As part of our feature on riders to watch at the upcoming Crocodile Trophy, we interviewed Ondrej Slezak. With an amazing boost in his performances this year, Lsezak could have a real impact on the race when it starts on October 20th. Previously, we have featured Matt Page and Mike Mulkens. Although Czech, Slezak lives […]
Croc Contenders: Matt Page
After first visiting Australia in 2010 for the 24hr World Championships, Matt Page (Wiggle) is returning in 2012. Not only is he racing the Crocodile Trophy, but also the Scott 24hr Solo beforehand. A gruelling double? Jason English and Cory Wallace will be doing the same. The Croc Trophy has a bit of a reputation […]
joBerg2c attracts global attention
With the number of international riders having more than doubled for next year’s event, the Old Mutual joBerg2c’s reputation is steadily growing in mountain biking circles across the globe. The fourth edition of the nine-day stage race, which starts on April 26 next year, will see 300 teams from at least 16 different countries represented […]
Shimano MTB GP Final at Ourimbah
For the fourth round and series finale of their SHIMANO MTB Grand Prix, organisers Rocky Trail Entertainment summoned about 200 riders to Ourimbah State Forest last weekend. Perfect weather and track conditions meant that riders had travelled from as far as Canberra, Dubbo and Newcastle to collect valuable series points and for podium getters to […]
Kowalski Classic: Racing on Hero Dirt
It is difficult to attend a Marathon MTB race and not hear people whinge. As a collective, mountain bikers whinge quite a lot for individuals who would consider themselves fun-loving and care free. There are a variety of typical complaints: “It was too hard” “That was too technical for a marathon” “It was too easy” […]
Transpyr sets 2013 dates for 4 and 8 day events
Transpyr is designed to offer a great personal challenge and provide one of the best mountain bike adventures possible available. The route for 2013 will immerse riders in the scenery and cultures of the Pyrenees, from the southern slopes of the Pyrenees, crossing and merging Catalonia Pyrenees, Aragón, Navarra and Euskadi. An authentic experience in […]
Blair and Burford win Dwellingup 100
The Dwellingup 100 took place on Saturday 17th September, in Western Australia. The town is one and a half hours drive south of Perth, and offers a great selection of riding, including part of the Munda Biddi trail. About 900 racers were signed up, which is around 100 more than in 2011. The victor in […]
English and Willett victorious at 10th Flight Centre Cycle Epic
It was a blue sky day at Spicers Hiddenvale today, Sunday 16th September. The 10th annual Flight Centre Cycle Epic was due to kick off at 8am, and the resort complex was full of keen mountain bikers. Some had camped overnight, others had driven in, and some had flown in to race for the generous […]
Shahrin Amir wins 4th Tour de Timor
Shahrin Amir is the first Malaysian to win the 4th Annual Tour de Timor after a hard and fast ride 56.53-kilometres down the mountain from the town of Gleno and east along the main coastal road into Dili to cross the finish line at Tasi Tolu. Cheering Amir on at the spectacular finish was former […]
Tour de Timor: Ashley Hayat wins Stage Five
Despite Stage Five of the Tour being won by Australia’s Ashley Hayat with the time of 4:54:55 it was Tour de Timor veteran Shahrin Amir who has made a dominant stand in all of the main categories. Shahrin Amir has regained the Yellow Jersey for the second time on the 4th annual Tour de Timor […]