BIKE Four Peaks
A true summit at inaugural BIKE Four Peaks
Press Release / 23.05.2013
Two weeks prior to the start of the inaugural BIKE Four Peaks, the four-day event becomes clearly a true summit – for two reasons. On the one hand, one prominent peak acts as the model for each stage. On the other hand, the top guns of the scene all aim for the title; excitement guaranteed!
Due to his title three-peat at the predecessor event Trans Germany (2010, 2011 and 2012) Christoph Sauser (SUI) is the main aspirant for the top spot in the overall ranking at the first ever BIKE Four Peaks. Especially as the 2011 World Champion now has a lot of experience being the one mountain biker everybody is chasing down.
“Being the one everyone is looking for helps. It makes you a favourite so you have to ride fast,” said the Specialized Racing athlete in a short interview. “And when I compete, I want to win!”
Chances are good to do so and even better than the last years as the 2013 Cape Epic winner is fit as never before. “This year, I won't compete in any cross country race before the event and thus can prepare better.” And maybe have his revenge for the unsuccessful Marathon European Championships in Singen. Just a few weeks ago, Sauser missed the title on the home straight due to a technical problem.
As a result, Alban Lakata (AUT) brought home ECS Gold. However, the repeated National Champion is not only the main rival for the Swiss top gun because of that. The Austrian veteran is in a great shape for months now and is hoping to keep his form for the up-coming events.
“It's my goal to keep the momentum for the BIKE Four Peaks and to get the fine tuning for the World Championships which are subsequent to the race,” notes Lakata. The 2012 Transalp winner might be aiming for the worlds as his Swiss rival does but it's obvious that the BIKE Four Peaks are on his priority list.
“Of course I would like to win. But I guess I'm not the only one. There are a few who will go for it.” Besides Sauser, the Topeak Ergon Racing team member names Markus Kaufmann (GER) and Urs Huber (SUI) as top candidates for the podium. As a result, he points out that “it will be a tight battle until the very last metre!”
A few entry spots left
All mountain bike amateurs who are willing to lock horns with the who is who of the scene can still do so as some entries still remain open for public: online-registration.de.
For further information about the race visit bike-fourpeaks.de
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