Tag: cycling
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Encouraging start for Team Malta on opening day of Mediterranean Games
Team Malta began its campaign at the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, on Saturday, with athletes competing in badminton, cycling, skeet shooting and raffa. The opening day produced a mixture of encouraging performances and early challenges, with Stefan Farrugia securing a victory in raffa and Malta’s cyclists recording solid results in a competitive individual…
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Team Gaudos set for Swiss Epic challenge
Stephen Grima and Patrick Scicluna will represent Team Gaudos at the 2026 Swiss Epic, one of the world’s leading mountain bike stage races, taking place in Graubünden, Switzerland, from 19 to 23 August. The five-day event forms part of the internationally recognised Epic Series and will see two-rider teams tackle 340 kilometres of demanding alpine…
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All three Maltese Teams complete the Andorra Epic as Brandon Sultana earns Epic Legend Status
All three Maltese teams successfully completed the Andorra Epic, bringing to an end four gruelling days of mountain biking through the rugged Pyrenees, with Brandon Sultana achieving the prestigious Epic Legend status. The race concluded with a demanding final stage around La Massana, featuring a spectacular finish that included more than 1,000 metres of continuous…
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Maltese teams one stage away from completing Andorra Epic
The three Maltese teams competing in the Andorra Epic are just one stage away from completing the prestigious four-day mountain bike race after successfully tackling the penultimate stage on Saturday. Stage 3 covered 52 kilometres and centred around a sustained descent from the Roca de Pimes Refuge, taking riders through a combination of bike park…
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Maltese riders conquer Queen Stage at the Andorra Epic
The Maltese teams competing in the Andorra Epic successfully completed the demanding Queen Stage, widely regarded as the toughest day of the prestigious multi-stage mountain bike race. Stage 2 took riders on a gruelling 58-kilometre route around Canillo, featuring 2,200 metres of climbing, gradients reaching 24 per cent, and a high point of 2,350 metres…
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Maltese riders complete challenging opening stage at Andorra Epic
Three Maltese teams successfully completed the demanding opening stage of the Andorra Epic, tackling a challenging 49-kilometre route from Pal Arinsal to La Massana featuring 1,440 metres of climbing and 2,100 metres of descent. Stage 1 tested riders with technical high-mountain terrain, including sections of the renowned Pal Arinsal World Cup course and two long…
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Miżieb Finale crowns 2026 Cisk 0.0 Cross Country Series Champions
The 2026 Cisk 0.0 Cross Country Series reached an exciting conclusion on Saturday afternoon at Miżieb, where challenging conditions and soaring temperatures tested riders to their limits in the final race of the season. With several category titles and the overall series honours still undecided heading into the finale, competitors delivered strong performances across all…
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Tommy Wallbank and Josann Attard Pulis Claim Dingli 10k Victories
Tommy Wallbank and Josann Attard Pulis continued their strong form on Sunday as the Hudson Race Series powered by Nike moved to Dingli, with both athletes claiming victory in the 10km races. Meanwhile, Mark Herrera and Charyl Fava emerged as winners in the 5km events. The men’s 10km race once again saw an exciting duel…
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Successful Criterium organised by Shamrock Stars Sports Club in Ta’ Sannat
Shamrock Stars Sports Club successfully organised its cycling criterium in Ta’ Sannat, held in accordance with the regulations of the Malta Cycling Federation. Blessed with excellent weather conditions, the event delivered a full programme of competitive races across a wide range of categories, attracting strong participation. The day began with the Kids’ races before moving…
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Relief, redemption and results as Maltese teams conclude Absa Cape Epic Journey
The final stage of the Absa Cape Epic brought a sense of relief, emotion and quiet satisfaction as the 2026 edition of the race came to a close in Stellenbosch. After days of punishing terrain, relentless climbing and ever-changing conditions, the last kilometres offered riders a rare opportunity to reflect — and celebrate. For Malta,…
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Absa Cape Epic: Final push nears as riders tackle penultimate stage in Stellenbosch
With the gruelling Queen Stage behind them, riders at the Absa Cape Epic began the penultimate day with renewed focus and the finish line firmly in sight. After enduring one of the toughest tests of the race, Stage 6 in Stellenbosch offered a different — though still demanding — challenge. Covering 76km with 2,450 metres…
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“Four Seasons in One Day” as Cape Epic Queen Stage Pushes Maltese Riders to the Limit
The Absa Cape Epic’s Queen Stage — widely regarded as the true test of the race — lived up to its reputation, delivering one of the most punishing days in recent editions. Stretching from Greyton to Stellenbosch, the stage combined extreme distance with relentless climbing, immediately setting a brutal tone. As predicted by Team Gaudos…
