Ischgl Ironbike - 8. AUGUST 2009
Hard, harder, Ischgl Ironbike!
Welcome to the Ischgl Ironbike!
Come and experience tough ascents, challenging single trails, superb views of the Silvretta and a thrilling race atmosphere.
Event weekend in Ischgl
Ischgl Palio + pasta party: Watch sixteen super bikers fight for the prize money in an exciting sprint through the centre of Ischgl. See the world's top marathon stars close to. Afterwards, come along to the big pasta party at Ischgl's village festival.
ROUTE
The Ischgl Ironbike offers the perfect challenge for everyone, from beginners through to professional marathon racers at the peak of their form. Bikers can opt for one of three routes during the race.
Short track: From Ischgl to Galtür via Lareinalm and back to Ischgl. Enjoy fantastic scenery and a varied route, which is not difficult despite some trails.
Intermediate track: After the short track, the route heads steeply upwards to Idalpe and on to Vellillscharte. From there, riders speed down along the super trail designed by Hans Rey through the Vellil Valley and back to Ischgl. It's great fun, even for bikers with limited technique.
Long track: The route splits on the second track above Idalpe (see altitude profile). A steep ascent heads up to the Greitspitze via Idjoch. Enjoy single trails and panoramic views along the Greitspitz and Salaaser trail and head down to Laret and Samnaun. From there, head back to Ischgl via Zeblasjoch, Palinkopf and Höllboden. It's steep, challenging and at high altitudes - it's not called the Ischgl Ironbike for nothing!
Book your room for the Ischgl Ironbike or one of the other numerous events in this Tyrolean holiday resort. A superlative mountain bike journey awaits you.
