Sina Frei wins Lake Placid finale as Jenny Rissveds seals XCO title
Frei takes the final-round victory, Rissveds wins the overall XCO title, and Schibler celebrates her first under-23 World Cup win.…
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Beyond the Finish Line – What the Cape Epic’s New Elite Women’s Format Really Means
The Absa Cape Epic has long been regarded as one of the ultimate tests in mountain biking. Its tagline, “The race that measures all,” speaks to an ethos b…
Why the 2025 Absa Cape Epic was a defining moment for women in mountain biking
The 21st edition of the Absa Cape Epic proved to be a landmark year for women's mountain biking. From a record-breaking elite victory to...…
The Queen Returns – with a new partner! Annika & Sofia are coming for the 2025 Absa Cape Epic crown
Hold onto your bibs and gels, people – the 2025 Absa Cape Epic is about to get a whole lot spicier! In the kind of news that makes bike...…
She Sends Dominates the 2025 Tankwa Trek: A Clean Sweep for Lill and Courtney
She Sends Dominates the 2025 Tankwa Trek: A Clean Sweep for Lill and Courtney The 2025 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by...…
Tankwa Trek: A Race for Elites, Amateurs, and Every Woman Who Loves Adventure on Two Wheels
Mountain biking has a way of getting under your skin – the crunch of tyres on dusty trails, the adrenaline of a technical descent, and...…
Samantha Sanders Reigns Supreme at the Hell of the South
There’s something about the Attakwas Extreme, lovingly (and fearfully) dubbed the "Hell of the South," that has us mountain bikers...…
How to slay the 2024 Wines2Whales like a boss - whether you’re a trail queen or a newbie
Images supplied Epic Series/Wines2Whales In just a few weeks the 2024 edition of the Wines2Whales start line will be buzzing with nervous...…
The 2025 Absa Cape Epic Route Reveal: Our Take!
The 2025 Absa Cape Epic is upon us, and as Dirtyheart MTB, we’re all about breaking it down from a women's perspective! Whether you're a...…
Sunshine, Smiles, and a Splash of Showers: The 2024 Glacier Storms River Traverse Delights Adventurers!"
The Glacier Storms River Traverse featured the best run of weather in the race’s 14 year history for the 2024 edition. Stages 1 and 2, on...…
20th Edition of the KAP Sani2c closes off with a strong women's race
In the UCI women’s race, Sam Sanders and Danielle Strydom (Efficient Infiniti Insure) put in a dominant performance to make it a clean...…
Ghost Factory Racing Gaining Momentum With 5th Stage Win - Absa Cape Epic
Images by Max Sullivan/ Cape Epic Two riders accustomed to riding at the front this week once again kept their composure to take their...…