On the second stage of Transalp, race leaders Karl Platt and the Swiss Bull Urs Huber have come out victorious of another finish sprint of the best four male teams at this year’s Craft BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma defending their small lead successfully. Team Bulls 1 finished the second stage from Saalfelden/Leogang to Mittersill (64.34 […]
Platt and Huber take first stage at Transalp
On the first day of the 18th Craft BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma, Karl Platt and Urs Huber have stormed into the yellow jerseys. After 101.88 km and 2,260 m of climbing from Ruhpolding, Germany to Saalfelden/Leogang, Austria and 3:29.34,1 hours in the saddle, Team Bulls 1 came out victorious of a sprint finish for the stage win […]
500 Transalp teams set to power out of Ruhpolding
Related Event: Craft BIKE Transalp
The 18th edition of the Craft BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma will kick off at 9 AM on the main street (Hauptstraße) in Ruhpolding, just in front of Cafe Heigermoser. About 500 teams of two will take up the challenge of crossing the main ridge of the Alps within seven days. The first day of Transalp […]
Marco Fontana unveils new Northwave Extreme XC shoe
Northwave aren’t a new name in cycling shoes. They have earned the confidence of the big names in mountain biking and won plenty of World and European titles. In a partnership with Michelin, they have released the Michelin Extreme XC – raising the bar again with a brand-new outsole, designed by Northwave in cooperation with Michelin Technical Soles. Among […]
BC Bike Race 2015, Day 4: Where’s top gear?
Related Event: BC Bike Race
Photos: Photos: Margus Riga, Dave Silver, Erik Peterson, Todd Weselake Whoa! I could not get in to 5th gear today! After 3 good days I think my legs said hold up a little. The pace was on early up a filthy steep tarmac climb, I remained with the front group for the first 15 or so […]
BC Bike Race 2015: Paxson and Nash reign in Cumberland
Related Event: BC Bike Race
Searing heat and dusty conditions in Cumberland, BC break the seal on the first day of the BC Bike Race. Paxson and Nash defeat the heat and their fields. Words: Harlan Price Photos: Margus Riga, Dave Silver, Erik Peterson, Todd Weselake Saturday Registration in North Vancouver saw over 600 racers meet for the first […]
Ariane Kleinhans: the Swiss mountain goat
Ariane Kleinhans has stood on the top step of the Cape Epic podium, and many South African and Swiss marathon races since beginning her international racing career in 2010. You would think that someone with this racing calibre would have people running around after her at the World Marathon Championships. However, the understated marathon specialist […]
Seb Jayne: Courmayeur XCO
The small alpine community of Courmayeur is situated beneath the monolithic Monte Bianco peak on the Italian side of the French-Italian border. Towering at some 4810m Monte Bianco, or otherwise known by its less melodic name Mont Blanc, is Europe’s tallest mountain. A suitable location to hold a mountain bike race! Being a ski town, […]
Bike Check: Rachel Fenton’s Open
Related Event: XCM World Champioships: Sellaronda Hero
Take a look at the Open hardtail that British racer Rachel Fenton will be piloting at the 2015 XCM World Championships. In contrast to professional racers who have access to a whole stable of bikes suited to particular courses, we privateers have to pick one bike to rule them all (unless we are lucky enough […]
Big hitters set for Marathon MTB World Championships
The 2015 UCI Marathon MTB World Championships are quickly becoming a clash of the titans. With many World, National and Olympic champions lining up to contest the men’s and women’s elite titles, the race this Saturday is set to be one of the best marathon races for spectators and racers alike. The HERO Bike Festival […]