“I like the town of Forrest, and I really like what the Forrest trails do for the sport of Mountain Biking. This event is also the best yardstick out there for running a great event. I hear that next year is the 10th year as well, so I think it could really be harder than […]
Lasseters Easter in the Alice: Day Two
Related Event: XCM Series: Easter in the Alice
All photos thanks to MTBA President Russ Baker. Day two of the Lasseters Easter in the Alice was a split stage. You either love them or hate them. The need to go “full gas” twice in one day is by no means beyond the capabilities of a trained cyclist – but it’s a mental load. […]
Jongewaard and Blair blitz Alice Springs
Related Event: XCM Series: Easter in the Alice
Alice Springs has a special place in Australian mountain biking. It’s known as the home of the Rapid Ascent Redback (nee ICME) and now the Lasseters Easter in the Alice too. Two stage races, at different times of the year, one town, and about 300km of singletrack. Alice Springs trails have had a lot of […]
The MTBA XCM Series: The first half awaits
The MTBA XCM National Series started on Sunday 22nd March with the 5th James Williamson Memorial Enduro. It’s a great event, held in memory of the late James Williamson, and was a late addition to the series, making for seven races around the country. With that race won, and points awarded, we can look to […]
Jongewaard and King take Odyssey titles
Related Event: Maverick Series: Giant Odyssey
The Giant Odyssey is quite possibly the king of Australian marathon races. It’s not longer than usual, but it’s hard. But not hard for the sake of being hard. The trails are really good. And it’s close enough to Melbourne, and Avalon airport, that getting there isn’t too much of a big deal. But the […]
Johnston and Fay take the lead of MTBA XCM Series at Willo Enduro
Related Event: James Williamson Enduro Challenge
The 5th James Williamson Memorial Enduro was run today in Wingello Forest in the NSW Southern Highlands. The race is run to not only remember the late James Williamson, but also to raise money for junior development programs for mountain bikers from the region. In 2015, the Willo Enduro was also made the first round […]
British XCM Champs return to Selkirk in May
All photos by Ian Linton The 2015 British Mountain Bike Marathon Championships are again to be staged over a challenging 75 km single lap course in the Scottish Borders, as part of the ever popular Selkirk Mountain Bike Marathon open cycling event, on Saturday 2 May 2015. A British Cycling Spokesman said: “We are delighted […]
Karapoti Forever
“Today we are visiting a world that would have been forgotten if one day a bike race hadn’t had this crazy idea” Philippe Bouvet, L’Equipe, 2006 – talking about Paris Roubaix All photos by Shailie Pidcock The Spring Classics season is upon us. Races steeped in history are revisited once more. Tenacity chisels out another champion’s […]
Lakes Entrance Epic
Does the family want a holiday but you want a bike race? Well, the Lakes Entrance Epic, run by Alpine Gravity may be your salvation. The second edition of the race will descend on the picturesque seaside locale in Gippsland, Victoria on May 2. The weekend is set up to be a prime family vacation. With numerous family orientated […]
Val di Sole Marathon returns
This year, the Val di Sole Marathon will return to Male on 30th August. Boasting some of the best singletrack in the Dolomites, this third edition offers two courses: Classic course: 35 km – 1500m elevation gain (XCOPTP) Marathon course: 61 km – 2700m elevation gain (XCM) New for 2015, the race has reduced registration […]