There is little chance that any of us will forget 2020, and it is a year that will remain in the history books. Since the middle of March, sporting events and public events of almost any kind have been cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. From the Cape Epic, to Transalp, Alpen […]
Avancini and Fumic wrap up Brasil Ride
Current Brazilian MTB marathon champion Henrique Avancini of Cannondale Factory Racing won Brasil Ride for the third time on Saturday. Avancini raced alongside his teammate Manuel Fumic. The duo won the 44-km decisive stage in 1h . 39min 26sec. The podium of the day had Portuguese Tiago Ferreira and Dutchman Hans Becking from DMT Racing […]
REVIEWED: Camelbak Chase Bike Vest
The endurance racer has always faced a conundrum when it comes to liquid nutrition. Bottles or hydration pack? The low placed, light weight of bottles onboard a frame have been the logical solution for at-the-ready hydration since Joe Breeze and Gary Fisher took to the slopes of Mt Tamalpais. These dirt pioneers re-purposed the bidons […]
Avancini and Novak take control of Brazil Ride
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The third stage of Brasil Ride resulted in a new leadership in the Open category, as during the eighth edition of the biggest mountain bike stage race in the Americas. Riding 74 kilometers among the mountains in Guaratinga, the stage saw winners Brazilian Henrique Avancini and Czech Jiri Novak defining their victory in the final […]
XCM World Champion returns to Brasil Ride
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Reigning champions Hans Becking (NED) and Jiri Novak (CZE) just got the company of XCM World Champion, Portuguese Tiago Ferreira and Belgian Roel Paulissen, who both have won the title of the World Marathon Championship (XCM) in their careers. Ferreira is the current world champion, after winning the title at the end of June in Laissac […]