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| 17.07.2010, still -54 days until start in 2010! |  |
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Sold out colourful field in 2010Riders from 33 countries to start Participants from 33 countries will tackle the 600 kilometres and almost 20,000 metres of altitude from Fuessen (GER) to Riva del Garda (ITA) this summer. Therefore, the 13th edition of this legendary race across the Alpine divide, which will be staged for the first time under the umbrella of new title sponsorship holder CRAFT, is sold out. The field falls into 250 men, 165 master, more than 30 senior master, about 60 mixed and more than 20 women teams. The biggest run on team spots was reported in Germany (more than 400 participants), Austria (almost 100) and Switzerland (70). Fascination Transalp However, the 13 Australians and one racer from New Zealand have the longest journey to travel. In addition, the distance which has to be covered by the US-Americans (6), Costa Ricans (4) and one biker from Thailand is also nothing to sneeze at. Why mountain bike fans accept long travel times, Markley Anderson from the sole pure US-American team „Crank“ explains on behalf of all „exotic bikers“: “We are addicted to adventures and simply live our dream. And for a mountain biker this means you have to compete in the Transalp as this one is one of the hardest races in the world.” In addition, Finland’s top gun from Craft Rocky Mountain Pia Sundstedt who is decorated with numerous World Championships medals and a Transalp triumph claimed with Alison Sydor (CAN) also knows about the unique fascination: „The Transalp is something special. The scenery is beautiful and thus sometimes helpful to forget the stresses and pains. It’s just great to roll into the finish and feel the enthusiasm of the spectators. Also the passion of the hobby riders is amazing. This makes the atmosphere so amazing!” You can find the current start lists here. |
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