Tag Archives: MTBO

European MTBO Championships

Posted on 16 June, 2015 by Emily

Another European Championship week has been and gone. Only my second ever EOC week, I had high hopes for the races. After Hungary, things hadn’t gone smoothly. The two unexpected and surprising wins ended up draining my motivation. I spent … Continue reading →

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Review: Trimtex Pro bike kit

Posted on 21 November, 2014 by Emily

It may not have escaped the attention of many, but Hans Jørgen and I are sponsored by Trimtex. We were first introduced to their bike collection in 2013 on joining our Swedish MTBO club: Kvarnsvedens GoIF OK. The kit we … Continue reading →

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Autumn Update

Posted on 6 November, 2014 by Emily

As always, September is a strange month for me. This year, like the previous 3 years, I have taken a whole month away from training, preferring to ride my bike for fun. I was awarded a grant from Wiltshire Council … Continue reading →

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Bulletins for 2015

Posted on 26 September, 2014 by Emily

I don’t know about anyone else, but as of Monday (or Wednesday, I’m undecided!) it’s 2015 for me. MissionCzech will start and another of hard work towards that elusive WOC gold. September is a strange month. The weather is stunning … Continue reading →

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World Cup season review

Posted on 9 September, 2014 by Emily

At first this was just meant to be a post about the World MTBO Champs in Poland. But given my lack of gold, it’s hard to write about just the one event, because the earlier season had such a big … Continue reading →

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World Championship Bronze

Posted on 26 August, 2014 by Emily

A few years ago, a bronze medal (or even a top 6) at the World Champs was a dream that taunted me throughout every training session. I could have given everything and anything to achieve such a result, and I … Continue reading →

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Newsletter June-July

Posted on 30 July, 2014 by Hans Jørgen
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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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