Cory Wallace has built a career on moving from one epic race to the next. The Kona Endurance Team rider has been on the move the last few months, from the Mongolia Bike Challenge, to the Tour of the Dragon, Tour De Timor and then the Hero MTB Himalaya… and he’s not done yet. Returning […]
Europeans ready to attack Cape Pioneer Trek
There’s a strong European challenge mounted for the 2016 edition of the Cape Pioneer Trek mountain bike stage race, which starts in Mossel Bay on South Africa’s Western Cape coast on Sunday 16th October. The seven-day event, which carries International Cycling Union (UCI) status, has seen the overall titles in the men’s race swing back and […]
Keep up with the Cape Pioneer Trek
South Africa has a stage race scene unmatched around the globe. Topeak-Ergon pro Erik Kleinhans even guessed that he could probably race a stage race almost throughout the year, from weekend events to week-long events. One of the most prominent marathon stage races, The Cape Pioneer Trek, kicks off on Sunday the 16th of October at […]
2017 ABSA Cape Epic course is released
Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
It’s a busy time of year for those planning big things in 2017. With the 2017 Transalp stage towns just announced, the organisers of the ABSA Cape Epic have just released the route for the 2017 race. While some might say that marathon stage races around the world have got a little softer… few would […]
Transalp 2017 route announced: Mayrhofen to Riva
Last night, the route plan for the 20th anniversary Transalp was announced. One of the original marathon stage races, Transalp traces a route across the Alps that changes a little each year, sometimes linking familiar towns and passes, but more recently, venturing to towns and valleys that are new to the race. This race has influenced […]
Justin Morris wraps up the Simpson Desert Bike Challenge
2016 represents the 30th running of The Simpson Desert Bike Challenge, making it unofficially the world’s longest running mountain bike stage race. With early concerns regarding flooding in the area, there was some initial doubt as to whether the event could be held on the planned infamous ‘French Line’ crossing of The Simpson desert this year. […]
Transalp – call of the mountains
Racing Transalp is like no other mountain bike stage race experience. While some are harder, some are ‘cooler’ and others pride themselves on their trails, event vibe or services – you just cannot beat Transalp for the mountain experience, and the point-to-point nature of the race. And just like the modern day Crocodile Trophy has […]
Power analysis from Trans Schwarzwald MTB stage race
Related Event: Trans Schwarzwald
In between my XCO racing for this year, I decided to give stage racing another go after my first attempt in 2012. Back then, I did the Trans Germany MTB stage race and failed miserably, grovelling through the majority of stages and vowing to never return unless I was fully prepared. It really was quite […]
2017 JetBlack 24hr heads to Awaba
In a move that should create plenty of excitement in mountain biking circles, Rocky Trail Entertainment have announced that the 2017 JetBlack 24 Hour race will move to a new venue for the event – all the way to Awaba Mountain Bike Park in Olney State Forest near Newcastle. Running over 18-19 February in 2017, […]
Justin Morris: Before the Simpson Desert Bike Challenge
Justin Morris has set himself a challenge of completing the Simpson Desert Bike Challenge. It has been in planning for many months, and his training has seen him ride countless laps of Curl Curl beach, reputedly the softest sand in Sydney. The event is set to start on September 27 – but when Justin sent […]