Earlier this year I reached out to Selle Repente about testing one of their saddles. I wasn't very aware of the entire range, but had seen a few athletes (Italian riders specifically) using them, and … Read More...
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Michelin-Beard and Bloor triumphant at inaugural Shimano Gravel Muster around Alice Springs
Australia's first gravel stage race, the Shimano Gravel Muster Stage Race, took place in the Red Centre from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th August 2024. The unique event mixed the experience that Rapid Ascent has of … Read More...
Shimano launch Trail Born trail initiative
Shimano have just announced their Trail Born initiative, which aims to increase and susatin a range of mountain bike trails around the world. This includes donating $USD1 million per year for the next decade, but it also … Read More...
Australian team selected for 2024 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships
Today, AusCycling announced that six riders have been selected for the 2024 Cross Country Marathon (XCM) Mountain Bike World Championship in Snowshoe, USA. The AusCycling National Selection Panel today confirmed the … Read More...
Epic gravel riding in the Wiltshire hills – Hotchillee Stone Circle 2024
I’ve said it many times, but the Hotchillee Stone Circle was one of the best days on the bike last year. That says a lot, considering all the amazing events we get to travel to all over the world. Once again this year, … Read More...
Taking on the Shimano Gravel Muster in Alice Springs
Earlier this year Australian event promoters Rapid Ascent announced a new race in an ancient place; the Shimano Gravel Muster. As long-time hosts of the popular mountain bike stage race in Alice Springs known as The … Read More...