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Trans NZ – Part 3: Sweating in the dust of wasteland

Steep, technical and exposed – that’s how the first trail of the day is supposed to be. A lot of rocks, boulders and blocked sections are to be expected – in addition to the slippery terrain. The course marshal at the start of the first special stage boiled it down to this: “Well, no point in talking about it, just try not to crash – that wouldn’t be good!” Well, I guess I consider myself warned, and I am a little nervous.

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Flo Like Water – Florian Nicolai shreds at home on his Rocky Mountain

Florian Nicolaï is one of the most creative riders on the EWS circuit. His unique style threatens the podium at every race he enters. The Maritime Alps are home to some of the most technical tracks in the world, and working on this project over the winter showed us just how good Flo really is.

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POC Scottish Enduro Series Announces Cube to be Supporting Partner

With the 2016 racing season not far away there are yet more positive noises coming from the promoters of the Scottish Enduro Series.

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TransNZ – Part 2: The New Zealand Adventure continues

With nearly 27 kilometers in my legs and about 1200 climbing meters and similar numbers for the special stages under my belt, the TransNZ adventure was to be continued for its second day with a weather forecast covering the entire range. Leaving our Flock Hill Lodge base camp, the shuttle took us up the valley again from where the riders had to battle their way back home across diverse terrain including some very challenging trails before we were transferred by bus to Queenstown which is about a 6-hour drive away. But let’s start at the beginning.

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How an average rider prepares for the Trans-Provence

Riding a multi-day Enduro race like the Trans-Provence is challenging for any participant. While pro riders are training for a living, amateurs have a much harder time balancing their job, family and riding. Find out how an average rider prepares for the unique challenge of racing one of the hardest Enduro races:

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