[EN] RADON BIKES OVERSIZED MAGAZINE 02/2014

2nd ISSUE 2014

2014.

Wild. DASHING. Brilliant.

H&S Bike-Discount is celebrating its 25th birthday; Radon 20 and the Megastore has had its doors open for one year. There are lots of reasons to celebrate in this, our jubilee year: Radon is more successful than ever – our range scores

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in all fields. Trekking, race or MTB, Radon Bikes introduce all sorts of best-rated models.

Our Slide Carbon won the ‘Design and Innovation Award’ for exceptional pioneering. And, even though this season has just begun it’s apparent that this current season will be the most successful in the entire company history. Raphaela Richter is the new star in the enduro sky and in Willingen, Sauerland, Radon managed more victories than any other bike brand!

And for 2015, we’ve worked even more - making our bikes faster, better and more attractive. New colour accents in Radon’s model range express dynamic and growth from H&S Bike-Discount and its scion Radon.

The starting shot for the new season starts at the end of August at the Eurobike - and we’re ready for the next step…. forwards!

The new Oversized Magazine brings you many exciting themes from all over the world – Have fun!

Chris Stahl CEO RADON BIKES Bike-Discount GmbH

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THINGS THE

WORLD DOESN‘T NEED ...

... BUT YOU REALLY WANT

TO HAVE „Home is where you hang your bike“...

Brainy Bike Lights Researchers from Oxford found out that the symbol of a biker brought more awareness in traffic from other vehicles. That’s why the lights with a cyclist provide shorter reaction time and therefore offer more safety in urban traffic.

... is what the makers from Shelfie text on their website. With this wall mounting for all types of bikes, your bike will become an eyecatcher in every appartment.

Infos: www.bikeshelfie.com

Infos: www.brainybikelights.com

RUNNERS FOR BIKES

HANDLEBAR LOCK FOR BIKES

A bike in deep powder snow? Bikeboards make this possible. The mini-Snowboards are placed either on the front or rear tyre and immediately your bike glides over the snow like no other bike ever. Available in different rim-sizes and tyre-widths.

The stemlock decouples the handlebar from the fork, making cycling impossible. An innovative theft protection with side effects; is the handlebar too wide, it can be turned with the help of the stemlock.

Infos: http://ixow.com/product/stemlock-classic/

Infos: www.bikeboards.net

REMOTE CONTROL EMERGENCY BRAKES Horror for all parents: kids trying to break the sonic barrier – but can’t brake.. The solution: MiniBrake – the remote control brakes for parents.

ZERO HEADWIND? NOT QUITE, BUT NEAR TO Nullwinds Technology introduces drag-reduction technology to the bicycle world.

Shielding the faster-moving upper wheel from headwinds thus boosting performance.

Infos: www.minibrake.com Infos: www.nullwinds.com

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WE LIVE. WE RIDE. WE CONQUER THE WORLD.

Š plons racing, Thomas Dietze, Florian Kraftschik

Every second counts in racing. When the chain breaks to the right and the landing zone is gravel - there is no room for compromise. Week in week out Radon Bikes prove themselves in tough stints.

Also be the one to trust Radon quality.

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R A D O N . Lad y

‘LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE RIDING A BAD BIKE‘

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ZR Lady 27,5‘ The new ZR Team frame is the basis for ZR Lady 2015. The geometry has been modified to the demands of women cyclists. Firstly the shorter top tube offers a comfort plus in the seating position, which turns out to be quite upright in this ZR series. The bend in the top tube implements a lower stand-over height; the more legroom avoids ungentle contact by planned or unplanned dismounting. We have placed specially fitted saddles in the Lady models to fit women’s anatomical requirements, and compared to the smaller men’s models, offer a more relaxed seating.

The contact points on the handlebar have been chosen with much consideration: Ergon GPI S grips offer a larger surface for handballs and also provide a better circulation and comfort on longer trips.

The ZR Lady bike series differentiate in their ergonomic basic data to that of the ZR Team series – more comfort, and, fitted for women’s anatomy… a excellent alternative for female bikers.

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BLACK SIN LADY 26 Women are, on average, a little smaller than men: 29” bikes are by small frames over proportionally large – for many, this ratio from bike to frame doesn’t feel right. Because of this we have decided to offer our carbon race hard tail additionally in a 26” lady’s model – Black Sin Lady 26!

This bike is equipped with a mix of Shimano SLX and Shimano XT- shift components - renowned for its excellent shifting performance! The suspension fork is the tried Rock Shox Reba RL with tapered shaft. The wheels - Mavic Crossride - are high quality, efficient and reliable - exactly that what women in stint need. By the way, it’s not bad for men, either!

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RADON.

‘WHEN RACING, PARADIES BECOMES HELL AND ONLY THOSE WHO DEFEAT HELL CAN CALL THEMSELVES CHAMPIONS’ ROA D. 20 1 5

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R1 The R1 series impressively proves that high-quality racing bikes don’t have to be expensive. The aluminium frame of the R1is equipped with Radon Conehead, that allows tapered fork usage and increases frame stiffness. Instead of the former tapering of 11/8” to 1,5” to gain more comfort, we will be using 11/8” to 11/4” double chamber full carbon forks in 2015. A super light tube set made of triple fold butted 7005 aluminium lowers the weight and translates the acceleration-power efficiently in propulsion. R1 has Pressfit bottom bracket and at the rear dampen Flex-Stray stays vertical impacts and ensure comfort. The sporty geometry and the direct steering manoeuvrability make this entry-level model to a pure-breed racer that is just as good for daily evening training as well as extensive tours. This bike is being offered in two different types: the entry-level model starting at €999 and for a mere €200 more you can buy the R1 frameset equipped with complete Shimano Ultegra system. We’re are staying true to ourselves – even in 2015… more bike for less money!

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IGNITE This Radon Ignite is a completely new development for 2015. We are introducing a super lightweight high-end aluminium frame: at a frame height of 56cm weighing a mere 1,170g. The classic frame of Ignite is equipped with tapered Conehead headtube. The Shimano press fit inner bearings provide high rigidity in the bottom bracket area. The seatpost has a diameter of 27.2 mm – offering much more comfort. The complete Shimano Ultegra group and the ultra lightweight Mavic Ksyrium Elite S wheels are standard on this bike. This bike rounds up our programme of aluminium racers. € 1,799. –

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SPIRE After 4 years of running time, our carbon classic bike has been completely newly developed - bringing a totally new racing bike into our programme in 2015. It was important for us, in the development programme, to improve the individual rigidity as well as the enhancement of comfort. The new frame weighs only 950g bringing 5% less on the scales than its predecessor. An innovation is the size of the seat post, 27,0 mm. Comfort plus due to the combination with flexing seat stays, an optimised layup and modified tubeshape. We were able to improve the rigidity of the steering head by 30%, which means an increase of 25% of ‘rigidity-to-weight ratio’! Beyond that, the new Spire group is set up for Shimano’s Di2 gear system and will be offered in two different models starting at € 1,999.–

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VAILLANT Again, in 2015, Vaillant is our top of the range model and we expect excellent results in the fight for podium ranking. Our ‘stealth bomber’ named by specialist publications for its striking optic- is getting a dazzling finish, making this bike to an even more of an eye-catcher than before. The aerodynamic optimised frame offers very little resistance to the wind than conventional frame forms – a strong advantage when fighting against the clock. The sporty racing geometry, combined with its lightweight and an exceptionally high rigidity provide distinct power transformation; every push of the pedal leads to consistent propulsion. Steering commands are precise and directly carried out.

Vaillant gives a high level performance that, in the end, decides between victory and defeat. Vaillant comes in two models starting at € 1,999.–

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South Afrika

A WINTER-SUITABLE BIKE DESTINATION Do you want to forego biking in winter? Then just swap winter with summer and fly to the southern hemisphere to fascinating South Africa. Take advantage of the fabulous summer weather, making beautiful bike tours or training for the next season. Whether you want to go on cycling tours with your racer or mountain bike, there is something for every bike fan here. It’s worth exploring!

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South Afrika South Africa, with its only one-hour time difference and its mild climate, is a fabulous cycling destination.

Get to know the cultural diversity and the scenic landscapes from your saddle and at the same time, enjoy the summer weather.

Cycle, for example, along the Garden Route, go on safari in one of the famous national parks and see the Big 5, wine tasting for lunch on one of the numerous vineyards or even go on a whale watching tour in Hermanus. After a strenuous tour you could take a dip in one of the two oceans offered – and don’t forget the Cape of Good Hope…a must!

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There are penguin colonies to visit, or go hiking in the Ceder Mountains or on the famous Table Mountain in Cape Town. There is so much to discover and so much to see in South Africa. The best way to discover flora and fauna is by bike, and the friendliness of the locals is amazing.

Take advantage of staying fit or training for the next cycling season. There are a wide variety of routes that are fun for every type of cycling; but of course, more fun in a group. African Bike Tours offer German spoken bike tours; mountain bike, or racing tours for all grades of fitness – guaranteed eventful!

So pack your suitcase and look forward to an exciting bike journey in South Africa where you have the whole world in one country – and all that, just on a bike.

Travel tip: All tips for the journey and stay can be read on our partner’s Internet site fincas4you +49 (0) 228 . 94 37 55 30 www.fincas4you.com

Cape Town is famous for its annual ‘Cape Argus Race’, which takes place in March. The next race starts on 08.03.2015 on a beautiful tour along the Cape coast. It is the biggest race south of the equator with 35,000 participants – not only for pros; everybody can take part and experience the enthusiasm of the South African people.

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The stage for our 2015 RADON BIKES IS HERE!

CURTAINS UP! More presentation, more information more impressions – away from the multitudinous offers of advertisements. Back to the roots. Concentration on the essentials.

Our most important advertising medium, Radon homepage, is being improved. Visually stunning, more entertaining and with better navigation.

Those were the wishes from many customers and Radon manager, Chris Stahl. The new 2015 Radon models will be presented at the end of August - a massive project for the team that has already launched the new

bike-discount.com, online-shop and the new Radon APP this year.

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RADON.

‘Life is a mountain, not a beach’

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SKEEN 29 The waiting time is now over; it’s finally here! Presented, firstly, as a prototype at the BIKE-Festival in Riva, we are now extremely proud to present the Skeen 29 series.

Our legendary Skeen 26� has finally been replaced. The new Skeen, as all current marathon bikes, stands on big wheels. We have given it a tight 100mm spring deflection at the front and rear. The modernly elegant, near to filigree, frame is made of 7005 aluminium and equipped with Radon Cone Head and tapered steer tube. The features of the Skeen 29 have been laid in the frame. Additionally, PressFit inner bearings have been installed. The wheels at the front are fitted with QR15 quick release axles and at the rear with X12 axles; material for the rocker is carbon. The weight of the frame is 2450 g plus dampers. With Skeen 29 you are equipped for long, hard tours as well as vast marathons. Skeen 29 is available in 3 models.

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SLIDE 29 This bike was designed as a classic All mountain with a wide range of application. The large wheels ensure much traction uphill, a plus on ground contact in curves as well as braking and rolling over larger roots and stones. Those looking for a state-of-the-art bike have found it with Slide 29 – as we’ve totally devised the frame. The tubeshape is new and seems considerably more elegant. The top tube conveys dynamic. The weight has been reduced due to the innovative frame.

The chainstays shortened making the bike more agile and nippier in bends. The chassis is equipped with 130mm spring deflection, which, thanks to the 29 wheels, seems much more. The frame has been equipped with Radon Conehead, the fork with a tapered head tube. Other technical features are the Shimano PressFit inner bearings. A prearrangement for Reverb stealth and quick release axles on the fork as well as at the rear. Extensive tours in uplands, alp tours with wild descents and the after-work round – Slide 29 is for many the perfect choice. We offer Slide in 3 models and different colours starting at €1599.

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SLIDE 27,5 Better is the enemy of good! That’s what our developers thought as they gave the Radon classic a new wheel size. But not only are the wheels new; the frame has been turned upside down.

The flatter steering angle enables Slide 27,5 to dance on small trails. Even the frame seems to project this lightness. New tube shapes give its appearance an extra portion of dynamic. The frame, with its 150mm spring deflection has all reserves that a modern all mountain/trail bike needs to bring the pilot over rough trails. But not only downhill - Slide shows what’s in it uphill. Ascents are no problem with this bike. The front wheel sticks to the ground while the drive-neutral chainstays look after full propulsion. Norm nowadays; the Radon Conehead (more rigidity), tapered forks, quick-release axles at the front and rear, inner passed cables and a Reverb conduit. Slide 27,5 is available in 4 models starting at €1999.

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SWOOP 175 26 A stable racer that enjoys being in parks as well as trans-Alp trip with long climbing passages. A flat steering angle, a powerful 175 mm chassis – is that still an enduro bike? We call it super-enduro! This bike category is brilliant when uphill pedalling and causes no difficulties for heavier freeriders. Swoop 175 26 is a ‘do it all’ bike. It yearns for speed, loves playful, frisky passages and is versatile in change of direction but still offers enough reserves when in the passages of stony ground. Its features make it a perfect bike for all those who love it hard – those who want to reach the summit by their own power-because, as we all know; the best summits aren’t reachable by lift or shuttle! Swoop 175 25 runs on 26” wheels, as swoop 175 Expert on 27.5”. In total, 6 different configurations starting at an amazingly low price of €1,999.

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happiness means.

MINUTE

WHAT IS A DISASTER FOR YOU? As I was 18 my best friend died in an accident.

WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE? In summer in British Columbia, Canada and in winter somewhere where I can ride my bike and where my family is. I don’t like it when it’s cold and wet and rainy and I don’t like it when I hardly have any space, for example in a large city. Perhaps Australia wouldn’t be bad, but I’m afraid of snakes and big spiders.

WHICH MISTAKES DO YOU FORGIVE AT THE EARLIEST? When I’ve been pushed out of the curve.

WHAT CHARACTERISTICS OF MEN DO YOU VALUE? Uprightness and clarity. Not like women!

WHAT CHARACTERISTICS OF WOMEN DO YOU VALUE? When she’s pretty, haha...

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE VIRTUE? Having time for the kids.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBY? Biking, building pump-tracks and watching MX with my son.

WHO OR WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE LIKED TO BE? Motor-cross pro, Chad Reed is my idol.

WHAT IS YOUR MAIN TRAIT? I’m shy, that’s why people think I’m arrogant. ;)

YOUR NAME Joost „the boost“ Wichman YOUR JOB Sportsman; Professional gravity mountain biker.

I studied construction management and marketing...

YOUR AGE With or without my cap? ... 36 WHAT IS HAPPINESS FOR YOU? I thought being world champion would be the best thing for me, but after my son had been born- to see the little’un and his mum – I knew what real

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HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO DIE? I hope that when I have to die, that a remedy has been found beforehand. ;) YOUR CURRENT STATE OF MIND? Sometimes I’m sad that I’m not 15 years younger – I had less fear at that time.

YOUR MOTTO? If you are in balance, you are just not going fast enough WHERE WILL YOU BE IN 5 YEARS? I’ll still be biking but I’ll also be working in the bike industry and be doing marketing/ PR WHICH CAR WOULD YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? I’m not really into cars, but a Ford F150 pickup would be great.

DO YOU CYCLE, NOW AND AGAIN? No, I don’t cycle; I glide on my bike ;-)

WHAT DO YOU VALUE THE MOST WITH FRIENDS? That I know that they’re there when I need them.

YOUR BIGGEST MISTAKE? Getting married YOUR DREAM OF HAPPINESS? That my son becomes a biker. Haha... no, that my family stay healthy.

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We are greeted with the following words on a Columbian Bike shop on our way to ’Las Alegrias’ (the friends) where a heavenly trail in the valley of Cocora is waiting for us. But before, we have to master 900 metres of altitude on the secluded connecting road from Salento to the spas of Toche in the national park ‘Los Nevados’ - accompanied only from hummingbirds, parrots and a dozen other different birds - and all this at a mild temperature, even in 3000m altitude. This is optimal stamina and race training for fitness orientated bikers – up to 4000 metres. For everyone else there is wide net of trails for every kind of demand in Salento. The trails here in Columbia are being prepared for the finest downhill biking.

Luckily, bureaucrats are few and far between – what you find here are bushwhackers and sweat!

Due to the distinct improvement in the security situation, this country is able to unfurl its beauty and potential of the country to tourist and outdoor sportsmen of all kinds. As well as the Cordilleras, the Caribbean and Pacific beaches are attracting many visitors with few exceptions, not comparable to the mass tourism on European beaches.

Here you can wonderfully combine bike and beach holiday.

The culinary wishes don’t miss out, for example traditional trout with fried plantains. You must try the different fruit juice drinks - freshly pressed, heavenly! Not to forget the Columbian coffee plantations that show the processing as well as the cultivation.

Wild growing orchids; the endemic royal palm, growing up to a height of 50m and many other colourful plants offer a spectacular setting. In heights from 4000 metres, you can observe a panorama, a landscape with unusual cactus-types frallejones, now and again a condor that diligently follows the courageous biker into the 2500 metre deeper valley . Mucho trabajo; work for which you love doing overtime.

Made possible due to a reasonable daily connection (starting at €600) and a pleasant climate, the Columbian Andes offer a unique bike adventure to flee winter. Especially the rich cultural and friendliness of the people as well as the breathless scenery make this journey to an unforgettable experience. The slogan from the Columbian tourist board is’ The only danger here, is that you won’t want to go home’. We can definitely verify this.

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RADON.

‘THE JOURNEY IS THE REWARD’

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SUNSET Along the Rhine, around Lake Constance, across the Alps; the Sunset Series’ bikes are for travel enthusiasts. It is our high-end trekking series. For 2015 we are completely rebuilding the aluminium frame. An improvement that gives much more rigidity is the tapered Radon Conehead head tube.

The tube set is made with an elaborate hydroforming procedure. Not only that, but the tubes are mechanically formed and threefold double-butted. Sunset 10.0 and Sunset Supreme also have the ‘smooth welding’ procedure - all wielding seams are sanded giving a clean and extremely high-quality finish. Sunset starts at € 999, -. The Flagship, Sunset Supreme is equipped with a complete Shimano XT-Group, the new Rock Shox Paragon suspension fork and a Supernova lighting set, pricing this bike to a fair € 1499. A distal glance – where is the journey taking you?

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TREKKING LIGHT SERIES When buying a bike, important aspects for many are: flexibility, quality and price. Values, which the Trekking Light series unite. The bikes are suitable for touring as well as everyday life. The frame is equipped for rigid fork making this bike to a demon for work – so standing up for the daily requirements as well as long tours with luggage. Compared to the Trekking Comfort Series, the cyclist sits on the TLS sportier enabling an efficient transmission over a longer time and distance. A Radon employee rode this bike in 2014 across the Alps to Croatia - a daily distance of 200 km!! Those who don’t want to buy different types of bikes for different applications gets the much praised ‘bike for every situation’ with the Trekking Light. Saving the best for the last – available starting at an amazing € 699.

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SKILL FITNESS SERIE Originally born as a racer with straight handlebars – the fitness bikes have become more popular over the years. We haven’t rested on our laurels, but have been continually developing Skill further.

The bikes in this series are fast and agile making them interesting for sporty commuters and even bike-couriers. To cover these areas we’ve different equipment to offer; models with carriers as well as puristic ones with ultra-light and rigid racing components. The bikes are optically ‘crème de la crème’ and our designers have created a speciality for each model, which makes every single a potential ‘favourite’.

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SCART LIGHT EVO This newly developed Scart Light Evolution Series makes one sit up and take notice: better rigidity values, and, at the same time reduced weight makes this very popular cross bike to the first choice for sport enthusiasts. The tapered Conehead head tube lifts the headset stiffness to the next level, the new tube set manufactured by the elaborate hydroforming process. The tubes are also mechanically formed and are 3-fold double-butted combine with the reduced weight; a dynamical optic. All wheels of the Scart Light Evolution Series have internally routed cables and a filigree Postmount wheel lock. On top models, all wielding seams are sanded giving a clean and extremely high-quality finish. The result is a clean optic due to the apparent flowing lines. The Scart Light Evolution Series is the perfect accompaniment for those who are fitness enthusiasts as well as those who are looking for sporty workout tours.

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ThE

Adventure

Summer

FROM COLOGNE TO SPILT IN THREE WEEKS By Michael Ficon After many tours across the Alps with an MTB, this year’s choice for a 3-week-tour was the RADON TLS 9.0 trekking bike.

It all started on a Saturday morning in Cologne, after a night that was longer than expected and more beers drunk than planned. A great start! The weight of my luggage; a much too heavy 20 kg, and believe me, I did try to keep my luggage low, as I wanted to go far and fast! I left 2 further bags at home, as well as some provisions, crockery etc. …

On the first day I wanted to travel to Koblenz and 170 km were standing in front of me. In fact, I wanted to break the 200 km mark and in approximately 3 days to be at Lake Constance, but this didn’t happen. Retrospectively, this was more a wish than a realistic target.

The journey along the Rhine was mostly flat, but my bike often drove me to despair.

For example, near to Biblis I had to cycle around many diversions as the bike track ended in a construction site and nobody had thought about putting up a sign to say ‘cul-desac’. The TLS had to cycle over rough field tracks and I was frightened that my tyres would be destroyed. This worry wasn’t necessary - I didn’t have to tighten my spokes nor did I have to true up the wheels. The bike just carried on….

Besides that, cycle tracks are, naturally enough, laid so that cyclists don’t have to cycle through urban areas, but across fabulous landscapes. This is for most people perfect – as they want to enjoy the tour and look at the landscape in peace and quiet. But, unfortunately for me, this wasn’t efficient; my time was limited and although not well planned enough I did have ambitious targets.

After I arrived on the 6th day in Constance, I seriously had to contemplate how I was going to carry on. But before that I was quite surprised as I cycled through Basel to see how many people go swimming in the Rhine!

I decided to go east, so I followed the banks of Lake Constance. This way lead me in the next 3,5 days from Bregenz through the Montafon across the Silvretta High Alpine Road and then to Lake Garda.

The ascent over the Silvretta High Alpine Road up to Bielerhöhe (2032m) was consumptive. The same day I travelled to Nauders on the Reschen Pass. For this lap I calculated 2000m altitude difference and 130 km – then, off to Merano.

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The first objective was to eliminate metres in altitude. Nauders lies at approximately 1600 metres, Merano at 300 metres. In Merano there is a beer garden, Forst, where I always drink a beer and eat a snack. This year it didn’t stay by the one beer; it was so tasty that in the end I didn’t walk to my youth hostel, I staggered!

The next day it didn’t rain, it poured – and thunder and lightning accompanied me from the Adige all the way to Lake Garda. Without a break, I arrived a few hours later in Nago and for the first time on this day could enjoy a glimpse of Lake Garda, without rain. I just love this view.

The day after, after 1400km and 5000 metres of altitude difference, I had a rest. Lucily enough, it didn’t rain so on the eleventh day I could enjoy a day of sun and reading on the beach.

The next two days I left 450 km behind me. Unfortunately I was suffering from knee pains since the 4th day.

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The pain just wouldn’t stop and made itself noticed increasingly. The pain was fought against with a morning dose of Ibuprofen; after one, or sometimes after two tablets, I got on my bike and carried on. My knee was mostly very swollen in the evening and during the day journey I noticed that I could hardly put any pressure to my knee.

Especially pleasant were the 33 midge bites that I received at a camping site near Venice. I had hardly arrived and they were attacking me. In the end it was 36 bites against 7 dead midges! This time I really lost!

After the tour along the Rhine, across the Alps, on the flat area of Lake Garda and over Venice to Trieste – the last part of my journey began – the Croatian Coast. The next destination was Dubrovnik, and I had the possibility to cycle along the beaches of Istria, to visit the city of Pula. For this, I would have to bring forward my visit to Split, which caused no problem. After all, I had booked neither hotels nor camping sites - nor flights!

The first night at the Adriatic Coast, I stayed in Koper, a pretty town in Slovenia. The town was crowded with visitors who were visiting the music festival where lots of artists were performing different types of music on 8 stages. A feast for my eyes were the beautiful women there. Wherever I looked, I had a smile on my face…

The next evening, I reached Pula. Again, it rained so hard that many streams had flowed over their banks that my bike was extremely dirty. Luckily enough, it rained so hard that when on the roads again, my bike was clean again.

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The most beautiful part of the journey was reached here, where I cycled around a Laguna and then along the coast. I found a restaurant with patio at a height of 200m where I could see Rijeka.

There was also a fabulous view of an island just off the coast and the Adriatic Sea. I stayed there for over 2 hours, talked to friends over Facebook and simply enjoyed the view. After that, 50km downhill, direction Rijeka - always along the coast - a dream!

Every journey finishes sometime – my journey was in total 16 riding days and nearly 2500km. On the last day I broke the 200 km limit and then had a day off in Split; a beautiful city with a fabulous and popular historic city with small alleys, great squares, many restaurants and cafés; a fabulous finish for my 3-week holiday.

My bike had coped exceedingly well and I was happy that I had taken a size larger than normal.

I had smooth running and a sporty seating position. I took a shuttle service to the airport, my bike in my bag. I wrote the last report on the plane for friends, who had been following my adventure light tour via Facebook. I arrived in Cologne-Bonn Airport and my holiday was over.

Welcome back to Germany. Looking forward to seeing you soon, world. Next tour: Kaval – Teheran… I will be reporting

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SHORTtrips ShortART AND CULTURE IN FLORENCE Florence is the capital of the Tuscany and the Italian Renaissance-art. For art enthusiasts Florence is worth visiting.

Von Hütte zu Hütte dem Alltag entfliehen.

HIKING – FROM ONE ALPINE HUT TO THE NEXT Forget your daily routine for a couple of days in untouched nature. Enjoy a hut tour in Carinthia.

Arrive and off you go - on a hut tour you can enjoy the landscape and let the day die down in a rustic Alp hut. This marvellous area for walks stretches between 1.050 and 2500 metres of difference in altitude. This area in Austria promises an exhilarating hiking holiday. The stretch of way has different severities, so that there are tours even for the ‘not skilled’ hiker. Information about hut tours is available on the Internet site of the German Alp Club, www.alpinverein.at

Florence is a city that enthrals visitors with its architecture, paintings and beauty. It is an encounter of different eras, not only to be admired in the Uffizien Gallery but over the whole city. Florence itself is a piece of art. Architectural masterpieces such as the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (built by the Renaissance architect and sculptor, Filippo Brunelleschi), with its massive dome that juts over the roofs of the city, characterises this city. So that the cultural overabundance doesn’t hit you, we recommend that you book one of the quiet villas in the suburbs of the city, in the beautiful landscape of Tuscany.

As well as addresses and how the huts are equipped, you can also find information about how the huts are managed or how to reserve beds, and what kinds of beds can be booked.

There is also important information about equipment and tips for safety rules on a hiking tour.

Florence - the capital of art and culture

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WINTER-SPECIAL

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING? You know the feeling, the whole spring you have been working on your sporting foundation, in summer you have had a couple of races, in the golden autumn a few tours from your ‘do before you die’ list – it feels good; you are at your best and the wheels could keep on turning; could, if only tonight 60 cm. of powder snow hadn’t fallen.

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When you look at this hiccup you feel even more buried from every single snowflake. What can you do in this chilly and damp season?

Especially when bikers

don’t have the heart to chase their sweetums around the street in this kind of weather?

My recommendation: make a virtue of necessity and start training in the forest. Then, in Germany we are lucky to have beautiful, looked after and marked

cross-country slopes!

Yes, you heard right- we are going cross-country skiing! Gliding on skis is a challenge for the whole body: arms, legs back, stomach

and you’ll also notice how much coordinated movement is needed.

An ideal way to keep fit in winter - and to enjoy nature when doing it.

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING?

All information about cross-country Practial: Many cross-country regions are easy to get to.

They lie mostly in the German low mountain range and are renown for their snow certainty. The track setter manages (even with only a small amount of snow) to make a trainings-round of a couple of kilometres. Of course the panorama is better in the Alps, but the region around the Black Fo rest , i n H esse n ’s regions; Odenwald or even in the northern Harz mountains are eye catchers.

Two basic types of cross-country; classic and skating: Cross-country skiing is not only cross-country skiing. Principally, there are differences made between the classic and skating types. The classic cross-country (also named Diagonaltechnik) is when the vehicle m a ke s p a ra l l e l trails in which the

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skier skis. Impetus can be achieved with rhythmical stepping motions when the grip of the strongly pre-stressed ski is pressed into the snow. With special gripwax or a scaly structure in the middle of the ski, a push-off forwards is possible.

When skating, the cross-country skiing trail is non-existent.

Here the trail is a wide path. The movement is similar to ice-skating, and there is help f ro m p o l e s t o g i ve momentum. Skating is faster than classic cross-country skiing and the strain on your body is more intensive.

It’s all about technique: Firstly: It is not really difficult. Those who have never before stood on skis will (at first) have problems with keeping balance. As in nearly every sport, moving forwards is not really strenuous when you know how to do it! So that a speedy sense of achievement is reached, we recommend that beginners visit a cross-country ski school. There you can learn the basics, the different rhythms that prepare you for your first ‘on your own’ tries.

Don’t get disheartened; the first two days are the worst. Practise makes perfect!

Equipment and accessories: Not only clothes are important, but also poles, skis, a binding and correct shoes. For the beginning, it’s probably better to borrow than buy. This is normally not very expensive and saves spending money before knowing if cross-country skiing is really the ting for you.

Then, whether skating or classic, wax-ski or scales, plus the right length of the poles, there is so much to think about and at the beginning, it is so complicate d to k n ow what is really necessary and what not. The

same rule applies for clothing; it has to be f u n c t i o n a l ; n o t to o thick, not too thin – thin enough to transport sweat and to wick away wind and moisture and of course protect you from the cold and snow.

Especially important are good gloves, a comfortable hat. Cold ears and pain in your fingers spoils any kind of fun!

Here is a view of some German cross-country skiing regions www.bergfex.de/ deutschland/ langlaufen

Know How Wax ski The wax ski is used for the classic cross-country skiing and is sanded over the whole area. The ski is then prepared with wax – this makes the ski faster. In the middle there is a special grip wax, which sticks to the snow when pressed. But be careful; the wax must fit to the temperature of the snow, otherwise the ski sticks (literally) to the snow or it slides (very quickly – and you with it!).

Scale-ski or Nowax-ski Classic cross-country skis with scales in the mid-area of the skis, Scale skis are uncomplicated and good for beginners.

Skating ski Shorter skis with stable skating binding. Skating skis have a sliding surface, no grip surface. They are shorter so that they don’t disturb in movement.

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EYE-5 VL+

EYE-5 HR VLM+

Alpina EYE-5 VL+ sports goggles are the only goggles that received a ‘Super’ in test in Bike Magazine 6/2014. The bike pros know exactly what a modern pair of goggles needs. Thanks to the automatic tinting Varioflex + fogstop shades you have, in sport and recreation the perfect perspective. Available in 4 colours. All matching to the ALPINA helmets.

Protection level: S1-3

New in 2015. The outlandish ultra sporty ALPINA EYE 5 HR VLM+ now available in trendy half-frames. It has a mirrored and automatic tinting Varioflex+ and fogstop glass. Sport and style - both are possible.

Protection level S1-3

TWIST FOUR VLM+ The TWIST FOUR VLM + with half-frames.

This is the classical variant from Alpina’s fastest sport goggles. It has a mirrored and automatic tinting Varioflex and Fogstop glass and whizzes over roads, trails and tracks with aligned-coloured Alpina helmets. Protection level S1-3

ELEXXION RC

GARBANZO Enduro booms. So, it’s as clear as daylight that Alpina has followed the trend and created many more helmets than just the successful CARAPAX enduro helmet; for example, GARBANZO, with the best features from CARAPAX - at an unbelievably low price. · Run System Ergo Pro · Weight: 255g · 24 Vents

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KING CARAPAX – Superlight Fullface!

New 20145! After stirring things up in the enduro world, CARAPAX has now got a bigger brother – KING CARAPAX. This enduro helmet has, as well as a large shield, a removable chin protection for even more protection downhill. · Run System Ergo Pro · Weight: 398 g · 17 Vents · 23 Vents

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HYBRID JACKET AND TROUSERS MINAKI Energie heat storage

VAUDE has put all its strength into a new hybrid principle. With the combination of an especially light synthetic-fibre PrimaLoft ® Eco with stretch insert, made of robust windproof 80 material, active bikers are kept at working temperature in the coolest atmospheric conditions

Minaki Pants Depending on the weather, these lightweight hybrid trousers can be used as a warming layer over a long or short pair of trousers. The insulating Primaloft® Eco padding is combined with a stretch insert at the knees and seating area. The waistband is higher at the back and has a two-part elastic draw cord that can be individually fitted. This means that the waistband sits close to the body in every position giving kidneys protection against the cold. A zip at the side offers a twoway function; making it easier to put the trousers on and also a perfect fitted form at the knees. Can also be opened at the top for ventilation purposes.

Minaki Jacket A perfect mix for mountain bikers who want an environmentally-friendly made Hybrid jacket. Keeps the front and the shoulder girdle warm due to the PrimaLoft® Eco padding. A lightweight jacket.

Combined with the insets made of water repellent stretch material at the back and in the under arm area. This is an ideal mix for mountain bikers who go on tours in autumn and winter. Available for men and women.

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BIENVENIDOS TENERIFFA

A special bike holiday Lots of super spots for bikes waiting here in the far away regions of the world.

Why Tenerife?

A massive roll plays the annual mild climate.

It is normal at Christmas and New Year to have temperatures around 25 degrees at an altitude of 2000 metres.

And of course the different zones, from the wild Atlantic coast over rough lava moonscapes up to 65 million-year-old jungles. There are so many uncountable slopes as well as gorgeous trails in all levels of performance. Up and down the mountains.

The offer is infinite.

The forsaken and natural nature doesn’t only fascinate the eye; the different climate zones offer umpteen types of ground. The trails are always exciting and offer for every wish an unforgettable diversity.

Not to be forgotten is the variety of food and Spanish culture. There are so many exciting things to explore in Tenerife.

More information from our test centre in Tenerife www.bike-base.eu

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ALP DISCUSSION (not to be confused with a ‘regulars’ table’) A good friend of mine and I had a discussion with a local about the theme of mountain biking and the common usage of tracks and trails. We (bikers) were in Vinschgau – an area that we’ve been visiting regularly over the last six years, and have observed many changes over these six years (we were there when the first signposts for tourists were put up!). The local favoured separation; special trails for bikers and special trails for hikers. His wife didn’t agree with him. We were on the wife’s side! But we wanted to know why this man’s opinion was so. He said that mountain bikers abuse the trails so much and the trails are, strictly speaking’ tracks for hikers, not for bikers.

Because of those bikers, tracks have to be repaired, that’s why there should be separate tracks.

Is that the solution?

Text: Norman Bielig

This is a phrase used in German-spoken areas. You won’t find this phrase in any English dictionary (at least not at the moment), except ‘by fair means and foul’, which has a completely different meaning.

This phrase is used in climbing sport, when, for example on a mountain expedition no artificial aid is used. Artificial aid such as fixed ropes, load carriers or bottled oxygen.

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By fair means is an expression originating from climbing sports and is now being used more often when discussing other means of transportation, on either trekking tours or overseas travel. In an interview with Jörg Ruckriegel, a nature conservancy consultant, this phrase was again used. Relating to the increasing traffic in the Alps, the question, ‘Why do Alp clubs offer hiking across the Alps with luggage transport?’, the answer was ’Because it’s our wish to transport by fair means’. This does not quite fit the facts. A simple as well as exciting answer opened the diverse area of tension between ideals (but the question is whose ideals) and reality.

Tensions that come from the needs of nature users and what nature needs, itself.

Comprehensive new tracks for different users? Is that a movement ‘by fair means’? The signposts in Vinschgau want tolerance from all types of users. Davos goes in the same direction. The old tracks are suitable for different means and many of them weren’t always trekking trails. Some were necessary connections to alpine huts, or were farmers’ routes, military roads and borders. Now bikers, who are using the newest technology and enjoying unique Alpine experiences, are using them. According to the Alpine Club, the infrastructure is completed now; no more climbing aid, no more construction projects, no more tracks have to be constructed. And why should there be new trails, climbing aid etc.? Hikers are content with the existing tracks – mountain bikers too.

In an interview with the Black Forest Club, three press spokesmen gave the mountain bikers a new name; bike hikers. Why then separate the user groups?

Roman Schwienbacher doesn‘t only cordinate the tyding of paths, you often see him with a spade in his hand, helping.

IT IS OK THAT TRACK MAINTENANCE IS LOCALLY ORGANISED AND PAID FOR. IT IS A FACTOR IN THE RELATED SUPPLY CHAIN.

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POINT OF VIEW

ACTIVE PATH MAINTENANCE

If we go back to the discussion at the beginning, the local wasn’t interested in ‘togetherness’ on the trails. But on the other hand, he hadn’t heard or experienced any conflicts when a biker or hiker met. Everybody who we had met in the week had been friendly and content with his or her pursuit.

When we get down to the real problems, then they are: the state of the trails and the cost to repair them. Our counter-argument; the costs are paid for by the tourism association and the municipal board who advertise their region as a mountain bike region. Many alp owners favour mountain biking, and their profit increases because of it.

What is nicer than to be at an alp hut with fresh cheese and bacon dumplings? Many of the local bed and breakfasts use more local products.

Breakfast and evening meals come from local farms, cosmetics as well. The means of transport for these good are kept low. This is tourism, where farming, bed and breakfasts and hotels can work together. We think it’s ok that the local community pays for the trails – the local community profits from all the visitors. On the other hand this shouldn’t mean that bikers and hikers have a license to do what they want. Rubbish should be taken home with and not thrown away, we should avoid making deep tracks…. but why should we want to pollute the area? Perhaps we’ll be riding there again in the next couple of days – and we want a nice environment too. It should be taken for granted that people are treated politely and respectfully, whether biker or hiker, and that the roads and paths are perhaps work roads for locals. Anything else would be anti-social.

In our case it means going in the forest with the correct tools and doing maintenance work.

Freeing plants form their spring coats, removing loose stones from the paths, taking left rubbish, and perhaps flatten a jumping hill.

Which doesn’t mean that we can only move forward in step speed. Every now and again we let the back wheels rotate, and ‘flicken’ only when necessary. If we are honest, nobody ever behaves 100 per cent as they should, but we have all to take responsibility for how we behave.

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A short while ago the ORF (Austrian Television) asked people to go out and clean up trails and tracks. Live and let live, as the Bavarian say. Very sensible because if one behaves responsibly, nobody has any reason for counter-arguments. And when we take care of the forest paths and trails we have a new view to nature.

When I think about how many days I spend on my home trails then why don’t I take one day off and start cleaning up. It is also a sensible activity to show children that there’s a lot of work necessary on forest tracks, paths and trails and this can strengthen their relationship to nature.

Should only a fraction of mountain bikers take one day to clean up, lots of anti-MTBs would have no real arguments anymore. Not only that, but we would have tidy trails to ride. We could ride over obstacles - instead of around them. Hairpin bends could be taken without a shortcut. Braking actions without having to leave tracks behind and nearly every path has roots, stones or other obstacles – ideal natural jump elements – you just have to train your sight.

WHEN I THINK ABOUT HOW MANY DAYS I SPEND ON MY HOME TRAILS THEN IT SHOULD BE NO PROBLEM TO TAKE ONE DAY TO START CLEANING UP.

Even the legendary Wade Simmons helped Tide the paths. But not only here, the Canadian also helps keep things tidy at home.

By fair means im Bike-Sport?

To get back to our meeting with the alp hut; we discuss a while longer, but then we notice that our main points go to the delicacies of the alp huts, the beautiful nature. Two points where we agree.

The decision to help clean the tracks

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A GREAT WAY TO IMPROVE THE PLAYFULLY TECHNIQUE!

The future belongs to the youth – so the saying – but how do we mange to get our kids away from their computers and back onto bikes? The answer is so simple – Pumptracks.

Joost Wichman UCI 4x world champion 2013 and driver in Radon Flow Team, travels with a modular pump track from Bikeparkitecht through Europe and brings kids and youths this bike-sport nearer and playfully.

Pump tracks are small BMX tracks with curves and waves. These elements are used to gain propulsion without pedalling.

This is called pumping. Wichmann sees a great potential in these tracks because riding seems so playful and the tracks and riders just look so cool. Brings the kids away from the couch! The come with their dirt and BMX bikes, some with a skateboard and try out the tracks. This is skate-park 2.0

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Wichmann, ‘the kids learn a lot and can work on the technical basics; of course it works for skate-bike kids, too.

Amateur riders and even pros have discovered these tracks for themselves.

They are all amazed how much fun it is, and at the same time can improve their technique. Because speed is reached by pumping, this works positively on curve-technique and balance. In the late 70s, the BMX riders started with pump tracks to work on their own technique.

Nowadays pump track racing is an individual sport. For this reason we combine upbringing with pro races for MTB and BMX riders. So the kids can see the pros when racing and start to get interested in this sport.

Pump tracks are getting more popular.

The races more serious and are now an integral part on bike festivals e.g. in Crankworx. After Wichmann had won his champion title, he threw a party at a

club. As the party was in full swing, he organised, in the middle of the club, a pump track. The people loved it. This was the start for Wichmans’ ‘Pump battle events’ -the first pump-track-racing series.

‘I think that pump track racing could develop to a respected sport. This is one of the reasons why we want to have races over the whole of Europe.

At every pro event there is a kids event. It’s important for us to get the kids away from the telly the more kids ride bikes, the better.’

IF THIS HAS WET YOUR LIPS FOR PUMP TRACK EVENTS, OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORGANISE SUCH AN EVENT, THEN CONTACT JOOST WICHMANN DIRECTLY, OR RADON BIKES

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Wichmann uses a modular pump track that can be built everywhere. He can so bring sport to the people. During the events the kids get tips from pros, and the next day they have neck and neck races for victory on the same pump track. There is music; a commentator who heats up the spectators and the possibility to buy professionally cut videos and photos at all events.

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The Megastore in World Wide Web!

The youngest kin of the Bike-Discount family in World Wide Web, as well as online shop www. bike-discount.com and the manufacturer’s site www.radon-bikes.com is the Megastore’s new homepage.

‘Do good and tell’, is the quotation from politician Walter Fisch and could be the motto from the new homepage. The employees from Megastore didn’t only want to do a good job on-site, but wanted to have the possibility to communicate to all those interested in products, offers events, actions or news. More than 115 000 clicks last month tell us that this demand was justified.

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Now it’s possible for those customers who can’t just ‘walk in’ to make use of our offers, to buy individual items or just ask a couple of questions.

We hope that our baby will grow steadily over the next few years and that it’ll win a couple of customers’ hearts.

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Welcome to our Megastore Almdorf When walking into the Megastore, the first glance goes over to rustic huts, in their midst a couple of wooden seating facilities. We chose this theme because every time we see or smell wood, we are reminded of our adventures in the mountains. What is nicer than resting at an alpine hut at a high altitude with the smell of pines, sun, hay, fresh air and freedom?

The pleasant summer months are nearly gone, the days are getting shorter and before we realise it, Jack Frost is telling us what we can do and what we can’t do. Instead of thistles and pines, we smell fog and rime, leaves and damp earth. For us, this means that is high time to make our Almdorf safe for the winter.

That’s why we are offering outdoor-clothing that give optimal protection, special insulation layers and made of functional fabrics. Clothing should defy cold and icy winds, the best premises for racy days on the slopes, tobogganing or ice-skating hours.

You will find sensational offers in our Almdorf for the needs in the cold season. Get prepared for winter- it’s coming.

H&S Bike-Discount MEGASTORE Auf dem Kirchbüchel 6, 53127 Bonn

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What a picture! It looks like this when there’s not enough space for a back wheel in the boot!

Two or four wheels? Main thing – fast!

Those who are as thrilled by a sports car as well as their own bike can enjoy the multitude of roof racks. Shame is only that most of the roof racks are approved up to 150 kmh…

The frame structure catches attention.

Especially on this nippy red car.

Although no Delorean, this combo is fit for time-travel!

Clear case: three vehicles – three parking spaces.

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Practical for travelling, but bad for an oil change.

Whether this driver wants to drive ‘open roof’ must be decided before he starts his journey.

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N O S A E S G IN C A R THE

Enduro, downhill, cross-country: we at Radon love bike sport. We sponsor because we want to offer athletes cooperation, assistance and put their experience in our new models. But mostly we would like to give them back what they give us in pleasure.

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Sensational success at the Downhill World Cup for Manuel Gruber Manuel is reigning Austrian champion and races in German and European Downhill Cups, not only that, but he has also started in a couple of UCI World Cup races. His debut by Radon was a very positive one, winning The DH Race in Croatian Losinj on a course that resembled a stone field. He managed second place in Val di Sol with a speedy run. In a certain sense, Manuel is our guinea pig when racing. Bodo Probst gave him the prototype model for downhillers – Swoop 27,5. Bodo now develops together with Manuel’s feedback. ‘The advantage of bigger wheels is that you have a better straight-run on quick routes’ says Manuel.

Perhaps this helped him to his sensational success in the UCI DH World Cup in Windham, USA. Manuel left quite a few pros behind him

and managed the tenth place. This is, up till now, the best place in the World Cup that he has managed to achieve in his downhill career.

Gruber, ‘I’m so thrilled. The qualification wasn’t that good. I rode solidly, but was only 57th. In the finals, I went full-risk…and it paid off. It was an unbelievable feeling, beating names like Gee Atherton and Greg Minaar…’

Such a success strengthens self-esteem. Back from the USA Manuel went directly to the iXS Cup in Pila, where, on a slippery and dusty route, he managed to reach his best time. In the overall ranking of iXS EDC, Manuel is now on the second place. We are crossing our fingers for him for the next race in Leogang.

The season 2014 is still here and at this point a review of the season’s highlights.

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ELISABETH BRANDAU: HER OWN WILLPOWER HAS A STRONG OPPONENT BACK AT LAST: ANDI SIEBERG IN WILLINGEN Andi is a good example of someone, where fail and victory in Downhill lie together. With a lot of luck he overcame a fall on his back at the first race of the World Cup season in Pietmaritzburg in South Africa without any serious wounds. Whilst training in Winterberg he broke a couple of toes- that didn’t make walking easier! This didn’t stop him from the last race. His great hour came at the iXS German Downhill Cup in Willingen. Due to his long-lasting racing experience he was able to win this challenge. This first success gave him the necessary stimulus for the Scott Bang Battle in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, which he won - together with his team colleague

Jannik Abbou. The pendulum hit back whilst training; he injured his knee and suffered Concussion. We hope that when he’s finally better that the pendulum swings in a different direction.

Elisabeth and her team partner Martin Gluth are planning far in advance: Olympia 2016 is the target. The first races in 2015 calculate the points that will be used against each other.

But Lisa shouldn’t worra about that. The most important race Fortuna was unluckily occupied so that the cross country cyclist had to accept defeat. Material defect, respiratory illness and collisions came one after another – a fate with which every sportsman and women have to learn to live with. But Lisa is a fighter and she shows this wherever possible. She won the long distance marathon race, i.e. 122 km and 3500 difference in altitude in Willingen. As she arrived at the finish it was clear to see how relieved she was.

Not only that, but she is also the champion of the Sella Ronda Hero Marathon, a real test of stamina of 62 km and 3300m difference in altitude. It’s clear that whichever project is offered, she takes the challenge and at the end, stands there with a smile on her face…

YOUNG, STRONG, CONSTANT. RAPHAELA RICHTER AND A REMARKABLE SEASON It’s quite phenomenal. Up to now Raphaela has never been worse than the third place in the Specialised Sram Enduro Series. In Willlingen, she managed her great coup, after so many second and third places, finishing as a winner there! After that, nothing could stop her and at the European Enduro Races; another victory!

She is second in the overall placement of SSES and place four in the European Enduro Series.

We hope that she’ll carry on to the top!

At the beginning of this year the 16-year-old Raphaela Richter was named ‘Hope for the German Enduro’. Hope was the first thing Raphaela left behind her, like most of her components. She is not only ‘hope’ now; she is an established racing-lady in enduro racing – in the whole of Europe, and that, although she has enough to do at school.

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A SCOT ON THE ENDURO ROADTRIP James Shirley left his hometown, Fort William, at the beginning of the year to discover the endure world. Since then, he has driven with his bus ‘Dudes of Hazzard’ (in Radon design) through Europe, always on the look for new trails and best races. This sounds like an easy life – it’s not, he said! It was the beginning of May, eight o’clock in the evenings and I was clothed in a thick pulli, James said that he had to have a quick shower in Lake Garda – bike inclusive – I realised that such a journey could also be bothersome. But a dyed-in-the- wool Scotsman is made of stern stuff!

James needed quite a while to get used to the character of the Continental European Enduro races. He has proven himself. At the moment he is third ranking. His continually good achievement has paid off... he has good chances at the final sprint.

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PUMPING, BATTELN AND ALWAYS NEAR TO THE RIVER Petrik Bruckner and Joost Wichmann are the Radon Flow team. Both of them are always on the road on their bikes, although they don’t want to be pinned down to the same style. 4X, Enduro, Megavalanche, Downhill…. both are devils of a fellow. Joost started in Willingen on his short-travel-bike Slide 160 Carbon in the German Downhill Cup and was ninth. Petrik did the same and finished as eleventh.

Petrik is good at enduro. This shows his ranking in the overall Specialised Sram Enduro Series – at the moment he’s third. Joost’s organised Pump Battle Events have much positive resonance, where he brings modular pump tracks in the city for kids, youths and pros. Next to the sporty part, he sees how important it is to get kids outside, away from the couch and computers, and to show them how much fun biking can be.

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BARBICAN Shoulder Bag The new construction of Cambium Saddles works like a hammock and delivers immediate comfort while absorbing vibration and shock, performance traditionally found only with natural leather saddles.

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In 1910 the Boultbee Brooks made two patents for the further development on rucksacks and shoulder bags. Both patents held solutions for a better division of weight and stability whilst cycling. From this intelligent solution the Barbican Shoulder Bag was born – It’s shoulder strap also ensures stability at the hip.

285,00 EUR

LAND’S END Rear Travel Panniers Our travel bags are named after the famous ‘Land’s end to Joahn O’Groats’ route. Yearly, hundreds of cyclists try to do this tour of 874 kilometres - exposed to the English weather!

120,00 EUR/Stück

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Radon » Service-Partner

BIKE Purchase as it should be!

The Radon Service Partner Programme supplies the first worldwide concept; linking shipping and specialist retailers for the advantage of all concerned.

Over the years as bike forwarder, our specialist retailers and repair and assembling shops have contacted us more and more saying that they would like to extend their activities in regard to working with Radon Bikes. At the same time, we have heard from customer side that there have often been problems with former bike retailers. when service or repair with Radon Bikes was needed.

Attractive prices is nothing new for online purchasing, but Radon also offers a first class service near you. Radon service partner Programme is the first worldwide network that is distributor and specialist shop at the same timethis means advantage for all. This service has been working for over more than 5 years. Now there are nearly 150 Radon service partners Europe wide.

They are delighted to put new bikes together and to service and maintain. And we are still growing. If you can‘t find a service partner near to you at the moment, look at our homepage www.radon-bikes.co We will find a service Point near to you.

00000 Radsport Päperer, 01326 Dresden · Elbbikes, 01796 Pirna · Fahrradhaus Marquardt, 01968 Senftenberg · Fritz Fahrräder, 02763 Zittau · Mike-Bikes, 03253 Schönborn · INMOVE - Sport & Rad, 06122 Halle / Saale · Fahrzeughaus KILIAN, 06485 Quedlinburg OT Rieder · BikeShop Hansemann, 07629 Hermsdorf · Radsport Nöthling, 07743 Jena 10000 Con-Radskeller, 10829 Berlin · Nano Bike Parts, 12527 Berlin · Fahrrad-Vermietung-Handel-Reparatur, 18569 Gingst 20000 Räderei Hamburg, 22083 Hamburg · Ihr Fahrradprofi, 23623 Ahrensbök · Pi Quadrat Fahrräder, 24116 Kiel · Pi Quadrat Fahrräder Altenholz, 24161 Altenholz · Luetjenbike, 24321 Lütjenburg · QAB BIKE-STORE, 25486 Alveslohe · Radhaus Paulsen, 25813 Husum · Rad&Spielhuus Bohnenkamp, 25821 Bredstedt · Die Fahrradhalle, 26197 Ahlhorn 30000 Greenbike-Shop, 31708 Ahnsen · DrehAmRad, 32051 Herford · Ökologische Antriebe Stotz, 35716 Ewersbach · Radsport Erdmann, 37308 Heiligenstadt · Radpraxis Welle, 38100 Braunschweig · MMX Quadracing, 39307 Roßdorf 40000 Magno Fahrräder & Zubehör, 40217 Düsseldorf · Bicycle Doctor, 40477 Düsseldorf · Olli‘s Fahrradstudio, 40724 Hilden · bike-tec-sports, 42499 Hückeswagen · Radhaus Gerhardy, 44287 Dortmund · Stiepeler Büdchen + Rad & Tat II, 44797 Bochum · perPEDALi, 45147 Essen ·

To allow the often significant price advantage of our bikes without any restrictions to service, we decided to bring the Radon-Service-Partner concept to life and join both groups together. Meanwhile there are over 100 Radon-Service-Partners who are happy to be working with Radon customers. We receive new candidacies, weekly, from specialist retailers and repair shops making an even wider network possible.

Raum26(fantisports), 45966 Gladbeck · 2-Rad-Service, 46354 Südlohn · one2bike, 46562 Voerde 50000 Maybike, 50670 Köln · Cycle Werx, 50679 Köln · Cycle-M, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach · Fahrrad Schuster, 52372 Kreuzau · 2Rad Leuer, 53340 Meckenheim · Pro-Cycling-Golla, 53359 Rheinbach · Zweirad Treff Pütz, 53757 St. Augustin · Der-Fahrradmister, 53879 Euskirchen · Zweirad Spitzl, 53937 Gemünd · Warscheid OHG, 54492 Lösnich/Mosel · Bike & Triathlon Shop Wein, 55124 Mainz · Radsport Kasper, 58509 Lüdenscheid · Die Tretmühle, 58313 Herdecke · Bruno Fahrradreparaturen, 59269 Beckum · Bikeshop Sundern GbR, 59846 Sundern · „Uppu“ bike tours, 59955 Winterberg 60000 Velo-Doctor, 60439 Frankfurt am Main · Haus+Rad Service, 63110 Rodgau · three oak Bicycles&Lifestyle, 63303 Dreieich · Bike activ, 63538 Großkrotzenburg · velocity, 64285 Darmstadt · Frame Factory, 65199 Wiesbaden · Tolle Räder, 66117 Saarbrücken · Radsport Walzer, 66424 Homburg · Schell E-Motion-Bike, 67551 Worms · Bike-Keller, 69190 Walldorf · KM Bikesport, 69483 Wald-Michelbach 70000 Flowride, 70176 Stuttgart · Gerlinger Radcenter, 70839 Gerlingen · Pedaliero Bikeshop, 72119 Ammerbuch/Poltringen · GUTEC - BIKES, 72587 Römerstein-Donnstetten · GUTEC - BIKES Neuffen, 72639 Neuffen · Rad-Werkstatt, 73527 Schwäbisch Gmünd · 2Rad Service Rainer Massa, 74379 Ingersheim · Fahrrad Terminal, 76135 Karlsruhe · simcycles, 76669 Bad Schönborn · Faisst Bike-Sport, 78132 Hornberg · Hegau Bike & Coffee, 78244 Gottmadingen · rad + tat radsport, 78315 Radolfzell · Lauf & Rad Guth, 79108 Freiburg · Breisgau-Velo, 79336 Herbolzheim/Wagenstadt · Sport und Zweirad Ltd, 79674 Todtnau 80000 Werkstätte für Zweiradmechanik, 81241 München · Speed-Company, 81547 München · bike-station preisinger, 82041 Oberhaching · Michis

Should there not be a RadonServicePartner near you, just have a look at our website. You will find a location not far away!

The advantages · All Radon-Service-Partners offer Radon bikers a competent location for service, maintenance or repairs. · When a new Radon Bike is ordered it can be delivered directly to one of the Service-Partners near to you and can be picked up -ready to ride.

This additional service costs a mere €30.00 · The first inspection for Radon Bikes according to Radon standards at a low-price flat rate. · Your Service-Partner can order your bike directly. As there is no need for final assembly, quick delivery is possible, even in peak-season · By certain Service-Partners Radon Bikes can be examined and tested.

Ask your nearest Service-Partner.

If there should be any complaints please notify Radon directly. In most cases we can refer you to one of our Service-Partners.

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Bike Sevice, 82515 Wolfratshausen · Fahrrad-Kerscher, 83022 Rosenheim · Radar GbR, 83088 Kiefersfelden · Radsport-Kleinschroth, 83259 Schleching · ZWICKNAGEL-FAHRRÄDER, 83556 Griesstätt · bike base, 83727 Schliersee · Radl-Rasti Brauneck, 83661 Lenggries · Radsport Heller, 85110 Kipfenberg · 2radmobil, 86420 Diedorf · use-wheel cycles, 86911 Dießen am Ammersee · Hofmann Reifen & Bikes, 87534 Oberstaufen · Matthew J.G. Price, 88048 Friedrichshafen · Bikestation, 88069 Tettnang · vineyard-bikes, 88481 Balzheim · 2-Rad Stegmaier, 89278 Nersingen 90000 Rad Shop Hoffmann, 91086 Aurachtal · Sport Hiltel, 92249 Vilseck · Schlossgarage Fahrradservice, 92281 Königstein · Bäumler Bikes, 92699 Trebsau · BIKEAMBULANZ - BIKEHAUS - REGENSBURG, 93047 Regensburg · Rad und Sportservice Wall, 93173 Wenzenbach · Broken Spoke, 93449 Waldmünchen · RAD & SKI ROTHER, 94362 Neukirchen · Fundurado, 94536 Eppenschlag · Icehouse Bayreuth, 95444 Bayreuth · Radsport Krebs, 96332 Pressig · Klein - Der Fahrradladen, 97786 Motten-Kothen · Radhaus bikes and more, 98574 Schmalkalden · Der Rad-Laden, 99084 Erfurt · CYCLE SERVICE, 99817 Eisenach Österreich X-Sport, A-1230 wien · Rad-Sport-Technik, A-4280 Königswiesen · B&B Handels GmbH, A-4372 St. Georgen am Walde · Radmauli, A-4694 Ohlsdorf · 2RadMartin, A-6700 Bludenz · PP Radlshop, A-8054 Graz Schweiz Garage Ehrismann AG, CH-5426 Lengnau Dänemark MTB Tours, DK-3500 Vearloese Frankreich VELO-BOOM, FR-86000 Poitiers Niederlande Cycle Trend, NL-9727 Groningen Schweden Häggs, SE-570 13 Finnland Myresjö · Fillariosa.fi • TiCaBo, FI-01740 Vantaa Spanien Ciclos Cuevas, ES-04820 Vélez Rubio Portugal Almaisbikes, PT 2435-535 Rio de Couros · Bike Science, PT 3080-751 Bom Sucesso · SILBIKE, PT 4585-719 Sobreira · Coldflame - Enduro Unipessoal Lda., PT 9000-720 Funchal Slovenien Bike Center, 9000 Murska Sobota, Slowenien · BIKE CENTER MARIBOR, 2000 Maribor, Slowenien · JB Center, 8000 Novo mesto, Slowenien Polen No Limited, 36-053 Kamien, Polen

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