2014 Bayernrundfahrt
http://www.bayern-rundfahrt.com/
So Germany's one and only significant stage race is coming arround.
After decades of rather dull and uninspired editions it seems that the organizers are finally heading into the right direction. It's the declared goal to turn this race into a HC event within the next couple of years.
For this years edition the organizers managed to present a balanced and interesting route. (For Bayernrundfahrt standards at least)
The start list is also quiet good. A good mix between international top teams and young German/European squats.
Many prominent racers are on the start list, promising an interesting battle for the overall classification.
From a local perspective all eyes will be on Silvio Herklotz who just turned 20 and is widely considered Germany's biggest GT talent since Jan Ullrich.
Teams:
Sky Pro Cycling, MTN Quebeka, Ag2R La Mondiale, Team Giant Shimano, CCC Polsat Polkowice, IAM Cycling, Team Netapp Endura, Team Heizomat, Trek Factory Racing, Caja Rural, Team Stölting, LKT Team Brandenburg, Rad Net Rose Team, Garmin Sharp, Team Katusha, Orica Greenedge, Team Stuttgart, FDJ. Fr,
BRETAGNE-SÈCHÈ EVIRONNEMENT
Notable GC Contenders: (random order)
Kennaugh Peter, Dombrowski Joseph, Geraint Thomas, Peraud Christophe, Spilak Simon, Pinot Thibault, König Leopold, Herklotz Silvio, Popovych Yaroslav, Gerrans Simon, Gerdemann Linus, Rebellin Davide, Cancellara Fabian ....
(feel free to suggest futher contenders)
Stages:
1. 28. Mai 2014 Vilshofen - Freilassing 201,6 km (Flat)
http://www.bayern-rundfahrt.com/index.php/etappe-1
2. 29. Mai 2014 Freilassing - Reit im Winkl Winklmoos-Alm 164,7 km (Small MTF)
3. 30. Mai 2014 Grassau - Neusäß 232,7 km (Flat, hills in the end, small uphill finish)
4. 31. Mai 2014 Wassertrüdingen- Wassertrüdingen 25,5km (Flat ITT, untechnical, few hills)
5. 1. Juni 2014 Wassertrüdingen- Nürnberg 164km (Flat, criterium parcours finish with a small hill)
http://www.bayern-rundfahrt.com/
So Germany's one and only significant stage race is coming arround.
After decades of rather dull and uninspired editions it seems that the organizers are finally heading into the right direction. It's the declared goal to turn this race into a HC event within the next couple of years.
For this years edition the organizers managed to present a balanced and interesting route. (For Bayernrundfahrt standards at least)
The start list is also quiet good. A good mix between international top teams and young German/European squats.
Many prominent racers are on the start list, promising an interesting battle for the overall classification.
From a local perspective all eyes will be on Silvio Herklotz who just turned 20 and is widely considered Germany's biggest GT talent since Jan Ullrich.
Teams:
Sky Pro Cycling, MTN Quebeka, Ag2R La Mondiale, Team Giant Shimano, CCC Polsat Polkowice, IAM Cycling, Team Netapp Endura, Team Heizomat, Trek Factory Racing, Caja Rural, Team Stölting, LKT Team Brandenburg, Rad Net Rose Team, Garmin Sharp, Team Katusha, Orica Greenedge, Team Stuttgart, FDJ. Fr,
BRETAGNE-SÈCHÈ EVIRONNEMENT
Notable GC Contenders: (random order)
Kennaugh Peter, Dombrowski Joseph, Geraint Thomas, Peraud Christophe, Spilak Simon, Pinot Thibault, König Leopold, Herklotz Silvio, Popovych Yaroslav, Gerrans Simon, Gerdemann Linus, Rebellin Davide, Cancellara Fabian ....
(feel free to suggest futher contenders)
Stages:
1. 28. Mai 2014 Vilshofen - Freilassing 201,6 km (Flat)
http://www.bayern-rundfahrt.com/index.php/etappe-1
2. 29. Mai 2014 Freilassing - Reit im Winkl Winklmoos-Alm 164,7 km (Small MTF)
3. 30. Mai 2014 Grassau - Neusäß 232,7 km (Flat, hills in the end, small uphill finish)
4. 31. Mai 2014 Wassertrüdingen- Wassertrüdingen 25,5km (Flat ITT, untechnical, few hills)
5. 1. Juni 2014 Wassertrüdingen- Nürnberg 164km (Flat, criterium parcours finish with a small hill)
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