STIGGER AND FREI GO SIX-FOR-SIX AT CAPE EPIC
Domination has been the name of the game for Sina Frei and Laura Stigger as the NinetyOne-songo-Specialized pair claimed their sixth win in the race (one Prologue and five stages)
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Domination has been the name of the game for Sina Frei and Laura Stigger as the NinetyOne-songo-Specialized pair claimed their sixth win in the race (one Prologue and five stages)
“That was rough,” said Becking. “The pace was really fast from the start. We just wanted to stay in the lead group at that stage, which we managed to do. We both felt good all day, so on the final climb, we said ‘let’s go’ and we went. It’s a great feeling when your legs do what you want them to. I’m also so proud of José, he is riding so well this week.”
Looking back at how the little wheel racers made their mark on mountain biking
Early on the stage, it looked like their 2021 Cape Epic domination might be broken. The Computer Mania MTB duo of Cherie Redecker and Adelheid Morath burst into life right from the start. Seemingly startled by the early pace-setters, Salusmed responded, as did the overall leaders NinetyOne-songo-Specialized. The three teams formed the lead bunch, with Luthi and De Groot looking in great form.
Absa Cape Epic Press Release: Sina Frei and Laura Stigger (NinetyOne-songo-Specialized) won Stage 3 of the Absa Cape Epic in Tulbagh today, continuing their commanding march towards overall glory. They won everything Stage 3 could throw at them – the Dimension Data Hotspot Sprint on Tulbagh’s 300-year-old Church Street, the race to the top […]
Sina Frei and Laura Stigger powered to a third win when they crossed the Saronsberg-based finish line on Stage 2 of the 2021 Absa Cape Epic.
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Press Release After a pandemic-enforced hiatus, the Absa Cape Epic, widely regarded as the world’s premier mountain bike stage race, returned to action in fine style in Cape Town today with the 20km Prologue ahead of seven days of marathon mountain biking. The Mother City didn’t quite get the memo that the show was back […]
VIDEO TWEED VALLEY – ENDURO WORLD SERIES For the first & last time this season, all 3 Cannondale enduro riders (Mitch Ropelato, Kera Linn, and Ella Conolly) came together to brave the slippery roots of Scotland in the final round of the 2021 EWS. This was a particularly special race for Ella as she placed […]
Dual Slalom at the 2021 Sea Otter Classic was packed full of action! Many will agree that this is the number one must-see for this event and as always, it is never a disappointment. From new up-and-coming athletes to experienced veterans, the field of riders is diverse. This year we witnessed some first-timers take the podium along with a retired pro racer take the crown.
SEA OTTER CLASSIC: LAST DAY HIGHLIGHTS Take a lap around the 2021 Sea Otter Classic with mountain bike action to check out some of the latest and greatest 2021 new gear and bikes landing in North America. Kicking off the 3rd and 4th day of the 2021 Sea Otter Classic, our wrecking crew stopped for […]
Here’s the link to the Sea Otter results, including the Pro Dual Slalom finals from Saturday afternoon: https://results.raceroster.com/en-US/results/unstructured/3pykwe6tn5c4p99x?id=unstructured_3669 Note: if you try to check out the results for the Sea Otter races that haven’t been held yet, such as Pro Cross-Country as of Saturday night , the menu will bring up the results from 2019. […]
SEA OTTER CLASSIC: DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS Day two of the Sea Otter Classic Sea Otter kicked off with awesome weather and fellow riders full of stoke. Just like the first day, there was plenty to see! We saw a major boost in spectator attendance today but this also meant our wrecking crew was able to […]
Jack Moir (right) and Melanie Pugin won the Men’s and Women’s series titles. Story and photos courtesy of Enduro World Series Vittoria EWS Tweed Valley brought the drama to the rolling hills of Southern Scotland, as driving rain and challenging conditions served as a mere backdrop to the most anticipated showdown of the season. Saturday’s […]
SILVERSTAR MOUNTAIN RESORT, BC, October 1, 2021 — Day Two of Crankworx B.C. racing at SilverStar Mountain Resort, with one competitor on a solid gold streak, and another earning his first Crankworx top of the box. Niels Bensink (NED) earned his first Crankworx gold with a near-flawless performance in the finals to take the win in […]
The 12th running of Mt7 Psychosis saw a mix of 25 riders, who’ve come from all over the world to compete in Crankworx B.C., come together to take a crack at the 1200 vertical meters and 7.3 kilometers of steep, rough, and rocky singletrack (and infamous hike-a-bike section).
Video Snowshoe World Cup Week Every now and then two World Cup races just happen to take place in the same week, at the same place, totally normal, right? Well, that is what happened in Snowshoe, WV and the KHS pro MTB team was there to race. #khsbicycles #khspromtb SUBSCRIBE & RENEW HERE FOLLOW US […]
(Vaea Verbeeck rode to her third win of the week on Friday at Sun Peaks Resort. Photo courtesy Crankworx) SUN PEAKS RESORT, BC, September 24, 2021 — The flecks of hero dirt have settled and the third and final race at Sun Peaks has wrapped. As the travelling road show that is Crankworx B.C. prepares to […]
SUN PEAKS RESORT, BC, September 23, 2021 — The new Dual Slalom track in Sun Peaks has now officially been christened. Its first champs have been crowned and the first drops of champagne have graced its finish corral (kidding, instead of champagne it was Whistler Brewing Trailforks ale, and everyone opted to save it to enjoy […]
Here are the Elite Men’s downhill results for Saturday in West Virginia, the last World Cup downhill race of the year: Final Year-End Point Standings
Most notably, the event will not have spectators, and access to race villages, water points, and other official areas will be strictly controlled. All participants and event staff must present a negative Covid-19 test before the start of the race and submit to a further antigen test during the event as an added screening measure. Whilst not a prerequisite to participate in the Absa Cape Epic, we do encourage all participants to be vaccinated. Further Covid-19 mitigation plans are in place and will be enforced.
The opening round of the 2021 EWS-E season saw a diverse mix of racers take to a huge course that encompassed three loops, nine stages, and 60km of racing in a single day. On the start line were bonafide legends of the sport alongside a smattering of Enduro World Series regulars and the new breed of e-bike specialists.
The old guys prove their mettle once again
Swiss and British wins in the Elite XC
So far, the sport’s top stars are facing some tough challenges…