Cait Elliott
Irish Elite Enduro Mountain Bike racer. Cycling and other adventures. Based in Zurich, Switzerland. I am also an architect. Follow @CaitElliott_mtbPersonal Sponsors
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Spring Alpine Adventures
Since the EWS in Ireland I took a break from racing to make the most of the mountains and have some more chilled out adventures with friends. There is always the danger of early season over enthusiasm and we got … Continue reading
Autumn insanity and a snapped rib
The most amazing autumn ever has been going on for longer than expected. I spent October in full panic mode expecting snow to arrive at any second and desperate to make the most of any last opportunity for big mountain … Continue reading
Indian summer – adventure in the stunning Alps
Some times the places you get to, the things you experience and the people you meet through riding bikes can be incredible. Indian summer is in full swing in Switzerland and with race season over its time for some adventures. … Continue reading
Alpine Summer
Summer in Switzerland this year has been the wettest since weather recording began so when there is a good day you have to make the most of it. But when it’s good its pretty damn good! That was Davos in … Continue reading
Posted in Enduro, training
Tagged Alps, bike, davos, mtb, Switzerland¨, Velo Elsener
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Wallis, secret Swiss Alps
We had a long weekend in Switzerland last week and with temperatures in the mid 30′s it was perfect for escaping to the mountains for some early season Alpine adventures in the Wallis area. We used a combination of local … Continue reading
What Winter?
It turns out this year there was no need for psyching myself up for embracing snow sports in order to survive a freezing cold snowy Swiss winter, winter has been cancelled. Before Christmas it was cold and snowy but since … Continue reading
Photos – not winter in the Alps yet!
The weather has changed and melting hot summer’s days are a thing of the past, but there is still time for some Alpine adventures before the dreaded snow arrives. Photos from some fun enduro rides near Zurich recently: Next up … Continue reading
Posted in training
Tagged Alps, enduro, Flumserberg, mountain bike, mtb, Switzerland, Wildspitz, Zurich
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Alpine adventure expedition
sometimes rides don’t work out as planned. Full story on Devil in a Dress.
Posted in Freeride
Tagged Alps, enduro, expedition, explore, freeride, montreaux, mountain bike, Switzerland
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Alps! on & offroad
Summer has arrived, the snow has almost disappeared, I’m living for the weekends. Enduro mountain biking in Davos Mountain bike adventure at the Walensee - 2500m climb and straight back down Klausenpass – 29km road climb up to 1900m
Posted in Enduro, training
Tagged Alps, davos, enduro, klausen, mountain bike, road cycling, Switzerland, walensee
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Superenduro Madesimo
Prologue The race began on Saturday evening with a flat out 40 second sprint as fast as your nerves would let you down a short trail, around a steep berm, through a few concrete corners and finishing with a mad … Continue reading
Posted in Enduro, race reports
Tagged Alps, enduro, Italy, madesimo, mountain bike, race, superenduro
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