Craft Bike Trans Germany
Christoph Sauser victorious on opening stage - Climb to Tuftlalm brings decision - Elisabeth Brandau fastest woman
Press Release / 02.06.2010
Last year’s first bearer of the yellow jersey, Alban Lakata (AUT, 3:09:09.6) from Topeak Ergon Racing, came in as runner-up. Germany’s Christian Schneidawind from Team Texpa-Simplon rounded out the podium as third in 3:09:44.7 hours.
In total, three riders of the inner circle of title aspirants were able to cycle into the top three on this very fast raced stage, which was the first one ever in the Trans Germany history to cross a countries’ border. A time gap of only 1:38 minutes lets fans also hope for some more enthralling competition over the next three days – although fourth to seventh ranked Matthias Bettinger (GER, Vaude-Simplon), Robert Mennen (GER, Topeak Ergon Racing) as well as defending champion Thomas Dietsch (FRA) and his Team Bulls mate Stefan Sahm (GER) are already between 3:37 and 3:48 minutes behind.
Sauser with strong performance and confident
According to this first day’s result, Sauser presented himself very content and confident at his interview held in the finish area after his winning ride through cold and rainy weather conditions. “It was a stiff piece of work facing these rough conditions. But I felt good the whole time.�
That good, that the 34-years-old from Sigriswil improved the shining hour at the downhill to Lermooser Moos. “I was co-leader and said to myself to attack as soon as possible. When we entered the ascent I threw in everything I can.�
Because of this acceleration Sauser also took over the lead in the best climber classification for the “Green jersey of the Bayerischen Staatsforsten� with 25 points. But this special classifier is not the main goal of the mountain bike ace. “I came here to win this race. Stage races are my thing.�
A declaration of war for his pursers who for sure will place some attacks over the next days.
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