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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...
Ben Thomas
May 9, 20182 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...
Ben Thomas
Apr 23, 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...
Ben Thomas
Mar 29, 20183 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...
Ben Thomas
Mar 22, 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...
Ben Thomas
Mar 3, 20184 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...
Ben Thomas
Oct 18, 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...
Ben Thomas
Oct 12, 20173 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...
Ben Thomas
Sep 24, 20174 min read


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,...
Ben Thomas
Aug 19, 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...
Ben Thomas
Jul 30, 20171 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...
Ben Thomas
Jun 25, 20174 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...
Ben Thomas
Jun 10, 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...
Ben Thomas
Jun 4, 20173 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...
Ben Thomas
May 22, 20175 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...
Ben Thomas
May 14, 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...
Ben Thomas
Apr 23, 20173 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...
Ben Thomas
Apr 9, 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...
Ben Thomas
Apr 2, 20172 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...
Ben Thomas
Mar 5, 20174 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...
Ben Thomas
Mar 31, 20164 min read
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