Jeantex Bike Transalp 2009
Genze and Kugler Extend Lead
News Release / 22.07.2009
Due to a well-timed attack in the climb up to the Groednerjoch, Hannes Genze and Andreas Kugler celebrated their second stage win at the 2009 JEANTEX BIKE TRANSALP powered by NISSAN. The Multivan Merida Biking Team members mastered the 83.52 kilometres and 3,665 metres of altitude of the royal stage from Brixen into the new stage town St. Christina in 4:08:38.9 hours thus extending their lead in the overall ranking. Karl Platt and Stefan Sahm from Team Bulls, who were also in front for a long time today, followed as runner-ups (4:09:44.2). The two title defenders, who seem to get in better form each day, took over the role as top contender for the Yellow Jersey placing second now in the elite class with a deficit of 3:43 minutes.
Switzerland's Lukas Buchli and Thomas Stoll who were sitting in the runner-up position so far being only four seconds behind lost precious time right in today's first climb due to a flat tyre. Thus, the BiXS iXS Pro Team, which still finished third (4:12:31.5) has collected a deficit of 3:56 minutes now.
<b>Leaders pleased with run of the race</b>
As expected, today's two passes Kreuzkofeljoch and Groednerjoch relentlessly laid open the strengths and weaknesses of the participating teams. Once again, the Transalp newbies Hannes Genze and Andreas Kugler presented themselves very stongly. The bearers of the Yellow Jerseys didn't get involved with any games trying to dictate their rhythm in the group of the leading duos. It was the right decision on this See All Event Posts
