MTB: Best of 2007 ..

Check out Joolze Dymond's stunning montage of mountain-biking in 2007. It was a big year for the sport, so take a glance back at some of the classic memories courtesy of the British Cycling website.

Isporty will continue to keep you updated with all of the big MTB stories in 2008, as your one-stop news and entertainment resource.

Mud and moans ..

Looking for a place to spill all that winter frustration and energy, as courses muddy up and events resemble more and more the late rounds of It's a Knockout?

Then head to the Singletrack World forum where you'll find a huge number of likeminded enthusiasts, and more banter than you can shake a muddy hardtail at. You can also check out the latest issue of the magazine (pictured), which is out now.

Elsewhere, Isporty founder Chris Ward recently completed the 2007 Trans Rockies event. And seemingly undaunted by some more extreme mountain-bike endurance, follow his Cape Epic blog as he begins early preparations.

Chris will be keeping you posted as the weeks and months pass.

Fort William mountain festival ..

Check out the Dirt Mag website for details of the Fort William Mountain Festival that is due to take place next February.

Elsewhere, Isporty founder Chris Ward recently completed the 2007 Trans Rockies event. And seemingly undaunted by some more extreme mountain-bike endurance, follow his Cape Epic blog as he begins early preparations.

Chris will be keeping you posted as the weeks and months pass.

Feed your appetite ..

If you're a big MTB fan but detest WH Smiths (and who doesn't?), remember you can download your copy of Singletrack World direct off the tinterweb. Follow this link for more details of how to stay in touch without straying into the wilderness of the shopping mall.

An interesting article on Bike Radar meanwhile on nutrition and how to decode the various claims made by these money-hungry supplement providers - check it out here.

And while many of us may be winding down our mountain-biking pursuits, for a good few others the winter months provide some key training opportunities for next year's events, with Easter's Cape Epic likely to test both mental and physical ability for its brave participants.

Isporty founder Chris Ward recently completed the 2007 Trans Rockies event. And seemingly undaunted by some more extreme mountain-bike endurance, follow his Cape Epic blog as he begins early preparations.

Chris will be keeping you posted as the weeks and months pass.

Olympic MTB opportunities ..

Check out an exclusive interview with Olympic Development Programme Coach Phil Dixon as he discusses how Great Britain is preparing its new breed of talent for 2012.

There are still opportunities to get involved before the London spectacular. Fancy some inspiration? Take a look at the interview on British Cycling.

Meanwhile, as many wind down their mountain-biking pursuits, for a good few others the winter months provide some key training opportunities for next year's events, with Easter's Cape Epic likely to test both mental and physical ability for its brave participants.

Isporty founder Chris Ward recently completed the 2007 Trans Rockies event. And seemingly undaunted by some more extreme mountain-bike endurance, follow his Cape Epic blog as he begins early preparations.

Chris will be keeping you posted as the weeks and months pass.

Cape Epic preparations begin ..

While many may be winding down their mountain-biking pursuits, for a good few others the winter months provide some key training opportunities for next year's events, with Easter's Cape Epic likely to test both mental and physical ability for its brave participants.

Isporty founder Chris Ward (on the right of this picture with teammate Bill Gilbert) recently completed the 2007 Trans Rockies event. And seemingly undaunted by some more extreme mountain-bike endurance, follow his Cape Epic blog as he begins early preparations.

Chris will be keeping you posted as the weeks and months pass.

MTB winter warmers ..

The brave souls are out in force at this time of the year, and there were a few on show last for the Marin Winter Enduro Round 1 at Thetford. Click here for the latest action and photos.

Still seeking a bit of inspiration, then check out the latest issue of Mountain Bike Rider, which features amongst other things Northumberland trails, product testing and all your winter events.

2007: What's your opinion? ..

Impressed? Disgusted? Elated? Downright ripped off?

It's time to get it all off your chest for Singletrack World's annual review of the year. Follow the link to give a shout for what was flash and what was crash about the past year - you may even get yourself in print!

Meanwhile, Trail Break's winter event season gets itself underway this week. Check out a number of rides throughout the dark months - it's either that or staying in watching 'The Santa Claus' ..