Škoda Titan Desert Archives

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The Titans of the Škoda WE LOVE CYCLING TEAM: Meet Taha Ben Zaouia

May 11, 2022 at 12:36 pm4 min reading

In each race, every single rider has a story to tell. During this year’s Titan Desert, we are charting the journeys of eight racers from all over the world who are tackling the race in Morocco. With a dearth of experience across many terrains, they…

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The Titans of the Škoda WE LOVE CYCLING TEAM: Meet Shannon McCurley

May 10, 2022 at 5:51 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

In every race, every single rider has a story to tell. During this year’s Titan Desert we are charting the journeys of 10 racers from all over the world who are tackling the race in Morocco. With a dearth of experience across many terrains, they…

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Zubero and Looser Win the Second Stage of the Škoda Titan Desert

May 9, 2022 at 4:44 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Julen Zubero was the fastest on the second day. However, Francisco Herrero keeps the red jersey. It was a similar story for the women’s general classification. Vera Looser managed to beat Anna Ramírez, the overall leader. However, Ramírez was right behind her and therefore still…

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History of the Škoda Titan Desert: An Interview With the Race’s Director

May 5, 2022 at 8:59 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

For many riders tackling the Titan Desert, the race promises six days of tough riding on the sands of Morocco. Their race starts when the flag drops and ends when they cross the finish line – if they make it that far. But for Manuel…

How to Ride in the Desert

May 4, 2022 at 8:41 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Sand and cycling have never seemed the most likely of partnerships, but in a couple of days, they will become the best of friends in Morocco as a group of hardy cyclists take on the Škoda Titan Desert Race. It is a tough race where…

What Do Pros Carry for a Race in the Desert?

May 3, 2022 at 11:23 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Some cyclists are happy with the typical disciplines like road, MTB and time trial – and some love to willingly subject themselves to a little extra suffering. Filip Adel, a current Superior Team racer, is one of those. As one of the former participants of…

The Definitive Guide to Navigation in the Desert

May 2, 2022 at 8:30 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

With few roads or tracks and with a landscape that looks the same no matter where you are, navigation in the desert is possibly the hardest part of taking on the Titan Desert – a six-stage race in Morocco this May. But even fears of…

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A Tough Desert Cycling Race: Can You Really Prepare for It?

April 28, 2022 at 6:51 pm4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

About 600 km on a bike over six days under the unforgiving Moroccan sun and among constantly shifting Saharan dunes – that’s the gist of the Škoda Titan Desert race, bound to take place between 8th and 13th May 2022. If you want to challenge…

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Škoda Titan Desert: The Dakar Rally on Two Wheels

February 16, 2022 at 1:15 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Set between the formidable Atlas Mountains and the Sahara desert in Morocco, the unique mountain bike race has been taking breaths away from racers and spectators since 2006. If you haven’t heard of the event yet, mark down May 8th – May 13th in your…