit towns of Les Gets, Morzine and Avoriaz - Familiar...