Rapid Ascent is very excited to announce that Australia’s ultimate MTB marathon, the Kona Odyssey, will welcome elite Swiss mountain biker Nathalie Schneitter to compete in the event at Forrest on February 16th, 2013. Schneitter is a Swiss pro rider on the Colnago Südtirol team has included the Kona Odyssey as an integral part of […]
Archives for January 2013
The Year of Shred
I found myself stepping back from the Subaru-MarathonMTB.com team the other day. It was kind of an odd move to make – the support, camaraderie and new riding experiences made possible by the team are excellent. It was a small matter of me not being suited to a lot of the equipment the team are […]
USA’s Katie Compton conquers European Cyclocross
Since becoming the first American female rider to win a medal at cyclocross world championships, Katie Compton is one of the biggest names in the sport. Having won 16 World Cup races and three World Championship medals over the last six seasons, she is determined to win gold at the 2012-2013 Worlds in Louisville (held […]
Burry Stander Killed in Training Accident
One of the worlds best mountain biking stars was killed in a training accident near Shelley Beach, South Africa, on Thursday 3rd January 2013. Burry Stander was just 25 years old, yet had achieved more than most cyclists could ever hope. More than that, Stander was an icon for South African mountain biking, and in […]
Nienke Oostra: 2013 and New Beginnings
The end of one year and the beginning of another always result in reflections on life. On goals achieved and not achieved, on the celebration of new friendships made and old ones strengthened. Plus there is the joy in mapping out a new year, a fresh start and a new beginning. For me personally, 2012 […]
2013: A year of Racing and Discovery
The year 2012 seemed to just end as quickly as it started – did anyone else notice that it flitted by in what seemed like a lot less than twelve months? This is in part due to a very busy year. Around the world, Mountain Biking is having a bit of a resurgence. Although Marathon […]