In the middle of December I reminisced about living overseas, and relishing the opportunity for more travel. More adventure. More racing. But all on a limited budget. That was part one – this is part two. Packing up and heading overseas can always seem like a huge expense. And it isn’t ‘cheap’ – but there […]
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Favourite MTB events in 2014
What are the days between Christmas and New Years Eve for save for riding, holidays, great food and drink, and some time to relax? Reflection, it seems. I had close to 40 days of racing in 2014, less than some years, but more than many other years. But with two overseas trips, a lot of […]
What you read in 2014
It has been a fun year in the world of marathon mountain biking and stage racing, with new events, some new heroes – and thankfully few villains. At MarathonMTB.com we have been trying to bring some unique stories and important news to readers around the world – and we are really happy with how the […]
Big Changes for Cape Pioneer Trek in 2015
For the seventh edition of the Cape Pioneer Trek mountain bike stage race in South Africa there will be significant changes, including a point-to-point format, a coastal start in Mossel Bay and back-to-back ascents of the formidable Swartberg Pass. Running from 18-24 October 2015, the Cape Pioneer Trek, which is a UCI-graded event, will cover a […]
joBerg2c Teaser: Get set for 2015
Often called the stage race with the best trails in South Africa, and revered as one of the most enjoyable – the joBerg2c have released a video showcasing some of the amazing trails that the nine day race covers. A race that links the communities that host it, and with organisers who aim to have […]
Racing in Europe on a Backpacker Budget: Part One
It is easy to get jealous of what other cyclists get up to. Sometimes I wonder if the only reason for social media is to make others jealous – the success theatre as my partner would say. And sometimes, what you end up looking at looks good. Really good. When I was in my mid-20s, and […]
REVIEWED: Maxxis Tread Lite 29×2.1″ Tyre
I have long been a Maxxis fan, with countless hours spent on Crossmarks, Larson TTs, Ikons, Aspens… and of course the Detonator and Re-Fuse road tyres. Riding for the Subaru-MarathonMTB.com Team, I’m lucky to be able to race and train on Maxxis tyres, who are generous sponsors for our riders. One of the new tyres […]
MTBA Launch 2015 XCM Series
Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) has announced the 2015 National Cross Country Marathon (XCM) series. Described as a ‘truly National series’, the selection of races spans four states and both territories, offering riders almost 600 kilometres of Australia’s best mountain bike trails across six very different races. Cross Country Marathon (XCM) racing extends the traditional Olympic Cross Country […]
Trans Hajar: Racing in the Sultanate of Oman
The Trans Hajar is a mountain bike stage race that takes place in the highest mountain range of the Sultanate of Oman. Covering 400 kilometres and 10,000 metres of climbing over five days. Now in its fifth year, the race is celebrating a new course taking in epic scenery, challenging climbs and descents and some custom […]
Subaru National MTB Series begins in the You Yangs
If it’s summer, it must be time for the Australian National Series. It sometimes seems like a cruel joke to race in the heat of summer, but with such a busy calendar, and a World Cup season to consider, it’s the best time of year for it. Australia’s best mountain bikers will travel to You Yangs […]