Amongst stage race aficionados, the Iron Bike is known as the race for the hardiest riders – and those who like to walk. But what that also brings is access to amazing terrain at high altitude in the Italian Alps, and memories few will forget in a hurry. The Iron Bike is over for Ramses […]
Archives for August 2015
Sudety MTB Challenge 2015: The final act
Related Event: Sudety MTB Challenge
The final act of the Sudety MTB Challenge 2015 has been played. The longest stage of this race led the riders back to the starting point – Stronie Śląskie. Like each stage before – this one was also accompanied by beautiful weather. Racing kicked off in Duszniki Zdrój – a well-known Polish spa town. However […]
Status Quo on Stage 5 of the Sudety MTB Challenge
Related Event: Sudety MTB Challenge
The coveted victory of the 5th stage predicted a hard encounter of the main protagonists. The voices before the start seem to be unison: the last climb before the final speedy-downhill will be the all pivotal point. And that was true down the line. Reactions before the stage: Today the main protagonist were rather short spoken. Here […]
Ramses Bekkenk in 3rd at Iron Bike
Ramses Bekkenk keeps scoring third places in Iron Bike as he finished that position in stage four, five and six. Because parts of the route are timed and in between you ride at a gentler place the bikers are most of the day out on their own. The days are very long. On Wednesday for example, […]