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BIKE-Festival RivaBest of #2

Adrian Kaether

, Stefan Loibl

 · 16.10.2021

BIKE-Festival Riva: Best of #2Photo: Miha Matavz
BIKE-Festival Riva: Best of #2
The marathon and the eMTB challenge were two highlights on the second day of the BIKE Festival in Riva. The Expo was also packed and there was plenty to discover.

Around 1000 starters in the Scott BIKE Marathon, 114 participants in the Bosch eMTB Challenge and even more festival visitors than the day before. Saturday attracted a large international audience as well as many Italian visitors to the festival grounds. FSA BIKE Festival Garda Trentino. The victories in the elite category on the Ronda Extrema (83 km/3500 m) go to Sascha Weber and the newly crowned marathon world champion Mona Mitterwallner (both Team Trek Vaude).

Here are our pictures of the day. (Here the Highlights in the Best of Gallery from Day 1)

A first-class backdrop for the three new marathon routes: the passage along the shore of Lake Tenno.Photo: BIKE FestivalA first-class backdrop for the three new marathon routes: the passage along the shore of Lake Tenno.Early risers: The first finishers of the Ronda Piccola crossed the finish line at half past nine.Photo: Adrian KaetherEarly risers: The first finishers of the Ronda Piccola crossed the finish line at half past nine.World champion Mona Mitterwallner showed off her new rainbow jersey for the first time in Riva. The 19-year-old Austrian was unbeatable on the extreme distance and left the competition far behind.Photo: Adrian KaetherWorld champion Mona Mitterwallner showed off her new rainbow jersey for the first time in Riva. The 19-year-old Austrian was unbeatable on the extreme distance and left the competition far behind.After the marathon, you can grab a bite to eat at the refreshment point.Photo: Adrian KaetherAfter the marathon, you can grab a bite to eat at the refreshment point.For BIKE editor-in-chief Henri Lesewitz, one thing is clear: there is only one marathon in Riva, and it goes by the name of "Ronda Extrema". After 5:58 hours, Henri crossed the finish line with a grin on his face.Photo: Oliver SoulasFor BIKE editor-in-chief Henri Lesewitz, one thing is clear: there is only one marathon in Riva, and it goes by the name of "Ronda Extrema". After 5:58 hours, Henri crossed the finish line with a grin on his face.Jens Häussler from Alutech rides the Ronda Grande (60 km/2400 m) in 4:30 hours on the Sennes Enduro.Photo: Adrian KaetherJens Häussler from Alutech rides the Ronda Grande (60 km/2400 m) in 4:30 hours on the Sennes Enduro.Effervescent powder for grubby autumn days: Muc-Off's Punk Powder is a water-soluble cleaning powder. The cleaner fits in every jersey pocket.Photo: Adrian KaetherEffervescent powder for grubby autumn days: Muc-Off's Punk Powder is a water-soluble cleaning powder. The cleaner fits in every jersey pocket.WTB launches a new ammonium and latex-free tubeless milk and revises its tyre range. The cross-country tyres have been given a new carcass and are said to be a good 200 grams lighter as a result. The enduro tyres are less spongy on hard surfaces thanks to more stable side lugs.Photo: Adrian KaetherWTB launches a new ammonium and latex-free tubeless milk and revises its tyre range. The cross-country tyres have been given a new carcass and are said to be a good 200 grams lighter as a result. The enduro tyres are less spongy on hard surfaces thanks to more stable side lugs.
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Ready to race: Gusti Wildhaber from the Cube Actionteam said after the enduro training. "I would have been better off not looking at the third stage today. It seemed to be straight ahead, but there were lots of nasty holes and stones. It's going to tear some people up tomorrow."Photo: Adrian KaetherReady to race: Gusti Wildhaber from the Cube Actionteam said after the enduro training. "I would have been better off not looking at the third stage today. It seemed to be straight ahead, but there were lots of nasty holes and stones. It's going to tear some people up tomorrow."With wheels ranging from XC to downhill, Mavic is focussing on its core competence for 2022. The wheels will all be manufactured in France, allowing Mavic to become less dependent on delivery difficulties from the Far East.Photo: Adrian KaetherWith wheels ranging from XC to downhill, Mavic is focussing on its core competence for 2022. The wheels will all be manufactured in France, allowing Mavic to become less dependent on delivery difficulties from the Far East.Trentasei: A 36-inch bike for the best rollover characteristics. As the wheelbase is only 1200 millimetres, the bike with the giant wheels should be as agile as a 29er hardtail. The weight with carbon rigid fork is said to be 12 kilos, the tyres come from Vee Tire and were actually wrapped for unicycles.Photo: Adrian KaetherTrentasei: A 36-inch bike for the best rollover characteristics. As the wheelbase is only 1200 millimetres, the bike with the giant wheels should be as agile as a 29er hardtail. The weight with carbon rigid fork is said to be 12 kilos, the tyres come from Vee Tire and were actually wrapped for unicycles.Simon Gegenheimer, the reigning Eliminator World Champion, took on the Ronda Extrema. "Six hours in the realm of pain," summarised the sprinter at the finish.Photo: Henri LesewitzSimon Gegenheimer, the reigning Eliminator World Champion, took on the Ronda Extrema. "Six hours in the realm of pain," summarised the sprinter at the finish.A Saturday full of races and events: But the Expo is also packed on the second day of the festival, the stands with the test bikes are as empty as the day before.Photo: Adrian KaetherA Saturday full of races and events: But the Expo is also packed on the second day of the festival, the stands with the test bikes are as empty as the day before.Compared to the BIKE Transalp, the festival marathon is like a sprint. But you'll still be thirsty at the finish.Photo: Alberto MainoCompared to the BIKE Transalp, the festival marathon is like a sprint. But you'll still be thirsty at the finish.Both victories on the Ronda Extrema go to Team Trek Vaude with world champion Mona Mitterwallner in the rainbow jersey and Sascha Weber (5th from left).Photo: Adrian KaetherBoth victories on the Ronda Extrema go to Team Trek Vaude with world champion Mona Mitterwallner in the rainbow jersey and Sascha Weber (5th from left).
Despite motor thrust at the limit: handling skills were also required in technical uphills in the eMTB Challenge. There were penalty seconds in the final standings for putting your foot down.Photo: Miha MatavzDespite motor thrust at the limit: handling skills were also required in technical uphills in the eMTB Challenge. There were penalty seconds in the final standings for putting your foot down.A motley crew: XC racer Gregor Raggl, gravity girl Kathi Kuypers, Nathalie Schneitter and Tom Stemplinger (from left) took on the eMTB challenge on their Trek bikes with over 100 others. Former world champion Schneitter came second in the women's class.Photo: Gitta BeimfohrA motley crew: XC racer Gregor Raggl, gravity girl Kathi Kuypers, Nathalie Schneitter and Tom Stemplinger (from left) took on the eMTB challenge on their Trek bikes with over 100 others. Former world champion Schneitter came second in the women's class.Seen many times before, but always impressive: northern Lake Garda as one of the epicentres of European MTB history.Photo: BIKE FestivalSeen many times before, but always impressive: northern Lake Garda as one of the epicentres of European MTB history.
Adrian Kaether

Adrian Kaether's favourite thing to do is ride mountain bikes on bumpy enduro trails. The tech expert and bike tester knows all about Newton metres and watt hours, high and low-speed damping. As test manager at MYBIKE, Adrian also likes to think outside the box and tests cargo bikes and step-through bikes as well as the latest (e-)MTBs.

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