Clear skies and dry trails greeted riders for Stage 1 of the Hellfire Cup. It was a very different vibe in the race village this year from last, and the relief of race organiser Duncan was palpable! All the work put into the local trails was finally going to pay off – with the riders […]
Iceman Cometh 2014 – Slip’n’Slide in North America
The ‘Iceman’ MTB race in the USA carries a somewhat mythical status among the North American MTB community. The annual 31 mile point-to-point race from Kalksaka to Traverse City in Northern Michigan has grown to become largest point to point race in North America with nearly 6000 competitors attempting the trail through sweeping singletrack, dirt […]
Evocities MTB Series Launches with $80,000 prize purse
The new Evocities MTB Series has been launched, and Orange will be the host for the first of the seven race series that also visits Albury, Western Sydney, Bathurst, Dubbo, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga. Mayor of Dubbo, Councillor Mathew Dickerson said he was excited that the Evocities MTB Series was able to secure Fairfax Media as […]
Tupac and Henderson Victorious at Cape to Cape
The isolated point of Cape Leeuwin flooded with more than 1,300 mountain bikers last week as the Cape to Cape MTB returned for its seventh year. On the first 40km staged efending Cape to Cape MTB champion Andy Blair was joined at the start line by 2012 London Olympics representatives Dan McConnell and Bec Henderson, 2013 […]
Smith and Saw Champions of the 20th Crocodile Trophy
Imogen Smith and Greg Saw are the Elite Champions of the 2014 Crocodile Trophy. The 20th edition of the hardest mountain bike stage race in the world finished today at the breathtakingly beautiful Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas. The final stage was a time trial race from Weatherby Station via the infamous Bump Track […]
Australians to watch at the Crocodile Trophy
We’re on the cusp of the 20th Crocodile Trophy, and this year there are more Australians competing than ever before. From elite men and women, through to all age groups, there are strong Australian riders. Traditionally, it was easy to refer to ‘The Croc’ as a European race run for European racers. But over the […]
Scott Factory Take Bulls by the Horns
After a diabolical day in the rain and mud yesterday, the organisers extended a helping hand to the racers this morning. A 9.15am start and a stage shortened to 51km from 71km (due to trails still being exceptionally waterlogged) was welcomed by all. Leaving George under police escort kept the race in neutral before we […]
Questing the Croc
A few weeks ago, when I was wondering out loud why the hell I torture myself with so much mountain bike racing, a friend looked me straight in the face and said ‘I think you just thrive on the drama.’ She’s undeniably right, and it got me thinking that what really gets a lot of […]
Bulls reclaim the lead with stunning stage win.
Stage 4 of the 2014 Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek international stage race was always expected to deliver a shake-up; and it didn’t disappoint. As if the 109km with 2690m of ascent from De Rust to George wasn’t difficult enough, the riders had to conquer some exceptionally rough terrain and contend with rain and cold too. […]
Scott Factory extend lead at Cape Pioneer Trek
After a recovery drink, 4 cokes, a shower, a huge lunch, an afternoon nap, biltong, a massage and now a coffee and pancake I feel as if I’ve recovered enough to get some words out. Four days into the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek and we are we’ll and truly deep in the heart of the […]