The 15th edition of the Craft Bike Transalp augurs some high tension from July 14 thru 21. Besides several international top teams featuring the likes of Team Bulls, Topeak Ergon Racing or Multivan Merida Biking also the Stockli Pro Team will line up again with reigning Transalp champions Urs Huber and Konny Looser. According to […]
Archives for May 2012
Lee Williams wins British National XCM Championships
Lee Williams of Team Wiggle has won the 2012 British national marathon championships. He was one of a number of XCO specialists in the field, who kept the marathon specialists out of the top spots. The podium was completed by Scott rider and UK MTB legend, the long-lasting Nick Craig, and ex road pro Dan […]
Condor Super Acciaio Review
At home, abroad, and the places in between – Marathon style Mountain Biking is my main sporting pleasure. Be it a race, a long training ride, or simply a great ‘tour’ in a far flung location – I am a huge fan of long rides in big terrain. Eastern Switzerland, the Rocky Mountains, the Snowy […]
Quotes from the ICME
In any Mountain Bike Stage Race, you get into a bit of a rhythm, and ‘in-jokes’ start coming to the fore. There is no doubt about it, Stage Racing is hard, but often it is the humour of those around you that can help get you through. Here are some of the better one liners […]
British XCM Nationals – Preview
This weekend sees the second round of the 2012 Chain Reaction Cycles MTB marathon series in Selkirk, Scotland; this round is special because it is also the British XCM championships, meaning that plenty of strong riders will be making the trip north and taking on everything the Borders can throw at them. The UK has […]
ICME Stage Race: Blair and Anset clinch titles
The last stage of a Mountain Bike stage race can be a bit of a parade, at least for some of the race. At the Crocodile Trophy in 2011, an easy break was allowed to go until the water point – but beyond that, the race leader Jeroen Boelen was keen to net another win […]
Andy Blair’s Felt Nine
Success in a Mountain Bike Stage Race relies on a number of variables. As a rider, you must be physically prepared. Experience also counts, in terms of knowing how to not lose your head, and when it is worthwhile using your energy to get a gap on the field. Using the right equipment is also […]
ICME Stage Race: Night time conga lines
Riding, and racing, at night is something more specific to mountain biking than other cycling disciplines. Yes, you may train with lights on the road. And there are a couple of pretty cool floodlit or light assisted cyclocross events around. But being able to go fast at night is an important skill for any competitive […]
ICME Stage Race: Blair and Anset maintain in Time Trial
The ‘race of truth’ is a pretty cheesy tag line for a time trial – but it is also quite an honest name. Stage 5 of the Ingkerreke Commerical MTB Enduro at Alice Springs just confirmed that the current race leaders in the men’s and women’s event are the the best in the field. Riders […]
Chain Reaction Cycles MTB Marathon Series 2012 – 2nd event only a few days away
Only a few days to go now before the 2nd event of the Chain Reaction Cycles MTB Marathon Series powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport will set up camp at the Selkirk Rugby Club in Selkirk on the 19-20th May 2012. This event will be the 1st road sportive / MTB marathon combined event of the season. The round in […]