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skill7
- Member since Nov 12, 2000
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Stirling , Scotland - 2 Followers
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skill7 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Aug 19, 2026 at 22:42
Aug 19, 2026
UCI & WBD Sports Cancel 2027 Enduro World Cup Season
What made the EWS great was:
- the unique venues that exposed us to awesome new riding locations all over the world
- mass participation races where amateurs could ride the same course as the pros
- the "Enduro spirit", sounds cheesy but Enduro was a social event as much as it was a race.
- races ridden in bikes and trails that we ride ourselves and can relate to
The move to UCI in my view was because Chris Ball wanted it to become an Elite sport where it would have the same standing as other major cycling disciplines.
This move killed all the things that made it great in the first place.
In my view, they should have focused their efforts to increase Enduro participation by getting as many people involved as possible Vs making it so elite that only the pros could get involved.
skill7 edspratt's article
Aug 16, 2026 at 23:49
Aug 16, 2026
Who are the 2026 UCI Enduro World Cup Series Winners?
Congratulations to Ella for the win. I remember her riding the Scottish Enduro Series almost 10 years ago as a young lass and it's amazing to see a young Scottish lady win the world series.
skill7 jamieedmondson's article
May 15, 2026 at 4:59
May 15, 2026
8,848m in the Dark: Dylan Boyes Everests Innerleithen’s DH Tracks
Fair play lad. I did 6 laps in a day once and that was more than enough! Great effort!
skill7 jessie-mmorgan's article
Jan 12, 2026 at 13:07
Jan 12, 2026
11 Bikes of the 2026 Strathpuffer 24 Hour XC Race
@glasvagas: Haha, those home made e-fatbikes don't count!
skill7 jessie-mmorgan's article
Jan 11, 2026 at 5:33
Jan 11, 2026
11 Bikes of the 2026 Strathpuffer 24 Hour XC Race
Very few. Not enough snow. Global warming has reduced days with snowfall in Scotland by 25% since 1970's. There was almost no skiing at all last year at the ski resorts. We've got a cold and snowy period now but nothing like the winters in North America (I just moved back from New Hampshire, that's a legit winter!)
skill7 edspratt's article
Jan 5, 2026 at 3:29
Jan 5, 2026
Slack Randoms: Brendan Fairclough's No Brakes Challenge, Skijoring, MX Island Hopping & More
I really don't understand the appeal of Cyclocross. Riding a road bike in grass, sand, mud and snow while wearing full roadie outfit in the winter while it's snowing. It's like taking all the worst parts of cycling and combining them into one activity.
skill7 stephanepelletier's article
Dec 10, 2025 at 10:55
Dec 10, 2025
Markus Flossmann's Side of the Story, Levy Gravel Riding, & More Podcasts We've Been Enjoying
For all the people that have been talking nonsense about YT I'd highly recommend listening to the podcast with Markus.
skill7 edspratt's article
Jun 9, 2025 at 9:25
Jun 9, 2025
XCO Photo Epic: 2025 Leogang XC World Cup
Not a dumb question. I raced the EWS in Scotland and I remember wondering why all the pro's were removing their mud guards at the top of a particularly muddy stage. When I was flying through the air after going over the bars when my front wheel stopped turning due to the mud built up in my mudguard I realised why they took them off!
