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How to Prep for a Stage Race: Getting Ready to Race the Trans-Sylvania Epic on Sunday

A seven-day stage race like the Trans-Sylvania Epic is a big undertaking. You have to make sure that you can handle a week on the bike physically, mentally, logistically, and mechanically. While I have extensive experience racing in general, I’ve only done one other stage race, the BC Bike Race. (If you’re interested in my experience in BC, …

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Riding Along with the Pisgah Stage Race, Part 1

Spring in Pisgah I arrived at my campsite–nothing more than a tent pad and a trash hook on Avery Creek Road in the Pisgah National Forest–just after dark. A steady drizzle was coming down, but not too much to set up a tent. So I got started, unpacking the truck and making final preparations for …

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The Best Mountain Bike Stage Races in 2015

Looking for a stage race to tackle this year? We have you covered! In this preview we’ve rounded up a handful of the most exotic, highest, longest, unique, and epic multi-day stage races in 2015. Whether it’s for the punishment or pleasure, fully supported or survival of the insane, the first-timer or seasoned-stager, or you’re …

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News: 7-Day Himalayan Stage Race to Be Held September 26th – October 4th, 2015

The Hero MTB Himalaya, a 7-day stage race, will see its 2015 rendition taking place from September 26th to October 4th. Marketed as the 3rd toughest mountain bike race in the world, this stage race boasts over 46,000 feet of climbing, over 370 miles of riding, and a top altitude of over 13,000 feet. Interestingly, …

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Photo Blog: BC Bike Race Day 3 Recap

Day 3 of the BC Bike Race, at Powell River, is in the books. With 49km of riding and 886m of elevation gain on BC singletrack, this stage definitely put racers to the test! Photos: Margus Riga, Dave Silver, Erik Peterson, Todd Weselake

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