Trek and Pivot have just released updates to their cross-country full-suspension bikes, and the trend towards longer travel, longer reach, slacker head angles and all-round more capable bikes doesn't look to be slowing … Read More
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Surviving a Training Camp or Cycling Trip
A sunny training camp is a great way to kick start the new race season and a mid season cycling trip is a great motivator but how can you maximise the benefits and survive a huge week on the bike? For most of us taking a … Read More
Sibling rivalry decides Bendigo Golden Triangle Epic whilst Viotto powers away to strong win
The men's podium. 1. R. Nankervis, 2. T. Nankervis, 3. A. Jackson, 4. T. Wyndham, 5. J. Morris.The Victorian regional city of Bendigo again put on a show hosting one of the highest regarded XCM races in Australia. … Read More
Swiss Epic release their 2019 route
The Swiss Epic is the European cousin in the global Epic Series, and under that larger umbrella it has taken a slightly different shape. The Flow category is gone, and the 6 day race is now 5 days, with no opening … Read More
Malevil Cup attracts World Champs and Olympians
The 20th edition of the legendary Malevil Cup – UCI MTB marathon series will take place on 8 June 2019. Routes going through the forests of the Lusatian and Zittau Mountains will host mountain bikers from all over the … Read More
Riders race in honour of local legend on final day of Easter in the Alice 2019
The Alice Springs Telegraph station played host to stage 3. Photo: Outback CyclingThe final stage of this years 'Easter in the Alice' was more than another 40km of fast, flowy desert racing it also marked a memorium … Read More
Easter in the Alice Day 2: Sprint finishes & short course gallops on windy day of racing
Day 2 of the Outback Cycling Easter in the Alice began in the backyard of the official race hotel and sponsor the Double Tree Hilton, Alice Springs. Meaning many riders whom were staying here were awarded a slightly … Read More
Racing on a Frontier: Easter in the Alice stage 1, Alice Springs
Start line stage 1 Outback Cycling Easter in the Alice, 2019. Photo: J. PetrickThe Easter in the Alice Springs has become somewhat of a pilgrimage for the Australian MTB community over the past 10-15years. With the … Read More
4 Islands MTB – A beautiful island hopping adventure
We hurtle towards the airport the day after the final stage of Croatia 4 Islands, we leave with many stories, lots of memories, and a love of this beautiful country. The amazing pictures from previous editions attract … Read More
Australian XCM Championships to Bayview
After many rumours starting to spread, Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) have announced today that the upcoming Cross-Country Marathon (XCM) National Championships will no longer be held in Townsville, but in Bayview near … Read More
First rides on the 2020 Norco Revolver
The Norco Revolver FS has been the bike of choice for the MarathonMTB.com Team since 2016. After we finished racing on Bianchi mountain bikes when they were no longer available in Australia, we needed a bike that climbed … Read More