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If ever there is an event to re-write the format for first year success, it’s the Swiss Epic. Matt Page and Stu Spies raced the inaugural event for MarathonMTB.com in 2014, and can attest that it was one of the best races either of the two had done. Technically and physically demanding, but with great […]
This past weekend Roc Laissagais hosted the first European round of the 2015 UCI Marathon World Cup Series. The event takes place in Laissac which is a small village about 30 minutes east of Rodez. Laissac is in the Aveyron region which is located in the north of the Pyrenees region of southern France […]
ENVE composites have launched a new range of carbon fibre handlebars, from wide and flat handlebars to a high rise downhill specific handlebar. All items use unidirectional carbon fibre construction, have 31.8mm clamps and are pre-marked for cutting. Which is good, as out of the box the flat and low rise bar are 760mm! The […]
All images: Ian Moses IC Photography With a number of firsts to mark the opening round of the Finish Line Singletrack Mind series at the Wylde MTB trails, it was always destined to be a significant event. It would be the first state-level event at the new Wylde MTB trail at Cecil Hills, built and […]
When you go for a ride you’re only actually in contact with the bike at three points – your hands, your seat, and your feet: these are the three areas where most people, especially those new to riding, will experience discomfort. Getting your seat position right is a matter of a good bike fit and […]
Today, Sunday 12th April, Chris Jongewaard and Peta Mullens claimed the Wombat 100 titles at the iconic mountain bike marathon outside Woodend in Victoria. Victoria is home to many great mountain bike events, like the Giant Odyssey, Bendigo Golden Triangle Epic, Dirt Gran Fondo – and of course the Wombat 100. Each event has unique […]
Imagine this. You’re training for the morning is done! You’ve come home, literally hoped off the bike and now you have 30min to shower, get dressed, pack your bag and leave for work. Notice something missing? BREAKFAST! They weren’t joking when they said it was the most important meal of the day. Missing this meal […]
Twenty years ago one of the greatest moments in history occurred. The first Toy Story movie was released! To go alongside such a momentous occasion the very first Kitzalp mountain bike marathon was held in the Kitzbühel Alps of Austria. Unfortunately I missed the first edition… But I’m sure that first race was an exciting […]
At 856km, the Mongolia Bike Challenge covers some serious mileage. Sitting down to consider the nature of the course, which includes vast tracts of double track trails as well as some 13,400m of climbing, Mike and I had forever enjoyable task of putting together a bike for me to take on the Challenge. Enter the […]
Scheduled for Sunday the 26th of April, the Golden Triangle Epic will see riders from all around the country descend on Bendigo for one of the biggest mountain bike events on the Victorian race calendar. Riders can choose from 15km, 50km, and 100km course distances, and there’s even a 100-mile category for those up to the […]
