What bikes do experienced marathon and stage racers take to a 1000km bikepacking event that runs across the Australian Alps? Mountain bikes of course. Imogen signed us up for the Hunt 1000 earlier … Read More...
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The curious appeal of gravel racing
The now iconic Dirty Warrny was held over the weekend, a 250km grind over dirt roads and trails between Geelong and Warrnambool in Victoria. Traversing the Otway ranges, the race also features close to 3800m of elevation … Read More...
Newcastleton Trails Shine at the UK National Marathon Championships
The coveted stripey jersey, the symbol of a national champion, awarded only to the one who gives it their all and emerges as the best in the country. I’ve raced for that title, that jersey, and that honour many times. As … Read More...
A Journey Through Scotland’s Stunning Gravel Roads: Raiders Gravel
Earlier in the year I had hoped to fit Raiders Gravel into my schedule, but initially it seemed impossible due to how busy the calendar already was. However when the National Gravel Championships were moved to coincide … Read More...
Michelin-Beard and Bloor triumphant at inaugural Shimano Gravel Muster around Alice Springs
Australia's first gravel stage race, the Shimano Gravel Muster Stage Race, took place in the Red Centre from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th August 2024. The unique event mixed the experience that Rapid Ascent has of … Read More...
Shimano launch Trail Born trail initiative
Shimano have just announced their Trail Born initiative, which aims to increase and susatin a range of mountain bike trails around the world. This includes donating $USD1 million per year for the next decade, but it also … Read More...