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Golden beaches and warm blue skies, the start of Costa Blanca Bike Race stage 1 could have been a dream of any cyclist. After a short dash through the streets of Benidorm the international field of athletes were treated to a fantastic route with some truly amazing singletrack. Sadly after 30km of the route course […]
At last the weather was kind to Cape to Cape racers, with a mild, sunny start to the final stage of the 2015 race at the Colonial Brewery. It was a quick start through a long road stretch, which soon turned to gravel, then rougher double track as riders headed towards the first superb singletrack […]
What a difference a day makes. Today’s start for stage 2 of the 2015 Cape to Cape started under rainy, grey skies as showers swept in over Hamelin Bay, providing a welcome change from yesterday’s searing heat. The stage started with a long road and gravel climb, which quickly turned to singletrack, before taking in […]
Australia’s most popular marathon stage race, Cape to Cape, is set to kick off this Thursday 22 October. Set in Western Australia’s gorgeous Margaret River region, it’s famous for beautiful scenery and a relaxed vibe. The fantastic (equal) prize money and fabulous trails also attract some of Australia’s top talent. For Australia’s Elite Cross Country […]
So, right when Mike and I got comfortable with winning, here we are out of the race. Pulling out of a stage and the race was interesting in itself, and really brought home to us what’s great about the Perskindol Swiss Epic, and our partnership. I want to tell the story of what went on, […]
Stage races come and stage races go. Each promises something different: the Croc Trophy takes you to the wildest Australian outback. Transalp over the most magnificent passes. The Cape Epic offers the ultimate physical challenge. The Perskindol Swiss Epic has a lot going for it, but its point of difference, I’ve quickly realised, is quality. Everything, […]
When you stand on a start line and look around you one thing is always the same: everyone looks fitter, calmer, better dressed, and more prepared than you do. You can try numerous strategies to overcome your nerves: a friendly chat, a thousand-mile stare, some tweaks to your gear – but your heart will hammer […]
Anyone who rides knows that racing isn’t just about competition: It’s about packing your bike up, getting on a plane or hitting the road. It’s an excuse to have a bit of an adventure and travel somewhere new. Of all the places to race in Australia, Alice Springs is the most distinctive. With cobalt skies, […]
On the 4th of June the legendary Beskidy MTB Trophy begins. I’m told the race is an absolute must. The organiser claim it’s “the hardest bike race held in this part of Europe and one of the most demanding ones worldwide”. This race has been on my raider for a number of years but never […]
Thanks to Bob Taylor and Ben Gooley for the use of their images. Cooler temperatures greeted riders this morning as they lined up for the last stage of Lasseters Easter in the Alice stage race. Having endured desert weather of soaring temperatures and low humidity for the last two days, light cloud cover and temperatures in […]
