As a stage-race debutant Matt works his way through new territory on stage 2 of Ironbike. After breakfast fireworks (literally) and the longest stage of the race, he’s dancing with a top-10 position.
Matt Page’s Ironbike blog: Stage 1
On the opening stanza of this Italian epic, Matt deals with the drama of downdrafts as he looks to improve on his seventh place finish in the prologue.
Werner’s view: Avalanche at Alpe d’Huez
Werner van der Merwe takes us on an action-packed ride to the top of Alpe d’Huez… and chaotic, but very rapid, return down the fabled French mountain.
Craft Bike Transalp day 4 – queen stage!
Today’s report from stage 4 of the Craft Bike Transalp 2011, from Brixen to San Vigilio Will’s day Where to start with today? It was memorable for a number of reasons, not all of them good. Week-long stage races are not very kind on the body at the best of times. If you aren’t feeling […]
Salzkammergut Trophy: Vaughan Caseley’s return to pedaling in anger
While it wasn’t quite 119.5km ‘off the couch’, Vaughan’s return to Marathon racing certainly wasn’t an easy re-introduction to the sport. But experience paid off and he made it through – in good spirits no less!
Craft Bike Transalp day 3 – here comes the rain
Today’s report from stage 3 of the Craft Bike Transalp 2011, from Mayrhofen to Brixen / Bressanone in Italy. Will’s day In a week-long stage race, it’s quite likely that not every day is going to be pleasant in every respect. Today was quite the opposite for a fairly long period! The rain arrived yesterday […]
Returning to Competition: Vaughan Caseley at the Salzkammergut Trophy 2011
After a racing hiatus, Vaughan Caseley took the opportunity to race in one of Europe’s largest Mountain Bike Marathons – the Salzkammergut Trophy. Hereare his pre-race thoughts.
Craft Bike Transalp day 2 – the Alps at their best and toughest
Today’s report from stage 2 of the Craft Bike Transalp 2011, from Weerberg to Mayrhofen. Will’s day Today was much shorter than yesterday at “only” 68km, but was pretty tough – there was barely a flat metre all day. Well over 3,000m of climbing, and most of it was pretty steep. Good news – Lio […]
Salzkammergut Trophy: ‘B Strecke’ aka the Chicken Run
A big race with a local feeling, the Salzkammergut Trophy has something for everyone. Tour de France stars, European hardmen, traveling Australians and just about anyone keen on riding a bike.
Craft Bike Transalp 2011 day 1 – easing into it
MarathonMTB.com team rider Will Hayter and guest rider Lionel Richardson are racing the 14th Craft Bike Transalp, from Mittenwald in Germany to Riva del Garda in Italy. Here are their views on day 1. Will’s day I seem to be making a habit of doing eight-day stage races where I’ve barely raced with my teammate […]