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BIKE TRANSALPFrom Lienz to Riva - the Transalp route 2022

Marc Schneider

, Stefan Loibl

 · 30.11.2021

BIKE TRANSALP: From Lienz to Riva - the Transalp route 2022Photo: Markus Greber
Lienz - Riva: The Transalp route 2022
Everything is included in the BIKE Transalp route for 2022: legendary stage locations, two 100-kilometre stages, new super trails and tough Dolomite passes. The whole thing is packed into 566 kilometres from Lienz to Lake Garda.

The 24th Maxxis BIKE Transalp is not just a new edition. The legendary MTB stage race across the Alps combines regions, passes and trails from scratch again in 2022 and winds its way through the Eastern Alps in seven stages in an S-shape - very different from the 23 previous editions. For the first time, the BIKE Transalp will start in East Tyrol and stay there for a whole day between Lienz and Sillian. Bruneck as a completely new stage location opens up the opportunity to include Kronplatz, a summit long conquered by bikers but never before by the Transalp starting field. "Even after 24 years of the BIKE Transalp, I'm delighted to be able to conjure up a route that doesn't resemble the 23 previous stages at all," explains race director Marc Schneider. "This shows how many possibilities the Alps offer mountain bikers. In addition, there are always new offers in the trail network, such as the trails in Lienz or at Kronplatz. This makes it possible to plan a completely new route, even with already familiar stage locations, if you really mix it up." The combination with nearby St. Vigil, one of the most frequent stage towns in the BIKE Transalp historyleaves plenty of scope for new routes and leads into the heart of the Dolomites. St. Vigil itself has always been approached from the Eisack Valley, usually from Brixen. In 2022, the route will go the other way round, from San Vigilio to Valle Isarco. The BIKE Transalp has also often travelled to Kaltern and San Martino di Castrozza. However, they have never been combined with a stage before. This means that next year's route will be unrivalled in the history of the Transalp. Many things are new and unpredictable - and no two stages are the same, not even the seven sections from Lienz in East Tyrol to Riva del Garda are similar.

BIKE Transalp 2022 - Stages at a glance

The route of the BIKE Transalp 2022 in the overview map. Over a total of 566 kilometres, 18378 metres in altitude are in the way.Photo: BIKE TransalpThe route of the BIKE Transalp 2022 in the overview map. Over a total of 566 kilometres, 18378 metres in altitude are in the way.
  1. 1st stage: Lienz - Sillian / 64.9 kilometres / 3076 vertical metres
  2. 2nd stage: Sillian - Bruneck / 72.0 kilometres / 2513 vertical metres
  3. 3rd stage: Bruneck - St. Vigil / 38.2 kilometres / 1918 vertical metres
  4. 4th stage: St. Vigil - Kaltern / 109.4 kilometres / 3090 vertical metres
  5. Stage 5: Kaltern - San Martino di Castrozza / 93.6 kilometres / 2543 vertical metres
  6. Stage 6: San Martino di Castrozza - Lavarone / 108.9 kilometres / 3121 vertical metres
  7. 7th stage: Lavarone - Riva del Garda / 79.1 kilometres / 2117 vertical metres
A week of racing across the Alps as a team: while the pros battle it out for the yellow leader's jersey, amateur cyclists can also emulate the marathon stars. True to the motto: "eat, sleep, bike, repeat"Photo: Markus GreberA week of racing across the Alps as a team: while the pros battle it out for the yellow leader's jersey, amateur cyclists can also emulate the marathon stars. True to the motto: "eat, sleep, bike, repeat"The sixth stage is the queen stage of the BIKE Transalp 2022. The 100-kilometre-long section leads south from the Dolomites on paths away from the main tourist routes, which are full of surprises. The famous Kaiserjägerweg trail takes you up to the Lavarone plateau.Photo: BIKE TransalpThe sixth stage is the queen stage of the BIKE Transalp 2022. The 100-kilometre-long section leads south from the Dolomites on paths away from the main tourist routes, which are full of surprises. The famous Kaiserjägerweg trail takes you up to the Lavarone plateau.

BIKE Transalp 2022 - Facts at a glance

  • Date: Sunday, 3 July to Saturday, 9 July 2022
  • 24th edition of the mountain bike stage race for everyone
  • 7 daily stages with a total of 566 kilometres and 18378 metres of elevation gain
  • Start as Team of two and Single starter possible
  • International starting field: approx. 1000 participants from 35 nations
  • Professional event structure and organisation with a team of 150 organisers and helpers
  • The drinks sponsor provides isotonic refreshment Bitburger with a delicious 0.0%.
  • Entry fee: 999 Euro / 749 Euro (U23 riders) >> to the Registration
  • Optionally bookable additional services such as bike support, hotel and VIP packages
Demanding and scenically impressive: together with the Cape Epic, the Brasil Ride and La Ruta, the BIKE Transalp is one of the <a href="https://www.bike-magazin.de/mtb_news/events_rennen/top-15-extreme-mountainbike-rennen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">toughest mountain bike races in the world</a>.Photo: Markus GreberDemanding and scenically impressive: together with the Cape Epic, the Brasil Ride and La Ruta, the BIKE Transalp is one of the toughest mountain bike races in the world.
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The entry fee for the legendary stage race across the Alps is 999 euros. Professional timekeeping, route protection, rescue team, catering, luggage and bike service, finisher jersey and much more are included in this starter package. U23 riders only pay 749 euros.

All information about the race and the Detailed route description of all stages including altitude profiles is available at bike-transalp.com/route/route-2022

Registrations for the BIKE Transalp 2022 can be made via the BIKE Transalp-Website possible.

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