World Edition August 2013 10th Year

With Schwalbe One to the top The new top racing bike is available as folding, tubular and tubeless version

Complete range of Super Gravity Now available for all disciplines, from Enduro to Downhill – Super Gravity technology establishes itself … Page 4 Fastest Marathon of all times Schwalbe launches its fastest touring tire to date in a tubeless version … Page 11 Sales

New for the point of sale: Two counter displays and the floor stand for the Schwalbe One.

Elegant presentation

For the new top tires Schwalbe One and Ironman, Schwalbe also offers attractive point-of-sale material. Whether counter display or floor stand: The displays in matt-black lacquered cardboard that have been matched to the tire packaging are high-quality eye-catchers in the shop.

With its narrow dimensions, the counter dis- top racing tire, Schwalbe One. “Become ing forward to presenting our new point- play fits on any sales counter (approx. 40 cm one with speed” is the message on the of-sale material at Eurobike. And we will high, 25 cm wide and 20 cm deep). It is fil- display. be offering the MTB display at attractive led with Schwalbe One or the likewise new There are also innovations as far as the trade fair conditions.” triathlon tire, Ironman. “Just unpack and MTB tire display is concerned. Schwalbe mount, attach the label, finished – that’s all will launch four new packages of twelve that’s needed to set up the display”, says tires each at EUROBIKE 2013 in August. Philipp Hawle from the Schwalbe Point-of- These comprise: One set with 26 or 29 Sale-Marketing Department. inch tires, a mixed package and a slim The 160 centimeter high floor stand is version with narrow tires (54 millimeters/ made up of two counter displays. They 2.1 inch). For further information please are anchored in the stand and, in a split contact your local distribution partner. second, the sales aid presents the new Philipp Hawle stresses: “We are look- Schwalbe One Ironman

EUROBIKE, 8.28. – 8.31.2013 in Friedrichshafen, Germany Hall A 5, Stand 300.

2 Schwalbe profil 2 2013 Six national champions on Schwalbe One The new Schwalbe One has been a credit to its name and its riders at the national championships at the end of June. In , Arthur Vichot of Team FDJ won the road race in Lannilis (Brit- tany) four seconds ahead of the time trial champion Sylvain Chavanel. Riders from the RadioShack Leopard Trek Team won no less than four national titles: In Croatia, Ro- Editorial bert Kiserlovski won, in Belgium, Stijn Devolder, and in Luxembourg, Bob Jungels. In addition, Dear Schwalbe Partner Jungels also secured the title in the time trial competition. Likewise in the time trial race, Fa- bian Cancellara won his altogether tenth national title in . The Finnish champion For the very first time, an important state guest, also rode Schwalbe One: Jussi Veikkanen from the Team FDJ. Chancellor Angela Merkel, will visit the world’s leading industry trade fair. Her visit to EUROBIKE shows that considerably more importance is now Double victory for Nobby Nic attached to the bike by those in the political arena than in past years. Let’s hope, bike riding will Interesting tire test: The German magazine “Mountainbike” continuously get a greater focus in Germany and (edition 3/13) tested five top tires and the corresponding internationally. cheaper versions of the same tires. The result: Nobby Nic Again, we look forward to welcoming you - won in both categories! In its Evolution version, the popu to our stand at the trade fair this year. Among lar allrounder was declared the “clear test winner” with the other things, we will present the racing bike test result: “Outstanding”. In the Performance version, tire Schwalbe One, our fastest and most reliable

Nobby Nic was recommended as a “Best Buy” tip. “We competition tire to date. Its name alone reflects

are particularly pleased about this, because, for this seas- the importance we attach to this tire. For the

on, we have equipped all Performance versions of our Schwalbe One, we have even placed TV com- Twice first place for MTB tires with a dual compound”, says Head of Marketing, mercials with the Eurosport channel for the Nobby Nic: Test winner Carsten Zahn. “In addition, the Performance version is in the Evolution version, Tour de France – a first for our company. “Best Buy” tip in the also available now as a clincher tire – both very attractive Please join us at our stand and check out Performance version. models for the retail trade!” exciting new tires, sales aids – and a very special

surprise in the touring sector.

New Product Manager Race Pink makes Best regards. Peter Krischio is the new Product Man- the Dutch bike chic ager Race. The engineer had already been in There is a real eye-catcher! Whether in charge of the Schwalbe laboratory for three the shop window or on the Dutch bike: This years. Before that, after many years in the Delta Cruiser in magenta with reflective strips industry, he gained extensive practical expe- catches the eyes of presumably mainly female Frank Bohle rience in his own shop in Gummers- customers. The tire, which was originally bach. He knows exactly what dealers need. produced exclusively for a bike manufacturer, Krischio is the successor of Christian Lade- quickly developed into a cult object. Due to mann, who left the the high demand, Schwalbe is now launching company. “I have it for the replacement made my hobby my market in the size job! It gives me great for classical Masthead pleasure to approach Dutch bikes: the bicycle and tires 40-635. Editor: Ralf Bohle GmbH Otto-Hahn-Str. 1, 51580 Reichshof-Wehnrath, Germany from a new angle Phone: +49 2265 1090, Fax: +49 2265 70 22 every day”, says the [email protected], www.schwalbe.com 42 year-old bike en- Publisher: Vincentz Kundenmedien Postfach 6247, 30062 Hannover, Germany thusiast, who owns Phone: +49 511 9910-310, Fax: +49 511 9910-309 about a dozen bikes Staff Editor: Claudia Müller (V.i.S.d.P.) Layout: Angelika Jungvogel of all kinds. His objectives: “To constantly fur- Coverphoto: Graham Watson ther develop the high level of the Schwalbe Printing: BWH GmbH © Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG One and promote tubeless technology.”

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The revolutionary tire design saves a full 700 grams on the bike. Super Gravity wins with revolutionary carcass Schwalbe is now launching a complete tire range with the new Super Gravity technology. There are altogether four models, including the new Magic Mary and Rock Razor, to meet every performance requirement from Enduro to Downhill. All tires are also available in the 27.5 inch size.

They have sturdy sidewalls and they are puncture-proof like a valent downhill tires. All Super Gravity models are Tubeless downhill tire, but at the same time they deliver “much surer Ready and can be ridden without a tube. and responsive handling” according to downhill rider Stevie Smith, who won the World Cup in Hafjell () on Magic The allrounders: Mary. “Many of the top teams in the Downhill World Cup and Magic Mary and Hans Dampf the Enduro World Series are already using Super Gravity tires,” Magic Mary, the successor to the popular Muddy Mary, has adds Michael Kull from Schwalbe Marketing. an intermediate profile specifically designed for competitions, The first tire with this technology was Hans Dampf in with chunky shoulder knobs for increased braking traction and 2012. Today Schwalbe offers four tires for all conditions from cornering grip, even in soft, muddy terrain. Kull: “Magic Mary dry to muddy: Dirty Dan, Magic Mary, Rock Razor, and Hans is the best choice for about 80 per cent of all routes, that’s Dampf. The Super Gravity versions represent an impressive how versatile it is in its applications. These range from Enduro 700 gram saving for the bike when compared with the equi- tours to bike-park riding and the Downhill World Cup.” Hans

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Dampf is similarly versatile. “Although not quite so extreme. Super Gravity carcass It is generally more docile as regards handling and is suitable above all for all-mountain riding,” clarifies Michael Kull. Flexible and good grip: Two carcass layers under The specialists: the tread. Dirty Dan and Rock Razor Dirty Dan, the mud specialist tire that helped Danny Hart be- SnakeSkin all around: come Downhill World Champion in 2011, is now lighter and Protects against cuts. faster with the Super Gravity carcass. Stable and safe: The semi-slick Rock Razor tire is the fastest in the Super Side wall with Gravity series. When fitted to the rear wheel, it helps riders four carcass layers. eat up any dry and fast route. With Hans Dampf or Magic Mary on the front wheel, it is the best combination for En- Strong apex: duro races on dry ground. By the way, the name was chosen Protects against punctures. via a crowd-sourcing competition on Schwalbe’s Facebook page.

Super Gravity carcass with completely new wrapping Super Gravity is an innovative carcass technology. Until 2012 The developers also turned their attention to the apex. This Schwalbe used only dual casing, i.e. a double carcass con- small wedge, which is also used to strengthen automobile struction, for a downhill tire. This effectively consists of four and motorcycle tires, plays a key role as regards the tire’s layers that overlap on the center where they form a total of sturdiness in the bead area, where the forces that can pene- six layers. The Super Gravity carcass, on the other hand, is trate the tire have the greatest impact. The new apex, now produced by Schwalbe like the carcass of a motor cycle tire. with its optimized shape and its harder rubber mix, counter- Again this involves two layers of carcass. But this time they acts these forces. overlap across the sidewalls rather than in the center (this is By borrowing technology from motorcycle production, called the “turn-up method”). The result is still four rugged Schwalbe has managed to create a synthesis of downhill and layers at the side but only two in the center, which means freeride tires that has given rise to a new tire category. Super four layers fewer than you get with a tire designed purely Gravity embodies the desired properties to such an extent that for downhill. This technology is so extraordinary that Schwal- the tire is the best choice not only for downhill and enduro be has applied it for a patent. To make the outer cover even races, but also for freeriding. “Solid at the sides, but flexible Super Gravity wins with more cut-resistant, the technicians at Schwalbe gave it a ro- in the middle – that way it can adapt itself dynamically to any bust, flexible SnakeSkin layer. ground conditions,” comments Michael Kull. revolutionary carcass Super Gravity range

Rock Razor Hans Dampf Magic Mary Dirty Dan

Tire Size Weight Compounds Rock Razor 26 x 2.35 920 g TrailStar Rock Razor 27,5 x 2.35 965 g TrailStar Hans Dampf 26 x 2.35 1.015 g PaceStar, TrailStar, VertStar Hans Dampf 27,5 x 2.35 1.065 g TrailStar Hans Dampf 29 x 2.35 1.135 g TrailStar Magic Mary 26 x 2.35 1.045 g VertStar, TrailStar Magic Mary 27,5 x 2.35 1.100 g VertStar, TrailStar Magic Mary 29 x 2.35 1.165 g TrailStar Dirty Dan 26 x 2.35 1.015 g VertStar Dirty Dan 27,5 x 2.35 1.075 g VertStar

In addition, Magic Mary, Hans Dampf and Rock Razor are available in a pure SnakeSkin version that, with 700 to 800 grams, is ideal for all-mountain tours. Only Magic Mary is available as a 100 % downhill version (wire tires, double carcass, 1,250 g).

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With Schwalbe One to the top

Schwalbe One is the name of the new road racing tire. This name alone indicates how significant the new tire is for the company. It is produced by Schwalbe in a high-end factory set up exclusively for the manufacture of this new top-class tire. Schwalbe One made its debut appearance at the Tour de France, where Teams RadioShack Leopard Trek, AG2R and FDJ were equipped with it.

With Schwalbe One, the company underlines its ambitious Specifically for the manufacture of these tires, Schwalbe set objectives in road racing. “This is the fastest and at the same up a dedicated high-end factory within its production plant in time the most reliable competition tire we have ever produc- Indonesia. “It is a completely new unit where only Schwalbe ed,” emphasizes Holger Jahn, Managing Director at Schwalbe. One tires are being produced, with fixed vulcanization and From September, Schwalbe One will be available as a folding production units that are used exclusively for this tire. Here tire, tubular tire and in a tubeless version. the most skilled workers in the entire Schwalbe plant can be

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Professional cyclist Jens Voigt could be acquired as a testimonial for the Schwalbe One Campaign. He was the first to test the Schwalbe One in a race. In the Schwalbe laboratory, he convinced himself of the puncture protection of the tubeless version. With Schwalbe One to the top

found,” stresses Senior Product Manager Markus Hach- ment in the familiar trade-off between rolling resistance, meyer. “This helps to ensure a consistently high quality wet grip and durability. The technicians have subjected and reliability.” innumerable compounds and more than 50 prototypes to laboratory The new triple compound: Minimum roll- tests and practical trials. ing resistance, maximum cut resistance However, the OneStar triple A completely new compound, the OneStar triple compound is not only faster, compound, was developed in order to achieve the it also delivers good grip extremely low rolling resistance. “In recent years, and it is at the same time there have been major developments in com- more cut-resistant than pounding, without which such rubber mixes previous compounds. The would not have been possible. The new tread contour with its more triple compound is based on special Schwalbe One: robust tire shoulder also polymers that have only recently be- Only 205 grams, helps to make the tire more come available,” reports Markus extremely fast, reliable. Hachmeyer. As a result, Schwalbe high degree of With its 205 grams, the has achieved a great improve- puncture protection. new racing tire, due to a

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slight increase in the amount of material used, is just a little Three systems: heavier than the Ultremo ZX, which is still available. But the folding, tubular and tubeless versions technical benefits more than offset this supposed disadvan- Schwalbe One is available as a folding tire, a traditional hand- tage: thanks to the innovative triple compound, rolling re- sewn tubular tire and also as a modern tubeless version. Mar- sistance is minimized. At the same time, the compound, the kus Hachmeyer sees the change to the tubeless system as a V-Guard, and the new tread pattern make the tire extremely positive move: “Until recently, there were hardly any tubeless puncture-resistant. tires for racing bikes. However, this system offers outstanding Jens Voigt from Team RadioShack Leopard Trek confirms benefits in practice. The rolling resistance is noticeably lower this fact: “I am very satisfied with the performance of the than with conventional folding and tubular tires because this . I never experienced such wet grip, such great system minimizes friction losses. At the same time, tubeless cornering with traditional, hand-sewn tubular tires in the past. systems are extremely safe since a sudden loss of air is almost And I’m thrilled with Schwalbe’s persistence and the way the impossible. There are no longer any tubes that can overheat company is putting its heart and soul into constantly improving and burst. A puncture protection fluid seals up small holes these racing tires!” within a fraction of a second.”

Schwalbe TOUR Transalp: Seven days, 19 passes

Athletic challenges, For the third time, Schwalbe was the main sponsor of Europe’s extremely smooth straight-line running. Six bars were great panorama – most important racing bike stage race for everybody, the enough to make the tires unbelievably comfortable. The that‘s the Tour Trans- Schwalbe TOUR Transalp that began on June 23rd. This year, descent from Passo Mortirolo to Aprica was the sports Photos: Uwe Geißler alp. Active racer for Schwalbe Managing Director Holger Jahn, took part in his highlight. The tires rolled over this really very difficult the 5th time: Schwalbe fifth Transalp. passage as though they were mounted on rails.” Managing Director Breathtaking alpine passes and fantastic panoramas Schwalbe is the title sponsor of the race organized Holger Jahn (photo, combined with top sporting performances make the Tour by the German bike magazine TOUR and, in addition center, left). Right: Transalp an incomparable race. In the eleventh edition, accompanies the riders with a race service van to pro- Peter Krischio, new 650 teams of two rode from Sonthofen in Germany over vide technical support. At the stage destinations, tech- Product Manager Race, the Austrian and Swiss Alps to Arco on Lake Garda in . nicians helped with fitting tires, tubes and rim tapes, provided race support. They had to negotiate 800 kilometers, 19 passes and an which can be subjected to heavy wear through the altitude of 18,500 meters in seven stages. brakes when travelling downhill. Low temperatures, rain, and snow posed major challenges This Tour Transalp will remain a sad memory due to for the “Transalpisti” this year. The second stage was cancel- an accident. During the first stage, a 47 year-old rider fell led due to snow on the Hahntennjoch pass. The queen stage on a straight stretch, without anyone else being involved, was also at risk: Snow on the Stelvio pass. “Six days of rain and died at the site of the accident. “We are shocked. and iciness. And, nevertheless, we were proud of our sport- None of the riders forgot the accident during the Tour. ing performance, to have finished it once again”, Holger Jahn Our thoughts are with his relatives”, says Holger Jahn. concludes. As the only one in the field, he already rode on the “It is difficult to accept that our sport that we all engage new 25 millimeter Schwalbe One tubeless. “Super grip with in with passion also has this quite different side.”

8 Schwalbe profil 2 2013 At lightning speed with Thunder Burt

XX The new cross-country competition tire Thunder Burt likes dry terrain, weighs less than Racing Ralph and rolls even more smoothly than Furious Fred, Schwalbe’s fastest MTB tire to date. With Thunder Burt, Schwalbe completes its range of XC tires for dry conditions. The tire fills the gap between Furious Fred, a lightweight at 300 grams, and Racing Ralph, weighing in at almost 500 grams. At just 400 grams, Thunder Burt also lies in the middle in terms of weight. “However, Thunder Burt’s rolling resistance is even lower than Furious Fred’s”, points out Carsten Zahn, Schwalbe Marketing Mana- ger. “We recommend this one for fast, dry XC race routes or as a rear-wheel option.” Schwalbe equipped this tire with features from its exclusive Evolution technology: a honed 127 EPI carcass and fast PaceStar Photo: Team UNIOR / Grega Stopar World Cup victories on Thunder Burt

With fast tire combinations, Tanja Žakelj became European Champion in June and, just before that, won her first two World Cup victories. The 23 year-old cross-country cyclist puts her faith in Thunder Burt on the rear wheel, whereas at the front, Racing Ralph provides the necessary control. In May, the Slovenian from Unior Team won her first World Cup in Nove Mesto (Slo- vakia) and just a few weeks later repeated this in Val di Sole, Italy, where she won a sweeping victory with a lead of 20 seconds. Shortly after this, she crowned her achievements with the European Champion title in Bern and she headed both the UCI World Ranking List and the MTB World Cup. “For the first time, in first place in the XCO World Cup and in the UCI ranking. That is something really special for me”, says Tanja Žakelj. After years of top places, the Junior

World Champion title in 2006 and the U 23 World Champion title in 2008, she is now having Photo: Cannondale / Ale di Lullo her most successful season. About her tires, Tanja Žakelj says: “Schwalbe tires are definitely the Triple Compound. In addition, the tire is best that I have ever ridden! Racing Ralph is my universal tire. It has carried me safely through Tubeless Ready and can be ridden with- the World Cup races this year. Rocket Ron has a fantastic grip on wet ground. And Thunder out a tube with a puncture protection Photos: Uwe Geißler Burt is the lightest tire I have ever ridden. It rolls perfectly and is extremely fast on dry grassy fluid, such as Doc Blue. ground.” The technicians broke new ground with their tread design. They positioned unusu- ally numerous, small and flat blocks at the center. These allow Thunder Burt to roll very smoothly without sinking into the Smart Sam Plus – now ground. The stronger outer also “e-bike ready” blocks provide grip and control. Thunder Burt Schwalbe’s popular mountain bike tire is now even more versatile. In the will be available in extremely puncture-proof version, Smart Sam Plus, it bears the e-bike ready 26, 27.5 and 29 50 seal. This means that it is approved in accordance with the Standard inch sizes. ECE-R75, valid throughout Europe, for fast touring and mountain e-bikes (in the sizes 57-559, 57-584 and 54-622). This makes it the ideal tire for the booming offroad e-bikes. In addition, for 2014, Schwalbe will launch three new sizes: 54-559, 57-584 and 42-622.

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The tire community

The Schwalbe community is growing on facebook. More than 15,000 facebook fans are following when races are won, experiences exchanged, new tires pre- sented, or reports published about sports events. Also many specialist retailers take part in the community.

No other medium offers access to a com- hand, are completely out. We could get on design and functionality surprised us”, pany and its range of brands as directly, our customers’ nerves with these”, explains says Binner. “In the future, we will make up-to-date and exclusively as facebook. Johannes Binner. It’s not the direct adver- this a focal point.” “Multimedia and interactivity provide a tising, but gently arousing curiosity about whole new range of communication pos- new tires and technologies that works. An exclusive look sibilities with retailers and consumers”, Therefore, the Schwalbe community is behind the scenes says Johannes Binner who, together shown exclusive new tires or the new With its race support teams or a stand at with Michael Kull, is responsible for the super gravity technology is explained in a the finishing line, Schwalbe accompanies Schwalbe facebook site. video. This creates anticipation and que- around 20 international mountain bike and road race events from the MTB World Cup and the Schwalbe TOUR Transalp up to Iron- man competitions. In the past, mostly the participants and spectators were aware of this. Now, Schwalbe is also showing its pre- sence at the events via facebook. This way, biking fans who were not able to attend get an impression of the event and an exclusive look behind the scenes.

Actively include the users and allow them to participate Schwalbe’s biggest campaign on facebook and probably unique in the bike sector to date, has been the search for the name of Michael Kull (left) and Rock Razor, the new enduro tire. More than Johannes Binner from 10,000 users all over the world participat- Schwalbe Marketing ed in this campaign. “The aim of this type are often on the spot at of campaign is to actively involve the users competitions and sports and allow them to participate in Schwalbe’s events. Among other life. This way, our customers can see that things, they provide the we don’t only have products and techno- contents for the face- logies but also many bike enthusiasts and book page. lots of exciting stories.” www.facebook.com/schwalbetires www.facebook.com/SchwalbeNorthAmerica

“We describe our personal impressions stions on when the new tire will be avail- of the events, give practical tips, or stimu- able on the market. The most recent exam- late discussions on, e.g., applications and ple is Thunder Burt, where the sophisticat- choice of tire. This entertains our Schwalbe ed technical details, in particular, aroused fans and strengthens brand loyalty. Blunt great interest among users. “The fact that advertising and self-praise, on the other the bikers were so interested in the tire Schwalbe tires (official) Schwalbe North America Facebook.com/SchwalbeNorthAmerica Facebook.com/schwalbetires

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The Marathon Almotion is also available as a tubeless version. In fact, it rolls even more easily without a tube. Photo: Yorick Carroux Photo: Yorick Carroux The fastest Marathon of all times

Marathon Almotion is the fastest touring tire to date. Schwalbe has lowered the rolling resistance to a new minimum, above all by means of a special carcass structure based on motorcycle tire technology, just as with the super gravity MTB technology (see page 4). As the first touring tire ever, the Marathon Almotion is also available in a tubeless version – a world first!

A test ride says more than a thousand words: layers on each side, but only two layers Dynamic Casing is a Anyone who rides on this tire immediately under the tread. “This particularly flexible new type of carcass feels the difference. It rolls surprisingly light- tread and the light structure as a whole design based on motorbike ly. “A tire with wow effect! The improve- were decisive as far as reducing the tire technology. ment is so profound that even everyday cyc- rolling resistance was concerned”, lists will clearly notice it,” is how Schwalbe emphasizes Gerrit Gaastra. consultant Gerrit Gaastra describes the Mara- Another guarantee of success with thon Almotion. regard to the smooth rolling qualities is A world first: In order to reduce the rolling resistance the triple rubber compound from the new Tubeless touring tire to such a degree, the Schwalbe developers top road racing bike tire Schwalbe One. A More and more mountain bikers and racing fast rubber compound at the center and plen- cyclists are happily riding on tubeless tires. Looking for the per- ty of grip on the shoulders ensure a ride that Now Schwalbe has integrated this techno- fect trekking tire: Gerrit is pure pleasure, a polymer especially adapted logy in a touring tire. The benefits: The fact Gaastra (46), owner of for touring rides provides great durability. that there is no friction between the tire and the consulting company In addition to speed, the tire has well-ba- the inner tube makes tubeless tires faster – so GG-Concepts in Germany, lanced allrounder qualities. With its distinctive much that the rolling resistance of the Almo- has been advising Schwal- block profile, the Almotion presents itself as a tion tubeless is slightly better than the version be for 14 years on product rugged allrounder. “The profile is derived from with inner tube. In addition, tubeless tires are development and marke- Big Ben, but has smaller blocks on the side more puncture-proof. The complete carcass ting. that adapt better to the ground. Consequent- is provided with a vulcanized inner liner that ly, it can also be ridden safely on gravel. And cannot burst and that is, in addition, very re- with its smooth middle section, it rolls easily sistant to puncturing. As a result, in case of have made use of a carcass structure typi- on the road”, explains René Marks, Product a puncture, the air escapes only very slowly cal for motorcycles and called it “dynamic Manager at Schwalbe. and, consequently, offers optimum safety. casing”. Whereas a carcass overlapping in The Almotion’s puncture protection is Special rims are needed for tubeless tires, the middle has been used up to now in tour- based on well-proven technology: Under the but the range available in the MTB sector is ing tires, in the case of the new design, two tread, a two millimeter strong GreenGuard already very wide. For Schwalbe consultant separate layers of different thicknesses have rubber layer, combined with an allround Gerrit Gaastra, there is no doubt about the been used, only one layer of which overlaps fabric layer, ensures convincing puncture development in the touring tire sector: Facebook.com/SchwalbeNorthAmerica on the side wall. This results in three stable protection. “Tubeless is the future!” Facebook.com/schwalbetires

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Photo: Graham Watson given thenameofcompany. in was:acow.SoSchwalbedonatedmilkcowwhichwas most urgentlyneededshortlyafterthefirstchildrenmoved Malaika orphanageinNakuruWesternKenya.Whatwas For thelastfiveyears,Schwalbehasbeensupporting A cowcalled“Schwalbe” Missionary Society. Missionary Society. street. This inconceivable number is quoted by the German Children’s whose parents have died of AIDS, the majority of whom live on the cross. In Kenya alone, there are approximately 1.1 as the result of AIDS. After each kilometer, he put up a little white ponds to the average number of children who die every day in Africa distance of exactly 1,100 Germany and Africa. His first tour through Germany in 2008 covered a blished a network of Kenyan and German sponsors and partners. association Malaika Project together with Kristiane Ewert and esta- to help. Upon returning to Germany, he founded the registered the AIDS orphans in Kenya while on vacation in 2000, he decided When Geert Schröder from Marburg (Germany) saw the misery of Schröder draws attention to the project using bike expeditions in Schröder draws attention to the project using bike expeditions in

kilometers. This number of kilometers corres- 9.18. –9.20. 9.15. –9.17. 8.28. –8.31. million orphans million orphans pedition. (center) atthestartofcurrentex- the dailymilk.Right:GeertSchröder vegetables. Left: Thechildrenhelpwithgrowing Interbike, Best ofBike, EUROBIKE,

Center: “Schwalbe”provides

Las Vegas, USA,stand18109 (www.malaika-projekt.de; www.grenzerfahrungen.net ) new cow’s name is Schwalbe Two. also what the children have christened their new cow. The other orphanage in Nakuru. then 10,000 collect donations: From Berlin via Lake Constance to Munich, supervises the project at Schwalbe. that comes with being in a family”, says Manuela Zahn, who care and schooling, and they experience the feeling of security often traumatized children get regular meals, appropriate child fruit and vegetables. “Here, for the first time in their lives, the their tasks. They look after the cows and rabbits and help grow running of the orphanage. All of them, even the youngest, have a great deal of value on the children taking part in the day-to-day dings in which 20 of land and, with a great deal of own work, erected three buil- difficulties with landlords, in 2011 the association bought a plot nations that, in 2008, he was able to open an orphanage. After Over the years, Geert Schröder on his bike collected so many do- Friedrichshafen, Germany, hall5A,stand300 France. no othermountain,isthetruesymbol oftheTourde lion spectatorsalongthestage, the Alped’Huez,like average gradientofeightpercent andaroundamil- a leadof59seconds.Withits21 hairpinbends,an of theenthusiasticFrenchfansand finallywonwith caught upmeterbyintheupperbendsfront conds behindtheUSAmericanTejayvanGarderen, Frenchman ChristopheRiblon,whowasupto40se- dary ofallmountainsinthecyclingsporttwice.The Tour’s history,theridershadtoclimbthismostlegen- of the100thTourdeFrance!Forfirsttimein La MondialetriumphedinAlped‘Huez,thequeenstage On SchwalbeOne,ChristopheRiblonfromTeamAg2R Triumph inAlped‘Huez! Salzburg, ,hall10,stand500 By the way, “Malaika” means “angel” in Swahili. And that’s Once again, Geert Schröder is now on a bike expedition to kilometers from South Africa to the Malaika children have found a home. The carers place

Flash Photos (2): Malaika, Photo right: Bleyer