Early bird registration starts: 25 years of Maxxis BIKE Transalp

It was 1998 when Uli Stanciuthe founder of BIKE Magazine, launched the BIKE Transalp. Stanciu was one of the first to cross the Alps on a mountain bike and wanted to create a new, unique challenge for the then burgeoning marathon scene. Almost 600 riders lined up at the start in Mittenwald in July 1998, including MTB pioneers such as Gary Fisher and Wolfgang Renner. The BIKE Transalp Challengeas it was called at the time, was a huge success.

UPDATE: 25th BIKE Transalp recognised as a UCI race again

More information on the decision of the International Cycling Union (UCI) to include the BIKE Transalp 2023 as an S1 category race can be found here.

BIKE Transalp 2023: Register now for the anniversary Transalp!

Next year marks the 25th anniversary of the BIKE Transalp! The route scouts are still busy (information on the stage locations will follow in December), but it is clear that it will once again be an epic tour for around 1000 riders through the most beautiful region in the world: the Alps!

As usual, the plan for the most beautiful MTB crossing of the Alps in 2023 includes seven sporty and challenging stages. This much can already be revealed: It will once again be a route with many new features and exciting highlights.

From now until 29 November 2022, all early birds can benefit from the Early bird discount and save 150 euros on registration. If you register during the Early Bird phase, you will only pay 1149 euros instead of 1299 euros. Go to registration here.

U23 riders save twice with BIKE Transalp registration

Youngsters save 200 euros on the entry fee for the Maxxis BIKE Transalp 2023 and also get free accommodation in the Transalp Camp - eight nights in schools, gyms and always close to the start and finish - including breakfast and the friendly company of the mountain bike community.

During the Early Bird period, it is significantly cheaper for the U23 generation: anyone who registers by 29 November 2022 with the U23 Special registers for the BIKE Transalp adventure for 949 euros and saves a further 150 euros.

And this is what winners look like: The winners of the team categories of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp 2022 from left to right: Beate and Helge Nesse (Mixed), Carlos Herrera Menapace and Luis Mejia Sanchez (Men), Lorenza Menapace and Evelyn Sulzer (Women), Michael Anthes and Karl Platt (Masters), Thomas Piazza and Victor Paris (Grand Masters). All results of the Transalp 2022 are available at www.bike-transalp.de.