Is it possible to put the current World Ultra-Cycling Association’s World Record under 48 hours? Ummm….not sure but let’s find out!

There are many ways to be beaten in a race or in life - by a better or stronger rider, by being complacent or by a subtle inner surrender.

It's moments like these that reflect all the hard work, the dedication, the endless inner-dialogue of of self motivation and support.

Do you know what your GER is? Maybe not but I bet you know when you've eaten or drunk something in a race that causes gastric upset.

Jill here - this time last week Joe was en-route to Dublin from Orlando after delivering a blazing 24 hour performance at Sebring (482.6 ...

Joe here - when this blog goes live I'll be winging my way to Orlando, Florida where I'll meet up with my US colleague and fellow enduran...

Joe here - exceptional results depend on exceptional preparation. I'm often made fun of because of my attention to detail. I admit it. Th...

Joe here - before I start this blog, know that there will be a series of blogs on various aspects of this race over the coming weeks. Th...

Joe here - I’m considered pretty tough. I’m often described as ‘tough as nails’ or ‘a machine’, just peruse the comments on social media ...

Biomarkers are biological indicators of internal conditions. They're not new and we've all been tested at some point. A basic blood test...

Jill here - I make most of the performance bars we use on the bike. That's mainly about quality control but it's also about cost because,...

You do know that at some point in an endurance race it will all go to sh!t – right? Alan, our Crew Manager, is fond of saying, “it’s all ...

It's Sunday morning and I'm thinking about the Team Joe Barr 200 and The Joe Barr 500 racers next weekend. I hope you have your race nutr...

Joe here - It's time to race. All the hours spent on the road this long winter in the rain and cold, all the trainer work and the plannin...

Joe here - If you're an experienced sportive rider and thinking about trying an endurance distance I want to be the first to encourage yo...

Jill here - winter hours are some of the toughest on the bike. It's harder to hydrate (who wants to drink cold fluid when you're cold) an...

Team Joe Barr here: we are extremely thrilled and immensely proud to formally announce that the Ultra Marathon Cycling Association (UMCA)...

Team Joe Barr is getting ready for 'tough'. We are heading back to the US for another world cup round, one I have wanted to do for a long...

We've travelled many miles as a team. Every race we come back with our wish-list - the things that might have made life just a wee bit ea...

The road called ‘Endurance’ has once again taken me to new places. I’ve talked about my last race and what it was like to face a 23 hour ...