Daniel Geismayr and Hermann Pernsteiner have not only clinched the sixth and penultimate stage of the 2017 BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma but also have taken an huge step to successfully keeping hold on their titles by winning their fourth stage this week. The two Austrians racing for Centurion Vaude 1 needed only 2:15.51,4 hours […]
Tight finish on Stage 5 of the 2017 Transalp
Daniel Geismayr and Hermann Pernsteiner have come out victorious of the fifth stage of the 20th BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma. The defending champions from Austria racing for Centurion Vaude 1 mastered the 84.73 km long leg from Kaltern to Trento (2,619 m) in the time of 3:31.31,3 edging off Jeremiah Bishop (USA) and Kristian […]
Kaess and Kaufmann earn 2nd 2017 Transalp stage win
Following their late stage win yesterday due to a jury decision Jochen Kaess and Markus Kaufmann have triumphed on the fourth stage of the BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma again. The German winners from 2013 to 2015 mastered the 98.44 km and 3,001 metres of climbing from St. Christina to Kaltern in a time of […]
Time penalties change 2017 Transalp results
St. Christina, July 18, 2017 – Following a jury decision, today’s winners of the third stage of the BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma Daniel Geismayr and Hermann Pernsteiner of Centurion Vaudehave been penalised with additional five minutes. The Austrians riding in the yellow jerseys had infringed the rule to not ride the mountain bikes in […]
Centurion Vaude strengthen at 2017 Transalp
Following their triumph on the opening stage of the 20thBIKE Transalp powered by Sigma, Daniel Geismayr and Hermann Pernsteiner have celebrated a back-to-back win today. The defending champions from Austria underlined their strength again in the long climbs along the route from Brixen to St. Vigil finally rolling in the finish in a time of […]
Defending champions lead at 2017 Transalp
Reigning BIKE Transalp champions Daniel Geismayr and Hermann Pernsteiner have triumphed on the first stage of the 20th anniversary race. The two Austrians of Centurion Vaude 1 mastered the queen stage of the 20th event edition from Mayrhofen to Brixen (104.79 km; 3,119 m) in a time of 4:01.51,2. US American-Czech paaring Jeremiah Bishop and […]
Marathon World Champion sets his eye on Transalp
Back in 2012, Alban Lakata triumphed in the BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma. Five years after his so far only win in the classic mountain bike stage race, the newly minted MTB marathon world champion from Austria is aiming for a similar coup although he knows that it will be a tough competition at the event’s […]
Suess and Stenerhag eye Transalp victory
With their official registration for the 20th BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma a few days ago, one thing has become crystal clear: the main favourites for the win in the women category are Esther Suess (SUI) and Jennie Stenerhag (SWE) who are set about securing another 2017 stage race title after triumphing in the Cape […]
Belgian Mountainbike Challenge – Lessons Learnt In Battle
Related Event: Belgian Mountainbike Challenge
As a cycling coach I find myself recommending events to clients, one of my coaching riders, Matt, joined me at Belgian Mountainbike Challenge, the event was part of the programme we put together to prepare him for Transalps. So here are his thoughts on the BEMC event and what it’s been like preparing for this […]
Transalp 2017 route announced: Mayrhofen to Riva
Last night, the route plan for the 20th anniversary Transalp was announced. One of the original marathon stage races, Transalp traces a route across the Alps that changes a little each year, sometimes linking familiar towns and passes, but more recently, venturing to towns and valleys that are new to the race. This race has influenced […]