The Dolomiti Superbike is a classic marathon mountain bike race. Taking place in a glorious setting, the route traces a loop through impressive passes and beautiful valleys of the Dolomites. It’s no wonder it is popular. It is also a prestigious race to win, having hosted the UCI XCM World Championships in 2008, and it […]
Sani2c trails get a refresh
Not all stage races are created equal – and some stand out for the food, some the racing, some the extreme terrain – and others just for the trails alone! The 2016 edition of the KAP sani2c is approaching and with yet another fully subscribed event race founder ‘Farmer Glen’ Haw and his team have […]
New Route for 2016 Brasil Ride
Related Event: Brazil Ride
The seventh edition of the Brasil Ride will introduce competitors to an exciting new route. Having been hosted in the Chapada Diamantina region since 2010, the 2016 edition (to be held between October 15 and 22) will take 500 athletes through the area around Southern Bahia. “We had a lot of success in the Chapada […]
Volcat GP to see 700 participants take to Catalan Hills this Easter
Related Event: Volcat GP
This Easter weekend, 25 – 27 March, the Spanish Catalan Hills will host the 3 day UCI category 2 Volcat GP. This year the town of Igualada will host all 3 stages making it logistically easier for participants. Whilst the Elite race competes for UCI points as individuals the open race is run as a […]
Australian XCM Championship schedule announced
Last week, Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA), announced the schedule for the upcoming 2016 Australian XCM Championships in Derby, Tasmania. In 2014, MTBA committed to holding the race in Derby for two consecutive years. Last year, the rugged course on the Blue Derby trail crowned Brendan Johnston and Jenny Blair as Australian National Champions. In 2016, […]
400 sign up for Salzkammergut Trophy Extreme
Related Event: Salzkammergut MTB Trophy
July 9th, 2016 has been saved in many marathon racing calendars for close to a year. The 19th edition of the Salzkammergut Trophy has more than 1300 entries so far, 400 for the extreme distance! More than 4.000 mountain bikers from more than 40 nations are expected again to tackle the seven different distances. Those who register […]
Bike 4 Islands sells out!
The world of marathon mountain biking and stage racing is ever expanding, and the beauty of the sport is the opportunity for travel and exploration – alongside some competitive racing. Stage races are perhaps the best chance for this, with multiple days allowing a more complete look at the area the race is in, and […]
Transalp rides the roof in Bormio
Related Event: Craft BIKE Transalp
It only takes one summer in the European Alps to realise what a fantasy it is to traverse the alps by bike. It is a need that drives thousands of ambitious cyclists onto the trails to cross Europe’s highest mountains. The BIKE Transalp leads mountain bikers through the Alps from July 17th to 23rd; racing for seven days and […]
Costa Blanca Bike Race 2016 Preview
This week the European season begins at Costa Blanca Bike Race, its the first UCI stage race of the season and therefore has attracted a strong calibre of entries. Many riders are hunting for UCI points to qualify for the Olympics before the May deadline. The event is a pair’s event which always makes things […]
Turner Bikes sponsor Mountain Trax – Vauxhall Cycling Team
After a search last year, Mountain Trax – Vauxhall Cycling Team have found a new bike sponsor with Turner Bikes. Ben Thomas, Team Manager and British XCM Champ, was justifiably excited about the partnership. “When I first contacted Turner Bikes founder David Turner there was an immediate interest and understanding between us. David understood the […]