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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Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2023 – Stage Three
Until just a few short hours ago, I believed that getting through the Queen stage of Appenninica MTB yesterday would leave me with smooth seas to sail right up until the end of the event. Imagine my surprise when I took … Read More...

Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2023 – Stage Two
Stage Two of the Appenninica MTB Stage Race dawned with some cloud cover, but a very upbeat and friendly vibe in race HQ. No doubt after the heat of stage one, everyone was happy for less intense sun as we took on the … Read More...

Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2023 – Stage One
The Appenninica MTB Stage Race launched in 2019 and is celebrating its 5th year now in 2023. This year rthe race lines up with 6 challenging stages in the Emilia Romagna region. After Scott Cornish raced abnd reported in … Read More...

Selle Repente Artax GL mountain bike saddle – trail tested
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 their designs looked … Read More...

Top 5 mountain bike races that no longer exist
Marathon MTB racing in the Australian context has experienced many peaks and troughs over its relatively young history. From a competitive national mountain bike marathon (XCM) series with healthy prize purses and very … Read More...