Reflections on the Grand Raid
Grand Raid BCVS is arguably the biggest one day classic in mountain bike marathon racing. It’s an event I’ve always wanted to compete in,...
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Ben Thomas
Jul 30, 20171 min read
Emotions of a National Marathon Champs Weekend
Over the past 2 years it’s been a privilege to have worn the National Champion’s stripes at the front of some of the biggest marathon...
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Ben Thomas
Jun 25, 20174 min read
Experiencing World Marathon Championship
It’s always an experience racing World Championships and this year was no exception. On Thursday British Airways cancelled our flight, we...
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Ben Thomas
Jun 10, 20173 min read
Charging in Czech – Malevil Cup UCI Marathon
5 years ago Malevil Cup hosted European Marathon Championships and every year since has hosted a round of the UCI World Marathon Series...
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Ben Thomas
Jun 4, 20173 min read
Polished Performance – Jelenia Gora UCI Marathon
Eastern Europe has an abundance of quality races such as Bike Maraton Jelenia Gora. MarathonMTB are big fans of the racing here, it's...
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Ben Thomas
May 22, 20175 min read
Belgian Mountainbike Challenge – Lessons Learnt In Battle
As a cycling coach I find myself recommending events to clients, one of my coaching riders, Matt, joined me at Belgian Mountainbike...
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Ben Thomas
May 14, 20173 min read
The Battle of La Roche - BeMC 2018
Belgian Mountainbike Challenge is billed as the toughest bike race in the Benelux but I was left wondering if it’s actually the toughest...
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Ben Thomas
Apr 23, 20173 min read
Quick Reaction - HSBC UK National Cross Country Series Round 2
Round 2 of the HSBC UK National Cross Country Series took place at Wasing Park in Berkshire, a familiar stomping ground having raced here...
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Ben Thomas
Apr 9, 20172 min read
Roc Laissagais: A Picture Postcard
Almost a year on from UCI World Marathon Championships the top marathon racers returned to Roc Laissagais, the first European round of...
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Ben Thomas
Apr 2, 20172 min read
Elbows Out Racing: British XC Round 1
An enjoyable and successful weekend at the opening round of the British XC MTB Series. It's not very often I race short cross country...
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Ben Thomas
Mar 5, 20174 min read
Algarve Bike Challenge – Only As Strong As Your Partner
After racing Algarve Bike Challenge last year it was an easy decision to return to this event which was taking place for a 5th year. The...
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Ben Thomas
Mar 31, 20164 min read
2016 Volcat UCI Stage Race
After 3 days of racing across the Easter weekend a total of 524 cyclists completed the Volcat GP, a UCI category 2 event. Sadly I was...
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Ben Thomas
Sep 25, 20153 min read
UCI World Marathon Series – La Forestiere
My season will finish up with 3 rounds of the UCI World Marathon Series spread over 4 weeks. The first of these was held in Arbent,...
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Ben Thomas
Jun 7, 20152 min read
Beskidy MTB Trophy 2015: Stage 4
Stage 5, the journey home is already beginning for many, we leave behind a fantastic 4 days of racing in a spectacular area of Poland....
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Ben Thomas
Jun 6, 20152 min read
Beskidy MTB Trophy: Stage 3
As I write this I sit in the river beside the venue icing the legs. The current is not strong but could easily wash me away I am so...
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Ben Thomas
Jun 5, 20152 min read
Beskidy MTB Trophy: Stage 2
The introduction is definitely over, today Beskidy MTB Trophy treated us to a killer stage, bodies and bikes lay in taters at the finish....
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Ben Thomas
Jun 4, 20152 min read
Beskidy MTB Trophy: Stage 1
Beskidy MTB Trophy stage 1, the opener, the introduction, done! What an introduction it was, so many great trails and stunning views...
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Ben Thomas
Apr 29, 20154 min read
UCI MTB Marathon Series Tiliment Bike Italy
This weekend the second European UCI Marathon World Cup of 2015 took part in Spilimbergo, Italy. Part of the Tilement Bike Marathon the...
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