The Craft Bike Transalp powered by Sigma is one of the most famous stage races for mountain bike teams of two. Since its first edition in 1998 till 2013, the routing led in eight stages from Germany across the main chain of the Alps to Italy.

In 2014, the classic will feature only seven stages for the first time in history. From July 20 thru 26, the routing will lead over 600 kilometres and 18,000 metres in elevation gain from Oberammergau to Riva del Garda. The exact stage set-up will be revealed in the next couple of weeks.