Cycling: The Andalucia Bike Race is entering its fifth round this year and once again attracts a number of superstars from the mountain bike marathon and cross country scene.
The Andalucia Bike Race starts next Sunday and will keep the entire marathon and XC scene in suspense for six days. The marathon race, which a few years ago was mainly used to prepare for the Absa Cape Epic, turned out to be a top-class event last year. This year, too, Olympic medalists, world, European and national champions will be at the start. A huge 422 kilometers in total and 13.856 meters in altitude await you.
[iframe src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/uYK6adhPfEE?feature=player_embedded” width=”620″ height=”349″ iframe]The top teams of the Andalucia Bike Race 2015
#1 Centurion Vaude 1
Markus Kaufmann-Jochen Käss
Stage race specialists and the main contenders for victory. They won the 2014 edition and finished second in 2013. Together or separately, they have won the greatest races in the world.
#2 Multivan Merida 1
Jose Antonio HermidaRudi Van Houts
The Multivan Merida duo won the race in 2013 and is always good for a podium. They combine a huge wealth of experience and should never be underestimated.
#3 Rocks & Co Giants 1
Carlos ColomaCatriel Soto
The only Spanish UCI elite team starts with two World Cup specialists. Coloma won the final stage of the Andalucia Bike Race in 2013.
#4 Multivan Merida 2
Thomas Litscher – Ondrej Cink
Two former U23 XCO World Champions who led the field for a long time last year and finally had to settle for third place. They demand revenge.
#5 Stickli
Mathias Flückiger – Nicola Rohrbach
Former U23 XCO World Champion Flückiger returns to Andalusia for the second time and will use the race to prepare for the upcoming season.
All further information about the race can be found at www.andaluciabikerace.com