We have summarised these topics for you in our BIKE special for MTB Alpine crossers:
1st Golden Paths: 5 brand new routes across the Alps
If you ask Transalp pope Uli Stanciu about his favourite route across the Alps, he immediately comes up with ten. In the end, he can settle on these five classics, all of which he has combined with freshly discovered trails:
- Across the Western Alps
- Through the Brenta
- Transalp-Quickie
- Alta Rezia Freeride
- Through the Dolomites
- Overview of Transalp organisers who offer guided tours
2. planning an MTB crossing of the Alps
Booking a tour with the organiser saves a lot of time. Time that you can use for extensive training laps. But planning your own tour is what makes it an adventure.
- Is it better to ride with or without a guide?
- Fully or hardtail?
- Hut or hotel?
- Pain-free in the saddle
- Flat pedals or clipless pedals?
- GPS & map
- How big should the rucksack be? Or would you prefer bikepacking?
- Booking luggage transport
- Who pays in an emergency?
- Apps for more safety on the road
3rd Transalp preparation
Is your crossing of the Alps still a long way off? Think so. The truth is: if you want to tackle the big adventure in summer, you need to lay the foundations in winter.
- Three building blocks for solid Transalp preparation (nutrition, athletics, endurance)
- Schedule for the Transalp
- Proper nutrition
4. the right equipment | the bike check
If you prefer to enjoy nature and trails and don't want to take forced breaks, you should check your bike thoroughly. Eliminate the most common problems with an eight-point plan.
- 8-point plan for the bike check
- The right tyres
- Breakdown service with on-board equipment
- Essential accessories for the Transalp
5. screwdriver 1x1 for Transalp bikers
If you have a breakdown on remote paths, you are often on your own. However, many faults can be repaired without special tools. We show you the steps that adventurers should definitely know:
- Repairing the drive
- Repairing damage to the wheel
- Repairing the inner tube and tyre
You can read this article or the entire BIKE 2/2018 issue in the BIKE app (iTunes and Google Play) or buy the issue in the DK shop reorder:
