28 Mai 2011
With one day to go until the start of the 2011 StarTour Bad Kleinkirchheim Radmarathon, cyclists are gathering in Bad Kleinkirchheim preparing to join in on the action and what is being called a cycling party for everyone!
Sunday the 29th of May will see the 3rd edition of the “Kaernten Radmarathon in Bad Kleinkircheim”. With around 1,000 riders expected on the start line, organisers are predicting the most successful edition yet of the Radmarathon.
The weekend is filled with numerous activities from charity events to pasta parties however the highlight of the festival will no doubt be the ride through the natural valley of the “Nockberge Region”, which will provide participants with stunning scenery in the almost untouched nature. The course will feature the Schiestelscharte and the Eiseltalhöhe; both tough climbs over 2,000 meters.
In last years edition, Italian Philip Götsch claimed the “King of the Nockalm” title while Andy Traxl was the winner of the Marathon. Both riders are lining up again this year.
Famous celebrities have also been training to tackle the course including Olympic champion in Nordic Skiing Hans-Peter Obwaller, Olympic Champion in the 4 x 5km team's event at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games Christoph Bieler, Ex-professional cyclist and former winner of the Tour of Austria Peter Wrolich, professional cyclist Gerit Glomser, and Olympic silver medallist Christoph Sumann.
Also at the starting line will be the men's and women's current leaders of the Alpe-Adria-Cup ranking, Ivan Zarello and Andrea Godec. Andreas Legler, leader of Austia4Cup ranking, will also be competing.
More than 900 starters from 12 different nations will be participating including an astonishing 230 participants from Italy!
The Bad Kleinkirchheim Radmarathon festival is also an excellent opportunity go get the family together and participate in the "Family ride", a 65km hilly but not too hard course that encourages participation from the whole family. This course is called the "Two lakes ride" and is a perfect course for those cyclists who are not up to tackling the climbs of the Radmarathon, or who prefer a shorter distance course.
The weekend festivities will finish with a big party on Sunday afternoon. Everyone is welcome to celebrate their achievement or the achievement of family and friends.
Don't forget that it's not too late to enter!!! The entry fee is 40€ which includes timing, starting gift, catering at the start and finish area, and feeding zones. It's going to be a big party so gather your friends, put on your lycra, buckle your shoes, and join in the fun of the 2011 StarTour Bad Kleinkirchheim Radmarathon.
For more information, please visit the official event website at www.kaernten-radmarathon.at.
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