Party time at Ruta Paterna BTT
I came to Ruta Paterna to win my first UCI World Marathon Series round but this is mountain biking, anything can happen. Within the first...
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Ben Thomas
Sep 24, 20195 min read
Climbing towards World Championships best
Today’s performance was 7 years in the making, since 2012 I've been wearing Great Britain team colours at World Championships with only...
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Ben Thomas
Sep 9, 20194 min read
Skaidi Xtreme - Adventure in Norway
When I think back over the last week I remember so many great moments, many happy memories, Skaidi Xtreme is not like many events where...
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Ben Thomas
Aug 23, 20191 min read
Winning Brighton Big Dog 2019
A last minute decision to race Brighton Big Dog was rewarded with a 7th win at our favourite UK mountain bike event. Its been a busy...
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Ben Thomas
Aug 1, 20193 min read
National Marathon Champion 2019 !
It’s been an amazing year with two 2nd places at the UCI World Marathon Series (Roc d’Ardenne and Alps Bike Festival), third place at...
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Ben Thomas
Jun 21, 20195 min read
Racing through the Valais mountains - Raid Evolenard
A small town called Evolène situated within the Valais area of Switzerland and Pennine Alps hosts a marathon event called Raid Evolenard....
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Ben Thomas
Jun 19, 20195 min read
Podium Highlights - Alps Bike Festival
Ask me my highlight from 2018 and I'll tell you Alps Bike Festival, driving back into La Clusaz this year I was already smiling. This...
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Ben Thomas
May 16, 20197 min read
BeMC - Highs and lows of chasing the podium
Belgian Mountainbike Challenge has become a yearly highlight for me and many other enthusiastic racers. The Ardennes are undeniably...
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Ben Thomas
May 6, 20191 min read
I finished second at the UCI World Marathon Roc d'Ardenne
Vlog from Roc d'Ardenne is covering the crazy travel to Belgium, a look at my new Simplon Razorblade team bike and that amazing 2nd place...
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Ben Thomas
Apr 26, 20194 min read
Surviving a Training Camp or Cycling Trip
A sunny training camp is a great way to kick start the new race season and a mid season cycling trip is a great motivator but how can you...
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Ben Thomas
Apr 26, 20191 min read
Easter Vlog
Had fun filming our first vlog over the Easter weekend - Training, chocolate, porridge the rabbit and more!
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Ben Thomas
Apr 18, 20195 min read
4 Islands MTB - Croatian Adventure
We hurtle towards the airport the day after the final stage of Croatia 4 Islands, we leave with many stories, lots of memories, and a...
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Ben Thomas
Apr 3, 20193 min read
Successful Pairs Racing Dynamics
A stage race can takes you on a multiday adventure to some of the most spectacular places in the world, places you’re unlikely to visit...
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Ben Thomas
Mar 26, 20194 min read
Dropping watts at British XC Series
6 months had passed since I lined up for a race, the World Marathon Championships in Italy in September, would my legs, lungs and heart...
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Ben Thomas
Feb 28, 20191 min read
2019 Race Schedule
The new Ben Thomas Coaching team kit by Kalas Sportswear will be seen at many of the UK's major mountain bike events as well as the...
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Ben Thomas
Jan 25, 20194 min read
January Training Camp
I'm on my way home from Portugal where I've been training for the best part of 2 weeks. Mid flight and I'm sat between a casually dressed...
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Ben Thomas
Nov 15, 20184 min read
Surviving an Epic Unsupported Ride, Race or Training Session. Part 2
Don't go all caveman on me beating your chest, technology is here to stay and your bike rides will only be better for it. The number of...
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Ben Thomas
Nov 1, 20184 min read
Red Bull Timelaps - 25 Hours of Fun
Since my update mid October I’ve had a pretty crazy few weeks travelling the length of the country and depriving myself of sleep staying...
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Ben Thomas
Oct 13, 20183 min read
All The Base - October Update
It's been a month since my last proper race of the year, World Marathon Championships. Since then I've been doing some epic mountain bike...
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Ben Thomas
Sep 19, 20184 min read
Surviving an Epic Unsupported Ride, Race or Training Session. Part 1
Whether you’re planning an epic all day mountain bike ride, a solo race or just a 1 hour road training session you shouldn’t leave the...
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