The Graubunden region of Switzerland is a Marathon Mountain Bikers playground. Big mountains, big routes, big views. Choosing the right combination of riding and resting between races is tough in these parts…
Archives for August 2011
Winning in the wet at Wingello
A full report from the weekend’s racing at the SRAM Singletrack Mind series. Results from all categories including the premiere of the women’s solo event.
Sprocket Scientist Blog: The end of the Trans Schwarzwald
The Sprocket Scientist has finished the Trans Scwarzwald. Happy to be done, but somewhat frustrated. That’s why we always have ‘next year’.
Tech Review: Fox FIT Terralogic QR15
With a solid six months now on the fork, there is no question. The new FIT Terralogic cartridge is a great performer – reliable, very adjustable, and user friendly.
Champions crowned at TransWales
Final day wrap-up from the 2011 edition of TransWales. With the classifications far from decided it was an exciting finale.
Matt Page’s Blog: TransWales’ final stages
An enthralling contest with Ajay Chhatri continues right down to the line on the final day, with the two going toe-to-toe in the last two stages.
SRAM Singletrack Mind riders rewarded at Wingello
Yet more pre-race rain for competitors at an Australian mountain bike event, but a firming track served up a singletrack treat.
Grand Raid Cristalp – still a hard day out
The Grand Raid Cristalp is rightfully one of Europe’s premier Mountain Bike Marathons. It is now part of the new UCI Marathon World Series.
TransWales field lights up the night
Matt Page uses home-trail advantage to score time on night stage. Overall winners far from decided with only one stage to go in Welsh stage race.
2011 Grand Raid Cristalp
Urs Huber proves to be the best from an elite front group. Sally Bigham takes the win from Jane Nuessli.