Last weekend it was time to celebrate 2017 and 20,000 people came out to party. Roc d’Azur once again hosted the end of season get together with 5 days of events. This could be my fourth visit to sunny Frejus on the stunning French Riviera. After being ill I wasn’t in a position to […]
A True Transylvanian Biking Adventure: Faget Marathon Preview
In just under 2 months’ time Faget Marathon in Romania will play host to the UCI World Marathon Series. Set in in the foot of the Western Carpathians the race promises eager competitors a chance to experience a lush green race paradise. For many the race offers a great opportunity to visit somewhere new […]
Gold Standard – La Tramun UCI Marathon
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 […]
Racing in Paradise – Azores UCI MTB Marathon
This past weekend the cycling circus flew to the middle of the North Atlantic Sea for the Azores MTB Marathon, a round of the UCI World Marathon Series. The Azores are a group of 9 volcanic islands with the racing taking place on Sao Miguel which is the largest and most populated island. The geography […]