http://www.velosaddles.com/ Latest news from velosaddles.com en http://www.velosaddles.com/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.velosaddles.com/ 18 16 Latest news from velosaddles.com TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:24:00 +0100 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=413&cHash=8b90d6e7b78e54c40a338d80c8a9c6e4 Hans Rey and Alban Aubert rode 5 volcanos in 5 days in Ecuador on a freeride marathon. The goal... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:24:00 +0100 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=410&cHash=de969931b7206006cb8471fc043fac89 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:05:00 +0100 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=409&cHash=101846d2aabf397dc9937f2264fb8104 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:02:00 +0100 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=403&cHash=3642079fc257a9b962e342c92456db8f German Cross Cup, Fuerth - 8th run; Stevens Cyclocross Cup, Kiel - 4th run; Weser-Ems Cup,... Lisa Müller-Ott and Jannika Scheuch started on the 4th run of the Stevens Cyclocross Cup in Kiel, where Lisa had the opportunity to race on her home turf. Aiming for her third win in a row, but facing a strong opponent in Anne Bertram of the BUR team, it took Lisa the first three laps to shake Bertram off her heels, succeeding finally with her dauntless attack for place during the second half of the race. Jannika Scheuch fought for rank as well. Taking advantage of Lena Bischoff-Stein’s (also BUR) lack of concentration in a strategic moment. Jannika gained distance at the climax of the race, giving her first place in women’s juniors and giving her a gratifying third place in the total woman’s ranking. Another win went to 16 year old Johanna Müller, who started at the Weser-Ems Cup in Lohne. With a sheer one-second lead, Johanna took this race in the woman's class ahead of Nicole Walker-Olberding.
Susanne Juranek and Liv-Susanne Bachmann made their way to Fürth to enter the 8^th run of the German Cross Cup.
On the short wooded round, mountain-bike qualities proved a definite asset. This a-typical cross course challenged with a long, steep climb and “staircase” passage, with several narrow, single-file trails. Despite their excellent bike control throughout, both riders were at a disadvantage on this unknown, tricky lap.  Still, they were able to challenge third position about mid-race, with Susanne Juranek finishing in a comfortable place four and Liv-Susanne Bachmann in place five, ahead of Jessica Lambracht (Berner Bikes Team).

]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:42:00 +0100 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=402&cHash=be0b792cb05477058751f7b7b7946bfd UMF Velo Team top rider and team coach Hannes Klausner makes it yet another time on to the cover of... Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:04:00 +0100 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=397&cHash=34aafac98b58d8438af36f4f215a2202 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:54:00 +0100 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=376&cHash=61189dc7a3d88bb2416ca42e042ecf8f Gesa Brüchmann on position 2 & Johanna Müller third female junior Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=374&cHash=2b3c220832e7aba4090c50b31f2cf819 Three times Top 10 at the first run of the German Cross Cup Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=373&cHash=5bb27eb2729c29dc35a0cdfc68215951 Thomas Genon Thomas had a fantastic season and so was his ending as well. He won the biggestand... Thomas Genon Thomas had a fantastic season and so was his ending as well. He won the biggestand most important slopestyle contest of the year with FMB Diamond Red BullJoyride Whistler, won Bavarian Fade Away Session and was going to Red BullRampage to get some Big Mountain experiences there.All in all Thomas finished the 2012 season as Nr.3 in World in the FMB World TourRanking…impressive! Clemens Kaudela Going down hard at Suzuki Nine Knights, Clemens got insured and could not dosome more contests so far in this season. On the bike again right now he is alreadypreparing himself for the new 2013 season to show his skills again. Hannes Klausner Finishing the second official 2012 two weeks long “Freeride & Bikepark Guide / MTBD-Trainer” instruction as the leading instructor, doing photo shoots and planningsome new upcoming projects was lots of work to do for Hannes in the last weeks. Additionally he got “Video of the Day” on worlds most important MTB onlinecommunity site with his Video Project “Living the Dream – Ep. 1” and a huge numberof 65 000 VIEWS overall. Alban Aubert As we are used to with a professional rider like Alban he again had some morepublications in several magazines on his last projects. Tanja Hendrysiak Tanja had a hard time finishing her study but as well found some place in there to doanother “Purple Taste” Girls Freeride Camp which was very successful again. Dominik Raab Dominik was very busy doing shows all around Europe again and as well togetherwith Hannes Klausner as the UMF Velo Show Team. Upcoming Events and Projects for UMF VELO riders:

• Shows with the UMF Velo Show Team
• Photo Shoot Dolomites / Dominik Raab, Hannes Klausner
• Preparation for 2013

]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=370&cHash=ecc2b7faf9fc526d3526478fa45f10d5 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:47:00 +0200 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=364&cHash=46146f097520dce96a4c5e2c5ea0576b Stevens 1A Team starts season at Neerpelt, Belgium and Rieste, Germany Liv had a good start and kept her lead in the early laps, until Jessica Lambracht caught up and managed to pass after Liv had fallen in the woods. Liv finished second and Susanne arrived 3rd, with Johanna securing 4th. The weekend was a good practice run for the upcoming national racing series. The first race is on October 14th in Bad Salzdetfurth, preceded by smaller, “warm-up” races in the upcoming week: Brunswick (Oct, 3rd), Surwold (Oct, 6th) and Papenburg (Oct, 7th).

]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:10:00 +0200 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=342&cHash=d28ba92fb0ae0930992c85dff6e8f800 Hey Guys, this is my video entry for the legendary Nine Knights MTB Event. Please watch and share... Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:16:00 +0200 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=336&cHash=0df905620d1f7f72f670f72dcccb7623 Hannes Klausner – ex Austrian Downhill racer and today’s UMF-Velo Freerider
Riding is not always just about going big, but for sure about having a good time and enjoying the ride. "Living the Dream" is all you can say about a life of riding. - Hannes Klausner ]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=309&cHash=a760e31db3cf6c76b6002248e90ca42e Liv-Susanne Bachmann starts for Stevens 1A at international women’s race at Albstadt
On Thursday, Liv premiered at the German Mountain Championship, held during the second stage. The circuit was hard: The riders had to master 10 straining laps on a 10.2 km circuit, with the first long steep climb beginning just past the starting line. After a short downhill respite, the second even steeper climb with mountain classification followed, then a brief plateau before the track led back downhill to the finish line. During the first lap, Liv kept the leading group in sight and caught up with them on the downhill. During the second, she had to let them go on the mountain classified climb. She began pursuit with a group of two other riders, passing more cyclists with each round, and finished the race in 10th place. Liv had to hold back for the final sprint, having experienced cramps since the middle of the race, so she was pleased finishing  22^nd – giving her an overall result of 25^th for both stages. Liv-Susanne Bachmann celebrates double win at Altenau

After only one day's rest from the road races in Albstadt, Liv competed in the Cyclecross race on Saturday and the MTB Marathon on Sunday in Altenau. Saturday was used to test the legs and Sunday was supposed to be mainly training.
At the CC race, 3 laps had to be completed on a 5 km long course. The track was fairly muddy, made up of one long climb and a partially rough downhill.
Liv was able to distance herself from the other female riders from the start and won with a considerable lead.
On Sunday, Liv went for the 80 km long middle distance. Circling the 40 km round twice. Forest roads interchanged with root-ridden trails which were difficult  to ride. Each round had both a mountain and a trail classification, with separate time measurements for each.
Liv paced herself, clearly feeling the efforts of the previous days. She concentrated on cranking with a high frequency without using too much force. The tactic worked well: she had no problems with cramps.
Despite the previous exertions and cautious driving on the down hills, she repeated her start-finish win of Saturday’s – clocking as well as in 2011.

]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 15:23:00 +0200 http://www.velosaddles.com/velo-world/einzelansicht.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=305&cHash=aad2fb5247d69f21d965e345810454d5 Stevens-1A-Crossteam riders Sandra, Liv & Susanne on slippery paths Liv had no luck during the start and gave up additional seconds to the lead on the first downhill stretches, but was able to catch up during the long climb uphill.
Not only on the downhill stretches – with their narrow turns and uneven landings –  but also going uphill, full concentration was required to keep from  sliding off on the slippery clay ground.
Liv fought her way steadily to the fore and reached fourth by the third lap.
Susanne, still not in top shape for the steep climbs, had to struggle against Kim Hoekman of the Netherlands and newcomers from the up-and-coming category. Liv fell back one place due to a disagreement regarding the lap count, finishing fifth after 01:03:08 hrs. Susanne rallied against Kim Hoekman and even broke away during the final laps, finishing sixth with a margin of nearly 36 seconds. Sandra Gockert was second to cross the finish line, placing her in the podium for the fifth time this season.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200