It’s a fair question: what bike should I take to the Crocodile Trophy? Unfortunately there isn’t a one word answer. Like any mountain bike stage race, the Crocodile Trophy has its own unique challenges. And each rider has their own unique requirements. But let’s break down the kind of choices to make, and what might […]
BC Bike Race 2019 wrapped up!
The 2019 BC Bike Race delivered what everyone wanted: good times, great trails and hot racing. The Stage 5 video tells the story for the 3rd last day: These last days were a little longer, playing a little more to the riders with a better endurance background. Stage 6 was a cracker! The final stage […]
Stages 3 and 4 wrapped up at BC Bike Race 2019
Yesterday we summarised the action so far, via the press releases from BC Bike Race. But stage races don’t stop – here’s a look at Stages 3 and 4. In Solo Men it was looking more and more like a game of inches between frontrunners Geoff Kabush (Team Yeti-Maxxis) and Felix Burke (Rocky Mountain). A […]
Catching up on BC Bike Race 2019
Ok, we missed the start of the 2019 edition of the BC Bike Race. Why? Well there was bike racing happening at home, and it was cyclocross and there was some bike prep to do, kit to prepare, and extra training to finish off. But, that doesn’t mean riders weren’t ripping in BC. So here’s […]
Understanding the 2019 Crocodile Trophy route
The 2019 Crocodile Trophy will be treading new ground for the infamous mountain bike stage race – but after a look over the route one thing is for sure. It’s still got some of the most variety for any stage race we know, and is going to give Australian riders or visitors from overseas a […]
Making memories at The Redback
Mountain bikes are a tool for fitness, a tool to earn a living (for some!), a method of self expression, a vehicle for transport, a way to blow off steam, a pride and joy, a travel buddy and usually a combination off all those things and more. In just the same way, a mountain bike […]
Paez and Fumagalli win Sellaronda Hero
The tenth edition of the BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites was an important milestone. 4,019 mountain bikers lined up for the start in Selva Val Gardena, ready to compete in the two 86 and 60 kilometre routes stretching out around the Sella Group. The men’s ranking in the Elite category was dominated for the sixth time […]
New trails for FNB Wine2Whales
Eleven years on from the inaugural FNB Wines2Whales many things in mountain biking have changed. One remains constant however, the sport’s iconic stage race’s commitment to continual route refinements. Every year has seen new singletrack added and old trails reworked and perfected. 2019 is no different. Winter in the Western Cape is trail building time. […]
Cory Wallace in Costa Rica
Trans Costa Rica is a 4 day UCI S2 stage race in its 3rd edition which includes 3 marathon stages and a time trial up a Volcano. Costa Rica is a mountain bikers paradise with its mountainous terrain, tropical climate and very friendly and enthused mountain bike culture. This World Class event is the perfect showcase of […]
Johnston and Harris win 2019 Australian XCM titles
On a glorious winter’s day in Brisbane, Brendan Johnston won his 4th cross-country marathon (XCM) title and Holly Harris won her first. After the 2019 National Championships were moved from Townsville to Redland Bay, there was a chance that the fields of the elite marathons would be a little deeper than otherwise. And that rang […]