On the first leg of the bike Transalp 2011 Weerberg ran everything according to plan: many spectators cheered on at the finish and the evening sounded off with the obligatory Pasta Party and a balmy summer night. It was on this stage of the 14th 95,55 km and 2.366 altitude cope CRAFT BIKE TRANSALP. The fastest on this leg drove 3 hours, 34 minutes, 52.7 seconds – the two Swiss Urs Huber and Konny looser. Very close behind ended up with the Bulls team 1 of the series winner Karl Platt (GER) and its French partner, Thomas Dietsch, with 3:34: 52.7. You had reason to the delight of many winners even when the organizers of the Karwendel silver region tourism association and the municipality of Weerberg with all volunteers. The plans were perfect and the implementation has been praised by the bike race Organizer.

Chairman Anton Gschwentner came to make an image locally and was impressed by the event. Viktor Mayer-Schönberger may not feel the same. Mayor Ferdinand Angerer was visibly pleased that the many Weerberger played well together. And Tourism Director Markus Schmidt also had reason to joy, could but the strengths of the region be presented the mountain bikers on a silver platter. Race Director Uli Stanciu expressed his praise to the region and dubbed the way over the Geisljoch as the best transition mountain bike across the Alps. Shark bike Karwendel silver region team success the team shark bike Karwendel silver region could fulfill their aspirations by the way: the mixed team succeeded in their evaluation group under the ten Andrea Tasser and Hansjorg Oberkalmsteiner were top in good shape already on the first day and pulled up with their shark bikes to 8th place. A mature performance for the ambitious hobby skiers who privately are a team. Photographer Wolfgang Ehn were close on its heels, so that there then is to see beautiful pictures in the report. Good mood on Sunday left the mountain biking the silver region Karwendel on the Geisljoch circus.

First with much panoramic view over the Lafasteralm and the Weiden hut. Nearly 70 kilometres with almost 3000 metres were on day 2 at the speedometer. Weerberg in the frazione Hausstatt was the band most Roadside and provided atmosphere. The younger Weerberger are armed with cow bells”came to cheer on. The silver region Karwendel silver region and Karwendel mountain range, these two names for one of the most exciting resorts of in Tyrol. The district capital Schwaz, today a small historical gem, was once the largest cities of in Austria, when silver mining in the middle ages reached its peak. Emperor Maximilian and the Fugger family resided here, nobility and rich citizens were creating art treasures, to admire to this day. for mountain bikers has to offer the Karwendel silver region 1000 KM bike routes with approx. 40,000 meters. To find the most beautiful tours, tour guide, which can be ordered free of charge. The same is available for hikers, where to find the most beautiful walks on 400 KM of hiking trails.