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On 26 August 2017, the world‘s toughest one-day cycle race for pros will be held in Full of energy the Ötztal Valley the world‘s toughest one-day cycle race arge sport events simply belong to same time, attracts the attention of the professional cycling eli- with the sun at your side the Ötztal. There is already a long te. A competition comprising 238 kilometers and 5500 meters list of major events held in the of altitude gain has never been part of the UCI Series before. Ötztal - be it the yearly men‘s and Kühtai, Brenner, Jaufen pass and Timmelsjoch pass will push women‘s Audi - FIS - Alpine - Ski - even the pros to their limits. Also Thomas Rohregger, former LWorld Cup Opening or the queen‘s stage pro cyclist involved in the preparation works, is convinced of the Deutschland Tour and, recently, about a successful „Pro Ötztaler 5500“ in 2017: „I think that the Tour de Suisse with superb stage finish this race has a big chance to become one of the world‘s most events on Rettenbach Glacier. difficult one-day cycle races in the Pro Calendar. It sounds like UCI, the International Cycling Union, an absolute must to win it at least one time: the ultimate „Pro has been thinking about an international Ötztaler 5500“ makes a perfect blend of all Alpine landscapes cycling race for professionals in addition cyclists and fans can dream of.“ The race course winds its way to the already existing cycle marathons through picture-book side valley in Austria‘s Tirol and Italy‘s for amateur sportsmen and women. South Tyrol: Ötztal, Sellraintal, Wipptal, Jaufental and Passei- .com | Foto: Marcel Hagen, Ötztal Tourismus Ötztal Hagen, Marcel | Foto: .com brandnamic Among the most popular examples ranks ertal - traveling from Ötztal‘s glacier world towards the Tiro- the Cyclassics of Hamburg. Now also the lean mountain ranges, across South Tyrol‘s vineyards and back Ötztaler Cycle Marathon belongs to this again to the eternal glacier ice in Sölden. Hotel liebe Sonne international series of top races. Ernst Dorfstrasse 58 · a-6450 sölDen · tel. +43 (0)5254 2203 · fax +43 (0)5254 2203 599 Lorenzi, head of the OC and initiator, ÖTZTAL GOES DOWN IN CYCLING HISTORY [email protected] · www.liebesonne.at explains: „One day before 4000 amateur Thanks to a perfect symbiosis of amateur race and top-notch sport fans take part in the Ötztaler Cycle challenge for the world‘s best pros on a single weekend, the Marathon, the 2017 „Pro Ötztaler 5500“ Ötztal can show once again his immense passion for active cy- AQUA DOME. will be scheduled as a pro cycle race. In- cling sports. „Together with huge investments in a mountain The thermal spa resort in the alps ternational top cyclists of the world‘s bike network including the Bike Republic Sölden, a valley-wide most renowned teams conquer exactly cycle trail and the highly renowned Ötztaler Cycle Marathon, www.aqua-dome.at the same race course as the amateur teams this new UCI Race on the tracks of the original „Ötztaler“ one day later. A great challenge for ever- represents a milestone when it comes to the development of yone in the true sense of the word.“ Ötztal as a prime cycling sports destination in the Alps,“ states Oliver Schwarz, Managing Director of Ötztal Tourismus. PRIME EVENT RIGHT FROM ITS START The competition was officially announ- In the near future, not only the Alpine skiing elite but also the ced as 1.1 Race by the UCI, a huge credit world‘s best cyclists will get together in the Ötztal. James Bond of trust in advance. Of course, Ötztal‘s 007 is omnipresent in Sölden - watching jealously another th- passionate cyclists and the expert organi- rilling chase, this time on bicycles, along the switch-backing zing team are working hard to meet all the mountain road with 66 turns. A hero‘s victory of a very special requirements and even more. It is their kind even in its first race edition. stated objective to work their way up to a Pro Tour Race within only a few years. Sölden already has a similar story of suc- cess in hosting Alpine ski sport events: before the classic FIS Alpine Ski World Cup became a classic benchmark in the race calendar, Sölden was the venue of several Glacier Ski Cups and regular FIS Races.

PROS SHOW SOME RESPECT The race track of the „Pro Ötztaler 5500“ A resort of the VAMED Vitality World. and the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon at the

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PROS SHOW SOME RESPECT The race track of the „Pro Ötztaler 5500“ A resort of the VAMED Vitality World. and the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon at the

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2017 will be a very special and highly important year for cycling sports in the Ötztal. The organizing committee got the contract to host a Professional Cycle Race one day prior to the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon!

We are very proud that we could gain UCI‘s confidence allo- wing us to organize a pro race in the Ötztal next summer. The immense value of the „Ötztaler“ is going to increase even more as every amateur participant has the chance to experience the flair of a pro cycle race close by.

Of course, our duties are increasing as well. But we will do our best to make the marathon a memorable one for all participants and spectators on the spot. I sincerely hope that we can count again on discipline and respect for all other participants in 2017. Have a fabulous preparation time and enjoy successful training units. Maybe see you here in the scenic Ötztal!

Sporty regards from the slipstream,

Charly Riml Chairman Radclub Ötztal

DEAR PARTICIPANTS IN THE ÖTZTALER CYCLE MARATHON

A heartfelt welcome to one of the most challenging and thrilling cycle marathons leading straight across the North and South Tyrolean Alps. I wish you all the best for this outstanding race whatever the reasons are for taking part in the ultimate „Ötztaler“. Additionally, I will give you four special tips how to avoid stumbling blocks along the „granite route“ of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon.

First: cautious cycling in the slipstream (as a part of the group), exercising it also during other marathons and training units. Second: dynamic braking technique and anticipatory cycling on downhill stretches. Third: choose the right material that you have already tried and tested before. Fourth: have a fun-filled and unforgettable „Ötztaler“ day that creates memories staying in your heart forever.

Be as hard as the Ötztal Granite and live your dream! Yours, Scheiber Rupert Race Director

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Sporty regards from the slipstream,

Charly Riml Chairman Radclub Ötztal

DEAR PARTICIPANTS IN THE ÖTZTALER CYCLE MARATHON

Be as hard as the Ötztal Granite and live your dream! Yours, Scheiber Rupert Race Director

Procycling_chamois_210x297mm.indd 2 15/11/16 16:40 • Panorama SKY SPA 550 sq.m • Rooms and suites in true Tyrolean style • Bar and lounge area DEAR FRIENDS OF THE ÖTZTALER CYCLE MARATHON, • Delicious breakfast buffet with show kitchen • Children’s playroom • Secure cycle storage room with video again in 2017 we will make a dream come true for some 4000 cycling aficio- surveillance and washing facilities • Drying room and laundry service nados. A dream that comprises one of the most beautiful and exhausting cy- • Bright underground car-park — cling routes, conquered together with other amateur sportsmen and women. with charging station For two years already, the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon has been dedicated to special Alpine gemstones displayed also on the highly coveted Finisher Shirt. the base in sölden for climbers and homecomers On 27 August 2017, this „stone trilogy“ of Mountain Crystal and Garnet www.dieberge.at will come to an end with a real highlight - the Granite comes right from the heart of Ötztal‘s mountain world, symbolizing the „Ötztaler“ like no other. Granite stands for hardness, long life, plain elegance and lasting nature. The Ötztaler Cycle Marathon is a mass sports event that is hard to beat. But abo- ve all, cycling fun is of utmost importance for all participants and organizers. Corny Schoko-Apfel We sincerely hope that the biggest possible number of cyclists will reach the finish line in Sölden by making their personal dream true. Our efforts center Fruchtige Motivation mit Apfel-Kick on organizing an almost perfect marathon under optimal circumstances for • Mit fruchtigen Apfelstücken each single sports fan who takes part in this incredible challenge. • Verfeinert mit zarter Milchschokolade Of course, we are especially proud that we have the unique chance to orga- • Mit leckerem Bienenhonig nize also a 2017 Pro Race on occasion of the „Ötztaler“ weekend. Internati- onally renowned cycling pros will conquer exactly the same race course on Saturday, one day prior to the traditional Ötztaler Cycle Marathon. We stay true to our principles: although the „Ötztaler“ ranks among the biggest cycle challenges for both pros and amateurs, everyone reaching the finish line in Sölden will be celebrated as a winner after endless 238 kilome-

Find us on Facebook Badge CMYK / .eps ters as hard as a rock. Good luck to all of you from the bottom of my heart!

Heartfelt regards, Oliver Schwarz Managing Director of Ötztal Tourismus

PEPSI COLA quenches your thirst

at 5 refreshment stations, in the

finish area and at Freizeit Arena on

the occasion of the cyclists‘ meeting

on Saturday and the prize

ceremony taking place on Sunday

from 9.00 pm. • Panorama SKY SPA 550 sq.m • Rooms and suites in true Tyrolean style • Bar and lounge area DEAR FRIENDS OF THE ÖTZTALER CYCLE MARATHON, • Delicious breakfast buffet with show kitchen • Children’s playroom • Secure cycle storage room with video again in 2017 we will make a dream come true for some 4000 cycling aficio- surveillance and washing facilities • Drying room and laundry service nados. A dream that comprises one of the most beautiful and exhausting cy- • Bright underground car-park — cling routes, conquered together with other amateur sportsmen and women. with charging station For two years already, the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon has been dedicated to special Alpine gemstones displayed also on the highly coveted Finisher Shirt. the base in sölden for climbers and homecomers On 27 August 2017, this „stone trilogy“ of Mountain Crystal and Garnet www.dieberge.at will come to an end with a real highlight - the Granite comes right from the heart of Ötztal‘s mountain world, symbolizing the „Ötztaler“ like no other. Granite stands for hardness, long life, plain elegance and lasting nature. The Ötztaler Cycle Marathon is a mass sports event that is hard to beat. But abo- ve all, cycling fun is of utmost importance for all participants and organizers. Corny Schoko-Apfel We sincerely hope that the biggest possible number of cyclists will reach the finish line in Sölden by making their personal dream true. Our efforts center Fruchtige Motivation mit Apfel-Kick on organizing an almost perfect marathon under optimal circumstances for • Mit fruchtigen Apfelstücken each single sports fan who takes part in this incredible challenge. • Verfeinert mit zarter Milchschokolade Of course, we are especially proud that we have the unique chance to orga- • Mit leckerem Bienenhonig nize also a 2017 Pro Race on occasion of the „Ötztaler“ weekend. Internati- onally renowned cycling pros will conquer exactly the same race course on Saturday, one day prior to the traditional Ötztaler Cycle Marathon. We stay true to our principles: although the „Ötztaler“ ranks among the biggest cycle challenges for both pros and amateurs, everyone reaching the finish line in Sölden will be celebrated as a winner after endless 238 kilome-

Find us on Facebook Badge CMYK / .eps ters as hard as a rock. Good luck to all of you from the bottom of my heart!

Heartfelt regards, Oliver Schwarz Managing Director of Ötztal Tourismus

PEPSI COLA quenches your thirst

at 5 refreshment stations, in the

finish area and at Freizeit Arena on

the occasion of the cyclists‘ meeting

on Saturday and the prize

ceremony taking place on Sunday

from 9.00 pm. PROGRAM PROGRAM 37th ÖTZTALER CYCLE MARATHON 2017 37th ÖTZTALER CYCLE MARATHON 2017

THURSDAY, 24.8.2017 SATURDAY, 26.8.2017 12:00 noon Meet at the Gaislachkogl mountain gondola. Visit to the ice 10:00 -20:00 Welcome to the „ÖTZTALER SATTELFEST“ – the ul- Q peak restaurant at 3048 m. This is the ultimate action scene timate BIKE EXHIBITION shooting location of the latest James Bond movie „SPECTRE“. 09:00 - 20:00 Starting packages can be picked up in the tennis hall of Freizeit Arena 09:45 Introduction of all cycling pros in the Start Area 11:00 - 21:00 Massages available in the sports hall 12:00 Start of the PRO ÖTZTALER 5.500 Cycle Race 16:00 - 20:00 Fun-filled leg shaving in the sports hall 17:30 - 22:00 Barilla Pasta Party in the sports hall of Freizeit Arena 18:30 We expect the cycling pros in Sölden: Finish Area on Foto Sportograf Foto Rettenbach bridge in the village center 19:30 Official welcome by Oliver Schwarz, managing director FRIDAY, 25.8.2017 of Ötztal Tourismus 10:00 Opening of BIKE EXHIBITION 19:33 Obligatory cyclists‘ meeting with race director Ru- 10:00 - 20:00 Starting packages can be picked up in the tennis hall at the pert Scheiber and Charly Riml, chairman of Radklub Freizeit Arena Ötztal. Here you get to know the „final rules“ for tomor- row‘s Ötztaler. Possible program changes and route alte- from 17:30 Typical Tirolean specialties & pasta served in the sports hall at rations will be announced. All information details given the Freizeit Arena in this final meeting replace any preceding statements! 20:15 Official registration of the cycling pros on the Freizeit Arena Stage Foto Sportograf Foto SUNDAY, 27.8.2017 06:45 START of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon next to the BP petrol station th 10:30 Parade and brass band concert towards the finish area Is 4 place 12:09 Both sporty and entertaining fringe program in the out- door area of Freizeit Arena good 13:30 The male winner is expected to arrive 14:15 The female winner is expected to arrive enough 13:30 - 22:00 Pick-up of Ötztaler Finisher Shirts at the Freizeit Arena. Printing of personalized Finisher Shirts (name, time). for you? 17:30 Pasta Party in the sports hall 18:30 Start of entertainment program held at Freizeit Arena 21:00 Bike Park closes! 20:45 The last participants are expected to arrive in the hall - applauded by the crowds Our place is the best one for a very good night's 21:00 Official prize giving ceremony at Freizeit Arena. sleep before you start the "Ötztaler"! It goes without saying that all participants take part in • From the hotel right to the start area on your bicycle this unique ceremony! • Substantial sportsman's breakfast from 4.00 am • Bicycle garage MONDAY, 28.8.2017 02.07. - 25.08.2017 • Special packages for participants in the marathon and accompanying persons 06:00 The ÖTZTALER NACHRICHTEN magazine with all official result lists is available Biking with W. FASCHING, 08:00-12:00 Pick-up of Ötztaler Nachrichten / Finisher Shirts and return F. VENIER, G. GLOMSER GASTHOF of timekeeping chips – in Sölden, Hotel Alpina, ✴✴✴✴✴✴ ZWIESELSTEIN You can also pick-up your transport bags deposited the day 6450 Sölden, Austria 1470 m before. Hotel Alpina, 6450 Sölden Tel. ++43-5254-501-20 A 6450 Zwieselstein · Ötztal · Tirol Here you also get your personalized Finisher Shirt printed 6-day package e 768,– Fax ++43-5254-501-260 Tel. ++43-5254-2910, 2986 · Fax ++43-5254-2056 overnight with your name and time! 3-day package e 438,– www.oetztaler-radsportcamp.at [email protected] www.post-soelden.at

radwochen 2017 - 90 x 135 engl..indd 1 30.11.16 19:37 PROGRAM PROGRAM 37th ÖTZTALER CYCLE MARATHON 2017 37th ÖTZTALER CYCLE MARATHON 2017

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THE WAY TO YOURSELF IS HARD AS A ROCK

The typical ÖTZTAL GRANITE signs both for townspeople who want to escape from the highlight and final round of the out- the daily routine. Self-respecting sportsmen standing stone trilogy of the Ötztaler Cycle are eager to cycle on switch backing roads Marathon. Already in 1982 the granite was at high altitudes - therefore the Ötztaler in the center of attention. Right from the Cycle Marathon makes an ideal challenge, beginning it was quite clear how difficult it releasing huge amounts of endorphins af- was to conquer the entire marathon course terwards. Anticipation is half the pleasure, on a bicycle. Today, cycling has become an therefore take a look at the 2017 RULES & undisputed trend sports perfectly suitable GUIDELINES here. all participants, to make films and TV re- REGLEMENT 2017 cordings which can be published without restrictions or time limits 1 START- FINISH 2D. The event organizer transmits ad- Sölden, Ötztal, Tirol, Austria dress data to sponsors and third parties 2 DATE for advertising purposes. Sunday, 27 August 2017 3. Every cyclist has to take with him a second inner tube. 3. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. Every cyclist over 19 years is allowed to 4. In bad weather or other unforeseen cir- participate in the marathon, cyclists over cumstances the organizer has the right to 16 years are only allowed to participate in shorten the course and change the time the race if accompanied by their parents limits. and upon presentation of a written con- 5. The race directors are entitled to dis- firmation of their parents when they pick qualify cyclists who do not respect the up their starting number. regulations. 2. With the payment of the entry fee all participants accept the following conditions: 2A. Personal data, addresses and results are saved and processed via EDP systems. 2B. Name, year of birth, place of residen- ce and team are published in the official start and result lists in the Internet, in newspapers and on public information boards. 3. Every cyclist 2C. The event organizer or his authorized has to take with partners are allowed to take pictures of him a second inner tube.

6. They are also allowed to suspend those 8. In case of danger the au- participants who obviously will not reach thorities have the the checkpoints in time. right to cancel or interrupt the 7. Cycle helmets are compulsory. race. 8. In case of danger the authorities have the right to cancel or interrupt the event. 9. At any time the organizing committee is entitled to decide whether a registration is accepted or not, and to suspend a registered participant from the competition if the participant‘s behavior is harm- ful to the image of the event. 10. Registrations of cyclists who belong to a national or international associati- on and have been banned from cycling because of doping are not accepted. 11. Drug tests are possible at any time and without prior notice. Every participant must take part in these doping checks if requested by the official NADA Associa- all participants, to make films and TV re- REGLEMENT 2017 cordings which can be published without restrictions or time limits 1 START- FINISH 2D. The event organizer transmits ad- Sölden, Ötztal, Tirol, Austria dress data to sponsors and third parties 2 DATE for advertising purposes. Sunday, 27 August 2017 3. Every cyclist has to take with him a second inner tube. 3. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. Every cyclist over 19 years is allowed to 4. In bad weather or other unforeseen cir- participate in the marathon, cyclists over cumstances the organizer has the right to 16 years are only allowed to participate in shorten the course and change the time the race if accompanied by their parents limits. and upon presentation of a written con- 5. The race directors are entitled to dis- firmation of their parents when they pick qualify cyclists who do not respect the up their starting number. regulations. 2. With the payment of the entry fee all participants accept the following conditions: 2A. Personal data, addresses and results are saved and processed via EDP systems. 2B. Name, year of birth, place of residen- ce and team are published in the official start and result lists in the Internet, in newspapers and on public information boards. 3. Every cyclist 2C. The event organizer or his authorized has to take with partners are allowed to take pictures of him a second inner tube.

tion. The organizing committee provides cording to the real number of registered remittance orders are accepted. Payment ration (until 28 February 2017) is absolu- the appropriate premises on the spot. persons. in foreign currencies is based on the cur- tely required for the second drawing. – single registrations, rent exchange rate. Registrations made 12. A medical check-up is strongly recom- – small groups and before or after this deadline are not valid. 7. ENTRY FEE mended. The standard entry fee amounts to € – teams (max. 35 participants) Registrations can be made via our websi- 13. It is forbidden to participate in the 149 plus € 10 chip deposit which will be Example: if 65% register as single parti- te: www. oetztaler-radmarathon.com cycle marathon with the bib number of refunded on return of the chip. Transac- cipants also 65% of starting places will be another cyclist. Like any other violation The following data is required: first name, tion and security fees, depending on the drawn for single registrations. of the rules established by the organizing last name, address, date of birth and e-mail payment method, have to be paid by the The organizing committee of the Ötzta- committee, it will result in the immediate address. The receipt of the fee will also be participant himself. ler Cycle Marathon reserves the right to disqualification. Furthermore the cyclist confirmed via e-mail. The € 5 registration give away further 500 starting places (me- will be suspended from the race for the fee will not be refunded. Our partner Da- 7.1. SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE dia, sponsors, etc.) which are not part of tasport guarantees the maximum safety EVENT ORGANZER the official drawing. during the data transfer process. The maximum number of participants 5.1. INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGISTRATION for the 2017 Ötztaler Cycle Marathon The entry fee already comprises the following services: is 4000. Those cyclists who have unsuc- It is possible to register as a single person, cessfully registered in the last three years a mini group (2-4 cyclists) or a whole • Gloryfy G9 XTR Timmelsjoch un- (2014/2015/2016) and did not receive team (5 to 35 cyclists). Special registrati- breakable any other starting place (transfer of star- on forms for groups are provided. Additi- • Starting number and timekeeping chip ting place etc.) receive a guaranteed star- onally, the entire fee of € 5 per person has ting place in the 2017 marathon (regular to be paid in a single transaction. • Drinking bottle, Ötztaler Cycle Mara- Doping tests registration required!). These starting thon design are possible at Participants who register several times are any time. places are not part of the drawing. Addi- not accepted and deleted from the start • Official Ötztaler Cycle Marathon tionally, the female and male overall win- list. Cartoon: following two years. poster Gerhard Gepp ners and the female and male winners of The maximum number of participants for 14. It is strictly forbidden to sell or aucti- the single classes as well as the five fastest teams is 35 persons. • Event sticker on a starting place – be it via internet plat- winning team members in 2016 will get • Voucher for 1 pasta / potato dish, valid forms like eBay or any other similar chan- a guaranteed starting place for the 2017 6. DRAW OF STARTING PLACES on Sunday, 27 August 2017 at the nel. Every offer for sale will be prosecuted Ötztaler Cycle Marathon. These speci- The main drawing for the 37th Ötztaler Freizeit Arena and both the vendor and the buyer will be al starting places are not transferable to Cycle Marathon takes place on Tuesday, • Voucher for 1 drink, valid on Sunday, suspended from the Ötztaler Cycle Mara- other cyclists. 07 March 2017. thon for the rest of their lives. 27 August 2017 at the Freizeit Arena All cyclists with a starting place are pub- 5. REGISTRATION • Breakdown service on the cour- lished on the official Ötztaler Cycle Ma- 4. LIMITED NUMBER OF STARTING PLACES 01- 28 February 2017 se - replacement parts must be paid rathon homepage the same day and will In the first drawing 4500 starting places Between 01 and 28 February 2017 all separately be contacted by e-mail. Also check your are available for the Ötztaler Cycle Ma- passionate cycling fans who want to par- spam folder! • 4 refreshment stations + 1 station rathon 2017. The exact percentage of ticipate in the 2017 Marathon, can regis- providing drinks + drinks and snacks starting places will be calculated only at ter online for a general fee of € 5 + € 0.90 The second drawing takes place on in the finish area the very end of the registration period ac- handling fee. Credit card payments and Thursday, 20 April 2017 – A valid regist- DRAW OF STARTING STARTING PLACES PLACE The main drawi- DIVISION Sing- ng for the 37th le starters, small Ötztaler Cycle groups and Marathon takes teams (max. 35 place on Tuesday, participants) 07 March 2017.

tion. The organizing committee provides cording to the real number of registered remittance orders are accepted. Payment ration (until 28 February 2017) is absolu- the appropriate premises on the spot. persons. in foreign currencies is based on the cur- tely required for the second drawing. – single registrations, rent exchange rate. Registrations made 12. A medical check-up is strongly recom- – small groups and before or after this deadline are not valid. 7. ENTRY FEE mended. The standard entry fee amounts to € – teams (max. 35 participants) Registrations can be made via our websi- 13. It is forbidden to participate in the 149 plus € 10 chip deposit which will be Example: if 65% register as single parti- te: www. oetztaler-radmarathon.com cycle marathon with the bib number of refunded on return of the chip. Transac- cipants also 65% of starting places will be another cyclist. Like any other violation The following data is required: first name, tion and security fees, depending on the drawn for single registrations. of the rules established by the organizing last name, address, date of birth and e-mail payment method, have to be paid by the The organizing committee of the Ötzta- committee, it will result in the immediate address. The receipt of the fee will also be participant himself. ler Cycle Marathon reserves the right to disqualification. Furthermore the cyclist confirmed via e-mail. The € 5 registration give away further 500 starting places (me- will be suspended from the race for the fee will not be refunded. Our partner Da- 7.1. SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE dia, sponsors, etc.) which are not part of tasport guarantees the maximum safety EVENT ORGANZER the official drawing. during the data transfer process. The maximum number of participants 5.1. INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGISTRATION for the 2017 Ötztaler Cycle Marathon The entry fee already comprises the following services: is 4000. Those cyclists who have unsuc- It is possible to register as a single person, cessfully registered in the last three years a mini group (2-4 cyclists) or a whole • Gloryfy G9 XTR Timmelsjoch un- (2014/2015/2016) and did not receive team (5 to 35 cyclists). Special registrati- breakable any other starting place (transfer of star- on forms for groups are provided. Additi- • Starting number and timekeeping chip ting place etc.) receive a guaranteed star- onally, the entire fee of € 5 per person has ting place in the 2017 marathon (regular to be paid in a single transaction. • Drinking bottle, Ötztaler Cycle Mara- Doping tests registration required!). These starting thon design are possible at Participants who register several times are any time. places are not part of the drawing. Addi- not accepted and deleted from the start • Official Ötztaler Cycle Marathon tionally, the female and male overall win- list. Cartoon: following two years. poster Gerhard Gepp ners and the female and male winners of The maximum number of participants for 14. It is strictly forbidden to sell or aucti- the single classes as well as the five fastest teams is 35 persons. • Event sticker on a starting place – be it via internet plat- winning team members in 2016 will get • Voucher for 1 pasta / potato dish, valid forms like eBay or any other similar chan- a guaranteed starting place for the 2017 6. DRAW OF STARTING PLACES on Sunday, 27 August 2017 at the nel. Every offer for sale will be prosecuted Ötztaler Cycle Marathon. These speci- The main drawing for the 37th Ötztaler Freizeit Arena and both the vendor and the buyer will be al starting places are not transferable to Cycle Marathon takes place on Tuesday, • Voucher for 1 drink, valid on Sunday, suspended from the Ötztaler Cycle Mara- other cyclists. 07 March 2017. thon for the rest of their lives. 27 August 2017 at the Freizeit Arena All cyclists with a starting place are pub- 5. REGISTRATION • Breakdown service on the cour- lished on the official Ötztaler Cycle Ma- 4. LIMITED NUMBER OF STARTING PLACES 01- 28 February 2017 se - replacement parts must be paid rathon homepage the same day and will In the first drawing 4500 starting places Between 01 and 28 February 2017 all separately be contacted by e-mail. Also check your are available for the Ötztaler Cycle Ma- passionate cycling fans who want to par- spam folder! • 4 refreshment stations + 1 station rathon 2017. The exact percentage of ticipate in the 2017 Marathon, can regis- providing drinks + drinks and snacks starting places will be calculated only at ter online for a general fee of € 5 + € 0.90 The second drawing takes place on in the finish area the very end of the registration period ac- handling fee. Credit card payments and Thursday, 20 April 2017 – A valid regist- Premium quality Finisher Shirt from Gloryfy unbreakable Ötztaler Glasses SPORTFUL

• Massages available for free along the EINEN TRAUM (in German) – track available at a special price € 29 (instead of € 39). • Certificate to download via Internet • Deposit service including transport • Event badge in metal bag (take a look at point 23) • Name stickers in various formats • • Event DVD or download link 2017 8. PASSING ON OF STARTING PLACES It is possible to give the already paid • Video productions for several broad- starting place to another registered per- Start number and Datasport Chip Name stickers of varied formats Event DVD casting companies son who signed up regularly in February • Honorary prizes and non-monetary 2017. The service charge is € 50. Changes prizes for the first three of each cate- of participants can be made exclusively gory at the organizing committee between 06.06.2017 and 26.06.2017. A special • The 3 best teams receive honorary form is available on request, the organi- prizes or non-monetary prizes zing committee can send it to the substi- • Cycling exhibition tute participant. All starting places subject to special conditions – e.g. sponsors, • High-quality Ötztaler Finisher cycling media and press representatives, promo- shirt (ONLY FOR FINISHERS) tions and quiz games, organizers‘ specials • Entertaining side program – are not transferable to third parties. • List of results published in the “Ötzta- After checking all necessary data, the per- Several Coupons ler Nachrichten” Magazine son who will receive the starting place gets The most valuable Ötztaler a payment link: the fee for changing the • Rankings and results in the Internet GUTSCHEIN registration and the handling fee amount VOUCHER BUONO Package ever. • Ötztaler Marathon Book: ICH HABE to € 50 – it must be paid by 30 June 2017 ÖRM Buch „Ich habe einen Traum“

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ÖRM_Beutel_Final_Druck® GB.indd 1 20.12.16 13:35 No refund is at the latest. As soon as we receive the mo- 2017 the entry fee will be refunded. The before you pick up your number. Always rules as changes of registered persons: All participants given in case a ney transfer, the change of the registered deposit of € 10 for the chip will not be take a valid ID card with you. € 40 for every change of team/club name. who do not pass cyclist is unable the checkpoint person is official and also displayed in the given back. The starting place is not valid Every team of 5+ cyclists automatical- to participate in OPENING TIMES: at Timmelsjoch starting list. for next year‘s marathon! auf das folgende ly takes part in the Team Ranking if the the race. Friday, 25.08.2017 - by 7.30 pm It is strictly forbidden to sell or auction Jahr ist nicht möglich! team name was registered identically. The must leave the from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm a starting place – be it via internet plat- five fastest members of each team enter race without Saturday, 26.08.2017- forms like eBay or any other similar chan- 10. IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES the team ranking. any exceptions from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm and they do not nel. Every offer for sale will be prosecuted Registration: receive a Finisher 14. MARATHON COURSE DETAILS and both the vendor and the buyer will be 01 – 28 Feb 2017 12. CATEGORIES – shirt. suspended from the Ötztaler Cycle Mara- 1st drawing: WOMEN‘S AND MEN‘S CLASS Sölden (1.377 m) – Längenfeld – Umhau- thon for the rest of their lives. 07 Mar 2017 sen – Oetz (820 m) – Kühtai (2.020 m) General Class: up to 35 years - 1982 DEADLINES: Payment deadline 1st drawing: – Kematen (610 m) – Völs – Innsbruck Official request deadline for passing on a 31 Mar 2017 Master Class 1: up to 50 years - 1967 (600 m) - Sonnenburgerhof – Schönberg starting place: 26 June 2017 2nd drawing: Master Class 2: up to 60 years - 1957 – Matrei am Brenner – Steinach am Bren- Payment deadline: 30 June 2017 20 April 2017 ner – Gries a. Brenner – Brenner (1.377 Payment deadline 2nd drawing: Master Class 3: over 60 years + 1956 m) – Sterzing – Jaufenpass (2.090 m) – 9. WITHDRAWAL 5 May 2017 St. Leonhard im Passeiertal – Timmels- In general no refund is granted if the re- Passing on of starting places: 13. TEAM RANKING joch (2.509 m) – Sölden (1.377 m). gistered cyclist is not able to participate in 06 June – 26 June 2017 Teams and clubs are allowed to take part RACE COURSE SUBJECT TO the race and cancels his entry. Those who Withdrawal/cancellation: without in the team competition with a maximum CHANGE! register online can take advantage of the insurance until 11 July 2017 of 35 participants. Therefore a separate cancellation insurance which refunds the team registration form is available. The entire entry fee and the chip deposit with 11. PICK-UP OF STARTER‘S PACKAGE name of the team/club entered in the re- Alternative routes are available in case of bad weather. The race directors, the orga- a Datasport Voucher if the entry has to All participants will receive a written gistration form must be exactly the same. nizing committee and the local authori- be cancelled due to injuries or illness. For confirmation and their starting number Every single team/club is responsible for ties decide the final marathon route on more detailed information please take by e-mail until 01 August 2017. Starters‘ its own, correctly written and identic na- the race day, one hour prior to the start a closer look at the insurance terms and packages are handed out at the tennis mes. To avoid errors, it is strongly recom- at the latest. conditions. For cancellations not cover- center of Freizeit Arena in Sölden only mended that team registrations are made Changes of the marathon course are pub- ed by insurance the following conditions upon presentation of the written starting by one single responsible of the entire lished on our website: www.oetztaler-rad- apply: in case of a written cancellation place confirmation. Please read the gene- team. Changes of team names after the of- marathon.com sent directly to the organizer until 11 July ral terms and conditions and sign them ficial registration are subject to the same No refund is at the latest. As soon as we receive the mo- 2017 the entry fee will be refunded. The before you pick up your number. Always rules as changes of registered persons: All participants given in case a ney transfer, the change of the registered deposit of € 10 for the chip will not be take a valid ID card with you. € 40 for every change of team/club name. who do not pass cyclist is unable the checkpoint person is official and also displayed in the given back. The starting place is not valid Every team of 5+ cyclists automatical- to participate in OPENING TIMES: at Timmelsjoch starting list. for next year‘s marathon! auf das folgende ly takes part in the Team Ranking if the the race. Friday, 25.08.2017 - by 7.30 pm It is strictly forbidden to sell or auction Jahr ist nicht möglich! team name was registered identically. The must leave the from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm a starting place – be it via internet plat- five fastest members of each team enter race without Saturday, 26.08.2017- forms like eBay or any other similar chan- 10. IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES the team ranking. any exceptions from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm and they do not nel. Every offer for sale will be prosecuted Registration: receive a Finisher 14. MARATHON COURSE DETAILS and both the vendor and the buyer will be 01 – 28 Feb 2017 12. CATEGORIES – shirt. suspended from the Ötztaler Cycle Mara- 1st drawing: WOMEN‘S AND MEN‘S CLASS Sölden (1.377 m) – Längenfeld – Umhau- thon for the rest of their lives. 07 Mar 2017 sen – Oetz (820 m) – Kühtai (2.020 m) General Class: up to 35 years - 1982 DEADLINES: Payment deadline 1st drawing: – Kematen (610 m) – Völs – Innsbruck Official request deadline for passing on a 31 Mar 2017 Master Class 1: up to 50 years - 1967 (600 m) - Sonnenburgerhof – Schönberg starting place: 26 June 2017 2nd drawing: Master Class 2: up to 60 years - 1957 – Matrei am Brenner – Steinach am Bren- Payment deadline: 30 June 2017 20 April 2017 ner – Gries a. Brenner – Brenner (1.377 Payment deadline 2nd drawing: Master Class 3: over 60 years + 1956 m) – Sterzing – Jaufenpass (2.090 m) – 9. WITHDRAWAL 5 May 2017 St. Leonhard im Passeiertal – Timmels- In general no refund is granted if the re- Passing on of starting places: 13. TEAM RANKING joch (2.509 m) – Sölden (1.377 m). gistered cyclist is not able to participate in 06 June – 26 June 2017 Teams and clubs are allowed to take part RACE COURSE SUBJECT TO the race and cancels his entry. Those who Withdrawal/cancellation: without in the team competition with a maximum CHANGE! register online can take advantage of the insurance until 11 July 2017 of 35 participants. Therefore a separate cancellation insurance which refunds the team registration form is available. The entire entry fee and the chip deposit with 11. PICK-UP OF STARTER‘S PACKAGE name of the team/club entered in the re- Alternative routes are available in case of bad weather. The race directors, the orga- a Datasport Voucher if the entry has to All participants will receive a written gistration form must be exactly the same. nizing committee and the local authori- be cancelled due to injuries or illness. For confirmation and their starting number Every single team/club is responsible for ties decide the final marathon route on more detailed information please take by e-mail until 01 August 2017. Starters‘ its own, correctly written and identic na- the race day, one hour prior to the start a closer look at the insurance terms and packages are handed out at the tennis mes. To avoid errors, it is strongly recom- at the latest. conditions. For cancellations not cover- center of Freizeit Arena in Sölden only mended that team registrations are made Changes of the marathon course are pub- ed by insurance the following conditions upon presentation of the written starting by one single responsible of the entire lished on our website: www.oetztaler-rad- apply: in case of a written cancellation place confirmation. Please read the gene- team. Changes of team names after the of- marathon.com sent directly to the organizer until 11 July ral terms and conditions and sign them ficial registration are subject to the same ALTERNATIVE ROUTE SCHÖNAU 6:00 PM Sölden (1.377 m) – Ötz (820 m) – Küh- TIMMELSJOCH 7:30 PM tai (2.020 m – Labe Station bei km 51) • All participants who do not pass the – Kematen – Inzing- Hatting – Pfaffen- checkpoints in time must leave the race hofen – Rietz – Stams (Labe Station bei and do not receive a Finisher shirt. The km 100) – Silz – Haiming – Höpperg checkpoints are always located next to the (1.024 m) – Sattele (1.676 m – Labe Sta- timekeeping point of the respective stage. tion bei km 119) – Ochsengarten – Ötz • The organizer reserves the right to in- (820 m) – Östen (Labe Station bei km stall additional checkpoints along the 137 m) – Längenfeld (1.200 m) – Sölden Trainingsangebot track. These points will be listed on the (1.377 m). official information boards from Friday, im Frühjahr Other alternative courses will be announ- 25 August, and announced on the occasi- ced at short term. on of the cyclists‘ meeting that takes place on Saturday, 26 August, at 7.30 pm.. Offerta allenamento Skarwan Jürgen 14.2. MAXIMUM GRADIENT IN % in primavera AND DISTANCES IN KM 16 DANGEROUS SPOTS Längenfeld: 2 roundabouts + 3 traffic is- Ötz – Kühtai: lands max. 18% ; 1200 altitude gain; 18,5 KM Umhausen: 2 traffic islands Innsbruck – Brenner: Nutzen Sie das Angebot zur Vorbereitung auf den Habichen: 2 traffic islands max. 12%; 777altitude gain; 39 KM Ötztaler Radmarathon auf den Strecken zum Jaufenpass Oetz: 1 roundabout Sterzing – Jaufen: und zum Timmelsjoch im Passeiertal Kühtai: cows and horses in the tunnel max. 12%; 1130 altitude gain; 15,5 KM Angebote finden Sie unter: www.passeiertal.it Innsbruck: railroad crossing St Leonhard – Timmelsjoch: Gossensass: dangerous through-road Godete l’offerta nella Val Passiria per l’allenamento max. 14%; 1759 altitude gain; 28,7 KM “all’Ötztaler Radmarathon” sui percorsi al Jaufen pass: several road work areas on the Passo Giovo e al Passo Rombo 15. CHECKPOINTS way down to St. Leonhard – sometimes the road is in a really bad condition Le offerte trovate sul sito: www.valpassiria.it The original marathon course features Descent from Timmelsjoch: cows, sheep, several official checkpoints as ordered by goats along the downhill track the local authorities: ATTENTION: watch out for grazing BRENNERPASS 12:34 PM cattle crossing the road unexpectedly! (12:40 pm refreshment station) JAUFENPASS 2:40 PM 17. REFRESHMENT STATIONS (2:35 pm refreshment station) Kühtai at 51 KM ST LEONHARD 3:15 PM Brennerpass at 127 KM MOOS 4:00 PM

The organizer reserves the right to install Tourismusverein Passeiertal additional fixed points as Associazione turistica Val Passiria checkpoints Passeirerstraße 40 Via Passiria along the 39015 St. Leonhard in Passeier track. S. Leonardo in Passiria Tel. +39 0473 656 188 · Fax +39 0473 656 624 www.passeiertal.it [email protected] · www.passeiertal.it Jaufenpass at 161 KM adhered to at all times, as the route It is strictly Schönau (Speck- Mich’l inn) in Passeier- is not entirely closed to public traf- forbidden to paint on tal at 201 KM fic. Every participant rides at his/ WALLS or Seeberalm at KM 209 her own risk. The organizer accepts BUILDINGS, Sölden – finish area 238 KM no responsibility for accidents or any for example Unsere Bananen wollen other liability (including third party) towards Tim- ll food and refreshment stations are avai- melsjoch pass. auch nur die Besten sein. lable for holders of starting numbers only. before, during or after the event. For all participants it is strictly forbidden • In every spot and at all times it is to throw away garbage outside the mar- probable that grazing animals (cows, Auf unserer Finca Magdalena in Ecuador herrscht ked zones (1 KM from the refreshment horses, sheep and goats) as well as immer gute Stimmung. Das liegt zum einen an der stations) in vicinity to the refreshment free-range chickens, dogs or wild ani- strahlenden Sonne über den endlosen Weiten der areas. Enough garbage bins are provided. mals cross the road. saftig grünen Plantagen und zum anderen an den Ignoring this rule will result in a disqua- • The cyclists should respect all orders samtig süßen Bananen, die in ihrer gelben Pracht lification of the cyclist. Throwing away given by race officials and policemen. Undisciplined riders will be disqua- die Sonne fast schon ein bisschen neidisch ma- things can have negative and dangerous lified and deleted from the official chen. »Weswegen sollte man sich hier auch aus effects on the entire Ötztaler Cycle Mara- thon. At the mentioned refreshment sta- result list. Severe violations of traffic der Ruhe bringen lassen?«, fragt Meisteranbauer tions you will find a large number of gar- regulations will be reported to the Carlos Fuentes mit einem Strahlen in den Augen. bage bags within 1 KM: the end of these responsible authorities, including all »Solange meine Bananen um die Wette reifen und areas is clearly signed with TWO YEL- personal data. ich das jeden Tag sehen darf, bin ich der zufrie- LOW GARBAGE CANS. Please do not • For painting on the asphalt road or denste Mann Ecuadors.« throw away anything along the marathon sidewalk you must use water-soluble course! Thank you in advance. colors. In case of violation participants can be disqualified and must 18. PLEASE NOTE pay the cleaning service. It is strictly Taste the SUN • Traffic regulations (StVO) must be forbidden to paint on WALLS or Jaufenpass at 161 KM adhered to at all times, as the route It is strictly Schönau (Speck- Mich’l inn) in Passeier- is not entirely closed to public traf- forbidden to paint on tal at 201 KM fic. Every participant rides at his/ WALLS or Seeberalm at KM 209 her own risk. The organizer accepts BUILDINGS, Sölden – finish area 238 KM no responsibility for accidents or any for example Unsere Bananen wollen other liability (including third party) towards Tim- ll food and refreshment stations are avai- melsjoch pass. auch nur die Besten sein. lable for holders of starting numbers only. before, during or after the event. For all participants it is strictly forbidden • In every spot and at all times it is to throw away garbage outside the mar- probable that grazing animals (cows, Auf unserer Finca Magdalena in Ecuador herrscht ked zones (1 KM from the refreshment horses, sheep and goats) as well as immer gute Stimmung. Das liegt zum einen an der stations) in vicinity to the refreshment free-range chickens, dogs or wild ani- strahlenden Sonne über den endlosen Weiten der areas. Enough garbage bins are provided. mals cross the road. saftig grünen Plantagen und zum anderen an den Ignoring this rule will result in a disqua- • The cyclists should respect all orders samtig süßen Bananen, die in ihrer gelben Pracht lification of the cyclist. Throwing away given by race officials and policemen. Undisciplined riders will be disqua- die Sonne fast schon ein bisschen neidisch ma- things can have negative and dangerous lified and deleted from the official chen. »Weswegen sollte man sich hier auch aus effects on the entire Ötztaler Cycle Mara- thon. At the mentioned refreshment sta- result list. Severe violations of traffic der Ruhe bringen lassen?«, fragt Meisteranbauer tions you will find a large number of gar- regulations will be reported to the Carlos Fuentes mit einem Strahlen in den Augen. bage bags within 1 KM: the end of these responsible authorities, including all »Solange meine Bananen um die Wette reifen und areas is clearly signed with TWO YEL- personal data. ich das jeden Tag sehen darf, bin ich der zufrie- LOW GARBAGE CANS. Please do not • For painting on the asphalt road or denste Mann Ecuadors.« throw away anything along the marathon sidewalk you must use water-soluble course! Thank you in advance. colors. 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Throwing away BUILDINGS, e.g. at Timmelsjoch mined time. The closing vehicle signs A neutralized Road_I_190x134mm_EN.pdf 1 01.12.16 10:46 things can pass. PLEASE keep to the rules! the end of the race! Cyclists who are race is scheduled have negative until you reach • Escort cars or accompanying cars (as behind the closing car are not consi- Buchungshotline: +43 5254 2288 | www.tyrolerhof-soelden.com and dangerous the hamlet of effects on the well as motorbikes, motor scooters, dered as a part of the race and must Aschbach. Only entire Ötztaler mopeds, E-bikes) are not allowed. pay special attention to oncoming the race director Cycle Marathon • Medical assistance is provided by the traffic! It is possible to return to the can decide the and results in race if the cyclist can overtake the next step. an immediate Red Cross. disqualification • On the marathon course you find closing car. The closing car will keep of the cyclist. enough broom buses, service cars, strictly to the control times at the res- service motorcycles, race directors, pective checkpoints. ambulance cars and one closing car. • The registration/entry status can be • The organizer does not accept any checked online at any time. All par- responsibility for damaged bicycles ticipants will receive a written confir-

C in the broom buses, during the race, mation and their starting number by e-mail until 01 August 2017 To avoid M at the refreshment stations and in the Bike Park. unnecessary waiting times this origi- J • Further road blocks without notice nal starting place confirmation has to CM and additional waiting times up to be signed and handed in when you MJ one hour are always possible. The or- pick up the starter‘s package in Söl-

CJ ganizing committee provides enough den. You need a valid photo ID card!

CMJ service teams and assistants. Therefo- • With the signature on the starting re accompanying cars are not neces- number confirmation, which has to N sary at all. be presented at the starter‘s package • The coveted Ötztaler Finisher Shirt is pick up, every participant accepts only given to all those who finish the the general terms and conditions. All entire marathon course correctly, pas- cyclists accept full responsibility for sing all check points and reaching the their health and physical condition. finish area of Sölden in the predeter- The organizer does not accept any re- 20. TIMEKEEPING Starting block 1 (Groups 1A, 1B, 1C) will leave exactly at 6:45 am. All cyclists of the first starting block get the same starting time (6:45 am). All the other participants start the marathon by using the Real Timing System: the time runs as soon as you pass the starting line. There are 8 more timekeeping points along the course; they must be passed by all participants. With one missing timekeeping information the cyclist will be disqualified.

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19. STARTING ORDER There is a total of 4 starting blocks: LEICHT Group 1A: Well-known guests invited by the organizer (max. 20 persons). Group 1B: Athletes qualified for Group 1: TRAGEN ROAD ONE All participants who have conquered the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon in less than DER ERSTE RENNRADRUCKSACK 8:20 hours/men or 9:20 hours/women in NUR 390 GRAMM the last four years, have to start the race in the first block. Every cyclist has to pass the timekeeping areas/lines correctly and check it for himself immediately. The clocks displayed on several information boards – race director, presenter, closing car – measure the time passed from the official starting sig- nal. In the start and finish area the exact time is displayed.

21. FIRST AID An ambulance will escort the participants along the whole race course. Additional ambulance cars are waiting in immedia- Group 1C: Certain cyclists invited by the te vicinity to the Alpine passes: Kühtai, organizing committee. Brenner, Jaufenpass and Timmelsjoch. A Foto: Franz Faltermaier IMPORTANT: The access to the starting rescue helicopter is available as well and blocks 1A, 1B and 1C is possible before three emergency doctors accompany the 06:30 am. cyclists permanently. The first medical aid Group 2: All participants not belonging on the spot is free of charge. If the inju- to the blocks 1A, 1B and 1C. red is taken to a hospital or somewhere else, the service must be paid extra. We For the men‘s and women‘s overall ran- strongly recommend to check your al- kings from 1-10 the order of passing the ready existing accident insurance, and to finish line will be relevant and not the clarify - prior to the marathon - if your race time. This regulation applies in the insurance is also valid for such types of different classes for all rankings between sports events and if it covers costs arising 1 and 3. from a marathon accident.

www.deuter.com 20. TIMEKEEPING Starting block 1 (Groups 1A, 1B, 1C) will leave exactly at 6:45 am. All cyclists of the first starting block get the same starting time (6:45 am). All the other participants start the marathon by using the Real Timing System: the time runs as soon as you pass the starting line. There are 8 more timekeeping points along the course; they must be passed by all participants. With one missing timekeeping information the cyclist will be disqualified.

sponsibility for accidents during the marathon.

www.deuter.com 22. BROOM CARS Participants who give up are strongly recommended to stay on the course and to wait for one of the „BROOM BUSES“. The event organizer will also publish the exact BROOM CAR LOCATIONS on several information boards on 25 August. The broom bus stations can be found near inns and gas stations along the marathon course, and in areas where the cyclists have enough space to wait for the next BORD broom bus. The organizer does not accept N ER any responsibility for damaged bicycles in E the broom buses, during the race, at the OP S refreshment stations and in the Bike Park.

empty (NO liquids!) or can contain pow- Bicycles and cyclists are taken back safely der. Water is available at all refreshment to Sölden but in separate cars. The Bike stations. Park is located near the finish area (band stand). You can pick up your bicycle on Opening times: Leave your personal things: presentation of your starting number or Friday, 25.08.2017 – 1 a valid photo ID card. Opening times 0.00 am to 8.00 pm of the Bike Park will be announced on Saturday, 26.08.2017 – Friday (check information boards). ALL 9.00 am to 8.00 pm bicycles must be picked up on Sunday, 27.08. 2017 until 9:00 pm at the latest. PICK-UP YOUR PERSONAL For bicycles picked up later a fee of € 15 THINGS: BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN is charged. The pick-up place for bicycles Sunday, 27.08.2017 – RIDE IT – FEEL IT – LOVE IT! after 9:00 pm, the official closing time of Kühtai from 3.00 pm, – The superb Flow Trail TEÄRE LINE [tɛa/ãʀə] the Bike Park, will be announced (check Brenner Pass from 5.00 pm, 6 km long – 130 turns – countless waves, wall ride and information boards). Jaufen Pass from 6.30 pm and moderate gradient. Be it a mountain biker, enduro biking fan or freerider – this trail promises ultimate fun and puts Timmelsjoch Pass from 9.30 pm. Pick-up a huge smile on every rider‘s face! For sure! 23 DEPOSIT SERVICE until 10.30 pm. – The new Jump Line ZAAHE LINE [ʦaːhə] All participants can take advantage of This trail offers everything a biker could possibly desire: the transport service for personal things tables, jumps, rollers, steep turns ... playful, speedy or challenging - the choice is yours. to stations close to the refreshment areas, – The ideal Warm-Up Ride EEBME LINE [eːbm ̩ə] and they can as well leave things at the It‘s not only the best access point to the Republic‘s predefined stations along the course. The- huge trail network but also the most flowy of all trails, almost level (=eebm) but not too flat. The perfect re are separate bags (in 4 different colors) warm-up ride of course also suitable for beginners. for all 4 deposit stations - Please note that www.bikerepublic.soelden.com/en each participant receives 1 bag on presen- Sölden. Hot Spot in the Alps. tation of his voucher (can be found on INFORMATION SÖLDEN the bib number) and that only this bag ÖTZTAL TOURISMUS 6450 Sölden T +43 (0) 57200 200 [email protected] is accepted at the station. Besides clothes you can leave also food in your bag. Im- portant: drinking bottles must either be bikerepublic.soelden.com/en 22. BROOM CARS Participants who give up are strongly recommended to stay on the course and to wait for one of the „BROOM BUSES“. The event organizer will also publish the exact BROOM CAR LOCATIONS on several information boards on 25 August. The broom bus stations can be found near inns and gas stations along the marathon course, and in areas where the cyclists have enough space to wait for the next BORD broom bus. The organizer does not accept N ER any responsibility for damaged bicycles in E the broom buses, during the race, at the OP S refreshment stations and in the Bike Park.

empty (NO liquids!) or can contain pow- Bicycles and cyclists are taken back safely der. Water is available at all refreshment to Sölden but in separate cars. The Bike stations. Park is located near the finish area (band stand). You can pick up your bicycle on Opening times: Leave your personal things: presentation of your starting number or Friday, 25.08.2017 – 1 a valid photo ID card. Opening times 0.00 am to 8.00 pm of the Bike Park will be announced on Saturday, 26.08.2017 – Friday (check information boards). ALL 9.00 am to 8.00 pm bicycles must be picked up on Sunday, 27.08. 2017 until 9:00 pm at the latest. PICK-UP YOUR PERSONAL For bicycles picked up later a fee of € 15 THINGS: BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN is charged. The pick-up place for bicycles Sunday, 27.08.2017 – RIDE IT – FEEL IT – LOVE IT! after 9:00 pm, the official closing time of Kühtai from 3.00 pm, – The superb Flow Trail TEÄRE LINE [tɛa/ãʀə] the Bike Park, will be announced (check Brenner Pass from 5.00 pm, 6 km long – 130 turns – countless waves, wall ride and information boards). Jaufen Pass from 6.30 pm and moderate gradient. Be it a mountain biker, enduro biking fan or freerider – this trail promises ultimate fun and puts Timmelsjoch Pass from 9.30 pm. Pick-up a huge smile on every rider‘s face! For sure! 23 DEPOSIT SERVICE until 10.30 pm. – The new Jump Line ZAAHE LINE [ʦaːhə] All participants can take advantage of This trail offers everything a biker could possibly desire: the transport service for personal things tables, jumps, rollers, steep turns ... playful, speedy or challenging - the choice is yours. to stations close to the refreshment areas, – The ideal Warm-Up Ride EEBME LINE [eːbm ̩ə] and they can as well leave things at the It‘s not only the best access point to the Republic‘s predefined stations along the course. The- huge trail network but also the most flowy of all trails, almost level (=eebm) but not too flat. The perfect re are separate bags (in 4 different colors) warm-up ride of course also suitable for beginners. for all 4 deposit stations - Please note that www.bikerepublic.soelden.com/en each participant receives 1 bag on presen- Sölden. Hot Spot in the Alps. tation of his voucher (can be found on INFORMATION SÖLDEN the bib number) and that only this bag ÖTZTAL TOURISMUS 6450 Sölden T +43 (0) 57200 200 [email protected] is accepted at the station. Besides clothes you can leave also food in your bag. Im- portant: drinking bottles must either be bikerepublic.soelden.com/en Monday, 28.08.2017 – for all deposit stations 8.00 am to 12.00

24 SERVICE Along the marathon course, the organizer provides a number of service vehicles available for all cyclists. Service motorbikes can help with minor repairs only. But there are fully equipped service cars guided by experts who can help almost in any situation. This service is free of charge but the material must be paid separately. In addition, every refreshment station has a special service point. In most cases it can be found at the very end of the refreshment area. It is marked with a SERVICE FLAG. Here again, the service is free of charge but the material must be paid separately. Private service cars, which are not admitted by the organizing committee, result in the disqualification of the respective cyclists.

25. PRIZE CEREMONY The prize giving ceremony is an important part of the event. The prize ceremony will take place on the occasion of a short entertaining program on Sunday, 27 August, at 9.00 pm in the sports hall of Freizeit Arena. The special honorary prizes and wonderful non-monetary prizes are only presented personally to the cyclists. Cups can also be picked up by substitutes after the prize ceremony while the non-monetary prizes will be no lon- ger valid. Cups and non-monetary prizes cannot be sent either. We are pleased to give you a warm welcome and to celebrate together the end of this great sports event. Additionally, we are extremely proud of the winners and ALL others who conquered the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon. Therefore we don‘t want to celebrate a winner as long as other cyclists are still on the marathon course. The following categories and classes will The rows of receive a prize: Around here you can be sure that your faith and enthusiastic spectators are getting • overall female and male winner, even your certainty have come back! You will receive denser, what a • the 3 best cyclists of every category the highly coveted Ötztaler Finisher Shirt. And ex- relief - the long tunnel is only • and the 3 best teams. about 500 meters actly in this moment you start thinking about your away. Prize winners who do not take part in favorite print on the back - to make it your very the official prize-giving ceremony will be excluded from next year‘s drawing of star- special, personal cycling jersey. ting places. cluding also the following kilometer 28. CANCELLATION OF THE EVENT and features 5508 meters of altitude gain For TV broadcasting reasons it would be (especially below Jaufenpass and on If the event has to be cancelled due to according to GPS data. great if during the prize-giving ceremony the track between St. Leonhard and unforeseen circumstances the organizing Also the refreshment stations can change everyone would wear his 2017 Finisher Moos). In case of complaints by the committee reserves the right to refund their location depending on the single shirt. responsible road authorities all cycling only 50% of the entry fee. stages. All these guide numbers can differ participants of the respective club will up to 5 km. 26. ALTERATIONS be disqualified and suspended also 29. WORD OF THANKS Do not enter private properties in the Jau- The organizing committee reserves the for the following two years. The ext- More than 1000 persons help in organi- fenpass area: as some property rights have right to change the program at short ra costs for cleaning the track must be zing the ultimate Ötztaler Cycle Mara- changed along the Jaufenpass Road legal notice. All official alterations can be paid by the respective club or the fan thon, most of them are volunteers who actions of trespass are expected. Check checked on the official Ötztaler Cycle group. work free of charge. We would like to the information signs accurately during Marathon website www.oetztaler-rad- give special thanks to Sölden‘s housewi- • All additional service and/or refresh- the marathon weekend! marathon.com. Program changes and ment stations must be registered offi- ves for baking cakes and preparing sweets, notifications will be announced on the cially with the organizing committee, and to the entire volunteer staff at the A SPECIAL WISH! occasion of the cyclists‘ meeting and on including names and all personal data refreshment stations. We thank the follo- Are you an „Ötztaler“ repeater? We kind- the information boards at the starters‘ of the responsible person or group of wing people for their supreme efforts and ly ask you to wear your „old“ finisher shirt package desk. Announced changes and persons. Online registration at radma- their sense of responsibility: the security on the marathon day - as the „Ötztaler Fi- alterations are valid and binding. [email protected]. Refreshment staff, the police, the local authorities, the nisher Shirts“ attract the attention of all stations are absolutely not allowed doctors, the countless ambulance teams TV cameras, especially in 2017. and fire departments from North Tirol 27. DISQUALIFICATION below Jaufenpass on a total length of Important note: If all cyclists keep to the and the Italian Tyrol. THANK YOU so • The participation in the race with 3 KM from the highest point of the race regulations and avoid unfair double much for your great help! another person‘s starting number, the pass. registrations only those will get a starting passing on of your own number to place who prepare properly for the Ötzta- • The use of own service cars or motor- 30. CLOSING WORDS – another cyclist and any other violati- ler Cycle Marathon. We officially detest bikes, scooters and E-bikes, which are VERY IMPORTANT! on of the rules established by the orga- double registrations and „traders“ of star- not admitted by the organizing com- The organizing committee would espe- nizing committee is strictly forbidden ting numbers! The organizing committee mittee, results in the immediate dis- cially appreciate if all participants in the and will result in a disqualification always improves the race regulations in qualification of the cyclist. cycling marathon are careful and concen- not only for this race but also for the order to close loopholes, turning special • Participants using 2 or more time- trated, particularly at the beginning of the coming two editions of the Ötztaler attention to irregular registrations lea- keeping chips are disqualified imme- race across the Ötztal valley – as long as Cycle Marathon. ding to subsequent disqualifications. diately and will not be admitted to the most of the cyclists are still riding in large • For all participants it is strictly for- next two marathon editions together groups. We wish you a perfect preparation on bidden to throw away garbage (espe- with their „passengers“. It is absolutely NOT recommended to many kilometers and with plenty of ele- cially small gel packages) outside the race down the valley at full speed, onco- vation gain in the slipstream of your best • It is strictly forbidden to use bicycles marked areas located next to the re- ming traffic is always possible. friends. The „Ötztaler“ will create memo- equipped with any kind of additional freshment stations. Ignoring this rule Don‘t throw away anything (gel packs ries staying with you forever. The main electric or electronic device. Ignoring will result in a disqualification and a etc.)! aim of the organizing team is that all ath- Pictures this rule will result in the immediate in this magazin: suspension for the next year. In 2016, The ultimate Ötztaler Cycle Marathon is letes again look forward with pleasure to disqualification of the participant. Jürgen Skarwan; motorcyclists with helmet cams will the 2018 edition of the Ötztaler Cycle held since 1982. The key stages have al- Sportograph & make severe controls. • If a cyclist is pushed or accepts any Marathon. ways been the four Alpine passes; the to- Isidor Nösig, • If a club installs its own service and/ other kind of illegal help by a person tal distance can vary between 222 km and Lukas Ennemoser, or refreshment station it is absolutely not taking part in the marathon, the 254 km. The marathon course mentioned Ernst Lorenzi. required to leave the area clean, in- cyclist will be disualified immediately. in point 14 has a total length of 227,4 km ting places. cluding also the following kilometer 28. CANCELLATION OF THE EVENT and features 5508 meters of altitude gain For TV broadcasting reasons it would be (especially below Jaufenpass and on If the event has to be cancelled due to according to GPS data. great if during the prize-giving ceremony the track between St. Leonhard and unforeseen circumstances the organizing Also the refreshment stations can change everyone would wear his 2017 Finisher Moos). In case of complaints by the committee reserves the right to refund their location depending on the single shirt. responsible road authorities all cycling only 50% of the entry fee. stages. All these guide numbers can differ participants of the respective club will up to 5 km. 26. ALTERATIONS be disqualified and suspended also 29. WORD OF THANKS Do not enter private properties in the Jau- The organizing committee reserves the for the following two years. The ext- More than 1000 persons help in organi- fenpass area: as some property rights have right to change the program at short ra costs for cleaning the track must be zing the ultimate Ötztaler Cycle Mara- changed along the Jaufenpass Road legal notice. All official alterations can be paid by the respective club or the fan thon, most of them are volunteers who actions of trespass are expected. Check checked on the official Ötztaler Cycle group. work free of charge. We would like to the information signs accurately during Marathon website www.oetztaler-rad- give special thanks to Sölden‘s housewi- • All additional service and/or refresh- the marathon weekend! marathon.com. Program changes and ment stations must be registered offi- ves for baking cakes and preparing sweets, notifications will be announced on the cially with the organizing committee, and to the entire volunteer staff at the A SPECIAL WISH! occasion of the cyclists‘ meeting and on including names and all personal data refreshment stations. We thank the follo- Are you an „Ötztaler“ repeater? We kind- the information boards at the starters‘ of the responsible person or group of wing people for their supreme efforts and ly ask you to wear your „old“ finisher shirt package desk. Announced changes and persons. Online registration at radma- their sense of responsibility: the security on the marathon day - as the „Ötztaler Fi- alterations are valid and binding. [email protected]. Refreshment staff, the police, the local authorities, the nisher Shirts“ attract the attention of all stations are absolutely not allowed doctors, the countless ambulance teams TV cameras, especially in 2017. and fire departments from North Tirol 27. DISQUALIFICATION below Jaufenpass on a total length of Important note: If all cyclists keep to the and the Italian Tyrol. THANK YOU so • The participation in the race with 3 KM from the highest point of the race regulations and avoid unfair double much for your great help! another person‘s starting number, the pass. registrations only those will get a starting passing on of your own number to place who prepare properly for the Ötzta- • The use of own service cars or motor- 30. CLOSING WORDS – another cyclist and any other violati- ler Cycle Marathon. We officially detest bikes, scooters and E-bikes, which are VERY IMPORTANT! on of the rules established by the orga- double registrations and „traders“ of star- not admitted by the organizing com- The organizing committee would espe- nizing committee is strictly forbidden ting numbers! The organizing committee mittee, results in the immediate dis- cially appreciate if all participants in the and will result in a disqualification always improves the race regulations in qualification of the cyclist. cycling marathon are careful and concen- not only for this race but also for the order to close loopholes, turning special • Participants using 2 or more time- trated, particularly at the beginning of the coming two editions of the Ötztaler attention to irregular registrations lea- keeping chips are disqualified imme- race across the Ötztal valley – as long as Cycle Marathon. ding to subsequent disqualifications. diately and will not be admitted to the most of the cyclists are still riding in large • For all participants it is strictly for- next two marathon editions together groups. We wish you a perfect preparation on bidden to throw away garbage (espe- with their „passengers“. It is absolutely NOT recommended to many kilometers and with plenty of ele- cially small gel packages) outside the race down the valley at full speed, onco- vation gain in the slipstream of your best • It is strictly forbidden to use bicycles marked areas located next to the re- ming traffic is always possible. friends. The „Ötztaler“ will create memo- equipped with any kind of additional freshment stations. Ignoring this rule Don‘t throw away anything (gel packs ries staying with you forever. The main electric or electronic device. Ignoring will result in a disqualification and a etc.)! aim of the organizing team is that all ath- Pictures this rule will result in the immediate in this magazin: suspension for the next year. In 2016, The ultimate Ötztaler Cycle Marathon is letes again look forward with pleasure to disqualification of the participant. Jürgen Skarwan; motorcyclists with helmet cams will the 2018 edition of the Ötztaler Cycle held since 1982. The key stages have al- Sportograph & make severe controls. • If a cyclist is pushed or accepts any Marathon. ways been the four Alpine passes; the to- Isidor Nösig, • If a club installs its own service and/ other kind of illegal help by a person tal distance can vary between 222 km and Lukas Ennemoser, or refreshment station it is absolutely not taking part in the marathon, the 254 km. The marathon course mentioned Ernst Lorenzi. required to leave the area clean, in- cyclist will be disualified immediately. in point 14 has a total length of 227,4 km Since 1982, right from the beginning, Kaiser Bier has been a dear partner of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon

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Hol dir jetzt dein Testpaket: www.sponser.de/testpakete LÄNGE 18,5 KM HÖHENMETER 1.200 LÄNGE 39 KM HÖHENMETER 777

MITTL. STEIGUNG 83 % MAX. STEIGUNG 18 % MITTL. STEIGUNG 3 % MAX. STEIGUNG 12 %

GESAMT KM BIS LABESTATION 1 KÜHTAI: 51 GESAMT KM BIS LABESTATION 2 BRENNER: 127

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LÄNGE 15,5 KM HÖHENMETER 1.130 LÄNGE 28,7 KM HÖHENMETER 1.759 m

MITTL. STEIGUNG 7 % MAX. STEIGUNG 12 % MITTL. STEIGUNG 8 % MAX. STEIGUNG 14 %

GESAMT KM BIS LABESTATION 4 SCHÖNAU: 201 GESAMT KM BIS LABESTATION 3 JAUFENPASS: 161 GESAMT HÖHENMETER BIS SCHÖNAU: 4.150 GESAMT HÖHENMETER BIS JAUFENPASS: 3.180 GESAMT KM BIS LABESTATION 5 SEEBERALM: 209 KEHREN HINAUF 10; KEHREN BERGAB 11 GESAMT HÖHENMETER BIS SEEBERALM: 4.450 KEHREN HINAUF 15 KEHREN BERGAB BIS OBERGURGL 11

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Schöne Qual 238 Kilometer, 5500 Höhenmeter: Der Ötztaler Radmarathon ist eine der größten Herausforderungen FIT WIE NIE! für Hobbysportler

von sebastian herrmann bekommen. Den ganzen Februar über läuft die Anmeldung, dann wird gelost. Hotels om Fuße des Timmelsjochs im Ötztal verkaufen Trainingswochen, zu zieht eine Geisterprozession in denen – Eins-a-Verkaufsargument – ein die Höhe. Neben der Straße sit- garantierter Startplatz zählt. Wer auf jeden FIT WIE NIE! zen Menschen mit leerem Blick, Fall dabei sein will, der bucht direkt nach manche haben sich flach auf den seinem Zieleinlauf: „Sichern Sie sich jetzt VBoden gelegt, die Augen geschlossen, reg- Ihren Startplatz für 2017“,steht auf Werbe- los. An ihnen vorbei quälen sich die ande- tafeln, die in Sölden aufgestellt sind. Im ren, die noch im Sattel sitzen und in die Sommer lebt das ganze Tal von dem Ren- Pedale treten können. Nach gut 180 Kilome- nen, etwa vier Millionen Euro Wertschöp- tern und etwa 4000 Höhenmetern in den fung und 25000 zusätzliche Übernachtun- Beinen beginnt hier im Passeiertal in Südti- gen ergeben sich aus der Veranstaltung. rol der Schlussakt des Ötztaler Radmara- Der Bestattungsunternehmer Rudy aus thons. Jener Schlussakt, der diese Hochge- Belgien, um die 50 Jahre alt, dröhnende La- birgsquälerei zur Legende unter Hobbyrad- che, immer einen Spruch parat und immer sportlern macht: die Auffahrt zum 2509 Durst auf ein Bier, hat bereits mehrmals Meter hohen Timmelsjoch, der höchste das Paket mit Startplatzgarantie gebucht. Pass der Runde, der längste Anstieg des Zur Trainingswoche im Juli ist Rudy, man REPORTAGE | ÖTZTALER RADMARATHON Tages und der letzte Nagel im ohnehin duzt sich unter Radlern, wieder ins Hotel schon ziemlich platten Reifen. Bergland nach Sölden gekommen. Nur mit- Alle Gespräche vor dem Ötzi, wie die fahren wird er diesmal nicht. „Der Arzt hat meisten das Rennen nennen, drehen sich es mir verboten“,sagt er. Zu viele Bestattun- um das Timmelsjoch, darum, dass der gen, zu wenig Training, angereist ist er den- dickste Brocken der Runde ganz am noch. Sein Kumpel Frank Martens, Jahr- Schluss kommt. „Ausgeträumt?“ steht auf gang 1966, Schreiner aus der Nähe von Ant- einem Transparent, das die Veranstalter werpen, wird fahren. Der verschmitzt-goo- dort in einer Serpentine aufgehängt ha- fyhafte Schlacks fährt erst seine zweite Sai- ben. Vielen Dank auch, ihr Zyniker! Ausge- son Rennrad – undsteht schon seinen zwei- träumt? Nein, der Traum lebt, doch er be- ten Ötzi durch. „Er ist ein Beißer“, sagt Ur- steht nur noch aus einem Gedanken: Lass ban Gstrein, der im Ötztal eine Bikeschule dies ein Ende finden. Immerhin, es handelt betreibt und mit Geisterprozessions-An- sich um einen Kollektivschmerz. Die ande- wärtern wie Frank, Rudy und anderen an ren Radler in salzverkrusteten Trikots wir- den Tiroler Anstiegen trainiert. ken auch nicht so, als befänden sie sich auf einer Genusstour. Im Gegenteil. Ein Summen Tausender Willkommen beim Ötztaler Radmara- teurer Rennräder hebt an. thon, dem Amateur-Rennen, bei dem so viele dabei sein wollen, dass von gut Der Schwarm bricht auf 18000 Angemeldeten nur etwa 4700 Rad- ler einen Startplatz bekommen. Der Ötzi Vorglühen für die ganz großen Schmer- stellt so etwas wie den Goldstandard unter zen im Spätsommer – auf diese Weise for- Hobbyradsportlern dar. Es ist der Höhe- muliert, klingt es fast absurd, dass sich das punkt der Radsaison oder gar der einer an Touristen verkaufen lässt. „Die meisten Rennradler-Biografie. Die Strecke beginnt sind Männer über 40“,sagt Urban, „die Kin- und endet in Sölden im Ötztal, ist 238 Kilo- der sind aus dem Gröbsten raus, im Beruf meter lang und überwindet 5500 Höhen- sind die Weichen gestellt, und jetzt wollen meter. Auf dem Weg liegen das Kühtai auf sie es sich noch mal beweisen.“ Auch die TUSSEN DROOM 2020 Metern, der Brenner auf 1377 Me- Zahlen decken das Klischee von den altern- tern, der Jaufenpass mit 2090 Metern und den Männern in Funktionswäsche: Von am Ende das teuflische Timmelsjoch. Wer 4700 Teilnehmern sind nur 280 Frauen, das durchsteht, zählt zu einer inoffiziellen und mehr als ein Drittel der Starter sind Gemeinde der Geweihten. „Das ist der Rit- zwischen 40 und 49 Jahre alt. Der Älteste terschlag für jeden Hobby-Radsportler, ist Furio Camillo Isolani, 74, aus Italien. das durchzufahren“, sagt der österreichi- Und die Alten sind stark. Am Timmels- In der Morgensonne am Kühtai kurbeln die Radler die sche Ex-Profi Thomas Rohregger, der das joch zieht ein grauhaariger Radler jenseits ersten 1000 Höhenmeter empor. Die Ötztaler Ache Rennen in diesem Jahr als Experte kom- der 60 an einem Häuflein Elendsradler vor- Es klingt frustrierend, aber Peter trifft überqueren sie noch deutlich schneller. Und Vorsicht: Immer Bergauf, bergab, durch Innsbruck, über mentiert. Es handelt sich um einen Ritter- bei. „Schau dir die alten Säcke an“, keucht es weitgehend. Klar, die Landschaft ist fan- wieder stehen Kühe herum. FOTOS: ÖTZTAL TOURISMUS den Brenner, über den Jaufenpass, und EN NACHTMERRIE schlag, in der Tat – um einen sehr festen, in ein Mittvierziger, „die lassen uns einfach tastisch. Die Morgensonne auf dem Küh- immer wartet am Ende das Timmelsjoch. etwa in die Magengegend. stehen.“ Nein, das sollten wir anders tai, die Almen am Jaufenpass, die Hänge- An der letzten Verpflegungsstation Zum 36. Mal wurde das Ötztaler Rennen betrachten: Wie tröstlich, welche Leistung gletscher an den Bergen der Texelgruppe fordert schon allein die Nahrungsaufnah- am vergangenen Sonntag ausgetragen. auch in kommenden Jahren noch – theore- nahedem Timmelsjoch. Doch der Blick da- me heraus. Aber ohne Essen geht es nicht, Radfahrer aus Österreich, Deutschland, Ita- tisch – möglich ist. Linkes Bein, rechtes für geht bald durch die Schinderei und die sonst erlöschen irgendwann sehr plötzlich lien, Belgien, denNiederlanden und 29wei- Bein, irgendwann kommt man oben an, die eigene Jagd nach einer für alle anderen voll- alle Lebenslichter – Radler sprechen gerne teren Nationen waren am Start. Der Nim- einen schneller, die anderen langsamer, kommen unbedeutenden Zeit verloren. An- vom „Mann mit dem Hammer“, der einem bus des Ötzis speist sich aus der fordern- die einen jünger, die anderen älter. Alle dererseits: Ohne die großartige Kulisse wä- plötzlich eins überbrät, wenn man in einen den Strecke und auch daraus, dass es so leiden, fast alle rollen irgendwie weiter. re das Leid größer und der Reiz geringer. sogenannten Hungerast gerät. Außer Zit- viel Glück braucht, um einen Startplatz zu Doch die Frage nach dem Warum ist da- Am Tag vor dem Rennen rollen überall ternund Glotzen geht dann nichts mehr. Al- ÖTZTALER mit noch nicht beantwortet. Also, es geht Rennradler durch Sölden, auf und ab, wie so essen, bevor der Hammermann kommt. um das Gruppenerlebnis, darum, unter eingesperrte Tiere im Zoo, die nicht Nur, es geht nicht mehr. Kuchen, Brote, A 12 Gleichgesinnten einer Leidenschaft nach- wissen, wohin mit sich und ihrer Energie. Riegel, Energiegels lassen sich gegen Ende Innsbruck zugehen. Aber das lässt sich auch beim Einrollen, die Nervosität wegtreten. Viele der Tortur nur mehr mit viel Wasser oder Achensee-Marathon, beim Drei-Länder- fahren provozierend langsam, wie Sport- Isogetränken runterspülen, so als seien es Ötz Kühtai B 182 2020m Schönberg Giro oder dem Arber Radmarathon in der wagen, die über eine Straße schleichen, als Medikamente. Es würgt einen, die Verdau- Oberpfalz erleben. Und noch mehr Kilome- müssten sie ein Revier verteidigen. Zum ung spielt verrückt. Am Timmelsjoch TIROL Ö ter sowie noch mehr Höhenmeter haben Start am Sonntag geht es dann tatsächlich schweigen die Radler, doch ihre Körper t ÖSTERREICH z längst auch kleine Veranstaltungen wie ein wenig ums Revier. Wenn sich mehr als tönen immer wieder. ta l Brenner der Schwarzwald Super im Programm. 4000 Rennradler aufreihen, entsteht ein Dann die Passhöhe, und endlich scheint 1377 m Sölden Doch alle wollen ihren Ritterschlag in die Wurm von mehreren Hundert Metern Län- eine Antwort auf die Frage nach dem War- Timmelsjoch RADMARATHON (Start) Magengegend beim Ötzi empfangen. ge. Viele stellen sich lange vor dem Start um auf: Die Glücksgefühle schnüren den 2509 m „Die herrliche Tiroler Bergwelt genie- um 6.45 Uhr an. Sie wollen weit vorne sein, Hals zu, als verlöre man kurz die Fassung. ITALIEN Sterzing ßen, das ist laut Fragebogen-Auswertung wenn die Radlerflut losbricht. Auf einer Später im Ziel werden einige vor Erleichte- Jaufenpass der Hauptgrund, immer wieder beim Ötz- Wiese neben der Startzone stehen zwei rung und Freude in Tränen ausbrechen. St. Leonhard 2090 m taler Radmarathon mitzufahren“, schreibt Heißluftballons, Männer in Tracht knallen Auf den letzten Kilometern wandelt sich in Passeier 10 km SZ-Karte der Veranstalter in einem Begleitheft. Die mit Peitschen, ein Moderator plärrt ins Leid in Genuss und Schmerz in Stolz. Den herrliche Tiroler Bergwelt genießen? Kurz Mikro. Dann donnert der Startschuss aus allerletzten Fahrern des Feldes wird eine Anreise: Aus Deutschland mit dem Auto von Mün- vor der Passhöhe des Timmelsjochs beugt einer Kanone der Ötztaler Schützen, und besondere Ehre erwiesen: Begleitfahrzeu- chen über die A 95 bis Garmisch. Weiter über Mitten- sich ein Fahrer über sein Rad und kotzt ein Summen von Tausenden teuren Renn- ge eskortieren sie nach Sölden, die Menge wald, Seefeld und Telfs auf der B 171 bis Ötztal Bahn- neben die Straße. Er ist nicht der einzige, rädern hebt an. Der Schwarm bricht auf. der Zuschauer jubelt ihnen zu wie keinem hof, dann auf der Straße 186 weiter nach Sölden. dem das passiert. Herrliche Bergwelt. An den Straßen stehen auf der ganzen sonst. Alle sind sich einig: Egal, welche Zeit Übernachtung: Hotel Bergland Sölden, DZ mit Früh- „Was soll man schon daran genießen?“, Strecke immer wieder Zuschauer und feu- jemand fährt, den Ötztaler überhaupt INTERNATIONAL! . stück, Mittagessen, Abendmenü ab 188 Euro p. P., sagt Peter Fuchs, Anfang 40, ein überaus ern die Fahrer an, mit Glocken, Tröten, Ge- durchzustehen, ist etwas, worauf jeder JEDEN MONAT NEU IM HANDEL Dorfstraße 114, 6450 Sölden, Tel.: 0043/525422400, lebhafter Triathlet aus Friedberg, Hessen. schrei. Im Feld herrscht Schweigen. Die et- stolz sein sollte. www.bergland-soelden.at; das Haus bietet Trainings- Er hat eine Zeit definiert, in der er es schaf- wa 30 Kilometer bis Ötz rast der Schwarm Im Ziel geschieht dann etwas mit einem. wochen mit Startplatzgarantie. fen will. Peter ist ein penibler Planer. Er hat mit einer Durchschnittsgeschwindigkeit Die Verklärung setzt ein, Glücksgefühle Training: Ötztal Bikeschule, Dorfstraße 102, 6450 Söl- errechnet, wie viele Watt Leistung er an von mehr als 50 Kilometern pro Stunde. fluten den erschöpften Fahrer. Und das den. Tel.: 0043/52543821, www.hike-bike.at welchem Anstieg treten, welche Zwischen- Alle sind konzentriert. Beim ersten Anstieg „Nie, nie wieder“, das noch am Timmels- Anmeldung: Das nächste Rennen findet am 27. Au- zeiten er schaffen muss, damit das ange- auf das Kühtai wagen einige noch ein paar joch durch den Zombie-Schädel hallte, ver- ODER GLEICH IM ABO + GESCHENK: gust 2017 statt, Registrierung ab 1. Februar 2017 bis peilte Ergebnis gelingt. Eine einzige Jagd Scherze, dann verstummen die meisten wandelt sich in die Frage: Wo kriege ich 28. Februar unter www.oetztaler-radmarathon.com am Limit, was soll man daran genießen? und begeben sich in ihren inneren Tunnel. den Startplatz für das nächste Jahr her? DIZdigital: Alle Alle Rechte Rechte vorbehaltenvorbehalten – - SüddeutscheSüddeutsche ZeitungZeitung GmbH,GmbH, MünchenMünchen sherrmann JEDEN MONAT NEU IM HANDEL. JeglicheJegliche VeröffentlichungVeröffentlichung und und nicht-private nicht-private Nutzung Nutzung exklusiv exklusiv über über www.sz-content.de www.sz-content.de SZ20160901S3521393 +49 (0) 521 / 55 99 22 | ABO.TOUR-MAGAZIN.DE ODER GLEICH IM ABO + GESCHENK: Het Oostenrijkse Ötztal is niet alleen bekend ÖTZTALER RADMARATHON MOTION voor de vondst van de ijsmummie Ötzi of voor zijn skigebieden, bij de cyclorijders gaat +49 (0) 521 / 55 99 22 ABO.TOUR-MAGAZIN.DE vooral een belletje rinkelen wanneer je het | hebt over de Ötztaler Radmarathon. Deze getimede toertocht staat zelfs geboekstaafd ÖTZTALER RADMARATHON Her på magasinet hælder vi til, at cykelløb skal køresCykelmagasinets forfra, MOTION OG AT MAN OM NØDVENDIGT MÅ DØ MED CYKELSKOENE PÅ. MEN ER als het officieuze wereldkampioenschap van DET NU OGSÅ DEN RIGTIGE TAKTIK, NÅR DET GÆLDER. ET LØB SOM de granfondorijders. Ja, zelfs zwaarder dan ÖTZTALER RADMARATHON OVER 238 KILOMETER?. La Marmotte. Ik (en met mij 4.175 anderen) skribent Martin Juhl Madsen tog sin storebror Morten med til de østrigske alper wist dus waaraan ik begon …

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von sebastian herrmann bekommen. Den ganzen Februar über läuft die Anmeldung, dann wird gelost. Hotels om Fuße des Timmelsjochs im Ötztal verkaufen Trainingswochen, zu zieht eine Geisterprozession in denen – Eins-a-Verkaufsargument – ein die Höhe. Neben der Straße sit- garantierter Startplatz zählt. Wer auf jeden FIT WIE NIE! zen Menschen mit leerem Blick, Fall dabei sein will, der bucht direkt nach manche haben sich flach auf den seinem Zieleinlauf: „Sichern Sie sich jetzt VBoden gelegt, die Augen geschlossen, reg- Ihren Startplatz für 2017“,steht auf Werbe- los. An ihnen vorbei quälen sich die ande- tafeln, die in Sölden aufgestellt sind. Im ren, die noch im Sattel sitzen und in die Sommer lebt das ganze Tal von dem Ren- Pedale treten können. Nach gut 180 Kilome- nen, etwa vier Millionen Euro Wertschöp- tern und etwa 4000 Höhenmetern in den fung und 25000 zusätzliche Übernachtun- Beinen beginnt hier im Passeiertal in Südti- gen ergeben sich aus der Veranstaltung. rol der Schlussakt des Ötztaler Radmara- Der Bestattungsunternehmer Rudy aus thons. Jener Schlussakt, der diese Hochge- Belgien, um die 50 Jahre alt, dröhnende La- birgsquälerei zur Legende unter Hobbyrad- che, immer einen Spruch parat und immer sportlern macht: die Auffahrt zum 2509 Durst auf ein Bier, hat bereits mehrmals Meter hohen Timmelsjoch, der höchste das Paket mit Startplatzgarantie gebucht. Pass der Runde, der längste Anstieg des Zur Trainingswoche im Juli ist Rudy, man REPORTAGE | ÖTZTALER RADMARATHON Tages und der letzte Nagel im ohnehin duzt sich unter Radlern, wieder ins Hotel schon ziemlich platten Reifen. Bergland nach Sölden gekommen. Nur mit- Alle Gespräche vor dem Ötzi, wie die fahren wird er diesmal nicht. „Der Arzt hat meisten das Rennen nennen, drehen sich es mir verboten“,sagt er. Zu viele Bestattun- um das Timmelsjoch, darum, dass der gen, zu wenig Training, angereist ist er den- dickste Brocken der Runde ganz am noch. Sein Kumpel Frank Martens, Jahr- Schluss kommt. „Ausgeträumt?“ steht auf gang 1966, Schreiner aus der Nähe von Ant- einem Transparent, das die Veranstalter werpen, wird fahren. Der verschmitzt-goo- dort in einer Serpentine aufgehängt ha- fyhafte Schlacks fährt erst seine zweite Sai- ben. Vielen Dank auch, ihr Zyniker! Ausge- son Rennrad – undsteht schon seinen zwei- träumt? Nein, der Traum lebt, doch er be- ten Ötzi durch. „Er ist ein Beißer“, sagt Ur- steht nur noch aus einem Gedanken: Lass ban Gstrein, der im Ötztal eine Bikeschule dies ein Ende finden. Immerhin, es handelt betreibt und mit Geisterprozessions-An- sich um einen Kollektivschmerz. Die ande- wärtern wie Frank, Rudy und anderen an ren Radler in salzverkrusteten Trikots wir- den Tiroler Anstiegen trainiert. ken auch nicht so, als befänden sie sich auf einer Genusstour. Im Gegenteil. Ein Summen Tausender Willkommen beim Ötztaler Radmara- teurer Rennräder hebt an. thon, dem Amateur-Rennen, bei dem so viele dabei sein wollen, dass von gut Der Schwarm bricht auf 18000 Angemeldeten nur etwa 4700 Rad- ler einen Startplatz bekommen. Der Ötzi Vorglühen für die ganz großen Schmer- stellt so etwas wie den Goldstandard unter zen im Spätsommer – auf diese Weise for- Hobbyradsportlern dar. Es ist der Höhe- muliert, klingt es fast absurd, dass sich das punkt der Radsaison oder gar der einer an Touristen verkaufen lässt. „Die meisten Rennradler-Biografie. Die Strecke beginnt sind Männer über 40“,sagt Urban, „die Kin- und endet in Sölden im Ötztal, ist 238 Kilo- der sind aus dem Gröbsten raus, im Beruf meter lang und überwindet 5500 Höhen- sind die Weichen gestellt, und jetzt wollen meter. Auf dem Weg liegen das Kühtai auf sie es sich noch mal beweisen.“ Auch die TUSSEN DROOM 2020 Metern, der Brenner auf 1377 Me- Zahlen decken das Klischee von den altern- tern, der Jaufenpass mit 2090 Metern und den Männern in Funktionswäsche: Von am Ende das teuflische Timmelsjoch. Wer 4700 Teilnehmern sind nur 280 Frauen, das durchsteht, zählt zu einer inoffiziellen und mehr als ein Drittel der Starter sind Gemeinde der Geweihten. „Das ist der Rit- zwischen 40 und 49 Jahre alt. Der Älteste terschlag für jeden Hobby-Radsportler, ist Furio Camillo Isolani, 74, aus Italien. das durchzufahren“, sagt der österreichi- Und die Alten sind stark. Am Timmels- In der Morgensonne am Kühtai kurbeln die Radler die sche Ex-Profi Thomas Rohregger, der das joch zieht ein grauhaariger Radler jenseits ersten 1000 Höhenmeter empor. Die Ötztaler Ache Rennen in diesem Jahr als Experte kom- der 60 an einem Häuflein Elendsradler vor- Es klingt frustrierend, aber Peter trifft überqueren sie noch deutlich schneller. Und Vorsicht: Immer Bergauf, bergab, durch Innsbruck, über mentiert. Es handelt sich um einen Ritter- bei. „Schau dir die alten Säcke an“, keucht es weitgehend. Klar, die Landschaft ist fan- wieder stehen Kühe herum. FOTOS: ÖTZTAL TOURISMUS den Brenner, über den Jaufenpass, und EN NACHTMERRIE schlag, in der Tat – um einen sehr festen, in ein Mittvierziger, „die lassen uns einfach tastisch. Die Morgensonne auf dem Küh- immer wartet am Ende das Timmelsjoch. etwa in die Magengegend. stehen.“ Nein, das sollten wir anders tai, die Almen am Jaufenpass, die Hänge- An der letzten Verpflegungsstation Zum 36. Mal wurde das Ötztaler Rennen betrachten: Wie tröstlich, welche Leistung gletscher an den Bergen der Texelgruppe fordert schon allein die Nahrungsaufnah- am vergangenen Sonntag ausgetragen. auch in kommenden Jahren noch – theore- nahedem Timmelsjoch. Doch der Blick da- me heraus. Aber ohne Essen geht es nicht, Radfahrer aus Österreich, Deutschland, Ita- tisch – möglich ist. Linkes Bein, rechtes für geht bald durch die Schinderei und die sonst erlöschen irgendwann sehr plötzlich lien, Belgien, denNiederlanden und 29wei- Bein, irgendwann kommt man oben an, die eigene Jagd nach einer für alle anderen voll- alle Lebenslichter – Radler sprechen gerne teren Nationen waren am Start. Der Nim- einen schneller, die anderen langsamer, kommen unbedeutenden Zeit verloren. An- vom „Mann mit dem Hammer“, der einem bus des Ötzis speist sich aus der fordern- die einen jünger, die anderen älter. Alle dererseits: Ohne die großartige Kulisse wä- plötzlich eins überbrät, wenn man in einen den Strecke und auch daraus, dass es so leiden, fast alle rollen irgendwie weiter. re das Leid größer und der Reiz geringer. sogenannten Hungerast gerät. Außer Zit- viel Glück braucht, um einen Startplatz zu Doch die Frage nach dem Warum ist da- Am Tag vor dem Rennen rollen überall ternund Glotzen geht dann nichts mehr. Al- ÖTZTALER mit noch nicht beantwortet. Also, es geht Rennradler durch Sölden, auf und ab, wie so essen, bevor der Hammermann kommt. um das Gruppenerlebnis, darum, unter eingesperrte Tiere im Zoo, die nicht Nur, es geht nicht mehr. Kuchen, Brote, A 12 Gleichgesinnten einer Leidenschaft nach- wissen, wohin mit sich und ihrer Energie. Riegel, Energiegels lassen sich gegen Ende Innsbruck zugehen. Aber das lässt sich auch beim Einrollen, die Nervosität wegtreten. Viele der Tortur nur mehr mit viel Wasser oder Achensee-Marathon, beim Drei-Länder- fahren provozierend langsam, wie Sport- Isogetränken runterspülen, so als seien es Ötz Kühtai B 182 2020m Schönberg Giro oder dem Arber Radmarathon in der wagen, die über eine Straße schleichen, als Medikamente. Es würgt einen, die Verdau- Oberpfalz erleben. Und noch mehr Kilome- müssten sie ein Revier verteidigen. Zum ung spielt verrückt. Am Timmelsjoch TIROL Ö ter sowie noch mehr Höhenmeter haben Start am Sonntag geht es dann tatsächlich schweigen die Radler, doch ihre Körper t ÖSTERREICH z längst auch kleine Veranstaltungen wie ein wenig ums Revier. Wenn sich mehr als tönen immer wieder. ta l Brenner der Schwarzwald Super im Programm. 4000 Rennradler aufreihen, entsteht ein Dann die Passhöhe, und endlich scheint 1377 m Sölden Doch alle wollen ihren Ritterschlag in die Wurm von mehreren Hundert Metern Län- eine Antwort auf die Frage nach dem War- Timmelsjoch RADMARATHON (Start) Magengegend beim Ötzi empfangen. ge. Viele stellen sich lange vor dem Start um auf: Die Glücksgefühle schnüren den 2509 m „Die herrliche Tiroler Bergwelt genie- um 6.45 Uhr an. Sie wollen weit vorne sein, Hals zu, als verlöre man kurz die Fassung. ITALIEN Sterzing ßen, das ist laut Fragebogen-Auswertung wenn die Radlerflut losbricht. Auf einer Später im Ziel werden einige vor Erleichte- Jaufenpass der Hauptgrund, immer wieder beim Ötz- Wiese neben der Startzone stehen zwei rung und Freude in Tränen ausbrechen. St. Leonhard 2090 m taler Radmarathon mitzufahren“, schreibt Heißluftballons, Männer in Tracht knallen Auf den letzten Kilometern wandelt sich in Passeier 10 km SZ-Karte der Veranstalter in einem Begleitheft. Die mit Peitschen, ein Moderator plärrt ins Leid in Genuss und Schmerz in Stolz. Den herrliche Tiroler Bergwelt genießen? Kurz Mikro. Dann donnert der Startschuss aus allerletzten Fahrern des Feldes wird eine Anreise: Aus Deutschland mit dem Auto von Mün- vor der Passhöhe des Timmelsjochs beugt einer Kanone der Ötztaler Schützen, und besondere Ehre erwiesen: Begleitfahrzeu- chen über die A 95 bis Garmisch. Weiter über Mitten- sich ein Fahrer über sein Rad und kotzt ein Summen von Tausenden teuren Renn- ge eskortieren sie nach Sölden, die Menge wald, Seefeld und Telfs auf der B 171 bis Ötztal Bahn- neben die Straße. Er ist nicht der einzige, rädern hebt an. Der Schwarm bricht auf. der Zuschauer jubelt ihnen zu wie keinem hof, dann auf der Straße 186 weiter nach Sölden. dem das passiert. Herrliche Bergwelt. An den Straßen stehen auf der ganzen sonst. Alle sind sich einig: Egal, welche Zeit Übernachtung: Hotel Bergland Sölden, DZ mit Früh- „Was soll man schon daran genießen?“, Strecke immer wieder Zuschauer und feu- jemand fährt, den Ötztaler überhaupt INTERNATIONAL! . stück, Mittagessen, Abendmenü ab 188 Euro p. P., sagt Peter Fuchs, Anfang 40, ein überaus ern die Fahrer an, mit Glocken, Tröten, Ge- durchzustehen, ist etwas, worauf jeder JEDEN MONAT NEU IM HANDEL Dorfstraße 114, 6450 Sölden, Tel.: 0043/525422400, lebhafter Triathlet aus Friedberg, Hessen. schrei. Im Feld herrscht Schweigen. Die et- stolz sein sollte. www.bergland-soelden.at; das Haus bietet Trainings- Er hat eine Zeit definiert, in der er es schaf- wa 30 Kilometer bis Ötz rast der Schwarm Im Ziel geschieht dann etwas mit einem. wochen mit Startplatzgarantie. fen will. Peter ist ein penibler Planer. Er hat mit einer Durchschnittsgeschwindigkeit Die Verklärung setzt ein, Glücksgefühle Training: Ötztal Bikeschule, Dorfstraße 102, 6450 Söl- errechnet, wie viele Watt Leistung er an von mehr als 50 Kilometern pro Stunde. fluten den erschöpften Fahrer. Und das den. Tel.: 0043/52543821, www.hike-bike.at welchem Anstieg treten, welche Zwischen- Alle sind konzentriert. Beim ersten Anstieg „Nie, nie wieder“, das noch am Timmels- Anmeldung: Das nächste Rennen findet am 27. Au- zeiten er schaffen muss, damit das ange- auf das Kühtai wagen einige noch ein paar joch durch den Zombie-Schädel hallte, ver- ODER GLEICH IM ABO + GESCHENK: gust 2017 statt, Registrierung ab 1. Februar 2017 bis peilte Ergebnis gelingt. Eine einzige Jagd Scherze, dann verstummen die meisten wandelt sich in die Frage: Wo kriege ich 28. Februar unter www.oetztaler-radmarathon.com am Limit, was soll man daran genießen? und begeben sich in ihren inneren Tunnel. den Startplatz für das nächste Jahr her? DIZdigital: Alle Alle Rechte Rechte vorbehaltenvorbehalten – - SüddeutscheSüddeutsche ZeitungZeitung GmbH,GmbH, MünchenMünchen sherrmann JEDEN MONAT NEU IM HANDEL. JeglicheJegliche VeröffentlichungVeröffentlichung und und nicht-private nicht-private Nutzung Nutzung exklusiv exklusiv über über www.sz-content.de www.sz-content.de SZ20160901S3521393 +49 (0) 521 / 55 99 22 | ABO.TOUR-MAGAZIN.DE ODER GLEICH IM ABO + GESCHENK: Het Oostenrijkse Ötztal is niet alleen bekend ÖTZTALER RADMARATHON MOTION voor de vondst van de ijsmummie Ötzi of voor zijn skigebieden, bij de cyclorijders gaat +49 (0) 521 / 55 99 22 | ABO.TOUR-MAGAZIN.DE vooral een belletje rinkelen wanneer je het hebt over de Ötztaler Radmarathon. Deze getimede toertocht staat zelfs geboekstaafd ÖTZTALER RADMARATHON Her på magasinet hælder vi til, at cykelløb skal køresCykelmagasinets forfra, MOTION OG AT MAN OM NØDVENDIGT MÅ DØ MED CYKELSKOENE PÅ. MEN ER als het officieuze wereldkampioenschap van DET NU OGSÅ DEN RIGTIGE TAKTIK, NÅR DET GÆLDER. ET LØB SOM de granfondorijders. Ja, zelfs zwaarder dan ÖTZTALER RADMARATHON OVER 238 KILOMETER?. La Marmotte. Ik (en met mij 4.175 anderen) skribent Martin Juhl Madsen tog sin storebror Morten med til de østrigske alper wist dus waaraan ik begon …

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AUCH ALS APP Radmarathon Skal man virkeligne H JUBILÄUMSVERLOSUNG H dø med cykelskoepå? JETZTH MITMACHENJUBILÄUMSVERLOSUNG UND TOLLE PREISE GEWINNEN!H JETZT MITMACHEN UND TOLLE PREISE GEWINNEN!

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CYKELMAGASINET 053 HAUPTPREIS Paese: it Cicloturismo (ITA) Pagina: 228-231 Tipo media: Readership: Periodici 01 Giugno 2016 - 60006 165750 Autore: Rennrad S-WORKS Diffusione: n.d. HAUPTPREIS 55250 ROUBAIX von Wa r Rennrad S-WORKS CYKELMAGASINET 053 SPECIALIZED im 092 von ROUBAIX of attritionThere is a fine line between genius and insanity. Austria’s individuellen Ötztaler Radmarathon might well have stepped over it SPECIALIZED im Words James spender Photography pete GodinG Jubiläums-Design 102 cyclist individuellen (Wert ca. 9.000 Euro) Jubiläums-Design (Wert ca. 9.000 Euro)

TEILNAHME UND ALLE INFOS UNTER WWW.TOUR-MAGAZIN.DE/40JAHRE TEILNAHME UND ALLE INFOS UNTER WWW.TOUR-MAGAZIN.DE/40JAHREDie Verlosung erfolgt Jahresanfang 2018. Die Verlosung erfolgt Jahresanfang 2018.

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