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Words: Alex Malone | Photography: Trent van der Jagt The journey into off-road stage racing has been an exciting one for the team at Cyclist Australia/NZ magazine. Our primary focus has always been around road cycling but with the ever-increasing popularity around gravel and multi-surface drop bar riding, the gap to wider tyres and full […]
It’s one of the questions we’re asked most often here at MarathonMTB.com, so we chatted to our team of marathon riders and put together a bunch of answers, starting with the most pressing one… What to drink? What should I drink in a marathon MTB race? It really boils down to a couple of choices […]
Like grief, or a long-term relationship, a marathon mountain bike race is a journey through a spectrum of emotions, from joy to despair. Here’s our take on the seven emotional stages of a marathon mountain bike race. 1. Anticipation You sign up. You call your mates and tell them to sign up. You’re all signed […]
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 […]
This post has been written by Ed McDonald Awaba has long held a privileged spot as one of Australia’s best riding destinations. An accessible distance from Sydney and Newcastle, it boasts spectacular trails set in the foothills of the Watagan ranges, with the flowing berms and gullies of Salad Bowl, rocky descents, the treacherous Murderhorn, […]
This form guide for the Highland Fling has been provided by Swell-Specialized racer Andrew Blair. It’s November again. That means daylight saving has started, the weather is getting nice, and of course the Highland Fling is just around the corner! As always the field is very strong. Looking through the start list there are a […]
This race report has been provided by Michael McCutcheon. The Relentless 24hr took place in Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis which is the highest mountain in the UK, right at the base of the Nevis Range ski area, which is a spectacular setting for a mountain bike race. Run and hosted by No […]
This diary has been provided by Liv ambassador Sarah Riley, who has patiently done all her recovery work for 12 months, to find herself ready to race again. These last few weeks, as I head toward 12 months post-accident, have lead me to reflect on the factors that have kept me strong, focused, and most […]
This race report has been provided by Briony Mattocks. Western Australia couldn’t have turned on better weather for the the final stage of Cape to Cape, which started in the sun at Margaret River’s Colonial Brewery. After negotiating a rather immediate water crossing and large fence, the mass of riders rolled out on to the […]
Brendan Johnston and Samara Sheppard wrapped up the 2016 XCM National Series titles in style with dominant victories at the Kowalski Classic in Canberra today, Sunday October 16th 2017. Johnston is a dual national XCM Champion, and has made his mark on most of the major marathon races around Australia – including those that make […]
