Protective BIKE Four Peaks
800 Mountain Bikers Registered for 3rd Protective BIKE Four Peaks
Press Release / 16.06.2015
Munich, June 15, 2015 – In two days, on June 17, the 3rd Protective BIKE Four Peaks will kick off in Bad Kleinkirchheim at 9 AM CET. It's the first time ever the four-day event, which took place in Salzburg and Tyrol the last two years, will be staged almost exclusively in Carinthia. 800 participants from almost 30 countries, including hundredths of amateurs and several pro riders, will tackle the first of four stages, a circuit course from Bad Kleinkirchheim back to the start and therefore 49.37 km and 2,349 metres in elevation. In total, 270.83 km and 8,861 metres in elevation have to be mastered to the finish in Weissensee.
The most racers, who are keen to meet this challenge, come from Germany (more than 270). Austria and Holland with some 120 starters each, Belgium (52) as well as SwItzerland (43) and Denmark (39) are also well-represented.
Athletes from Brazil, USA, Luxembourg, Lesotho and South Africa create some international flair whilst also underlining the importance of the Protective BIKE Four Peaks in the mountain bike scene.
The most racers, some 300 each, start in the men and master category (40+). In addition, more than 130 male racers older than 50, the so-called grand masters, will compete while some 60 women have registered, too.
About the Protective BIKE Four Peaks
The Protective BIKE Four Peaks has become an absolute red-letter day in every mountain biker's calendar over the past years. In 2015, four days packed with mountain bike action on a brand-new stage design provide everything from June 17 thru 20, the field of participants could ask for.
After things kicked off on the opening stage around Bad Kleinkirchheim, the route leads via Hermagor and Nassfeld/Troepolach to Weissensee. In total, 270.83 km and 8,861 metres in elevation have to be mastered.
Besides entering the race as single starter, every participant can also register for a team of four or even more mountain bikers.
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