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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Favourites lead at the Swiss Epic
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
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
5th Kronplatz King MTB Marathon attracts top talent
On 30 August 2020, the 5th edition of the KronplatzKing MTB Marathon, the mountain bike marathon starting in San Vigilio di Marebbe (1,200 m) and finishing at the summit of the Kronplatz (2,275 m), will take place. And … Read More
Crocodile Trophy postponed to 2021
News was released on Wednesday 29th July that the 2020 edition of the Crocodile Trophy would have to be postponed to 2021. "We unfortunately saw no alternative but to postpone the event to 2021," said the race … Read More
Swiss Epic champions return
In a year where nothing can be certain, at this point the Swiss Epic, the European arm of the global Epic Series, will be going ahead in August. After the successful running of the Engadin Bike Giro in St Mortiz already, … Read More
Training for the Start Line Jitters
The start of a mountain bike race wether it be XCM, XCO, enduro or even downhill is the peak of nerves, excitement, intensity and fear for all riders. Training for this element of a race is often the most complex. And … Read More
Brasil Ride 2020 is postponed to 2021
There is little chance that any of us will forget 2020, and it is a year that will remain in the history books. Since the middle of March, sporting events and public events of almost any kind have been cancelled or … Read More
Brentjens and Limburg Cycling unite
1996 Olympic Mountain Bike Champion Bart Brentjens has entered a partnership with his team and the platform for cycling in Limburg (the most southern province of the Netherlands) for recreational sports, events, … Read More
Why it’s time to enter the next bike race.
The last bike race I did was the Arabian Epic Series Jordan Stage Race. I flew in and flew out, nursing a few niggles from a silly crash before leaving, which made it all a little uncomfortable on long haul flights! It … Read More
Scott-SRAM to the Swiss Epic
In a year that will be remembered for different reasons by everyone, elite athletes have had a serious shift in their goals. With Tokyo 2020 becoming Tokyo 2021 (maybe?), the Cape Epic being cancelled, and the XCO World … Read More