“I have spent more time in granny gear this week than the rest of the year combined.” A tough day for the TransRockies field as the mountains take their toll.
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Heavens open on stage four at TransRockies
Team Honey Stinger see of rain and hail as they take their long-awaited stage victory, while women’s race leaders, Fernie Fix, continue on their winning ways.
2011 TransRockies Stage 3 Report
Stage 3 was short but tough, and the trails drew highly favourable remarks. Zaboo are in the leaders jerseys, due to their consistency.
Steve Davies: Tales from the TransRockies – Stage Three
One last day racing out of town – and what a cracker! Amazing descents and grueling climbs see Rich and Steve climb the GC ladder.
TransRockies Stage Two
New winners, GC changes and close finishes on an epic Stage 2. No bears yet though.
Steve Davies: Tales from the TransRockies – Stage Two
Stage 2 was another blue sky day, with a big loop in and out of Fernie. BYO Bear Spray.
2011 TransRockies Stage 1 Report
The 10th TransRockies starts under clear high Rocky Mountain skies. On form Max Plaxton seizes TR3 lead, local riders show well in TR7
Werner’s View Mega Avalanche – Race Day!
With practice and qualifying done, it’s race day. Pack your armour, pack your helmet, pack your courage. And place some trust in your traction on snow and ice!
Matt Page’s Ironbike Blog: Stage 7, the end
What a week. Matt endured cold weather, huge climbs, technical descents, Italian breakfasts – and still came out 5th overall in what he believes is the hardest MTB Stage Race around.
Sudety MTB Challenge: Stage 5 – the final
Sitting in 5th on GC into the last day, nothing is secure. Mechanicals happen to everyone!