There are a few ways you might spot that there are mountain bikers in town for a stage race. Bananas sell out at the supermarket. There’s a lot of window shopping at the local Thai restaurants. And there are lots more people riding around with shopping bags… Alice Springs is being taken over by mountain bikers […]
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Stage Races opening, and filling up for 2014
The year is just starting, yet many mountain bikers are setting their goals and booking some big races for the months ahead. Transpyr is one of many races that have shortened their length this year. The Crocodile Trophy is shorter than it used to be, Transalp has dropped to 7 days from 8, and of […]
Swiss Epic – the Stage Race we Need
Earlier this week, it was announced that Switzerland will finally have the MTB Stage Race to showcase the terrain that the country boasts. Switzerland’s new six-day mountain bike stage race from Verbier through Leukerbad and Grächen and ending in Zermatt will take place in 2014. This week’s test ride let the first riders experience the […]
What it takes to be a successful mountain bike stage racer
You might think that being a successful mountain bike stage racer is all about training and fitness. But while these things can help, if you’ve ever participated in these events before, you’ll know that the real race starts when you cross the finish line each day. Depending on where the event is being held, how […]
Cape to Cape MTB Stage Race – Sold Out!
Almost three months out from the sixth annual Cape to Cape MTB the field is full and registrations have closed. An incredible 1,200 riders from around Australia and the world have signed up to tackle the four day test of endurance starting October 24. Riders will descend upon the iconic Augusta Lighthouse at Cape Leeuwin […]
How To Maintain Your Bike at a Stage Race
Keeping your bike in one piece can be half the challenge in a demanding stage race. Depending on the mountain bike stage race you are in, you may be faced with mud, dust, sand, or all of the above. Add a lot of climbing and you will also add a lot of descending – increasing […]
MTB Trilogy: The Czech Republic gains a Stage Race
It is one of the most competitive mountain bike-devoted countries out there, and the Czech Republic has got its own stage race, at last. This event is being organized by the renowned event team of Tom Cada/ Redpointteam, the maker of the famous Specialized Sudety marathon. The start kicks off on July 4th – 8th, […]
ICME Stage Race: Blair and Anset clinch titles
The last stage of a Mountain Bike stage race can be a bit of a parade, at least for some of the race. At the Crocodile Trophy in 2011, an easy break was allowed to go until the water point – but beyond that, the race leader Jeroen Boelen was keen to net another win […]
ICME Stage Race: Night time conga lines
Riding, and racing, at night is something more specific to mountain biking than other cycling disciplines. Yes, you may train with lights on the road. And there are a couple of pretty cool floodlit or light assisted cyclocross events around. But being able to go fast at night is an important skill for any competitive […]
ICME Stage Race: Blair and Anset maintain in Time Trial
The ‘race of truth’ is a pretty cheesy tag line for a time trial – but it is also quite an honest name. Stage 5 of the Ingkerreke Commerical MTB Enduro at Alice Springs just confirmed that the current race leaders in the men’s and women’s event are the the best in the field. Riders […]