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In the first stage from Cordoba, Romero and Leao Pinto won another stage. However the minutes they lost in stage 3 mean they still have a deficit to make up on the general classification. The Topeak Ergon Team of Alban Lakata and Kristian Hynek who finished today sprinting with the Portuguese pair now move into […]
Today was the transition stage at Andalucia Bike Race, with the start and arrival in Mancha Real. A very technical and short stage at just 51 kilometres. Pedro Romero and Luis Leao Pinto who are riding as a pair for the first time at Andalucia Bike Race, have now not only won the two […]
The Andalucia Bike Race has become an early season staple for seasoned professionals and keen amateurs alike. The racing in Spain is fast, fun, and doesn’t avoid the bight of winter from time to time. Ben Thomas has been reporting for MarathonMTB.com. and you can read his posts from Stage One, Stage Two and Stage […]
Today Andalucía Bike Race passed its halfway point, celebrated with one of the hardest stages. 75 kilometers and 3.071 meters of climbing challenged the 704 participants. Today was the last start from Jaen, as tomorrow the stage will take its start and finish in Mancha Real. Tiago Oliveira and David Rosa, from the Selección […]
Pedro Romero and Luis Leao Pinto are showing they are stronger than ever. They both took part in previous editions of Andalucia Bike Race, but this is their first performance as a pair and results can´t be better having won the first two stages of this years event. Todays winner didn’t have it easy having […]
Andalucia Bike Race 2015 had no easy introduction, stage 1 covered 89 kilometres and over 3000 metres of climbing. The route would challenge all 748 participants and the results reveal many surprises. The day began under cloudy skies but the racing was hot from the gun, the riders eager to win had seemingly forgotten what […]
2015 is shaping up to be a big year for marathon racing and tomorrow the European season begins. Almost all the big teams are here at Andalucia Bike Race aiming to start the year with a win. The buzz around the arena in Jaén today was bigger than ever before. The highly competitive entry list […]
In just over a week’s time the 2015 edition of the Andalucia Bike Race will begin. Mountain Trax – Vauxhall Cycling Team will be updating MarathonMTB.com throughout the race. Andalucia Bike Race begins on February 22nd in Jaen and will end six days later in Cordoba. The route will have three stages in Jaen, one […]
The 2015 Andalucia Bike Race route covers 422 kilometres and 13 856 metres of vertical climbing across its six stages. The fifth edition of will have the most elevation gain in the race’s history. The mountainous terrain of the four stages in Jaén have contributed to the total amount of climbing, but it will decrease once the race moves on. The […]
Transpyr has continued to grow, from an event that wasn’t strictly a timed race, to a very competitive and difficult crossing of the Pyrenees. With a mountain bike and road route on offer, and brilliant hotels to stay in, it’s as much a holiday as a riding adventure. Of course, 800km and 20000m climbing might […]
