On August 30, 2015, at 3:42 PM, Bernhard Steinberger started the Race Around Ireland in Trim. The race line-up was at 2:00 PM in front of the truly fascinating backdrop of Trim Castle (famous from Braveheart). Here, all the equipment was checked one last time, and Bernhard had time to rest and mentally prepare for the race. Under a blue sky and… read more
Cycling: Every year, one of Europe's toughest cycling races takes place in Ireland. The ultracycling event Race Around Ireland takes participants once around the island, covering 2.150 km and 23.000 meters of elevation gain – all in one go! The race continues 24 hours a day. This year, we're following the race together with extreme athlete Bernhard Steinberger, who, after his 2013 victory, is returning this year… read more
2205 kilometers, 2410 meters of elevation gain. These are the bare facts of the Race Around Ireland, which took participants from Belfast to Londonderry. Austrian Christoph Strasser, two-time winner of the Race Across America, has now completed the race in a new record time. He crossed the finish line after 93 hours and 16 minutes. His average speed was… read more
Austrian extreme cyclist Christoph Strasser has reached the halfway point of the 2.200-kilometer Race Around Ireland. He is currently on pace for a record. If the Austrian can maintain his speed, a time of three days and ten hours should be possible. Strasser has now covered a good 1.200 kilometers and… read more
Yesterday, Sunday, shortly before 16:00 PM, the starting gun fired in Northern Ireland for the 2.200-kilometer Race Around Ireland. Right from the start, Austrian Race Across America winner Christoph Strasser broke away from his competitors. He is currently in the lead after 540 kilometers. Irishman Donncha Cuttriss is about 50 kilometers behind. In third place is… read more
