Two-time World Champion Christoph Sauser has clinched the opening stage of the inaugural BIKE Four Peaks. After a total of 68.73 km and 1,900 metres in elevation from Ruhpolding (Germany) to Lofer (Austria), the Swiss racer of Team Specialized came out first in a sprint finish of a pack of six riders (2:40:22.2 hours) with […]
Strong International Field at the 2013 Mongolia Bike Challenge
The 2013 GENCO Mongolia Bike Challenge presented by Orbea is shaping up to be the most competitive edition yet with endurance athletes from around the world set to take the starting line on September 1, 2013. The elite field is a diverse mix of world-class international athletes, including mountain bikers, road racers, triathletes, and adventurer […]
All Clear for Bike 4 Peaks
After some nail-biting days due to heavy rain fall in the Southern part of Germany, it’s all set for the inaugural BIKE Four Peaks as the four- day event will definitely kick off tomorrow. Although their might be some minor changes to the routing due to the extreme weather conditions, the starting pistol will be […]
Counting Down to Sella Ronda Hero 2013
Less than a month to go to the fourth running of the Südtirol Sellaronda HERO and this morning in the press conference at Bolzano many new features of and surrounding the event were introduced. Chris Hellman wrote an insightful report from last year, and with the inclement weather that Northern Italy has experienced this spring, […]
Reviewed: Michelin Wild Race’R Tyres
Earlier this year I received a set of Michelin Wild Race’R tyres to fit up and review. And although I have used a wide variety of fast rolling treads over the past 15 years, the past 18 months have seen me settle on one tread pattern and tyre volume as my ‘go to’ tyre. So […]
Sauser ready for revenge against Lakata
It is two weeks to go before one of the BIKE Four Peaks Stage Race. The European Marathon season is well and truly started, and the top racers have been racing for months on end since many of them began in January and February, either in the Gran Canaria or South Africa. Due to his […]
Geiggerig Dirty Gran Fondo – another format?
In the busy calendar of off road racing, it takes a lot for a race to stand out from the crowd. In Australia, we have a few big Marathon MTB races that are achieving ‘classic’ status, like the Kona Odyssey, Wombat 100, Convict 100, Flight Centre Epic and Highland Fling. Also, the Capital Punishment, Three […]
Time ATAC XC 8 Pedal Review
There are a some key parts of your bike that everyone has a favourite item for – and with good reason. Typically, these are your contact points – your saddle, your bike shorts, your grips, handlebars, shoes, pedals – and your tyres too. Your legs are the strongest part of your body, and having the […]
ICME kicks off in Alice Springs
Racers have started to arrive in Central Australia for the five day, seven stage Ingkerreke Commercial Mountain Bike Enduro (ICME) stage race. With the caliber of riders attracted to the race for 2013, the 200 strong field is set to heat up the mountain bike trails of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges in the Northern Territory on […]
Knox and Sanders win MTN Clarens – Sahm leads UCI XCM Series
By winning the UCI World Series ultra marathon at the MTN Clarens National MTB driven by Nissan on Saturday (4 May), Max Knox (Specialized / EAI Solutions) made sure that matters are beginning to ‘hot up’ in the MTN National MTB Series. Knox, the defending MTN Ultra champion, and Charles Keey (Cannondale/Blend Properties) are neck […]