With more than 3500 participants from 30 nations, the Salzkammergut Trophy is Austria's biggest MTB marathon. The big loop leads through the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Region Dachstein-Hallstatt and is regarded as one of the most spectacular marathon tracks in Europe. Besides four courses with various distances, the participants may expect a huge supporting program - a Junior Trophy, bike safety course for children, bike expo, pasta party, live concert, film presentation, and for the 2nd time in event history, a downhill competition for unicyclists. Visitors may enjoy the helicopter shuttle service to the Hutteneckalm as well as live broadcasting in the finishing area and on the internet.
Further information
www.salzkammergut-trophy.at
During the 2007 Salzkammergut Trophy, Gary Fisher received a pair of "Goiserer"* as a present that he has not collected yet. Well, it's time to pick them up! So on July 18, 2009, he will not only come for another shoe-fitting, but also try to improve his time on the 110 km course. 2009 will be his last year in the "age group Masters 4." Although Gary may not be one of the top favorites, he will for sure be part of the winners' ceremony, presenting the trophies to the winners of the 110 and the 209 km distances! But you don't need to win a Trophy to meet Gary. Gary Fisher's newest bikes are presented at the expo area on Friday and Saturday and Gary is more than happy giving autographs to his numerous fans.
*In Austria the "Goiserer" is a synonym for a mountaineering boot handcrafted in the highest quality. Since 1880 the custom tailored and double stitched Goiserer are produced in the same style. The waiting period of a year is well worth it as the shoe lasts for more than 100 years and even nowadays, the Goiserer are passed down generations.
Further information
http://www.salzkammergut-trophy.at/gary-fisher-will-be-at-the-trophy-again-dber5766
