The Craft BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma reinvents itself in 2014. Race Organisers came up with some new ideas for the 17th edition of the well-known mountain bike stage race which will make this highly-respected seven-day classic more exciting and attractive for everyone.

 

But especially for the amateurs, who are in the field's majority (photo). They will benefit from two new single racer classifiers which directly addresses to those who are not playing a major role in the title battle.

 

The Vertical 100 is a climb sprint classification over 100 metres in elevation gain in which every participant gets the chance to showcase his or hers muscle strength. The Enduro-Challenge checks the trail skills of every competitor.

 

In addition, the best youth team (U23) of the ranking will be awarded with the White Jersey.

 

Registration for the 2014 Craft BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma, which will lead from July 20 thru 26, 2014, over 581.97 km and 19,227 metres in elevation gain from Oberammergau (GER) to Riva del Garda (ITA) is still open on online-registration.de.

 

About the Craft BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma

 

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

 

In 2014, the event will feature seven stages taking place from July 20 thru 26. It kicks off in Oberammergau from where the field pedals via Imst, Nauders, Naturns, Sarnthein, Kaltern and Trento to Riva del Garda.

 

A maximum of 600 teams of two will cover a total distance of 581.97 kilometres peppered with 19,227 metres in elevation gain.