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ABSA Cape Epic 2025: Stage 3, Wilier-Vittoria Triumph in Heat, Toyota | Specialized Stay Cool!
Wilier-Vittoria win sweltering Stage 3; Toyota | Specialized keep cool in heat of battle.
Mar 26, 2025
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Wilier-Vittoria win sweltering Stage 3; Toyota | Specialized keep cool in heat of battle.
Mar 26, 2025
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Wout Alleman and Martin Stošek win Stage 2, Annika Langvad and Sofia Gomez Villafane dominate Aramex UCI Women’s Category race.
Mar 26, 2025
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Nino Schurter and Filippo Colombo (SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing) timed their attack to perfection late on Stage 1 of the 2025 Absa Cape Epic to claim the stage victory and move into the overall lead of the men’s race.
Mar 17, 2025
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Crankworx Rotorua 2025 wrapped up with high-speed head-to-head action at the Specialized Dual Slalom, as athletes tackled a brand-new, repurposed Speed & Style course at Skyline Rotorua.The challenging terrain and uncertain bike choice made for an intense day of racing, pushing riders to their limits.
Mar 14, 2025
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The Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge lit up Skyline Rotorua as fans packed into the arena under the night sky.
Mar 7, 2025
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The 2025 Crankworx World Tour is officially underway,
Mar 5, 2025
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The inaugural Crankworx Summer Series Christchurch came to a breathtaking close today with Gold Cup Slopestyle.
Feb 22, 2025
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In classic Crankworx fashion, Crankworx Summer Series Christchurch kicked off the 2025 season with a Super Saturday.
Feb 15, 2025
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Goldstone / Hemstreet make it Bristish Columbia winners @ Red Bull Hardline Tasmania.
Feb 8, 2025
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Frenchman boosts title hopes with superb weekend at penultimate stop as Keller wraps up women's XCC title.
Sep 30, 2024
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World Tour Dates Announced for a Year of Global Competition and Celebration
Sep 25, 2024
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The 2024 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series returned this weekend for the penultimate round of competition of the UCI Downhill World Cup, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher.
Sep 8, 2024
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The sixth and final stage around Castelnovo ne' Monti saw Dutch and Swiss riders cement their leadership, while Italian Luca Cacchi clinched the stage victory. "We love the idea that many riders see Appenninica as an adventure, and they come back year after year."
Sep 7, 2024
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The former Marathon world champion tops first stage, as the Italian saves his throne by 21 seconds. Kortekaas gaves encore after winning the prologue
Sep 6, 2024
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The 36-year-old Dutch rider, fresh off her Swiss Epic victory, is the “last minute” entry. Italian Rosa and Peretti are also gearing up: "Sardinia has unique landscapes." The prologue kicks off tomorrow, followed by three stages until August 31st
Aug 29, 2024
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Eighteen of the top male freeride athletes have been invited to the 2024 Red Bull Rampage, the world’s premier big-mountain freeride competition.
Aug 21, 2024
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After the prologue in Aritzo on August 28th, the first stage of the Rally di Sardegna MTB will start and finish in the heart of Desulo town, after 70,7 km with a 2,158-meter difference in altitude on Thursday, August 29th.
Aug 19, 2024
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The countdown towards the international Rally di Sardegna MTB has begun, waiting for the champions to explore the authentic and wonderful Barbagia area in depth.
Aug 9, 2024
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This morning, the pinnacle of Slopestyle, Red Bull Joyride, took centre stage at Crankworx Whistler, writing history with women competing on the acclaimed course for the first time ever.
Jul 29, 2024
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The Outdoor Research Speed & Style competition captivated audiences with its unique blend of speed and flair
Jul 29, 2024
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Crankworx Whistler continued its legacy of high-octane mountain biking action with a day packed full of excitement and awe-inspiring performances, drawing fans into the Boneyard, Skier’s Plaza and Whistler Olympic Plaza.
Jul 29, 2024
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After a five-year hiatus, the beast is back.
Jul 29, 2024
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A Sunny Day of High-Speed Action at Crankworx Whistler: Specialized Dual Slalom
Jul 26, 2024
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With three festivals of the 2024 Crankworx World Tour in the books, the mountain bike world gears up for the grand final in Whistler, taking place July 19-28.
Jul 16, 2024
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WOW! What a week! How can it already be over?
Jul 16, 2024
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The Day 6 course in Campbell River was a stark contrast to the rest of 2024 race week. Fast and flowy were the flavours of the day.
Jul 13, 2024
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Cumberland served up a dynamite combination for racers today. The course was hard, the weather was hot and it was Day 5!
Jul 10, 2024
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Today’s Basecamp in Crofton had more than a few nervous racers this morning as they prepared for a 47.8 kilometre, 2-mountain day in the Cowichan Valley.
Jul 10, 2024
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The much-anticipated final edition of Crankworx Innsbruck has officially kicked off with the Thule Official European Whip-Off Championships pictured by Fujifilm at Bikepark Innsbruck.
Jun 14, 2024
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Women’s and men’s UCI Downhill World Cup finals go to form as hot favourites Valentina Höll (YT Mob) and Loïc Bruni (Specialized Gravity) lived up to self-set expectations in Saalfelden Leogang – Salzburgerland.
Jun 10, 2024
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The Italian National Champion is ready for the home event of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, taking place in Daolasa di Commezzadura (Trentino, 14-16 June) six weeks before the Paris Olympic race. "Val di Sole has been a turning point in my career. The favorite for this year is Pauline Ferrand-Prèvot"
Jun 5, 2024
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The legendary Smithfield Downhill track that challenges athletes with its narrow turns through the tropical rainforest proved particularly demanding for the RockShox Downhill Cairns, following 24 hours of on-and-off rain showers.
May 27, 2024
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The tropical rainforest of Cairns came alive today as the Specialized Dual Slalom inaugurated the highly anticipated party edition of the Crankworx World Tour. Ryan Gilchrist and Jordy Scott seized Gold at this first event, held on the iconic red soil of Smithfield MTB Park.
May 27, 2024
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Two tight short track (XCC) races in Nové Mĕsto Na Morave saw Switzerland’s Alessandra Keller (Thomas Maxon) and Victor Koretsky (Specialized Factory Racing) of France emerge victorious. Keller’s first win of the season took her to the top of the overall standings, while Koretzky made it two in a row to strengthen his grip over the competition.
May 25, 2024
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The 4th and final stage of the 4Islands MTB Croatia took place on the island of Rab and led the teams on a 65 kilometer loop around the island with 1640 meters of climbing.
Apr 26, 2024
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Within the first 15 kilometres of the day the field had been split into the contenders and the chasers.
Apr 18, 2024
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Beers (RSA) defends title with Grotts (USA), clean sweep for Terpstra (NED) & Koller (SUI)
Apr 15, 2024
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Stage 6 is the penultimate day of the Absa Cape Epic 2024. With 87km and 2300m of climbing it was a hard stage with a lot of up and downs.
Apr 15, 2024
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Beers (RSA) & Grotts (USA) take first stage win, Clean sweep for Terpstra (NED) & Koller (SUI).
Apr 15, 2024
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The Friday of Crankworx Rotorua served up a sunny Speed & Style for spectators and athletes alike.
Apr 1, 2024
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Stage 4 is the Queen Stage of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic.
Mar 29, 2024
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Stage 2 is with 97km distance the longest stage of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic.
Mar 25, 2024
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Hans Becking and Wout Alleman (BUFF-MEGAMO) won Stage 1 in the men’s elite race atthe 2024 Absa Cape Epic, while Anne Terpstra and Nicole Koller (GHOST Factory Racing) were Stage 1 winners in the Aramex Women’s category at Saronsberg Cellar in Tulbagh.
Mar 23, 2024
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World Bicycle Relief (Nino Schurter and Sebastian Fini) and Ghost Factory Racing (Anne Terpstra and Nicole Koller) claimed the UCI Men’s and Aramex Women’s Categories respectively at today’s Absa Cape Epic Prologue in Somerset West.
Mar 18, 2024
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the 4th and final stage of the Mediterranean Epic 2024 only left little room for errors with just 52km and over 1,000 meters of climbing. Wout Alleman (BEL) and Rosa van Doorn (NED) started as leaders and were able to confirm their final victory.
Feb 23, 2024
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the 3rd stage of the Mediterranean Epic 2024 returned to Oropesa del Mar to compete in the longest day of this UCI SHC race. 105km that combined fast, rolling sections with technical trail sections.
Feb 23, 2024
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Biggest worldwide mountain bike stars compete in Utah this Friday down daunting steep cliffs.
Oct 11, 2023
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Eighteen athletes have been invited to the 2023 Red Bull Rampage, the premier big-mountain freeride competition, which returns on October 13.
Sep 14, 2023
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Champions never give up, and Tiago Ferreira lived up to this pattern today, September 8th, in the penultimate day of Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2023, from Fanano to Vidiciatico.
Sep 8, 2023
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Approaching its fifth edition (September 4-9, 2023), Appenninica MTB Stage Race – the mountain bike stage race in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines, Italy – is set to showcase 150 athletes hailing from 24 Nations, marking a sold-out status. This year, the event introduces an innovative initiative: Appenninica Teen Camp
Sep 1, 2023
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The German, winner of the last two editions, will be the athlete to beat at the 2023 Appenninica MTB Stage Race (Sept. 4-9), but the Italian rider and the Russian national champion will be upfront to try to spoil her plans.
Aug 28, 2023
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St. Moritz has hosted the Swiss Epic on two previous occasions, and with over 400 kilometers of dedicated MTB trails, and many dual-purpose trails surrounding the town, it is easy to understand why.
Aug 22, 2023
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The first transition day of the 2023 SPAR Swiss Epic sees teams set off from Lenzerheide with St. Moritz in their sights.
Aug 22, 2023
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That’s a wrap for the second stop of the Crankworx Summer Series Canada, hosted at SilverStar Bike Park.
Aug 7, 2023
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Today we witnessed history.
Jul 31, 2023
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The Crankworx Whistler Dual Slalom event reached a fever pitch yesterday as spectators were treated to an intense back-and-forth battle on the track.
Jul 28, 2023
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VALI HÖLL DOMINATES THE FIELD BY OVER 20 SECONDS, CANADIANS GO 1-2 IN ELITE MENS FINAL IN HONOUR OF STEVIE SMITH
Jul 24, 2023
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Jul 11, 2023
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Hi, Felicia: A Blueprint for Good Times
Jul 8, 2023
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In the BC Bike Race traveling circus, Thursday was the first day really on the move.
Jul 8, 2023
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Stage racing is all about accumulated miles and fatigue. On Wednesday, the miles started to add up for some riders more than others. From the front of the field to the back, Day 3’s full serving of Maple Syrup shook up the standings.
Jul 6, 2023
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N1NO Schurter continues to take the MTB world with him into uncharted territory, winning his 35th World Cup today in Val di Sole, only one month after setting a new world record with 34 World Cup race wins.
Jul 4, 2023
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There can be few race tracks more intimidating than the infamous ‘Black Snake’ of Val di Sole Trentino, and once again it showed its teeth at the third round of the UCI Downhill World Cup today (Saturday).
Jul 1, 2023
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Although the competitions in Val di Sole are yet to start, the race venue in Daolasa di Commezzadura is already full of excitement for the most anticipated event of the summer season.
Jun 29, 2023
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Isabeau Courdurier (Lapierre Zipp Collective) and Matt Walker (Pivot Factory Racing) held nothing back to win round five of the UCI Enduro World Cup in Val Di Fassa Trentino.
Jun 25, 2023
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Emil Johansson has now made history.
Jun 25, 2023
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Day two of Crankworx Innsbruck, and the heavy heat made for some exciting conditions on the Crankworx Innsbruck Dual Slalom track.
Jun 25, 2023
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The legendary Official European Whip-Off Championships Presented by POC kickstarted Crankworx Innsbruck set against arguably the most scenic whip-off jump on the planet.
Jun 23, 2023
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Winner of UCI World Cup’s stage 2 in Lenzerheide, the Swiss legend is warming up for Val di Sole, a land of conquer for him throughout his career.
Jun 23, 2023
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The UCI Enduro World Cup fires back into life this weekend among the towering peaks of Val di Fassa Trentino, Italy.
Jun 22, 2023
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The 2023 Lenzerheide World Cup became one for the history books with N1NO breaking the world record with his 34th World Cup win. Plus further successes for SCOTT athletes.
Jun 12, 2023
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In Valle d'Aosta, Luca's twin brother achieved a long-awaited victory and took the lead in the overall standings. The Italian Champion confirmed her dominance in her home race, positioning herself as a main contender for the upcoming World Cup events.
Jun 5, 2023
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Morgane Charre (Pivot Factory Racing) and Jesse Melamed (Canyon CLLCTV Factory Enduro Team) stamped their authority on the trails of Pietra Ligure to triumph at the UCI Mountain Bike Enduro World Cup in Finale Outdoor Region.
Jun 3, 2023
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As the sun beat down on the final day of competition in Crankworx Cairns, riders battled a raw, rowdy and fast-rolling track, chocked full of jumps, roots and rock gardens.
May 26, 2023
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After a crash in Run 1 forced Emil Johansson out of competition in Cairns last year, the high-flying Swede returned with redemption on his mind in 2023.
May 21, 2023
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“It’s been a long time coming, and hopefully it keeps coming,” said Garret Mechem on his massive win at today’s razor close Speed & Style final.
May 19, 2023
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Crankworx Cairns is officially underway with the Official Australian Whip-Off Championships as the first event to be held on the immaculately sculpted tracks in the rainforest.
May 17, 2023
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As the freeride mountain bike scene continues to see top talent emerge, the return of the Red Bull Rookie of the Year (ROTY) Award and Best Trick Award contests for the 2023 FMB World Tour season will be a welcome sight.
Apr 28, 2023
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Stage 3 of the 2023 4Islands MTB Croatia was the Queen Stage of the event, featuring the best riding that the island of Cres had to offer, but before the teams could enjoy the trails, a trip on the Jadrolinija ferry from Rab to the Merag port on Cres allowed nerves to settle and pre-race plans to be formed.
Apr 22, 2023
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Thursday mornings don’t often begin with a trip across the Adriatic Sea in a ferry with a new island as the destination, though that’s exactly how the day started for Stage 2 of the 2023 4Islands MTB Croatia.
Apr 22, 2023
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The islands of Kvarner, Croatia are spectacular in any weather conditions, but when the sun shines, the region is truly majestic.
Apr 22, 2023
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Sportograf – Bike Aid MTB: Bettina Janas, Kim Ames – 00:35:25 12 kilometres, 250 metres of climbing, coastal cliff trails, forested climbs, and rocky descents were the proving ground of the 2023 4Islands MTB Croatia Prologue in Baška, Krk, as over 200 teams lined up for their first challenge in their mission to Conquer The Rocks.
Apr 19, 2023
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The Frenchman of the BMC Team will be seeking to replicate his victory over World Champion Nino Schurter in the 2022 World Cup grand finale in Val di Sole, as the two rejoin at the Capoliveri Legend XCO, Internazionali d'Italia Series round 2 on the Elba Island on April 8.
Apr 4, 2023
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The second to last day of Crankworx Rotorua and the sunny blue skies continued to carry momentum from the past week making it an epic Saturday for Speed & Style Rotorua.
Mar 28, 2023
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The second weekend of Crankworx Rotorua has officially kicked off, and tonight’s Pump Track Challenge Presented by Torpedo7 was one for the books.
Mar 26, 2023
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The defending Champions of the Absa Cape Epic, Georg Egger and Lukas Baum (ORBEA x Leatt x Speed Company), raced to victory on Stage 5 at Lourensford Wine Estate, moving into the yellow leader jerseys at the same time on Friday, 24 March.
Mar 24, 2023
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Matt Beers and Christopher Blevins (Toyota-Specialized-NinetyOne) won the Stage 4 Time Trial of the Absa Cape Epic, their fourth stage victory in five days, while Vera Looser and Kim le Court (Efficient Infiniti Insure) won in the CM.com Women’s category.
Mar 23, 2023
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It’s the midpoint of Crankworx Rotorua and the world’s fastest and smoothest riders could be found ripping down Skyline‘s iconic Mr. Black track for the return of the Crankworx Rotorua Air Downhill.
Mar 23, 2023
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It was a banner day for South African mountain biking on the 100km Hermanus to Oak Valley Stage 3 of the Absa Cape Epic, with local riders claiming stage victories in the Men’s and CM.com Women’s categories on Wednesday, 22 March.
Mar 22, 2023
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There were no changes in the overall category leads of the Absa Cape Epic after Stage 2, with both the men’s and women’s leaders holding on to their yellow and orange leader jerseys respectively, after 116km of racing on Tuesday, 21 March.
Mar 21, 2023
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Fabian Rabensteiner and Wout Alleman (Wilier Pirelli Factory) won Stage 1 of the Absa Cape Epic in Hermanus on Monday, 20 March. The stage victory puts them in fourth place overall.
Mar 20, 2023
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The 2023 Crankworx World Tour has officially kicked off in Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Forest for the RockShox Taniwha Downhill, putting the world’s best downhillers to the test.
Mar 19, 2023
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The group that was to fight for the stage at the end consisted of Georg Egger, Martin Frey (Singer Racing Team), Martin Stosek (Canyon Northwave), Marc Stutzman (Canyon Northwave), Andreas Seewald (Canyon Northwave), Krzysztof Lukasik (JBG2 Cryospace) and Wout Alleman (Wilier-Pirelli).
Feb 24, 2023
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Five years after the 2018 season's final showdown, Chies d'Alpago will once again host the final stage of the most prestigious XCO Italian series on Saturday, July 8th: an Hors Catégorie event that is sure to intrigue the MTB superstars.
Feb 21, 2023