Monthly Archives: July 2014

Newsletter June-July

Posted on 30 July, 2014 by Hans Jørgen
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Reflection on the World Cup and moving on

Posted on 30 July, 2014 by Emily

It’s been a week since I won my third World Cup race in Sweden. Already I’m 1400km southwest of Skåne in Livigno, Italy. Sweden was just the start of a 6 week ‘Europe Tour’ in the housecar. The ‘Tour’ is … Continue reading →

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Posted on 23 July, 2014 by Emily

Spectator at today’s #oringen #mtbo. Feels weird neither to be organizing or competing. #newexperience via Instagram http://ift.tt/1wZymB0

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Another amazing race by Emily today, beating the international elite 4th day in a row @oringen! #trimtex

Posted on 21 July, 2014 by Emily

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Hat Trick

Posted on 21 July, 2014 by Emily

If I’m honest, my results this weekend have astounded me. Before the World Cup, I was both confident and anxious about my shape. I took big PB’s in my MTB time trial and in my interval session. I’m not talking … Continue reading →

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What is happening? Another win!

Posted on 19 July, 2014 by Emily

Right is not the same as left. It was the correct route choice, and almost excellent execution. Until the very last moment. The route to the first control was interesting. I saw the best route, and took it, assuming the … Continue reading →

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Victory in MTBO World Cup (rd 3)

Posted on 19 July, 2014 by Emily

Based on talking to other athletes before and after the start, it seems bets were taken and money exchanged on my victory today! Ok, money didn’t actually change hands, but a number of competitors thought the terrain would suit me … Continue reading →

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8 years of MTBO, a personal account – part 3

Posted on 10 July, 2014 by Emily

As a last year junior I had mixed results, but my performances at the World Championships exceeded my expectation. Once I had a top 10 finish under my belt, I believed a top 6 finish was attainable in 2010. This … Continue reading →

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WOC Sprint in Venice

Posted on 7 July, 2014 by Hans Jørgen

The FootO World Championships is in full swing in northern Italy this week. The sprint distance was an epic race in the middle of Venice last Saturday. Have a look at the TV broadcasting at NRK (just working in Norway I … Continue reading →

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Going faster and World Cup preview

Posted on 3 July, 2014 by Emily

As a novice MTBO athlete some years ago, it was suggested by many people that I should have a time trial route to test myself once every month or so. ‘It’ll be good to see your improvement and how training … Continue reading →

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