I recently had the chance to test ride Mavic's CXR line, which is specifically designed for fast, flat routes and time trials. Starting with hardware like helmets, shoes, and wheels, they also offer the perfect clothing for maximum performance on flat terrain. Regarding the pants: The legs of these aero pants are particularly long, which took some getting used to... read more
After our team training camp in the Arlberg, we set off early Sunday morning toward Hohenems, where the Highlander Cycle Marathon was scheduled to conclude the training week. This fantastic event is always a dress rehearsal for the Ötztaler in weeks, and not just for me, so I had a lot planned for today. Early in the morning, everyone was still quite... read more
The story is a bit long, after all, it all started on Tuesday with the journey to Füssen, where another of Füssen's cycling weeks was scheduled in preparation for the Tannheimer Cycle Marathon. But first, there was a long-overdue visit to my main sponsor, the Doser company in Füssen. As always, a very nice event, and big praise for the... read more
I slept well, the alarm didn't go off until 6, and thanks to my Transalp routine, every move was perfect, so I rolled into the formation exactly two minutes before the start. The starting gun fired and I headed for the first climb. It was fast, 2 watts, but I remember with horror the stages of this race where I was more struggling with the breakfast in my throat on the Ova Spin... read more
After the misery of empty promises, I had already written off participation in this year's Schwalbe TOUR Transalp and was fully focused on the cycling days in the Tyrolean Oberland. At the Kaunertal Glacier Emperor, I was able to immediately demonstrate my strong form with my first win of the season, thus creating a good starting position for the... read more
