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Archives for March 2017

March 23, 2017 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Kulhavy and Sauser take another Cape Epic stage

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic

Christoph Sauser and Jaroslav Kulhavy (Investec-Songo-Specialized) claimed a second consecutive stage win at the 2017 Absa Cape Epic, and at the same time managed to eat into the time gap of the overall leaders, Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini (Cannondale Factory Racing XC). Second on Stage 3, which ended in a sprint finish, were Nino […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: Bike, cape epic, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, MTB, Sauser, south africa, Specialized

March 22, 2017 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Sauser and Kulhavy claim shortened Stage 2 at Cape Epic

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
Cape Epic MarathonMTB

With intensely high temperatures experienced for the Absa Cape Epic Prologue and Stage 1, race organisers made the difficult decision to cut Stage 2 by 40km, leaving riders racing 62km instead of 102km. “This is a big decision for us and we have never done it before in 14 years of staging the race, but […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: cadel evans, cape epic, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, MTB, Sauser, south africa, Specialized

March 21, 2017 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Fumic and Avancini defend at the Cape Epic

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
Cape Epic MarathonMTB MTB

Stage 1 of the Absa Cape Epic showed no mercy, as riders were subjected to intense heat on the first stage in Hermanus. Cross-country specialists Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini (Cannondale Factory Racing XC) continued their blazing assault on the 2017 Absa Cape Epic with another stage win. The pair has now scored a hattrick […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: Cannondale, cape epic, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, MTB, Specialized, Stage Race

March 20, 2017 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Absa Cape Epic Prologue delivers

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
Absa Cape Epic MarathonMTB Stage Race MTB

The 2017 Absa Cape Epic started exactly as they 2016 edition ended, with Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini (Cannondale Factor Racing XC) powering onto the Meerendal Wine Estate fields to take the win. Last year the pair claimed the final stage of the Cape Epic; this year they put their considerable cross-country talents to good […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: Bike, cadel evans, cape epic, MarathonMTB, south africa, Stage Race

March 16, 2017 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Who to watch at the 2017 Absa Cape Epic

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic

The start of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic is now just days away. Beyond the media machine that is counting down days, rolling out video grabs, and creating excitement via emotive images on Instagram – the best marathon and cross-country riders in the world are fine tuning their bikes, their legs and their kit bags […]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: cape epic, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, MTB, south africa, Specialized, Stage Race

March 15, 2017 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

What to expect at Lasseters Easter in the Alice

Related Event: Easter in the Alice
LEITA Easter in the Alice XCM MTBA (c) Tim Bardsley-Smith

The Lasseters Easter in the Alice is just a month away. In 2017 the 3 day stage race in Alice Springs has refined the iconic Central Australian bike race to 3 stages. All killer, no filler. With time to travel over the Easter long weekend, and race lengths meaning you’ll have the afternoon to yourself, […]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Alice Springs, easter in the alice, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, MTB, northern territory, Stage Race, XCM

March 13, 2017 By MarathonMTB Leave a Comment

English makes his mark at Glenrock in the Shimano MTB GP opener

The first round of the 2017 Shimano Mountain Bike Grand Prix Series took place at Glenrock State Conservation Reserve on the weekend. In the seven hour solo competition, the multiple 24 Hour Solo World Champion Jason English claimed the first win on his new home track in Newcastle. Claudia Fiess was victorious in the women’s and […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: Bike, glenrock, MarathonMTB, MTB, Shimano

March 11, 2017 By Justin Morris Leave a Comment

After the dust has settled – Looking back on The Pioneer

Related Event: The Pioneer

It has now been a month since the now well known stage race, The Pioneer, has been run and won. I thought with the exhaustion and pain of the event now settled, it would be a good time to reflect on what I really experienced and witnessed during one of the most gruelling events I […]

Filed Under: Diaries Tagged With: MarathonMTB, MTB stage racing, New Zealand, Pairs racing, pioneer, Stage Racing, Subaru, the pioneer

March 10, 2017 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

A True Transylvanian Biking Adventure: Faget Marathon Preview

Related Event: Faget Marathon - UCI XCM Series

  In just under 2 months’ time Faget Marathon in Romania will play host to the UCI World Marathon Series. Set in in the foot of the Western Carpathians the race promises eager competitors a chance to experience a lush green race paradise. For many the race offers a great opportunity to visit somewhere new […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bike, marathon, marathon mountain biking, mountain bike, Romania, UCI, UCI XCM Series

March 10, 2017 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

Algarve Bike Challenge – Only As Strong As Your Partner

Related Event: Algarve Bike Challenge

After racing Algarve Bike Challenge last year it was an easy decision to return to this event which was taking place for a 5th year. The host town of Tavira is a great place to visit and the residents welcome the race with open arms. The organisation is of the highest quality – excellent website, […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: Algarve, Algarve Bike Challenge, marathon, marathon mountain biking, mountain bike, MTB, Portugal, Stage Race, UCI, XCM, XCO

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