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Your First Multi-Day MTB Stage Race: What the Training Actually Looks Like
Stage racing on a mountain bike is a different discipline from a single hard event. The training is different, the equipment choices are different, and the in-race decisions that determine whether you finish comfortably or blow up on day three are different. Here is the framework that experienced stage racers actually use.
By ZealZag TeamPreparing for Your First Multi-Day MTB Stage Race: What the Training Block Actually Looks Like
Multi-day MTB stage racing is a fundamentally different test from a single long ride or a short-format XCO race. The training that builds you for it is specific, and most athletes underestimate the volume of back-to-back riding required. Here is a realistic preparation framework.
By ZealZag Team
Ride Vancouver Island: The BC Bike Race Seven-Day Route Guide
Seven stages of legendary singletrack from Cumberland to North Cowichan — our guide to riding Vancouver Island's BC Bike Race route, covering trail networks, logistics, and the Pacific Northwest spirit.
By ZealZag Team
BC Bike Race 2026: Schurter Seals the Final Seven-Day Crown on Vancouver Island
Nino Schurter wins the 20th and final edition of the legendary 7-day BC Bike Race, finishing on North Cowichan's trails as Ruth Holcomb claims the women's overall in the race's final hours.
By ZealZag Team