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GranGuanche Audax Trail 2023

GranGuanche Audax Trail 2023

The third edition of the Granguanche Audax Trail is a self-supported, single-stage, fixed-route, endurance cycling event across the Canary Islands; an unpaved route with considerable elevation gain. In true audax spirit, riders must be self-supported but are allowed to ride together and draft one another.

Dec 3rd 2023

Across Andes 2023

Across Andes 2023

The 2023 edition of Across Andes is called Patagonia Verde as riders head further south than ever before into Chile's Aysén region known for its greenery, large glaciers, fjords, and snow-capped mountains. A ride at the end of the world.

Nov 19th 2023

Arizona Trail Race 2023

Arizona Trail Race 2023

A stalwart of the MTB bikepacking calendar: the Arizona Trail Race is known for its rough nature, extreme temperatures, long stretches without resupply and an arduous 23 mile hike-a-bike through the Grand Canyon. The AZTR regularly attracts some of the strongest off-road racers and has remained true to its original self-supported ethos.

Oct 19th 2023

Ultrabiking Sardinia 2023

Ultrabiking Sardinia 2023

UBS defines itself as an adventure dedicated to women and men who love to dream, know how to suffer and strongly believe in the values of sportsmanship. An idyllic end of the season Mediterranean adventure, but don't be fooled, it's no holiday.

Oct 12th 2023

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Five Minutes With... Kevin Francis

Five Minutes With... Kevin Francis

The Great British Divide has become an iconic off-road route, taking in 2000km across the length of the UK. Kevin Francis is the man behind the race; with a strong background in corporate and sporting events it's not hard to see why the race has received such success.

By: Nicky Shaw

Dec 9th 2023

Bikes Of... GranGuanche Audax Trail 2023

Bikes Of... GranGuanche Audax Trail 2023

The third edition of the Granguanche Audax Trail: an unpaved route across the Canary Islands with considerable elevation gain. With a rich variety of terrain to contend with, the route calls for hardtail MTBs, or monster-cross gravel bikes with low gearing.

Dec 4th 2023

Bikes of Across Andes 2023

Bikes of Across Andes 2023

Riders will be riding further south than ever before to take in some of Chilean Patagonia’s most iconic gravel roads. A bleak forecast has forced many riders to reasses their kit lists and add extra jackets, warm layers and gloves.

Nov 18th 2023