Today, Emily Batty posted a photo on her Instagram account that went crazy. And while the Canadian XCO racer from the Trek Factory Team has a very popular Instagram following due to her riding, her ability and her North American good looks – the real curiosity and intrigue came from the photo of her bike. […]
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 […]
REVIEWED: Stages XTR Power Meter
It’s leg day again. Another bike ride, more efforts, all to get those pistons pumping out more horses than a Ferrari. But what is your effort session really accomplishing? An ego trip powered by a Strava flavoured energy drink or a quantifiable training session, directly increasing your performance? Don’t get me wrong; a ‘Trophy’ filled […]