You might think that being a successful mountain bike stage racer is all about training and fitness. But while these things can help, if you’ve ever participated in these events before, you’ll know that the real race starts when you cross the finish line each day. Depending on where the event is being held, how […]
Martin Loo looks to repeat at the Haanja100
The 10th edition of Haanja100MTB, the toughest MTB-race in Estonia, will this year take part on September 28th in South-West of Estonia, on the Haanja upland. The main race is 100km and consists of 1500m of vertical ascent. There is also an ‘Imperial’ race. This additional race of 100miles consists 2300m of vertical ascent. […]
Mackay Mountain Marathon – Regional Racing in Eungella
Australia can seem custom made for mountain biking – lots of land, a dry environment, sand based soil, old stable mountain ranges, and a laid back population. For the most part, Australian mountain bikers really benefit from this. We rarely complain of crowded trails, and we can ride through winter, save for a few wet […]
English, Cooper, Ward… the quick kids head to Taree!
Australian Marathon Champion Jason English (Merida) heads up a strong elite field with regular top 3 finisher Dylan Cooper of Rockstar racing, Kyle Ward, Anthony Shippard and Mike Blewitt all making the trip north to partake in some of the coolest singletrack and steepest climbs experienced in a marathon race this year. The Subaru-MarathonMTB.com […]
Hynek and Bigham win 19th Dolomiti Superbike
Kristian Hynek and Sally Bigham have won the Südtirol Dolomiti Superbike – the first race after the UCI Marathon World Championships. This year the long-distance race in the Dolomites forms part of the “UCI Marathon World Series”. The elite men had to race 113, 8 km (3,357 m); the elite women’s 80 km (2,307 m). Second […]
Jane Nuessli: As one door closes, another opens.
Jane Nuessli has been racing mountain bikes since the turn of the century, making her way to the upper echelons of the sport in Europe. Her palmares is full of top-level results including wins in the Grand Raid Cristalp, the National Park bike marathon and a fine 7th place in last year’s muddy XCM World […]
19th Dolomiti Superbike setting new records
This Saturday, the Sutirol welcomes the international marathon mountain biking community back to their towns. The 19th rendition of the Südtirol Dolomiti Superbike forms part of the Marathon World Series, the routes have had to be redefined. The men tackle the 113.8 km/3.357m course; the ladies contest the 80km/2.307m. All other categories totalling 24 can […]
Highland Fling Entries Open!
Entries for the 2013 Camelbak Highland Fling open on Juy 1st, 2013. Whether you’re a mountain bike racing veteran, or new to the scene, the CamelBak Highland Fling is the race to mark on your riding calendar. Not only will you have the chance to compete alongside Australia’s top elite riders, but you’ll experience a […]
New Final Stage for Crocodile Trophy
The 2013 edition of the Crocodile Trophy will not only include a brand-new Relay Team category for three riders in addition to the individual and Adventure Pairs classifications, but also the longest individual time trial ever raced and, what’s just been confirmed, a brand-new last stage from Hopevale to Cooktown on day nine. Reports just […]
2013 Marathon World Championships Preview: Part 1
Part One: Who? It is now just a week away from the 2013 UCI Marathon Mountain Bike World Championships (XCM Worlds to be more succinct). The XCM Worlds differ a little from any other Marathon, as this is when racers are representing their nation. Their colours are that of their country, not of their trade […]