Maxxis has recently announced two new additions to their range of cross-country tyres. Anyone who has kept a close eye on the World Cup circuit (ok, in 2019) won't be overly surprised that Maxxis has released Wide Trail … Read More
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Cape Epic 2020 Press conference
The race favourites for the Cape Epic gathered at a media conference ahead of the 2020 edition in South Africa.. The traditional Pre-Race Press Conference is characterised by empty platitudes and vague talk of wanting to … Read More
Cape Epic’s COVID-19 statement
With news today of the Trek-Pirelli mountain bike team and all staff staying at home, along with the Wilier Team, it's clear that the impact of the Coronavirus and COVID-19 on the Cape Epic is being felt. The Cape Epic … Read More
Australian XCM Championships to Dwellingup, Western Australia for 2020
After the 2019 Cross-Country Marathon (XCM) Australian National Championships were postponed and moved from Townsville to Redlands and the Bayview Blast, many questions were left hanging over the 2020 venue and date. … Read More
Cuthbert and Johnston win 10th edition of The Willo
The 10th James Williamson Memorial Enduro (aka The Willo) was held at Sparrow Hill on 1 March and a crowd of over 400 mountain bikers gathered to remember one of Australia’s most talented endurance racers, James ‘Willo’ … Read More
Epic Trail (and views) at Bike Buller
Bike Buller is a 3-day mountain bike festival at, you guessed it, Mt Buller. There'a plenty of XC action amongst the gravity events, and today the Epic Trail point-to-point let us loose on the alpine singletrack in the … Read More
Swiss Epic 2020 route revealed
The 2020 Swiss Epic entries have been open for a while, and while the stage towns have been made public, the final route has just been revealed. Unlike some mountain bike stage races, the Swiss Epic changes its route … Read More
How will the coronavirus impact the Cape Epic?
2020 has started like the script of an apocalyptic movie. Australia burned with a ferocity not seen before, before being inundated with floods that washed ash into waterways, killing species of fish and polluting … Read More
Francesco Failli and Blaza Pintaric lead Andalucia Bike Race
Faili and Pintaric have become the first leaders of the the tenth edition of the Andalucía Bike Race presented by Caja Rural Jaén as it kicked off with a 24.5km individual time trial with 1119m of climbing that started … Read More
Nankervis gets redemption at Great Otway Gravel Grind!
The Great Otway Gravel Grind that happens the day after the famous Otway Odyssey is quickly becoming a drawcard event in itself. For many it makes a long trip even more worthwhile with the opportunity to attain 2 days of … Read More
Hucker & Mullens win 14th Odyssey preceding big news for the 15th edition!
The Otway Odyssey has long established itself as one of the premier XCM events on the Australian calendar. Many other races have been and gone since this race has continued to evolve. The 2020 edition was an encouraging … Read More