TOUR Transalp 2024: Read up on the toughest stage race in Europe in the blog

The TOUR Transalp 2024 in the blog

Also taking part in the TOUR Transalp 2024 was our Diasporal Alpenchallenge team, Nina Helbig and Oliver Lüs from Halle an der Saale. Together with Magnesium Diasporal, we have been looking for a team to take on the Diasporal Alpen Challenge. This challenge is aimed at teams that have never taken part in the TOUR Transalp before but are keen to take on this challenge.

We were overwhelmed by the many applications and had the difficult task of choosing. We would have loved to give every single team this unique opportunity. After careful consideration, we finally selected a handful of promising applications. The two lucky winners were then chosen by lot and were able to look forward to a team starting place at the TOUR Transalp. By the way: We have found 5 conclusive answers to the question of why you should take part in a crossing of the Alps.

We accompanied Nina and Oliver on their preparation journey:

>> The road to the TOUR Transalp 2024: Nina and Oliver take on the Diasporal Alpen Challenge

>> Questions and answers: Are you ready, Nina and Oliver?

>> Bikefitting and training: How the preparation went for Nina and Oliver

>> Performance diagnostics for the Diasporal Alpine Challenge team

TOUR Transalp 2024: What the participants can expect

The TOUR Transalp 2024 offered so much variety in seven days that it's hard to forget all the impressions as quickly as they whizz by. The change of landscapes - extravagant peaks scratching against the clouds, lush green alpine meadows lolling in the sun, deep gorges, wide plains, forests, fields, alpine meadows, vineyards - this change was as wild and unpredictable as it can only be on a Transalp. The Dolomites formed the centrepiece. Listing the passes makes the hearts of racing cyclists beat faster: Passo Falzarego, Passo Pordoi, Passo Fedaia, Passo Valles and Passo Rolle - there is no better way to experience these mountains on the road.

But to measure the 2024 edition against the Dolomites alone would be too short-sighted. The Pustertaler Höhenstraße on the first day was already an exquisite piece of panoramic riding and the Monte Grappa, now a Transalp classic, crowns the panoramic factor with a clear view as far as the sea. Boredom takes place elsewhere. Exciting!

The stages of the TOUR Transalp 2024

• Stage 1: Lienz - Sillian Passports: Pustertaler Höhenstraße
• Stage 2: Sillian - Val di Fassa PassportsPasso Cimabanche, Passo Falzarego, Passo Pordoi
• Stage 3: Val di Fassa - Primiero/San Martino di Castrozza PassportsPasso Fedaia, Passo Valles, Passo Rolle
• Stage 4: Primiero/San Martino di Castrozza - San Zenone degli Ezzelini PassportsPasso Gobbera, Passo Brocon, Monte Grappa
• Stage 5: San Zenone degli Ezzelini - Lavarone, PassportsAsiago Plateau
• Stage 6: Lavarone - Kaltern, PassportsPasso Vezzena, Passo del Redebus
• Stage 7: Kaltern - Riva del Garda, PassportsAndalo saddle, Passo del Ballino

All details about the TOUR Transalp: https://event.delius-klasing.de/tour-transalp/

Info about the TOUR Transalp 2024

• Sunday, 16 June to Saturday, 22 June 2024
• 20th edition
• Cycling race for everyone
• 7 daily stages with a total of 788 kilometres and 16,600 metres of elevation gain
• approx. 750 participants from 35 nations
• Participation as a team of two or as an individual starter possible
• Professional event structure and organisation with a team of 150 organisers and helpers

Insights into the stage race for hobby cyclists, amateur cyclists and racing cyclists can be found in our Reportage to the TOUR Transalp