The hub for marathon mountain-biking
After its launch in August 2012 the 3 day XC enduro event will return to central Wales on the earlier date of the 24-25-26th May 2013. Solo riders and pairs will get the chance to test themselves over three demanding days filled with classic cross country trails and challenging timed sections as well as enjoy [...]
At 46 km, day 6 of the 2013 Transandes Challenge will be the shortest stage of the 6 day mountain bike stage race in the southern Patagonian Andes Mountain range in Chile. However, considering the tired legs after 5 days of racing, riders may not classify it as ‘easy’ as the first half of the [...]
The Transandes Challenge is a six stage mountain bike race through the spectacular landscapes of the southern Patagonian Andes Mountain Range in Chile. 21 January 2013 will see the start of the fifth edition of the epic mountain bike race in Patagonia. Racers will set off from the Huilo Huilo Private Reserve which covers more [...]
Today saw us tackle the first ‘proper’ Crocodile Trophy stage after yesterdays short XC stage at Smithfield. On paper the 102km from Cairns to Lake Tinaroo had me wondering what I have gotten myself into especially after looking at the profile which include 2500m of climbing. After yesterday’s stage which included a loose seat I [...]
The past weekend saw the last round of the CRC MTB Marathon series for 2012 at Ruthin, North Wales and in my opinion the best one of the series. The weekend was packed with the Vitus road sportive and Exposure Lights Big Night Out (ELBO) MTB night event on the Saturday. Sunday followed with the [...]
The summer is officially over and the days are starting to get shorter again. Must be Oktoberfest time soon. In fact it is only another six weeks before the NoTubes Oktoberfest powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport is coming to Bristol for the 3rd issue of the season finisher. On Saturday the 13th October there be an 8 hour [...]
After another action packed marathon season which certainly seen its fair share of challenges it is only another weeks before the last event of 2012 will open its doors at the Rugby Club in Ruthin. The 5th round of the CRC MTB-Marathon Series powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport will take place on the 15th and 16th of September [...]
The team behind the CRC MTB marathon series has just returned from the first ever Ritchey TrailMasters which took place in Llanwrtyd Wells recently. The event really gave the riders the chance to find out who the real ‘Trail Masters’ out there is. It was a challenging weekend for man and machine with rather persistent rain on [...]
‘Remember to pack our wellies as it might be a bit muddy.’ How glad was I that Nadene (my wife) registered what I was saying at 4:30am as we were packing for the TrailMasters this past weekend. The Ritchey TrailMasters was a MTB race based in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, run over 3 days which consisted [...]
Only a few days now before the Ritchey TrailMasters powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport (17-19th August 2012) will kick off this weekend at Plas y Cadno Farm in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. Preparations have been on overdrive and everything is set for a great (long) weekend of riding, racing, campground games and more. The Ritchey TrailMasters [...]
