Now it is only two weeks before the start of the Bike Transalp – a multi-day bike race across the Alps – and I am not only preparing for my annual stay in Germany, but also of course for the race. After all, it is supposed to be the oldest and toughest mountain bike stage […]
Since we have some groups for popular nine-day mountain biking tour on the 470 km long Manali-Leh Highway this Summer, it seems appropriate to give some suggestions for preparation and hints for the tour. […]
Amelie and Marlies are not only two very ambitious sportswomen, but also very adventurous travellers. Together they have been travelling almost all over the world. While Marlies is active in outdoor sports such as trail running, mountaineering, mountain biking and climbing, Amelie is an active triathlete and trains almost every day. […]
The First International Mountain Bike Race in the Northeast of India Arunachal Pradesh literally means “land of mountains in the dawn”. In fact, the day begins very early in the far eastern Indian Himalayan state. Already around five o’clock in the morning, the surrounding green-forested slopes are bathed in a gentle light – provided the […]
Two years ago I was able to meet the mountain biker, adventurer and world traveller Holger Schaarschmidt during the Hero MTB Himalaya. Holger did not only have a very friendly appearance, but was even able to finish the race with a terrific 5th place. So that race enthusiasts get an idea of the nine-day race […]
