The Real Insurance XCM Series has greatly increased the excitement around the cross country marathon (XCM) discipline in Australia over the past two years. With a series of stand alone events now united into a series, all of the included events are benefiting from the greater exposure and higher levels of participation. The Elite fields […]
New Great Trek rewrites Berg & Bush history
With their first two races already full, organisers of the FedGroup Berg & Bush are giving mountain bikers another opportunity to experience one of the top multistage races in the country. The addition of the inaugural three-day Great Trek to the seventh running of the event now gives prospective entrants three options, which also include the […]
Park City Point 2 Point: The Contenders
The National Ultra Endurance Series in the USA has twelve events, running from late April until early September. Save for two events, these are all 100 mile events. As a Marathon MTB race goes beyond 100km, it will also go beyond four or 5 hours – and this is when the races become truly epic. […]
Pro Bike: Brady Kappius’ Singlespeed
The recent Breck Epic Stage Race in Breckenridge Colorado had a race category for everyone. The jersey presentations each day took a long time, but there was so much good racing going on, it didn’t matter. Along with men’s and women’s paired and solo categories, open’s, age groups and clydesdale classes (not to forget the […]
Briars Highland Fling: Few entries remaining
With the Briars Highland Fling just over two-months away; now is the time to take a long hard look in the mirror and ask yourself if you’re ready to ride in Australia’s largest mountain bike marathon. If you answered yes – you’ll be happy to know Narcissus Corner will return in 2012 offering you the […]
Wollombi Wild Ride: The Protagonists
The Real Insurance XCM Series has been laying dormant since the Stevens Bikes Husky 100, at the end of June. There have been a few races going on through July and August to keep Australian Marathon racers content. Some went to the Three Ring Circus, others raced the JetBlack 12hr, went skiing, or went to […]
Custom tuned Fox Float RP23
Getting a suspension unit, be it fork or shock, dialled for your bike and riding style isn’t something that you should take for granted. Although many bike manufacturers go to great lengths to make sure they specify the right rear suspension unit for a dual suspension bike, an amount of custom tuning may still be […]
Pro Bike: Amanda Carey’s Felt Edict Nine
A Pro bike riders requirements differ from race to race, and Mountain Bike Stage Racing can offer some unique demands on not only an athlete, but their equipment as well. The recent Breck Epic Stage Race was a great example of how different riders had varied views on what bikes would suit them best for […]
Breck Epic: Serving up Gold Dust
Related Event: Breck Epic
The last day of a stage race can be a mixed affair. Some races will deem it a parade, or perhaps a section will be unofficially neutral, until the racing starts at the end. With a six day stage race, there isn’t really the scope to do that. And with such a good course set, […]
Breck Epic: Earn your turns on Wheeler Pass
Related Event: Breck Epic
So far, the Breck Epic has delivered on lots of great riding and racing days. The trails take you up, over and around the valley, although you usually don’t notice due to either the hard climbing or stunning singletrack descents. Stage 5 took a slightly different approach, as it went straight up and over Wheeler […]