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ABSA Cape Epic, Cape Epic, Features, mountain bike, Rides, Sponsored -

The ABSA Cape Epic is the pinnacle of mountain bike stage racing. It attracts the highest profile professional athletes and the most competitive of amateurs, who over eight days test their limits across the stunning Western Cape province of South Africa. Last year CyclingTips Founder Wade Wallace and ex-pro teammate Allan Alby Iacuone didnt finish the 2019 Cape Epic, but in 2020 theyre having another crack and will be documenting their journey.

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Features, High Country, Rides, Roadtripping, victorian alps -

Victoria's High Country, in the state's north-east, is a paradise for cyclists. Over several visits to the region, we've discovered pristine mountain peaks, quiet gravel roads, generous hospitality and fine local produce.

These are our High Country highlights.

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Adventure, Chiang Mai, Features, Rides, Thailand, VeloClub -

Had we made the VeloClub Summit in Northern Thailand too tough? I looked at the profile again. There was certainly a bit of saw-toothing on the itinerary, however we’d been pretty careful to lay out the trip as similarly as possible to our well-received 2018 VC Summit in Japan. That course seemed to exist in …

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Adventure, bikepacking, Features, Rides, Spain -

Words and photos: Tomás Montes There’s a region in north-east Spain they call Serranía Celtibérica, the Celtiberian Range. More commonly known as Spanish Lapland, this region covers 13% of the country’s total landmass, but is home to just 1% of its population. It’s sparsely populated, vast, imposingly mountainous, and undeniably beautiful — perfect terrain for …

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Adventure, Features, Rides, Taiwan KOM Challenge, Videos -

Who is slower: The rider with little talent and plenty of training, or the rider brimming with talent who hasn’t ridden a bike in weeks? It’s a silly experiment, but a fun one nonetheless. And the lab we chose is beautiful: The Taiwan KOM Challenge. The Taiwan KOM starts at the beach and ends way …

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