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The return of the Alta Via Stage Race

After a couple of years away, the Alta Via Stage Race is back for 2021 and registration is open. The AVSR loosely follows the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri taking riders westwards through the region of … Read More

Our take on the Appenninica 2021 MTB stage race route.

The Appenninica MTB stage race was one of the lucky ones in 2020. They had to postpone their event to September, but the new date ended up being a better date, avoiding some of the high temperatures … Read More

Goal-setting and motivation during COVID

With no foreseeable racing at a high level, it can be hard to find the motivation for training. I myself find training harder, but the usual OCD attitude towards training is slipping. Occasionally I … Read More

Rocky Trail Shimano MTB GP in Queensland

In a tumultuous year for mountain bike racing and alas everything else in life, organising and executing events has been more difficult than ever. Constantly evolving regulations and travel … Read More

Otway Odyssey – a look back to the start

In 2007, there was a new race on the calendar - the Otway Odyssey. A 100km race was scheduled to start on the Great Ocean Road at Apollo Bay, and climb up and over the Otway Ranges towards the town of … Read More

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Our take on the Appenninica 2021 MTB stage race route.

January 15, 2021 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Otway Odyssey – a look back to the start

January 11, 2021 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

The return of the Alta Via Stage Race

January 9, 2021 By Scott Cornish Leave a Comment

Raid Evolénard unveils the program of the European Championships

December 19, 2020 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

Roxsolt Liv SRAM coming to the Otways

December 17, 2020 By Mike Blewitt 1 Comment

LATEST TECH FEATURE

Bike Check: Norco Revolver Hardtail team builds

June 26, 2020 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

With two new Norco Revolver hardtails added to the MarathonMTB.com service course, it is worth asking what role does a hardtail play in the mountain bike world? The humble hardtail is often seen as the bike for … Read More

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2021 Otway Odyssey returns to Apollo Bay

October 6, 2020 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

One of the best parts of marathon distance mountain bike racing is going somewhere. Anyone who wants to ride for a long time may get frustrated by going in loops, and maybe that's why 24 Hour solo racers are a breed of … Read More

Snow Challenges Velo Vert Festival

October 1, 2020 By Ben Thomas 1 Comment

The weather forecasters were right, the snow falls Friday night and as we stand on the start line of the latest UCI World Marathon Series race it’s a high probability that heavy snow will restart soon after the gun … Read More

Racing During a Global Pandemic – O Tour Bike Marathon

September 18, 2020 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

It’s been eleven months since I spent two weeks travelling around France and Spain to three different bike races, now finally it was time to release my competitive spirit once again!In March this year we spent three … Read More

Bike racing and training with Type 1 Diabetes

September 15, 2020 By Justin Morris 1 Comment

Cycling was not always my passion or my career in life, as a matter of fact at the age of 10 all I could dream about was one day being a pilot! I used to watch fighter pilot movies, play pilot video games and my bedroom … Read More

Shimano MTB GP rocks Townsville

September 15, 2020 By Mike Blewitt 1 Comment

Last Saturday marked the return of the HOT ROCK RACE to Townsville XC racing with the Shimano MTB Grand Prix by Rocky Trail Entertainment and supported by the Townsville Enterprise Limited. The event might have had lower … Read More

Goal-setting and motivation during COVID

August 25, 2020 By Sam Fox Leave a Comment

With no foreseeable racing at a high level, it can be hard to find the motivation for training. I myself find training harder, but the usual OCD attitude towards training is slipping. Occasionally I have been taking the … Read More

Short and sweet at the Swiss Epic

August 21, 2020 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

On Stage 3 of the 2020 Swiss Epic, mountain bikers were treated to some of the best singletrack the canton has to offer, including the Hörnli Trail - one of Europe’s longest flow trails. True to form, and pre-stage … Read More

Hynek and Stošek win Swiss Epic Stage Two

August 20, 2020 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Kristian Hynek and Martin Stošek won the 2nd stage of the 2020 Swiss Epic, after timing their attack to perfection, climbing away from the rest of the leading group inside the final 10 kilometres. While Future Cycling … Read More

Favourites lead at the Swiss Epic

August 19, 2020 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Finish Stage 1 of the 2020 Swiss Epic from Laax to Laax, Graubünden, Switzerland on 18 August 2020. Photo by Francesco Narcisi.Finish Stage 1 of the 2020 Swiss Epic from Laax to Laax, Graubünden, Switzerland on 18 … Read More

Men and women to watch at the 2020 Swiss Epic

August 17, 2020 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

With Olympic Gold Medallists, multiple World Champions and a host of talented young riders, the Swiss Epic boasts arguably its best ever field this year.The Swiss Epic has always seen a quality field take to the … Read More

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