By now you’ve all seen chapter one from Nino Schurter, and his tireless efforts to be number one. Chapter two looks at the start of the season. From South Africa, to Sea Otter, and talking to his team mates about his preparation, his down time, and how he helps them.
Women’s bike setup tips
A while ago now, we made a video about optimising bike fit for women, with then team rider Kath Bicknell. Many of these pointers will work for any rider and any bike. The key is making sure the controls are in reach and easy to use, and that your contact points are comfortable. Since then, […]
VIDEO: Catching up with the 4Islands MTB Race in Croatia
Related Event: 4 Islands MTB Race
The Bike 4Islands MTB Stage Race only recently finished, and after a successful first year, plans are already being made for a bigger and better event in 2016, still linking the trails on 4 islands in the Adriatic sea by ferry. We have a race report online already, but check out the stage highlight videos, […]
Swiss Epic release 2015 teaser video
Related Event: Perskindol Swiss Epic
If ever there is an event to re-write the format for first year success, it’s the Swiss Epic. Matt Page and Stu Spies raced the inaugural event for MarathonMTB.com in 2014, and can attest that it was one of the best races either of the two had done. Technically and physically demanding, but with great […]
ABSA Cape Epic 2015 LIVE COVERAGE
Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
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VIDEO: Ultra Raid de la Meije
Marathon racing in other countries offers different experiences. While the name remains, the format and style can change. The Ultra Raid de la Meije lives up to the “ultra” in its name, clocking 5150m of climbing in the 112km it covers. This highlight video from 2014 should give you a taste of what to expect […]
Mt Stromlo XCO Course Preview
The Subaru MTBA National MTB Series is on again this weekend, and although the downhill racing will take place in Thredbo, the cross-country racing will be on at Mt Stromlo, with Short Track (XCC) on Friday afternoon 6th February, and the Olympic Cross-Country (XCO) on Saturday 7th February. Entries are closing on Monday evening (today!) […]
VIDEO: Top Tips for Mountain Bike Racing
This video has been put together by Short Form Media, ahead of the Trans Hajar MTB Race. They go over a few basics to make sure you will get more out of your racing and riding. What would you add? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O58mxOmkDzA&feature=youtu.be
Tomi Misser and Esther Süss win the inaugural Snow Epic.
After Friday’s gruelling climbs and rapid descents, the riders faced their final challenge, a 300m ascent to Gerschnialp. Spain’s Ibon Zugasti again proved his strength on the climb, as he moved up the rankings and secured the final race victory of the first Snow Epic. Following closely was Switzerland’s Silvio Büsser, who beat Tomi Misser […]
VIDEO: Snow Epic Hill Climb and Down Hill in Engelberg
The inaugural Snow Epic changed tack sharply on its second day on Friday, introducing the more than 120 fat bikers to the steep slopes above Engelberg and testing both their climbing legs and their downhill skills. After Race 1’s cross country-type course with few long climbs, on Friday the riders took on the Brunni making […]