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We are online with our 2024 adventure race now!

 

https://www.followmychallenge.com/live/aebr24/?lat=47.048323&lng=13.958059&z=5.63

 

 

 

 

2924 Route updates online! 

 

https://ridewithgps.com/collections/36827?privacy_code=Ddc8mpZQ7MJoP1MK

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024. The year of challenging waether:

 

Unfortunately Austria was hit several times this year by hail, floodings, rockfalls, hangslides and strong winds. Road construction workers are giving their best to fix broken roads, remove fallen trees and rocks- Some parts of Austria have been hit harder than others. We checked Herzogberg/ Styria last week. no more problems but a bit of loose gravel on the sideroads. Weitemdorf gravel part in Styria and also the L19 between Innerkrems and Kremsbrücke (Carinthia) may result in another route change for 2024. Weitendorf is an easy fix, Innerkrems is clösed will most likely result in adding Kaschbergpass to this year's race and take another climb out, so racers still have the same amount of verticals in this year´s already demanding edition. Nockalmstrasse is also clear by tomorrow for all traffic. No more hard rain and floodings please until the race is over!

 

 

 

Picture: Nockalmstrasse 1.6.2024

 

 

Fernpass route change 2024!

 

We are happpy to confirm that the new route over Fernpass is in for 2024. There is not much info online, so here some insights: The Via Claudia Augusta is a bikepath from Imst over Fernpaass down to Ehrenwald and Garmisch. It starts simple on side roads through Imst (we counted 9 water sorings in Imst!), easy dirtroads go up to Nassereith (again 3 of those springs). As you make your way closer to the pass it´s getting steeper, especially after the castle up to the Plateau is  16 percent, you really need good of road skills cause the gravel path is not only steep but also junky. There is a manatory walk your bike section through the castle and then most rider will continue walking the next 500 meters. Along your pushing your bike up the ramp you can read the info along the way about old Roman times, their trading routes or just enjoy the view down the lake. It also gets fantastically narrow at times what gives you just the right adrenaline kick and is easy to ride. Where the gravel path joinss the busy main road we will just cross the road and not take the sharp steep ramp up and down on loose gravel to go under the main road but pass it directly just next to the gas station. The Plateau is a bit of an tricky up and down section before the easy gravel amd dirtroads lead down to Ehrenwald, Garisch and Germany. 

 

We are happy with this route change cause it fits nicely into the Western part of our race this year. Coming down from Kühtai what is a long pass, with several steeper parts just like intervall training, riders will need some time to relax and resupply on the Via Claudia Augusta to make it over the steeper part to Garmisch, then the easy way up to Seefeld, descending back to Innsbruck before going hard and steep on fantastic gravel parts up Ganalm and Walderalm again. 

 

We and Tyrolian locals recommand to wait another month before going to high on gravel Roads in the mounatins cause there is still a lot of snow!

 

See you all in August, we can´t wait!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There will be a route update after Christmas due to road constructions in West Austria (Arlberg). Merry snowy Christmas everyone! Picure: Radstadt December 8th

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scoutimg for 2026 :) Kitzsteinhorn!

 

 

 

Unfortunately the 2022 Edition of the Austrian Extreme Bike Race is postponed to August 2024! We had an incredibly high number of drop outs due to these chalenging times and also health problems of our RD Tanja (COVID 19 dypnoe). We truely apologize to our riders, sponsors and fans! We will be back soon for racing! See you guys in Summer 2024! 

 

 

 

 

 

New Event coming 2025! North America unsupported! Pure unsupportded racing from Anchorage to Toronto! A fixed route, no entrance fee, only the tracking is on the racers! sign in here for the Newsletter! themaple2025@austrianextremebikerace.at

 

We are asking our fture heros to get in touch with us within the next month to finish their registration! This was one of two rainshowers in summer 2021! Things happen while waiting for racers :)

 

Don´t hesitate to ask any questions! Adventure is calling again!

 

 

 

 

 

Spring flowers 2022 Herzogberg/ Styria km 320

 

 

 

Winter is here  :) Hebalmsee !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Race Winner Adam Bialek shared his recap of the inaugural Austrian Extreme Bike Race. Once again, Congratulations Adam!

 

http://www.gangofdreams.com/cyclingnotes/austrian-extreme-bike-race-2021/

 

 

 

New Route for 2022 and dates are online, enjoy exploring what is coming next year!

 

 

 

                                              

 

                                            Adam climbing in Upper Austria!

 

 

Official pdoium picture 2021! My dear cycling friends, please make some noise for the amazing Adam Bialek (left), Walter Reiterer (right) and Antoine Gary (middle) !!!!!

 

                                                               

 

 

 

Ganalm Gravel Section preview treat for 2022 coming hereeeeee:

 

https://www.tirol.at/reisefuehrer/sport/radfahren/biketouren/a-almentour-im-karwendel

 

 

 

                                                         

 

 

                                                           

 

 

                                                               

 

 

 

Preview for 2022: A new route part West of Innsbruck is coming bringing us closer to the high peaks then ever. Don´t miss the new fantastic Ganalm- Hinterhornalm) . Offroad section! Hard facts: 2832,1 kms, 57016 vms, mixed terrain. This year`s inaugural Race will be much harder considering the hard facts of 2506.km and 51000 vms. And the very best you almost don´t notice the climbing cause you are with a stunning landscape known for it´s breathtaking beauty.  Come to Austria when you love mountains!

 

 

 

 

                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

2 days and we are on!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are ready and our racers are already resting for their bigggggg adventure!

 

 

 

 

FAQ May 2021: COVID19? Are we still on? Can i still get in if my race i wanted to do is postponed to 2022? Good Nwes. We are on and those comitted to our challange early are already in a good shape. We do not cross any borders to other countries and all shops, even those small lovely ones reopened. FFP2 masksare mandatory still in public (not for racers on the bike).  At the moment we are on 3G (vaccinated, recovered or tested negative), for instance when you want to sit and eat in a restaurant. Travel restrictions within the European Union, especially our neighbour conutries are going to lift with 3G. Testing for those not vaccinated is availabke in all bigger cities (500 meters fromthe start).  What about joining this years race? Autrian law is strict here. we (organizers and Goverment) need to be sure you are prepared and ready for this. this reduces risks of being injured, accidents and makes sure you are having a big time out there in our magnificient landscape. currently are about 25 people training for our event, we are expecting about the half of them ready for this year. deadline for those already having the GPX files, rules and race manual is end of July, if you think you are ready, contact us. caps for those who are in before july. have a great summer, enjoy your adventures and see you hopefully soon somewhere in our moutains. Tani :)

 

 

                                                                         

                                                                         Teichalm. captured from Schöckl May 28th

 

 

Sölkpass reopening after winter :) watch here:  http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2OfjKkrhRs

 

 

 

Austria is known for superior water quality. There are lot of springs along the route. Here are 2, the Jassnitz Quelle, right after the Teichalm downhill into Allerheiligen and the one in Faldnitz right before the Teichalm climb ( route part 6). 

 

 

 

                                                   

 

 

Bike Paths along the route. Rules say it is up to our racers if they use the road or the bikepath. Law in Austria says it is okay to use the road for road cyclists even if there is a bikepath (there is often glass, gravel or dirt...), but however if the average not so deep thinking Austrian is racing to his work please choose the bikepath. this is one near Mürzhofen/Styria, Part 6 after the Breitenau/ Hochlantsch Climb. Just a bit slower but it is all yours.

 

 

                           

 

 

Route inspection update. Winter was long and rough in Austria, it is still snowing but the tarmac and gravel roads are looking good so far. tTee logging at Schöckl is finished and gravel roads are open again. Some road repairs are to be expected the next weeks, some completely renewed sideroads are finsiehed in remote West Sytria around Herzogberg. Here are some pic from Schöckel km 402, part 6 and the top of the St. Hemma Climb of Part 1 right after Hirschegger Sattel.  And finally after an eternity of waiting small restaurants are reopening at May 19., so there will be resupply opportunites in our fanstaic small grocery stores and restaurants in small villages along the route :)

 

 

                                                              

 

 

Wildlife. Several wolves have been seen the last week on the first part of the ausrtian extreme bike race route. so watch out for company when you are riding the Hebalm and Weinebene climb. exciting!

 

 

 

Great news. Our Racers will be given wings to fly up the mountains by Red Bull. All of a sudden the supported category becomes much more interesting :) we will hand wings to supported rider if we catch them! 

 

 

                                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange is the new favorite color. Tubolito will support the Austrian Extreme Bike Race 2021. Category winners and the winner of the adventurer and kindness award will win some organge tubes. flats are so 2020 :D