Zach McDonald (Bainbridge Island, Wash./Team Rapha-Focus) gave the U.S. its top finish with a 12th-place result in the U23 men’s event on the opening day of the 2012 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Koksijde, Belgium on Saturday. Two American juniors, Andrew Dillman (Fairdale, Ky./Bob’s Red Mill) and Logan Owen (Bremerton, Wash./Team Redline) also landed inside the top 20 to contribute to a respectable American showing on the sandy Koksijde course  … More
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If you can’t get out on your mountain bike this winter due to extreme weather, or whatever reason, it’s important to stay in shape so that you’ll be ready this spring, especially if you plan on racing or going on some long rides. Staying on the couch all winter will likely lead to disappointment and even injury when you are able to get back out there, and injury will only lead to more couch time, contributing to a vicious cycle.
Here are five activities that will help you get right back on your bike and on those trails  … More
Less than two months to go until Pietermartizburg round
All systems are go for the 2012 UCI Mountain Bike Cup opener, to be held at the Cascades Mountain Bike Park in Pietermaritzburg, South African in less than two months. Officials are on track to complete renovations to the world-class facility well in time to be able to welcome the world’s best downhill and cross country riders.
The Pietermaritzburg round is expected to  … More
The 2012 Monster Energy White Style has a new winner: British rider Sam Reynolds placed himself in top of the podium after a spectacular final run in winter conditions. Swedish rider, Martin Söderström took second place and AntoineBizet from France took third place. The later was without a doubt the surprise talent of the contest and swept the jury off their feet with his first final run.
For his winning run, Reynolds started out with  … Pictures and more