If you’re an antipodean coming to Europe to race for the first time like Imogen Smith, you’re probably prepared for big hills, dramatic landscapes, and hard racing. But here’s a few things Imo picked up that you can’t prepare for… 1. Eurobombing The way Euros descend on gravel is so distinctive there’s actually a special […]
Hynek and Bigham win 19th Dolomiti Superbike
Kristian Hynek and Sally Bigham have won the Südtirol Dolomiti Superbike – the first race after the UCI Marathon World Championships. This year the long-distance race in the Dolomites forms part of the “UCI Marathon World Series”. The elite men had to race 113, 8 km (3,357 m); the elite women’s 80 km (2,307 m). Second […]
19th Dolomiti Superbike setting new records
This Saturday, the Sutirol welcomes the international marathon mountain biking community back to their towns. The 19th rendition of the Südtirol Dolomiti Superbike forms part of the Marathon World Series, the routes have had to be redefined. The men tackle the 113.8 km/3.357m course; the ladies contest the 80km/2.307m. All other categories totalling 24 can […]
2013 Marathon World Championships Preview: Part 1
Part One: Who? It is now just a week away from the 2013 UCI Marathon Mountain Bike World Championships (XCM Worlds to be more succinct). The XCM Worlds differ a little from any other Marathon, as this is when racers are representing their nation. Their colours are that of their country, not of their trade […]
Original Tracks to be used at Sella Ronda Hero
The original tracks of the Südtirol Sellaronda HERO over 62 km/3,300 m climb and 84 km/ 4,300 m climb are re-established thanks to the valuable assistance of the mayor of Selva/Wolkenstein, the municipality of Arabba, the forest ranger office, the many volunteers and the warm weather. The announcement was made today by the organizers of […]
Carl Friberg wins Roc Marathon in La Clusaz
The warm sun shining above La Clusaz presided over the second day of the Roc des Alpes, which was spiced up by a great variety of races (rides, downhill, children’s races, marathon…). The highlight of the day, the 82 km long Roc Marathon, fell into the hands of Swede Carl Friberg, a usual fixture in […]
Problem solving with The Body Mechanic
Previously, MarathonMTB.com spoke to leading Physiotherapist Blair Martin, who runs The Body Mechanic in Sydney, Australia about why it is that amateur cyclists injure themselves. Martin discussed the reasons that many amateur cyclists may find injuries returning, and the minor but consistent changes that should be made to remove or alleviate these problems. The discussion […]