Just the Facts

• Füssen (Germany) to Riva del Garda (Italy) in eight stages
• MTB stage race for ambitious riders as an excellent platform to market regional cycle tourism opportunities / ventures
• dates: 19. – 26. July 2008
  “teams of two” take on a complete traverse of the magnificent Alps
• starter fees: € 595,- per person (or € 1.190,- each team, resp.)
• race catering to pro riders as well as ambitious amateurs wanting to gauge their performance
• covering a distance of roughly 600 km (385 miles) and a vertical gain of 19,5000 m (65,000 ft.)
• MTB routes through the most beautiful mountain ranges of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy
• athletic highlights, fantastic encounters with nature and opportunities for cultural exchange guarantee a highly emotional event
• 550 race admissions for teams of two participants each
• additional international VIPs from sports
• memorable experiences for racers, communities hosting the stages and race sponsors and partners
• official team rankings create a genuine race ambience
• 5 race categories: WOMEN, MEN, MIXED, MASTER MEN, GRAND MASTER MEN
  pleasurable riding: race start at 09:00 am, select regional delicacies at food stops and during evening events
• race route specifically selected to maximize time at attractive vistas and technically challenging bike trails or bike parks
• a maximum of 1,100 participants (550 race teams) to maintain personable rapport among riders and race organizers
• professional race organization
• worldwide media exposure with international teams of special-interest journalists
  web cams to relay images from race start, finish and along the trail to share with a global audience
• € 20,000 prize money for the overall winning team(s)
• evening events covered for pro-level television broadcasts