Stepping back from even the slightest inkling of performance anxiety, any mountain bike stage race should be viewed as a multi-day mountain bike holiday. But bike races and holidays alike tend to go better if you take what you need. Point to point mountain bike stage races have some slightly more unique demands, as once […]
Fulcrum Red Zone Carbon bring new tech to mountain bike wheels
Fulcrum have returned to the mountain bike wheel game, coming in with a focus on low weight and strength. So they look perfect for marathon, cross-country and stage race riders who are looking to add a high-end carbon wheel set to their bike. Of course, matching low weight and strength isn’t always easy, and Fulcrum […]
Tips for success at the Dragon Trail MTB Stage Race
The Dragon Trail MTB Stage Race first ran in March 2021, tracing a point-to-point route from Branxholm to St Helens in north east Tasmania. The 3-stage event uses some of the most popular purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Blue Derby and St Helens trail networks, along with some connecting trails that don’t appear on […]
#protips for the Otway Odyssey
Don’t miss these #protips for success at the 2022 Otway Odyssey.
What’s it like racing an Epic Series MTB event?
The last two race seasons have dealt a tough blow to industries and individuals around the world. In the small world of endurance mountain bike events, the going has been brutal for some, and merely terrible for others. Some events needed to make difficult decisions in early 2020, with last minute cancellations and postponements. And […]
7 reasons to ride the Dragon Trail MTB Stage Race
Despite being postponed from 2020 to 2021, the inaugural Dragon Trail MTB Stage Race went off with a bang in March 2021. The concept of three days of mountain biking linking popular trails is nothing new. But there was a lot that made the Dragon Trail event unique, right from the get go. Here at […]
The Power of Enthusiasm
I am often asked what is the most common personality trait of a successful athlete. Many attitudes come to mind that are conducive to performance but I have rarely committed to one trait to be crucial for success. It is something I have spent some hours ruminating on and researching. Recently, I had a minor […]
The Prospector MTB Stage Race opens entries for 2022
New Zealand has never been short on places for challenging events, and the South Island has often delivered the combination of epic scenery with terrain and conditions to test athletes. Earlier in 2021, the Central Otago region played host to the first edition of The Prospector MTB Stage Race – and it’s on again for […]
Appenninica MTB 2021 stage review
With less than six months to until the third edition of Appenninica MTB Stage Race, race courses and profiles have been released for the stage race running from 12-18 September, 2021. The race organisers have worked to enhance the route from previous years, focusing on the Apennine ridge’s beauty and the unspoiled nature of Alta Via […]
Day Three at the Snowies MTB Festival
Riders woke today to a perfect Snowy Mountain dawn – still mountains, pink glowing eucalypts, and bright sunshine. Much of the water that came down from the enormous ranges had washed away overnight, as had the wind, leaving the mountains brightly-scrubbed and the trails in mint condition. After an early shuttle to Friday Flat at […]