Event Guide Snow Bike Festival – GSTAAD, Switzerland 2016
EVENT GUIDE – SNOW BIKE FESTIVAL 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Race Office ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Important Contacts ............................................................................................................................... 4 Location Map ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Floor plan of Sportzentrum ................................................................................................................... 9 Rider Briefings ..................................................................................................................................... 11 Results ................................................................................................................................................. 11 Route Details ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Sponsors .............................................................................................................................................. 28 Weather forecast for Gstaad .............................................................................................................. 30 Event Schedule .................................................................................................................................... 32 Snow Bike Festival Race Rules ............................................................................................................ 34 Useful Website Links ........................................................................................................................... 34 Social Media ........................................................................................................................................ 34
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RACE OFFICE
GSTAAD AT ITS BEST The WINTER easyaccess card is the best way to experience the Saanenland, Zweisimmen and Pays-d‘Enhaut. Included in the daily price of CHF 22 (children CHF 12) are cable cars, cross-country ski pass, various other public transport services as well as different offers of attractive leisure activities. www.gstaad.ch/wintereasyaccesscard Snow Bike Festival 2016 Gstaad – 22 to 24 January 2016
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RACE OFFICE The Race Office will be situated in the Sportzentrum in GSTAAD for the duration of the Snow Bike Festival. The Race Office will handle any queries and/or uncertainties. The office hours will be as follows: Thursday 21 January 2016 Friday 22 January 2016 Saturday 23 January 2016 Sunday 24 January 2016
16:00 – 21:00 07:30 – 09:30 & 12:30 – 21:00 07:30 – 09:30 & 12:30 – 21:00 07:30 – 09:30 & 12:00 – 14:00
IMPORTANT CONTACTS Fritz Pienaar (Event and Race Manager) Email: fritz@snowbikefestival.com Mobile: +41 79 377 39 23 Francois Theron (Route Manager) Email: francois@advendurance.com Mobile: +41 79 415 96 38 Hennie Scheepers (Volunteers) Email: hennie@advendurance.com Mobile: +41 79 415 97 02 Wessel van der Walt (Venue and Expo Logistics Manager) Email: wessel@advendurance.com Mobile: +41 79 273 02 37 Wynand Jacobs (Race Office and Registration) Email: wynand@saseeding.co.za Mobile: +41 79 657 82 75 Sabina Compassi (Media Relations) Email: sabina@snowbikefestival.com Mobile: +41 79 222 32 17 Hendrik Breytenbach (Media Logistics: Quattro Media) Email: hendrik@snowbikefestival.com Mobile: +41 76 768 1847 Frans Cloete (Media Logistics) Email: frans@snowbikefestival.com Mobile: +41 76 758 45 26 Kerstin Sonnekalb (PR Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus) Email: k.sonnekalb@gstaad.ch Mobile: +41 79 845 63 88 Herman Coertze (Snow Bike Festival Director) Email: herman@snowbikefestival.com Evert van Muyden (Snow Bike Festival Director) Email: evert@snowbikefestival.com
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LOCATION MAP
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FLOOR PLAN OF SPORTZENTRUM The floor plan of the Sportzentrum should serve as guidance of the layout of the hall and will assist in knowing where the race office and exhibitors will be located.
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RIDER BRIEFINGS The rider/race briefings will include information on the next day's route, official start time and other information about the next day's events. Rider Briefing #1 Date: Thursday, 21 January 2016 Time: 20:00 Venue: Sportzentrum, GSTAAD Rider Briefing #2 Date: Friday, 22 January 2016 Time: 20:30 Venue: Sportzentrum, GSTAAD Rider Briefing #3 Date: Saturday, 23 January 2016 Time: 21:00 Venue: Sportzentrum, GSTAAD
RESULTS The official final stage results can be found on the Snow Bike Festival website as soon as they become available. If necessary, you can also print a copy at the Media Center. You can find the results online at: www.snowbikefestival.com
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ROUTE DETAILS Stage 1: GSTAAD-Rougemont-Saanen-Chalberhöni-Eggli-GSTAAD (29km and 933m climbing) On the first day, riders cross the so-called Röstigraben, which is the border between the French and the German speaking parts of Switzerland. “Rösti” as you may know, is a famous Swiss German dish that is not traditionally served in the French part, hence the word “Röstigraben = Rösti ditch”. A nation divided by a traditional dish. The route takes the riders from the main road in GSTAAD (the “Promenade”) through little roads and trails along the Saane river to Rougemont. In Rougemont the riders will reach the turning point and from there they will take a different route back to Saanen. The historical village of Saanen is known for its famous ancient chalets as well as the little airport, which is one of the coldest areas in the valley. Once the riders pass through Saanen the route will guide them to Chalberhöni which will then lead them up the Eggli. The climb up the Eggli consist of a distance of 7km and with an altitude of 590m. It tends to become harder and steeper towards the end, but the effort is well rewarded as the view into the Alps around GSTAAD is breathtaking. The downhill is on the sledge trail and it requires concentration and skill. When the rider crosses the finish line at the station of the Gondola “GSTAAD-Eggli”, they can be sure to feel the nice fatigue intermingled with happiness that comes after a great effort!
Stage 2: GSTAAD-Eggli-GSTAAD-Gsteig-GSTAAD (35 km and 1009 m climbing) On Stage 2 the riders will once again start on the Promenade in GSTAAD and from thereon head to the sledge tracks of the Eggli Ski Lift where they finished the previous stage. The riders will climb 475m over the 4.7km distance of the slope. This time there might not be as much time to enjoy the view while passing the spectator point as the climb heads into a challenging downhill on one of GSTAAD's famous ski slopes. From thereon it is a combination of uphill and downhill to Feutersoey and Gsteig followed by a little climb and then by a tricky downhill. The best spectator points on the route will definitely be on top of the Eggli and in Gsteig. Once the riders have conquered the downhill they will ride back to GSTAAD on a winter hiking trail. The finish line is once again at the station of the Gondola “GSTAAD-Eggli”.
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Rocky Mountain Eliminator Night Race: Wispile The riders will all gather under the lights at the bottom of the Wispile Ski Lift for the Rocky Mountain Eliminator Night Race. The slopes of the Wispile mountain, also known as the local mountain of GSTAAD, will be transformed into an oval of elimination and excitement which promise to provide excellent entertainment. Stage 3: GSTAAD-Lauenen-Lauenensee-Lauenen-GSTAAD (25km and 487m of climbing) The last and final stage brings a scenic ride to the Lauenensee. From the start in the Promenade of GSTAAD the route leads the riders through narrow roads, past big chalets and the Grand Hotel Park to Gmünte, where, for a while, the climb gets steep and hard. After the climb there is time to recover on a flat section where the riders can enjoy the spectacular view into the valley of Lauenen. Once the riders enter Lauenen a very steep challenging uphill awaits, it is not called the “wall of Lauenen” for nothing. Even though Lauenen is quite picturesque, it should however not be underestimated as it will be challenging to say the very least. All the more it is a really good spectator point where good photographs are guaranteed. Just after the village the climb to the Lauenensee (Lake Lauenen) begins. It is 3.5km long climb with an altitude of 150m. On the day of the race, nobody but the riders, supporters and spectators can access the area, a little paradise in nature. From there hiking trails, little roads and small single tracks brings the riders back to GSTAAD at the Eggli Ski Lift to the finish line.
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SNOW BIKE FESTIVAL SPECIAL: Test the maxon BIKEDRIVE at Race Village.
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Day 1 – Route (Anti-Clockwise)
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DayEVENT GUIDE – SNOW BIKE FESTIVAL 2016 1 – Spectator Point 1
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Day 2 – Route (Anti-Clockwise)
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Day 2 – Spectator Point 1
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Day 2 – Spectator Point 2
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Day 3 – Route
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Day 3 – Spectator Point 1
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SPONSORS Race Sponsors
Destination Partner
Main Product Sponsors Exhibitor, Service and Product Partners
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR GSTAAD The following weather forecast has been obtained from AccuWeather on (18/01/2016). For more recent and updated weather forecasts the following website can be visited: http://www.accuweather.com/en/ch/switzerland-weather
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EVENT SCHEDULE Below you will find the event schedule. Please note that you will receive lunch and dinner for the duration of the event (22 January – 24 January 2016) in the Sportzentrum. IMPORTANT: It is our intention to keep to the stage start times as indicated. In the unlikely event that we need to change any start time due to weather or any unforeseen circumstances it will be announced at the race briefing the evening before each race day.
Thursday 21 January 2016 Registration, Dinner, Welcome and Race Briefing 20:00 - 21:00 Welcome and race briefing
Sportzentrum
Friday 22 January 2016 Stage 1 (29 km and 933 m climbing) 09:30 Stage 1 Start Stage 1 Finish 17:30 – 19:30 Training for Rocky Mountain Eliminator Night Race (Optional) 20:30 - 21:30 Race Briefings, Price Giving and Highlights
GSTAAD Promenade Eggli Ski Lift Wispile Ski Lift Sportzentrum
Saturday 23 January 2016 Stage 2 (35 km and 1009 m climbing) and Rocky Mountain Eliminator Night Race 09:30 Stage 2 Start GSTAAD Promenade Stage 2 Finish Eggli Ski Lift 17:30 - 19:30 Rocky Mountain Eliminator Night Race Wispile Ski Lift 21:00 - 22:00 Race Briefings, Price Giving and Highlights Sportzentrum 22:00 till Late Snow Bike Festival After Party: Open to the public Sportzentrum tickets at the venue
Sunday 24 January 2016 Stage 3 (25 km and 487 m of climbing) 09:30 Stage 3 Start Fun Ride Start Stage 3 & Fun Ride Finish 14:00 Final Price Giving
GSTAAD Promenade GSTAAD Promenade Eggli Ski Lift GSTAAD Promenade
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SNOW BIKE FESTIVAL STAGE RACE RULES The rules of the Snow Bike Festival can be found on our website at: www.snowbikefestival.com
USEFUL WEBSITE LINKS Snow Bike Festival:
www.snowbikefestival.com
GSTAAD Tourism:
www.gstaad.ch/en/gstaad/tourist-office.html
Pressemappe: Dossier de presse: Press kit:
www.gstaadtransfer.ch/11_Pressemappe_DE_1215.zip www.gstaadtransfer.ch/11_Pressemappe_FR_1215.zip www.gstaadtransfer.ch/11_Pressemappe_EN_1215.zip
Mount Eggli & Ski Lifts:
www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/egglila-videmanettegstaadsaanenrougemont/ski-lifts/ www.gstaad.ch/en/mountains/winter/gstaad/eggli.html
Ledi Garage Land Rover: www.ledigarage.ch/?lang=en Rocky Mountain Bicycles: www.bikes.com/ BIXS:
www.bixs.com/ger/home.html
SOCIAL MEDIA Please tag your pictures with #snowbikefestival #Gstaad and #snowbikefestivalgstaad Snow Bike Festival https://www.facebook.com/snowbikefestival https://twitter.com/snowbikefest https://www.youtube.com/c/snowbikefestival https://instagram.com/snowbikefestival/
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