Irvinebank to Mt Mulligan: 105km, 1200m climbing While the Subaru-MarathonMTB.com Team were divided overnight between hotels and under canvas, we were united on our plan for the day. We hoped to get Justin into a break, whether it was before the rougher section at km21, or after, the race would have to dictate. It was […]
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Croc Trophy Stage 4: Killer Kermesse
Irvinebank – Irvinebank: 84km Good news – no rain today! We had evacuated ourselves to a motel again last night, allowing for plenty of good food and some clothes washing in Atherton. We had heard it would be 84km today, and when we arrived back in Irvinebank we heard it would be a 9am start, […]
Croc Trophy Stage 3: Fast and Furious
This mornings start was again wet wet wet. Rumours of a polite neutral first 35km were quashed by race organisers on the start line. Hence, it was flag drop and race on from the bog fest that was Koomboolooba campsite. Soon into this stage the flag was not the only thing that was getting dropped […]
Crocodile Trophy Stage 1: Cairns – Lake Tinaroo
The first stage has a distinct theme when looking at the course profile: up. Although everyone refers to the Croc as a pretty flat race, that’s not the case for Stage 1. The race gains the main plateau at about 20km, then hits another long climb from the 70 to 80km mark. Well that was […]
The stage is set for 2011 Roc d’Azur
Sticking with tradition, gradients and thrills can again definitely be found at Roc d’Azur. The mountain bikers got to grips with the Maures Mountains, before meeting at the exhibition which opened its doors today: at 12 noon for professionals and 4pm for the general public. 159 participants in the Enduro Roc For the 2011 edition […]
Graeme Arnott: Mt Annan race report
The dust and rocks of Mt Annan may well prove a good training ground for the Croc Trophy. Let’s hope for better preparation in October!
Tour de Timor – Stages 3 and 4
Van der Ploeg and Fetch continue on their winning way before punctures again play a role in the destination of the race leader’s jersey.
Tour de Timor – Stages 1 and 2
A win and then some bad luck for the defending champion on the opening stanza of 2011 race. U23 rider Paul van der Ploeg makes the most of stage two
Matt Page’s Blog: TransWales’ final stages
An enthralling contest with Ajay Chhatri continues right down to the line on the final day, with the two going toe-to-toe in the last two stages.
Werner’s View: Breck Epic, Stage 6
Related Event: Breck Epic
After a week of solid racing, Werner has come out on top. And he’s quick to tell you who helped get hime there. So who is signing up for 2012?