Racing through the Valais mountains - Raid Evolenard
A small town called Evolène situated within the Valais area of Switzerland and Pennine Alps hosts a marathon event called Raid Evolenard....
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Ben Thomas
Jun 19, 20195 min read
Podium Highlights - Alps Bike Festival
Ask me my highlight from 2018 and I'll tell you Alps Bike Festival, driving back into La Clusaz this year I was already smiling. This...
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Ben Thomas
May 6, 20191 min read
I finished second at the UCI World Marathon Roc d'Ardenne
Vlog from Roc d'Ardenne is covering the crazy travel to Belgium, a look at my new Simplon Razorblade team bike and that amazing 2nd place...
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Ben Thomas
Apr 18, 20195 min read
4 Islands MTB - Croatian Adventure
We hurtle towards the airport the day after the final stage of Croatia 4 Islands, we leave with many stories, lots of memories, and a...
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Ben Thomas
Mar 26, 20194 min read
Dropping watts at British XC Series
6 months had passed since I lined up for a race, the World Marathon Championships in Italy in September, would my legs, lungs and heart...
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Ben Thomas
Nov 1, 20184 min read
Red Bull Timelaps - 25 Hours of Fun
Since my update mid October I’ve had a pretty crazy few weeks travelling the length of the country and depriving myself of sleep staying...
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Ben Thomas
Sep 18, 20185 min read
The Steep Way - World Marathon Championships 2018
World Championships (nearly) always delivers a challenging circuit but the Dolomites stretches competitors limits more than anywhere...
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Ben Thomas
Sep 2, 20186 min read
Norway Experience - Skaidi Xtreme
Back in November last year I began coaching someone in Norway, he ran a bike race, his passion for the event was obvious from the...
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Ben Thomas
Aug 13, 20184 min read
Brighton Big Dog. Woof Woof
Brighton Big Dog is a highlight of the British MTB calendar, a fun filled event with fantastic trails, busy arena, great atmosphere tasty...
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Ben Thomas
Aug 1, 20185 min read
Battling body and mind at National Marathon Championships
My focus for a third National title was there each and every day since losing my stripey jersey a year ago. Wearing that jersey meant so...
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Ben Thomas
Jul 1, 20185 min read
Engadin Bike Giro – When reality is as good as the holiday brochure
It's not too often you go somewhere and it lives up to the pictures in the holiday brochure. Engadin is one of those exceptional places...
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Ben Thomas
May 16, 20186 min read
Coaching Race Camp - Belgian Mountainbike Challenge 2018
With its sawtooth route profile Belgian Mountainbike Challenge (BeMC) is known as one of the toughest events on the calendar. The UCI S1...
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Ben Thomas
May 9, 20182 min read
Gorrick 100. Never forget where your dreams started.
This past weekend I returned to my roots and raced the Gorrick 100, this was one of the very first events I went to. All those years ago...
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Ben Thomas
Apr 23, 20183 min read
Scorching European Championships in Italy
A Russian upset the Italian train and a certain Norwegian legend added another title to her already huge palmares. European Championships...
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Ben Thomas
Mar 29, 20183 min read
Speedy Sherwood - British XC Series Round 1
It's a rarity that you'll find a Ben Thomas Coaching jersey on the start line of a cross country race these days, it's where I began but...
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Ben Thomas
Mar 22, 20184 min read
Snowy Adventure at Pretorian Bike Race
The racing calendar is awash with new stage races this year. Marathon and multi day racing continues to show healthy growth. Pretorian...
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Ben Thomas
Mar 3, 20184 min read
Sensational Trails and Spectacular Views at Andalucia Bike Race
It was the hardest Andalucia Bike Race to date but the marathon king Tiago Ferreira still dominated the competition. Hildegunn Hovdenak...
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Ben Thomas
Oct 18, 20173 min read
LaTramun Singletrack Marathon
LaTramun brought Girona to the centre of attention this past week. Participants from various countries travelled to the Catalan region...
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Ben Thomas
Oct 12, 20173 min read
Roc d'Azur End of Season Party
Last weekend it was time to celebrate 2017 and 20,000 people came out to party. Roc d'Azur once again hosted the end of season get...
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Ben Thomas
Sep 24, 20174 min read
Spectacular Racing In the Azores
It's always a thrill when you get to visit somewhere as amazing as the Azores, the island of Sao Miguel has hosted a round of the UCI...
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