For almost two months, ambitious cyclists had the opportunity to apply to join the inner circle of two-time Ötztal winner Stefan Kirchmair's Alpine Marathon-specialized Jedermann team. The 2 team comprises 2 motivated riders – divided into several divisions depending on the riders' sporting ambitions. A few spots are still available, which the team manager is hoping to use for... read more
A packed race schedule will characterize the final months of this year's cycling season. I'm currently on my way to Venice, where a week-long stage race across the Dolomites and Swiss Alps starts this weekend. The "Haute Route Dolomites and Swiss Alps" will take its nearly 500 participants across the Dolomites and Swiss Alps in a similar format to its somewhat more well-known counterpart, the "Tour Transalp." read more
# Photo: Thomas Futterknecht. My first year as team leader began quite turbulently for me. Injury, a viral infection, and team building made it difficult to build up my fitness. Nevertheless, I've already put in a good showing this year and have recently demonstrated a sharp improvement in my form. Fourth place at the Three Countries Giro, a podium finish at the Engadin Marathon, and the successful... read more
# Photo: Thomas Futterknecht I arrived in Nauders on Monday to prepare for the upcoming races and the team event in peace. In perfect conditions and accompanied by the team members who had already arrived, I explored the route of the Three Countries Giro on Monday and the decisive section of the Endura Alpentraum on Tuesday. read more
Well prepared, I'll be starting the new highlight of extreme marathons on Whitsun Sunday, the Supergiro Dolomiti in Lienz, East Tyrol! The route leads over the Gailbergsattel, Plöckenpass, Lanzenpass, Nassfeld, and finally through the Lesachtal Valley to the Kartitscher Sattel, and from there back to the start in Lienz. I've already ridden the route in the fall, but now... read more
