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February 26, 2020 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Francesco Failli and Blaza Pintaric lead Andalucia Bike Race

Andalucia BIke Race

Faili and Pintaric have become the first leaders of the the tenth edition of the Andalucía Bike Race presented by Caja Rural Jaén as it kicked off with a 24.5km individual time trial with 1119m of climbing that started and finished in front of Jaén’s cathedral. The Italian, Francesco Failli (ASD CICLI TADDEI), won the […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: Andalucia Bike Race, biking, Europe, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, Spain, Stage Race

October 16, 2019 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

LaTramun, bike racing heaven?

LaTramun based in Girona Spain has grown a reputation as the singletrack marathon, the course starts up a stinking great big road climb before continuing onto a steep gravel and rock ascent. From there the fun begins with a 60+ kilometre ribbon of singletrack, some trails you’d whoop for joy, others you’d weep for how […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: girona, LaTramun, Spain, uci world marathon series, UCI XCM Series

October 10, 2019 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

Party Time at Ruta Patena BTT

I came to Ruta Paterna to win my first UCI World Marathon Series round but this is mountain biking, anything can happen. Within the first 15km I suffered 2 mechanical issues, I could have given up and not finished the race or left Spain disappointed. Instead I leave Spain with satisfaction having recovered to still […]

Filed Under: MarathonMTB.com, Reports Tagged With: marathon mountain biking, Ruta Paterna BTT, Spain, uci world marathon series

March 4, 2018 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

Sensational Trails and Spectacular Views at Andalucia Bike Race

Related Event: Andalucia Bike Race

It was the hardest Andalucia Bike Race to date but the marathon king Tiago Ferreira still dominated the competition. Hildegunn Hovdenak took the ladies after winning the final 2 stages.   The inclement weather in this year’s edition resulted in shortened stages plus a cancelled stage 5. Whilst the whole of Europe suffered with storms the […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: Andalucia Bike Race, Spain, UCI MTB, UCI Stage Race, Weather

March 3, 2018 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

Gran Canaria – Training Haven

Back in February Ben Thomas Coaching hosted coaching clients and guests in the training haven of Gran Canaria. These weeks were a key part of preparation for the 2018 season. Here’s my view on this ‘Training Haven’.   Whilst I’ve worked for guiding companies in the past this was my first attempt at hosting a training […]

Filed Under: Features, Training Tagged With: Ben Thomas Coaching, Gran Canaria, Spain, training camp, Training Haven

January 5, 2018 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

Tiago Ferreira Chasing Andalucia Bike Race Podium

Related Event: Andalucia Bike Race

Tiago Ferreira, twice winner of Andalucía Bike Race presented by Shimano comes back this year to contend for the final podium again.  The portuguese is the current European MTB Marathon (XCM) Champion and World’s runner-up, title he won in 2016. Twice winner of Andalucía Bike Race presented by Shimano consecutively, in 2016 in team format […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Andalucia Bike Race, marathon mountain biking, MarathonMTB, Race, Spain, Stage Race, UCI

October 18, 2017 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

LaTramun Singletrack Marathon

Related Event: La Tramun - UCI XCM Series

LaTramun brought Girona to the centre of attention this past week. Participants from various countries travelled to the Catalan region for this beautiful event. The race is known for its amazing scenery, unique landscape and technically challenging course. The city of Girona realise the events importance which is why they apply for the event to […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: girona, LaTramun, Spain, uci world marathon series, UCI XCM Series

October 17, 2016 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

Gold Standard – La Tramun UCI Marathon

La Tramun MarathonMTB UCI XCM mountain bike

I’ve been lucky enough to visit some great places and events this year but La Tramun is now the gold standard for race courses. Part of the UCI World Marathon Series for the first time the Girona based event has grown a reputation over the past 18 years for its technically challenging trails. A week […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: Ben Thomas, La Tramun, Spain, UCI, UCI XCM Series, XCM

March 31, 2016 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

Leonardo Paez and Annabella Stropparo win 2016 Volcat Stage Race

Related Event: Volcat GP

After 3 days of racing across the Easter weekend a total of 524 cyclists completed the Volcat GP, a UCI category 2 event. Sadly I was amongst the none finishers having picked up the bug on stage 2 which left me too ill to race stage 3. The 2 days I did experience though were […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: marathon, mountain biking, MTB, Spain, Stage Racing, UCI, Volcat GP, XC, XCO

March 22, 2016 By Ben Thomas Leave a Comment

Volcat GP to see 700 participants take to Catalan Hills this Easter

Related Event: Volcat GP

This Easter weekend, 25 – 27 March, the Spanish Catalan Hills will host the 3 day UCI category 2 Volcat GP. This year the town of Igualada will host all 3 stages making it logistically easier for participants. Whilst the Elite race competes for UCI points as individuals the open race is run as a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Barcelona, Catalonia, marathon, marathon mountain biking, mountain bike, Race, Racing, Spain, Stage Race, Stage Racing, Travel, UCI, Volcat GP, XCM

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