XC Archives

Clipless or Flat for XC Racing

May 21, 2024 at 9:43 am5 min reading

There is a division in our society – a genuine existential stratification between the masses. I’m talking about what pedals to put on for XC racing. Flat or clipless is the ultimate question every rider needs to answer for themselves and start preaching as soon…

Orbea Factory Team Releases a Cinematic Documentary About Their 2023 World Cup Season

February 9, 2024 at 3:22 pm3 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

The Orbea Factory Team have emerged on the cross-country and MTB scenes quite recently and since then, they’ve been valiantly fighting for their place in the spotlight with a team of young hopefuls. Just a couple of days ago, they released a captivating documentary entitled…

Opinion: Why I Never Switched to a Full-Suspension Bike

December 19, 2023 at 6:30 pm6 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

There is one question I often get asked when I’m on the trail. Well, it’s not so much of a question but rather a surprise mixed with a bit of anger and a dose of disappointment – why don’t I get a full-suspension bike? Why…

Off-Road Cyclists Bring Panache and New Skills to WorldTour Roads

August 11, 2023 at 2:17 pm3 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

There was an exceptional moment in Mathieu van der Poel’s superb ride to victory in this year’s UCI World Championship Road Race: he crashed. He was riding on his own, well ahead of his pursuers, Wout van Aert, Tadej Pogačar and Mads Pedersen, when he lost…

How to Build Stamina for Longer XC Rides?

April 11, 2023 at 9:44 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Cross-country is undoubtedly one of the most challenging formats of mountain biking, where skills and technique meet endurance and the ability to manage your power. It’s the best cross between road cycling and MTB rides, as it offers enough of both, and you can (and…