The recent Breck Epic Stage Race in Breckenridge Colorado had a race category for everyone. The jersey presentations each day took a long time, but there was so much good racing going on, it didn’t matter. Along with men’s and women’s paired and solo categories, open’s, age groups and clydesdale classes (not to forget the […]

Getting a suspension unit, be it fork or shock, dialled for your bike and riding style isn’t something that you should take for granted. Although many bike manufacturers go to great lengths to make sure they specify the right rear suspension unit for a dual suspension bike, an amount of custom tuning may still be […]

A Pro bike riders requirements differ from race to race, and Mountain Bike Stage Racing can offer some unique demands on not only an athlete, but their equipment as well. The recent Breck Epic Stage Race was a great example of how different riders had varied views on what bikes would suit them best for […]

Where does preparation begin? Is it before the race season starts, with a training plan? Or is your racing more experience based, so does it come down to planning travel and race experiences around your region, state, country or the globe? Last minute or weeks out – it pays to make sure your equipment is […]

Anyone who starts cycling enough that they need the ‘special padded pants’, or ‘those funny shoes’, and ‘all that colourful lycra’ will appreciate the need to look after your contact points. We make contact with our bikes using our shoes and pedals, our hands and grips/handlebars, and with our seat and bottom. If you want […]

At home, abroad, and the places in between – Marathon style Mountain Biking is my main sporting pleasure. Be it a race, a long training ride, or simply a great ‘tour’ in a far flung location – I am a huge fan of long rides in big terrain. Eastern Switzerland, the Rocky Mountains, the Snowy […]

Success in a Mountain Bike Stage Race relies on a number of variables. As a rider, you must be physically prepared. Experience also counts, in terms of knowing how to not lose your head, and when it is worthwhile using your energy to get a gap on the field. Using the right equipment is also […]

History has been marked by occurrences that have shifted current thinking, or current habits. Natural disasters have prompted changes in building regulations. Large scale warfare has resulted in sanctions on entire countries. A deteriorating environment has pushed governments to limit vehicle emissions. Acts of terrorism have resulted in more frequent removal of your belt and […]