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Camps Build Winners

Posted by dauntless On June - 2 - 2009
Team Denmark takes Bronze: Results of 2 years of MTBO Camp (Photo: Mette Rieck)

Team Denmark takes Bronze: Results of 2 years of MTBO Camp (Photo: Mette Rieck)

In the sport of Mountain Bike Orienteering (MTBO), it’s no mystery that European teams dominate. But it is how they dominate that should be the focus for aspiring American MTBO athletes. For some time, many Individual and Team coaching techniques have utilized the same training methods as cross-country mountain bike racers. Repetitive technical work, intervals, endurance rides, and strength training have all been hallmarks of a good mountain bike training program. Read the rest of this entry »