Werner van der Merwe was in Poland at the end of June, racing the Beskidy Trophy. By an odd turn of events, rain almost stayed away and the race was fast and furious. And gruelling, as the race organiser prefers.

Day three from four – more mud, more climbing, more problems. And a volcano?

Guest blogger Tim Bateman of Hoax Racing Australia survived iced-up rotors to provide an insider’s view of the latest round of the SRAM Singletrack Mind series.

When you have adapted to life in the mountains, stepping back into town as a tourist can be an akward activity. No matter how scenic it is!

Day two of Stuart Spies’ 2007 La Ruta experience – more of the same? Or was it too hard to tell because of the mud?

A recollection from one of the most physically demanding Mountain Bike Stage Races out there. This is day one. There’s three more to come.

Will wasn’t quite sure how he found himself at the start of yet another 24-hour solo race, but as he points out that’s always a moot point for mountain bikers.

A good day on the bike can give you a mental lift. As can the recovery chocolate milk when you’re finished.

Two and a half months since breaking his collarbone at the ABSA Cape Epic Will’s getting ready for his return to the UK’s biggest 24-hour event.