The Dirty Gran Fondo has been run and won. Or as I prefer to suggest in my recent event review, it’s been ridden and enjoyed. As an event, the Dirty Gran Fondo is more about the ride than the race. Each year it draws riders from all around Victoria (and beyond) to the small town of […]
The Dirty Gran Fondo
Related Event: Dirty Gran Fondo
Racing bikes is fun, and chances are that if you’re visiting MarathonMTB.com to read this, you’d likely agree with me there. ‘Fun’ may be an interesting way of putting it though, because we go through quite the emotional rollercoaster during our racing exploits. I don’t know about you, but on race day I always feel […]
Reviewed: Gerber MP 400 Compact Sport Multi-Tool
As a mountain biker, I love getting into the outdoors. I love camping, hiking and any opportunity to escape the city and explore remote natural environments. For that reason, I really love outdoors gear too. Especially cool lightweight techy-stuff like tents, sleeping bags and compact cook stoves. And no, you probably don’t want to end […]
Reviewed: KMC X10SL Ti-Nitride Chain
With the exception of a few conspiracy theorists out there, I think most people would agree that a chain is an important part of a bicycle. I mean as far as the building blocks that come together to create a fully functioning mountain bike, a chain is pretty crucial to the whole ‘riding’ thing. As […]
The Bendigo Golden Triangle Epic
Photos: Open Shutter Photography & Scott Vaughan Held over the last weekend of April, the Bendigo Golden Triangle Epic has once again bolstered its reputation as one of the biggest and best mountain bike events on the Victorian race calendar. Despite heavy rains the day before, over 400 riders descended on the Central Victorian town […]
Reviewed: Optimus Crux Lite with Terra Solo Cook System
Next to riding mountain bikes, drinking coffee is easily the most enjoyable part of my life. Ok, so beer may come in at equal second, but that holy trinity of pleasures is (for me) the great perpetual engine of life that keeps the globe turning in the right direction. Particularly when deadline is approaching. Coffee […]
2015: A Giant Odyssey
“I like the town of Forrest, and I really like what the Forrest trails do for the sport of Mountain Biking. This event is also the best yardstick out there for running a great event. I hear that next year is the 10th year as well, so I think it could really be harder than […]