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Photo by Charles Robertson Contents9.EditorialChippsreckonsthateveryoneneeds to try a big bike, and then probably buy a small bike.

10. A Tale of Two Rides Ben MacDui lets mountain bikers think they’ve conquered it in this summertime adventure.

20. Just say no snow! Benji and Ed argue the toss between the snow-fans and the snow-humbugs.

28. Blame the Dog Mike Ferrentino tries unplugging and stepping away for a moment.

30. Interview: Rory Hitchens of U.S.E and Exposure lights. They’ve been going over 20 years and are still innovating.

39. Bike Test – 140 Bikes 140mm travel machines from Commencal, Marin and Specialized tested.

48. Of Myths and Meat Winter riding in Greece, where the trails are try and the food is delicious!

58. Access All Areas Dave Anderson interviews Ian Warby of the CTC on local access issues.

62. Through the Grinder. Real world product testing through the snowy winter.

72. U-Pod Riding the Long Mynd and staying in a Pod. Not as bonkers as it sounds.

82. Grouptest: Hardcore Jackets Winter jackets to put on first thing on a wet morning and take off again when you return home dripping.

90. Subscribe to Singletrack It’s more fun than you may think.

92. Fitness – Come Race With Us Top tips if you’re planning on racing a 12 hour or riding 100km this summer.

98. Route Guide – Doethie Valley, Wales The longest continuous singletrack descent in Wales you say?

111. Outro We don’t know what those pictures mean either. They’re funny though.