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Up a Hill, Down a Beer: The 2016 TransAlp Race

When the gun went off on day one in Imst, Austria, a strange sense of relief came over me. I’d done everything I could in the previous eight months to prepare for this seven-day, 323-mile stage race through the European Alps, and now the thing was in the hands of fate and luck. Ever since …

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ORAMM and Jerdon Mountain Challenge Coming Soon

Our friends over at Blue Ridge Adventures are gearing up for their next two events: the Jerdon Mountain Challenge (JMC) and the Off Road Assault on Mount Mitchell (ORAMM). They are held on consecutive days, July 30th and 31st. I doubled up and did both events last year, which made for a tough weekend! I’ll …

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The Carson City Off Road – An Epic Day

“Well surely there won’t be any wind at 7:30 in the morning….” I said to pro-racer Olivia Dillon as we chatted across tables at the Firken Fox in downtown Carson City. She was kind enough to preview the course for us in her lovely Irish brogue, after having just taken fourth in the women’s crit …

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The Training Pays Off: Racing the 2016 Trans-Sylvania Epic

As soon as the Trans-Sylvania Epic (TSEpic) ended last year, I knew I wanted to go back. I wanted to go back for the trails, the camaraderie, and for some redemption. In 2015 I had some major stomach issues on the second stage that almost forced me to pull out, as well as two flats …

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Singletrack 6 Stage Race Schedule Announced

As the resident–and likely, lone–stage racer here at Singletracks, I’m always on the look out for fun and challenging events. The Singletrack 6–formerly the Trans Rockies Challenge–has been on my wish list for a few years now. The organizers have confirmed the dates and stages for the 2016 edition. All six of the stages take place …

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