CUBE Bike Mag 2011 - English by Benedikt Stemmer

JUNE 2011

bikers heaven THE EXCLUSIVE CUBE BIKE MAG SUMMER ‘11

BIKERS HOMEBASE Biberwier-Lermoos (A) Savognin (CH)

NEWS Shimano – Deore XT Must-haves 2011 Autrenalin – Videos made in Austria Trailsolutions – The interview Smartphone apps for bikers

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CONTENT

Foreword 3

Interview – Autrenalin

Welcome to bikers heaven

Professional video clips, made in Austria

CUBE Bike Specials

CUBE hotels introduces itself

CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS – Tyrol – AT 8 9 11

CUBE SAVOGNIN – Grisons – CH

Savognin has more... Tour tips Bike packages

14 15 17

WORD RAP – Georg Grogger

Interview with the managing director of Trailsolutions

The new Deore XT

The best accessories for your smartphone

Biberwier has more... Tour tips Bike packages

SHIMANO

Apps for Bikers

Must-haves for the 2011 Season

For him, there’s no getting around these What she’s wearing this year

26 27

Prize contest

Tell us your opinion and win fantastic prizes

Merchandising

Stylish bike wear in the CUBE look

Contact 29

FOREWORD

Welcome to Bikers Heaven. Welcome to CUBE.

Dear mountain bike friends,

Explore the CUBE online: With “bikers heaven”, CUBE has over the past few years created an optimal home base for mountain bikers, one that has become firmly established both at home and abroad. CUBE is a full-package deal, perfectly attuned to the needs of the MTB community: fantastic mountain sceneries, varied trails and guided tours, coupled with special features in the CUBE such as multifunctional storage rooms for bikes directly in front of the hotel rooms as well as ramps on which you can take your bike from the lobby directly to your room. This year, we have once again expanded our offer accordingly. You can find out more on the following pages.

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Getting feedback from our guests is especially important. For this reason, we reward constructive criticism and input with a chance to win attractive prizes in our prize contest. Read more about it on page 28. In this issue of our Bike Mag, we have made it our business to provide you with some exciting information about the CUBE and about mountain biking. We were able to arrange interviews with and contributing articles from some interesting people in the bike scene and wish you happy reading. Convince yourself of the special features of our hotels and of the wonderful biking grounds. We look forward to welcoming you and already now wish you a wonderful stay in bikers heaven!

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CUBE BIKE SPECIALS

Own showroom (anteroom) for theft-proof storage of bikes in room

Fitness & relax area (sauna, steam bath, Alpha Loungers, solarium)

Gateways (ramps) make it easy to transport bikes to and from the rooms

Bike washing station in front of the hotel

Bike rental & shop in direct proximity

Rescue service: we pick you up if your bike breaks down

Guided tours with local guides

Bike info corner with tour maps, magazines, etc.

Washing machines & dryers Special bike packages incl. drink bottle, bike maps, and lots more

You can find bikers heaven at: BiberwierLermoos

CH Savognin

AUT

CUBE SAVOGNIN, Grisons / CH CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS, Tyrol’s Zugspitz Arena / AT

CUBE BIKE SPECIALS

CUBE

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bike specials

“bikers heaven” sets the bar very high for bike holidays. But CUBE still manages to set even more new standards. Besides the breathtaking mountain scenery all around the CUBE Hotels and the wonderful, spectacular trails, we’ve got a lot to offer mountain bikers to help them truly tear it up! Gateways instead of stairs Is your bike covered in mud and dirt after a ride? No problem: after a visit to our washing station, your bike will shine like new! You can take your bike from the lobby all the way to your room via our gateways (ramps). Bothersome stairs? Not at CUBE! At your room, you’ll find an exclusive showroom with special hooks to store your bike and sports gear in style, completely theft-proof! Gone are the times and the uneasy feeling of having to store your valuable bike together with others in a dusty old room somewhere!

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CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS

Rider: Stefan Dopplinger Photographer: Jochen KARL

CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS

CUBE BIBERWIERLERMOOS The region CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS is located in the beautiful mountain world of Tyrol’s Zugspitz Arena, chosen Austria’s best MTB region by the readers of Mountain Bike Magazine – and rightly so! It would be impossible to list all the highlights of Tyrol’s Zugspitz Arena here. But we’ve got just enough space to mention the idyllic natural surroundings and mountain scenery around CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS, with majestic peaks and lush green alpine meadows. Plus a collection of the most important bike highlights of the region just for you:

More than 100 different bike tours 4,330 km of bike trails with a total elevation climb of 100,000 m in the entire Zugspitz Arena

Trails for all levels of difficulty – from beginners to pros Freeride trail in Lermoos CUBE is located 200 m from the lift station Numerous lifts and cable cars in the region for a comfortable ascent Free transport of bikes on all lifts in the summer Direct access to various routes Guided tours with Bikeguiding Zugspitzarena (www.bikeguiding.at) Z-Ticket – activities card for 7 days of fun Plan your tours online and download GPS info at www.zugspitzarena.com

TYROL

BIBERWIER HAS MORE...

Biberwier

has more…

Sports & Nature Paragliding in Lermoos 90 hiking trails for all levels of difficulty 8 crystal-clear mountain lakes with bathing temperatures 9-hole golf facility in Biberwier Ropes course in Garmisch (approx. 20 min. from CUBE) Longest summer toboggan run (1,300 m) directly by CUBE Sailing, wind surfing and swimming at Heiterwanger See and Plansee lakes Climbing adventures at waterfall with the pros from Bergsport Total Canyoning in Ehrwald / rafting in Haiming Indoor pool in Ehrwald Outdoor pool in Lermoos Indoor climbing wall at CUBE Gaming zone (table football, table tennis, darts, etc.) at CUBE Culture, Cuisine, Children Traditional Tyrolean cuisine in many restaurants and mountain inns directly in Biberwier

Castles: Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Shopping and culture in Garmisch or Innsbruck Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens Riding, climbing and diving in the nearby surroundings

TOUR TIPS / ZUGSPITZ ARENA

TO SEEBENSEE LAKE

TYROL

AROUND DANIEL PEAK

AROUND WANNING PEAK

Level of difficulty: Schwierigkeitsgrad: Kondition Fitness level Fahrtechnik Skill level

Level of difficulty: Fitness level Skill level

Höhenmeter: Total elevation climb: 800 m

Höhenmeter: Total elevation climb: 380 800 m

Total elevation climb: 1.460 m

Kilometer: Distance:

22 km

Kilometer: Distance:

22 km 46

Distance:

32 km

Fahrzeit: Time:

2,0 – 3,0 2.0 3.0 Std. hrs.

Fahrzeit: Time:

2,0 – 3,0 3.5 4.5 Std. hrs.

Time:

3.0 – 4.0 hrs.

Start: Base station of Ehrwalder Almbahn

Start: Ehrwald

Start: Biberwier

Route: Base station of Ehrwalder Almbahn – Ehrwalder Alm – junction Igelsee / Gaistal – Seebenalm – Seebensee Lake. Return trip same as outbound.

Route: Heiterwang – Bichlbach – Lermoos – Ehrwald – Schanz – Plansee Lake – Heiterwanger Lake – Heiterwang

Route: Biberwier – Weißensee Lake – Fernstein – Nassereith – Aschland – Marienberg – Biberwier

A long, but quite simple tour on the Panorama Trail with fantastic views of the surrounding peaks.

A wonderful, challenging tour to Marienbergjoch. The effort is sure to be rewarded with gorgeous mountain sceneries. Beautiful, somewhat steep descent over Marienberg-Gipfelhaus to Biberwier.

Highlight: The viaduct near Ehrwald.

Highlight: The steep descent and the long singletrack trails.

The trail begins steep but is rewarded with a pit stop at a traditional Tyrolean mountain inn, either Alpenglühn or Ganghofer Hütte, and with a spectacularly beautiful high forest landscape. Highlight: The wonderful landscape around crystalclear Seebensee Lake.

1200

1000 900

Distance (km)

8,8

800

Distance (km)

800

Marienberg Bremstattkopf

Marienbergalm 15

Distance (km)

Summer toboggan run Biberwier

1300

Aschland

1400

Nassereith

1500

Biberwier Weißensee Lake

1600

1100

900

1100 1000

Elevation (m)

Plansee Lake

1000

1700

Schanzlsee Lake Fernstein

1200

1100

Heiterwanger Lake Heiterwang

1300

1200

Ehrwald-Schanz

1400

1800

Gries Lermoos

1500

1900

1300

Heiterwang Bichlbach Lähn

1600

Around Wanning Peak

1400

Seebensee Lake

1700

Junction Igelsee - Gaistal

Around Daniel Peak

Elevation (m)

1800

Seebenalm

1900

Ehrwalder Alm

2000

Base station Ehrwalder Almbahn

Ehrwalder Alm – Seebensee Lake

30 32

BIKE PACKAGES CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS

TYROL

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BIKE PACKAGES / CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS Leisurely cruising or fast downhills – everyone has it´s own style. At CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS in Tyrol’s Zugspitz Arena, there’s something for every need! Bike Intro

from € 128

Are you an MTB newcomer? Then check out our introductory package. Complete beginners have the opportunity to take part in riding skills courses (more information at the hotel)!

MTB Package

from € 309

Are 3 days of biking not enough, 7 days too much? Then the 5-day MTB package is for you!

Bike Week

from € 481

One whole week, just you and your bike. You’re in good hands with our package for the ultimate bike enthusiast. What more could you ask for?

Downhill Package from € 205 Bike Days

from € 192

The right choice for the advanced biker: 3 days of biking incl. a guided tour.

Bike offers at CUBE BIBERWIERLERMOOS

Brand new @ CUBE: the downhill package incl. lift ticket. Together with the free ride bike park in Lermoos, this package gets to the point!

Bike Intro

Bike Days

MTB Package

Downhill Package

Bike Week

Nights

3/5

Half board

Energy package

Bike map

Lift ticket

Massage Guided tour

Bike jersey

Laundry service

Drink bottle

More information is available online at www.cube-bikersheaven.com or directly from CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS by calling +43 (0)5673 22 565-11

Rider: Tom Photographer: Michi Kunze

CUBE SAVOGNIN

CUBE SAVOGNIN The region Idyllic alpine meadows, small mountain villages and beautiful mountain pass roads – this is Savognin in the Swiss canton of Grisons! At 1,200 m above sea level, CUBE is the perfect home base for mountain bikers. The entire region simply beckons to be discovered by bike. The large, open valley framed by majestic peaks, alpine meadows and unspoilt highland moors offers a great variety of highlights and rural charm!

Over 240 km of signposted mountain bike routes in Savognin More than 15,000 km of networked and signposted trails in the Grisons region Trails for all performance classes from beginners to professionals Chair lift from Savognin to Somtgant (2,112 m above sea level) incl. free bike transport

Guided bike tours CUBE is located just 50 m from the lift station Lift ticket & free transport of bike already included in the room price Lai Barnagn bathing lake right by CUBE SAVOGNIN Signposted FUN SPORT routes Search tours online at www.savognin.ch/biken or www.graubuenden.ch/bike

SWITZERLAND

SAVOGNIN HAS MORE...

Savognin

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Sports & Nature CUBE FUN SPORTS with different wheeled sports gear 200 km of signposted hiking trails Ropes course with longest zip line in Switzerland at Tigignas base station 600 km² Parc Ela nature park Easy hikes around Motta Palousa peak Nordic walking Senda ferrada climbing trail for all levels of difficulty Bathing, mini-golf and beach volleyball at Lai Barnagn lake right by CUBE Indoor climbing wall at CUBE Gaming zone (table football, table tennis, darts, etc.) at CUBE Culture, Cuisine, Children Petting zoo and water park at the bathing lake Excursions with panorama trains of Rhaetian Railway (World Heritage) BBQ sites Classic Swiss cuisine at many restaurants directly in Savognin Shopping in Chur – Switzerland’s oldest city

TOUR TIPS / SAVOGNIN

SWITZERLAND

TOUR 650, HEAVENS DOOR

TOUR 655, CAPRICORN

TOUR 661, RÖMER TRAIL

Level of difficulty: Fitness level Skill level

Total elevation climb: 1.340 m

Total elevation climb: 1.030 m

Total elevation climb: 635 m

Distance:

26,7 km

Distance:

24,5 km

Distance:

17 km

Time:

2.25 – 3.5 hrs.

Time:

2.0 – 2.5 hrs.

Time:

1.5 – 2.0 hrs.

Start: Savognin base station

Route: Savognin – Salouf – Munter – Ziteil – Tigignas – Savognin. This tour is signposted with number 650.

Route: Savognin – Parnoz – Radons – Alp Schmoras – Somtgant – Monas – Riom – Savognin. This tour is signposted with number 665.

Route: Savognin – Tinizong – Rona – Plaz Beischen – Rudnal – Savognin. This tour is signposted with number 661.

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750

500

250

Distance (km)

Rudnal

2000

Plaz Beischen

2250

Rona

Somtgant

1000

2500

Savognin lift station

1250

Roman Trail

EW Tinizong

1500

Highlight: The wonderful view from Plaz Beischen over Savognin.

Savognin lift station

1750

An easy, beautiful tour with a comfortable ascent and beautiful views over the valley. Perfect as a warm-up ride or for riders of lower physical condition.

Elevation (m)

2000

Radons

Ziteil

1000

2250

Savognin lift station

1250

2500

Elevation (m)

1500

Savognin lift station

1750

Tigias Tigignas

Elevation (m)

2000

Munter

2250

Salouf

Savognin lift station

2500

Capricorn

Cre digl Lai

Heaven’s Door

Highlight: Impressive high plateau of Radons.

Savognin lift station

Highlight: Europe’s highest pilgrimage church at 2,433 m above sea level.

The long ascent to Somtgant is rewarded with a break on the idyllic Radons high plateau and wonderful views. For those who only want to do the challenging downhill, the lift will take you directly to Somtgant.

Tigias Tigignas Parsonz Riom

Physically and technically challenging tour with a comfortable ascent and beautiful views over the valley. The difficult downhill is a joy for freeriders – less skilled riders should get off and push at times.

Distance (km)

BIKE PACKAGES CUBE SAVOGNIN

SWITZERLAND

PACKAGES CUBE SAVOGNIN The fantastic landscape around CUBE SAVOGNIN simply must be discovered by mountain bike. But how do I best choose my MTB holiday? Should I stay for 3, 5 or 7 days? We’ve put together some special packages for you to help make it easier to choose the right bike holiday. We’ve got the right thing for you – whether you’re a newcomer or full pro! Bike IntRo

from CHF 248

The introductory package is the right choice for you as a mountain bike newcomer. Discover the world on two wheels in a fantastic mountain setting – without compromise, and at a sensational price!

Bike Days

from CHF 332

Let us help you move your bike skill up a level. This package – 3 days of biking and a guided tour – is just the thing. Bike map and drink bottle are included!

Bike offers at CUBE SAVOGNIN

MTB Package

from CHF 452

Do 5 days with your mountain bike sound just right for you? Plus a guided tour and lift ticket included? Then it’s time to hit the trails with the MTB package!

Bike Week

from CHF 647

Hardcore bikers look out: we’ve got the right thing for you! One whole week of biking with no ifs or buts. Guided tour, lift ticket, drink bottle, laundry service and bike jersey. With this package, you’ll want for nothing!

Bike Intro

Bike Days

MTB Package

Bike Week

Nights

Half board

Lift ticket

Energy package

Bike map

Massage Guided tour

Bike jersey

Laundry service

Drink bottle

More information is available online at www.cube-bikersheaven.com or directly from CUBE SAVOGNIN by calling +41 (0)81 659 14 14

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WORD RAP

INTERVIEW 19

WORD RAP

Georg

Grogg

Georg Grogger

Managing director of Trailsolutions – MTB event organiser (e.g. Nordkette Downhill Pro, Green Days) and trail builder www.trailsolutions.at Name?

Your favourite spot or destination?

Georg „Georgy“ Grogger

Tyrol – the best place to be,…

Mountain biker since?

Your coolest bike experience?

For 16 years, or half of my life…

First ride on a 3,500 m peak in the Zillertal Alps.

Georg in action

How did you get into mountain biking? Through my dad, who had the first mountain bike in town.

From mountain biker to event organiser and trail builder. Why?

Your current bike?

Mountain biking has given me so much, now I want to give something back to the sport!

Cannondale Perp. Your bike style in 3 words? Technical, steep, difficult. Your favourite discipline? Vert riding. Injuries? A cracked rib.

Family, job, Trailsolutions and biking... How do you manage to fit it all in? With hard work. Where do you see the sport of mountain biking in 10 years and what technical innovations can be expected? I hope that Tyrol succeeds in achieving the status in the MTB world that it deserves.

A workhorse with the right amount of technical finesse

Michael Wild, PR manager for Shimano importer Paul Lange & Co, on Shimano’s new DEORE XT. Shimano has quite literally left its mark on mountain bikes: DEORE XT was the world’s first MTB component group and in its now 30 years in existence has revolutionised cross-country cycling time and again. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, Shimano completely revamped the XT group set and is now offering a large number of technological innovations that were introduced last year in the flagship XTR mountain bike component group without sacrificing any of the famous reliability, durability and broad performance spectrum. Quite the contrary: like its “bigger sister”, DEORE XT components are made specifically for cross-country and trail use and can be individually configured depending on the type of terrain, riding style or intended use. This becomes particularly evident in the wheel sets, which, in the cross-country version, are trimmed for speed with lighter, 19-mm rims, rear wheel quick-release hub and a choice of quick-release hub or 15 mm throughaxle system in the front. Stability is the magic word with the trail wheels, thanks to 21-mm rims, 15 mm through-axle hub in the front and a choice of 12 mm throughaxle hub or quick-release in the rear.

SHIMANO For the drivetrain, DEORE XT now also uses Shimano’s tried-and-tested DynaSys technology with the option of one triple and two double cranks as well as three 10-speed cassettes (11-32T, 1134T and 11-36T). The 24-32-42T combination on the triple crank ensures smoother shifting between the large and medium-sized and between the medium-sized and small chain rings. This requires noticeably less rear shifting to compensate, pedalling frequency and forward motion remain more even, and energy is transmitted more efficiently. Especially the combination with the 36T cassette makes it possible to ride for longer periods on the middle chain ring. The Dyna-Sys drivetrain also reduces energy loss to suspension in bikes with fullsuspension wheels and ensures that more energy is available for efficient forward motion. For hardcore bikers, in flat terrain or for all-mountain and trail riders, the 40-28T cross-country crank and the 38-26T trail crank are two double cranks that are seamlessly integrated into the Dyna-Sys drivetrain system. A clever detail is that the new DEORE XT shifter features a mode converter which makes switching between 2x10 and 3x10 child’s play. The new XT disc brakes also offer some truly revolutionary features. The SERVO WAVE stopper represents a quantum leap in terms of braking control and heat management. The compact callipers with oversized 22 mm ceramic pistons work in tandem with the lightweight brake levers for a system that is lighter yet still capable of providing even more

braking performance. The DEORE XT IceTech brake rotors have a triple-layer sandwich structure with an aluminium core embedded between two stainless steel layers. The aluminium’s better heat dissipation helps to reduce the surface temperature of the rotor by about 100 degrees. Optional Ice-Tech brake pads with aluminium cooling fins can lower the temperature by an additional 50 degrees. The result is high stopping power with almost no fading. Extensive testing conducted on XTR Ice-Tech brakes by the renowned velotech.de test lab proves that Ice-Tech truly represents a revolution in brake performance. Last but not least, the new DEORE XT group set is setting standards in terms of looks and style. Robust forms and a striking design underscore the XT group’s reputation as a workhorse and technology highlight. The original MTB group set is available in silver and black.

HIGH STOPPING POWER.

LESS FADING.

In a disc brake system a rise in temperature can significantly affect the consistency. As the temperature of the rotors and the brake pads rises, fading sets in, resulting in a decreased brake performance. Shimano introduced a revolutionary cooling technology for disc brakes named Ice Technologies that offers practically zero brake fading, increases the pad durability up to 100 % and reduces noise substantially.

For further information make a stop at http://cycle.shimano-eu.com

Interview AUTRENALIN

Autrenalin Mike

Herzo

Salzburg native Mike Herzog is a passionate mountain biker. And he is just as passionate about filmmaking. The logical consequence: Mike is a passionate bike filmmaker. With his video production company, Autrenalin, he has made a name for himself in the outdoor scene in recent years for his high-quality sports clips. For our CUBE BIKE MAG, we asked Mike what is most important in filmmaking and what the average mountain biker should consider when filming his own tour on video. The result was an extensive interview with many interesting tips and insights. So extensive, in fact, that we had to split it up into several smaller articles. This time, we start with some insights into the work of a professional filmmaker. The second part of the interview will appear in the next CUBE BIKE MAG. Hello, Mike. For starters, could you give us a glimpse into bike filmmaking? How big is a film team and how do you film? First of all, it depends on the film project and on the available budget. If the project is a low-budget one, I am usually alone with the rider. For helmet camera rides, I use the biker himself and outfit him with onboard cameras. Or I ride the line myself after the shoot. Usually I have a second camera with me which I place on a tripod for the counter shot or to film the whole scene. This type of filmmaking may be cheaper, but overall it is much more time-consuming on the set and, above all, at the cutting table.

What about projects with larger budgets? When shooting a film with a larger budget, the film team consists of five or six people. Here we’ve got two or three cameramen in the team: one for the sound and two assistants to carry the equipment, help in setting up, secure the cameramen (in difficult terrain or while moving on a rope) and to operate the radio. With such large projects, there’s quite a bit of equipment to carry – how do you deal with that? The equipment transport depends on the location where the shooting takes place. If we’re in a bike park, the transport is done by pickup on forest roads or by cable transport. In open terrain, the only options are usually on foot or by quad. If

there’s no other option and if the resources are available, we also use a helicopter. How do you decide where to set up the cameras? During the preparations, I ride the tour or the line myself. This way I get a feeling for the route, the terrain and above all for where the biker will be in action. Then we write up a script and position the cameras accordingly. During the shoot itself, the cameras are set up at pre-determined spots and are re-positioned shot for shot if needed. It is becoming less common for the cameraman to follow the rider on a bike of his own, as the audience has become more demanding in recent years and

Interview AUTRENALIN

shaky images in the film are hardly used anymore. Here we work almost exclusively with rope systems, camera rides or flying drones.

In our next issue of the CUBE BIKE MAG, Mike will give you tips on how you can shoot good videos of your own bike tours with average-Joe equipment. Until then, you can get in the mood by watching the trailer for “MTB Diary”, one of Mike’s latest projects.

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Apps for bikers It is becoming increasingly difficult to imagine our lives without smartphones. Thanks to the right software or the perfect app, these little devices often offer undreamt-of functions which can really make our lives easier. Just for you, we’ve checked out and more closely examined the latest apps for mountain biking.

Trails Available for iPhone in the App Store Price: € 2.39

Trails is ideal for mountain bikers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The app makes it possible to record GPS coordinates (tracking) and send them at a later time. With no effort at all, you can save your last tour and send it to friends and acquaintances. The app can also display information such as speed, distance and duration while recording. Even importing GPS data in .gpx format is no problem. And: the app doesn’t need an Internet connection to record, allowing its use on holidays abroad without expensive roaming costs! More information: http://trails.lamouroux.de/ gps-tracking-fer-iphone.html

Outdooractive Available for iPhone and Android Free

Outdooractive.com is a touring and outdoor site offering everything from topographic maps to GPS tracks as well as a community with plenty of features for outdoor enthusiasts. The corresponding app makes it possible to record GPS

Apps for bikers tracks, add images to them and save them. The Outdooractive app is also available in a separate version for the area around the Zugspitze, making it the perfect choice for mountain bikers at CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS – a great number of routes and a real outdoor map are also on board! More information: www.outdooractive.com

Bike doctor Available for iPhone and Android Price: € 3.99

The Bike Doctor is the ideal companion for a bike tour. This app shows you clearly, concisely and in an extensively illustrated form how to perform minor bike repairs yourself. The perfect tool for beginning bikers on a bicycle holiday or for your everyday biking needs!

GPSies Available for iPhone and Android Free

The website GPSies.com, an online platform for trails and tours of all kinds, is enjoying increasing popularity. Users can upload their tours on the website, compare the tracks with other users or inform themselves in advance about possible routes at a planned holiday destination. Now GPSies has launched its own, quite simple app for the iPhone and for Android phones which allows you to record GPS data on your smartphone and directly upload the information. All without any unnecessary bells and whistles! More information: www.gpsies.com (iPhone and Android)

GPS tracks

More information: http://bikedoctorapp.com

Available for iPhone and Android Free

Bicycle Gear Calculator

GPS-Tracks.com offers an extensive service and plenty of cartographic material for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The relevant smartphone apps now make it possible to use the information on the road and trail. Plan your tours, consult maps, record tracks and lots more, right on your own phone. The app is especially interesting for guests of our hotel in Savognin, with a great number of maps, tours, etc. for the Grisons region.

Available for iPhone in the App Store Price: € 3.99

Want to build your own bike from scratch, but haven’t got a plan and don’t know the right frame size for you? Or perhaps you want to adapt your gear ratio more effectively to your riding style? No problem with the Bicycle Gear Calculator, the tool for mountain bikers, bicycle mechanics, BMX riders and many others. The tool offers a great number of calculation options, starting with frame size, tire size, drive optimisation, which speed is possible with the bike and much more. More information: www.bikegearsapp.com

More information: www.gps-tracks.com

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2 Billabong Cassie Tropic Bikini For the perfect day by the lake, a nice bikini is an absolute must. With the Billabong Cassie Bikini, you’re sure to get all the attention. > Product info

3 Ragwear ABC Dress Sporty and strapless, the Ragwear ABC Dress is tied by a ribbon at the hip. The whole thing is held by a single thread, simply sexy and mini. 100% cotton. > Product info

4 Volcom new school wms After a strenuous ride, there’s nothing better than to kick off your bicycle shoes and chill out. These breezy leather sandals make the feeling perfect. > Product info

5 Oakley Beckon Grape Juice With chic, oversized frames and major UV blockage, the Oakley Beckon™ is the ideal shade for every adventure under the sun. > Product info

PRIZE CONTEST / MERCHANDISING

What do you think of our CUBE BIKE MAG? What do you like? What’s missing? What do you think we could do better in the next issue? Send us an e-mail to bikersheaven@ cube-hotels.com or post a comment with your opinion on our Facebook site. We will raffle off fantastic prizes in a drawing from all entries received.

Last date for entries is 15 July 2011. Winners will be notified by e-mail. By participating in this contest, you grant The CUBE Hotels GmbH & Co KG permission to use and store your personal information and agree to receive newsletters from The CUBE Hotels GmbH & Co KG. The personal information will not be disclosed to third parties. Prizes may not be exchanged for cash equivalent. Employees of The CUBE Hotels GmbH & Co KG are not eligible to participate in this contest. One winner will be selected for each prize from among all fully completed valid entries. No legal recourse possible.

prize contest³

3 nights for 2 people at CUBE BIBERWIER-LERMOOS

incl. guided tour, rental MTB, CUBE drink bottle, CUBE bike jersey, and lots more

1 voucher

worth

€ 50

1 of 3 VAUDE bike packages consisting of bike jersey and bike backpack

merchandising –

get the cool stuff Cap € 22 / CHF 35

Jersey short-sleeved € 59 / CHF 94

Jersey long-sleeved € 78 / CHF 124 Bike jacket (same design) € 88 / CHF 140

DISCLAIMER Disclaimer:

29 LEGAL INFORMATION & DISCLAIMERS

1.) Liability disclaimer for tours: All tour recommendations were obtained from the tourism offer of the respective region. The CUBE Hotels GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability for the accuracy of the information. Errors and omissions excepted. 2.) Liability disclaimer for CUBE as agent: 1. The CUBE Hotels GmbH & Co. KG (hereinafter referred to as “CUBE”) is solely and exclusively responsible for the careful selection of the respective organiser or service provider as well as for the proper purchase of services for the client. The mountain bike tours as well as all other sports activities offered in Tyrol’s Zugspitz Arena are organised and/or provided by third parties. 2. CUBE is therefore not liable for the proper provision of the services arranged or purchased by it. 3. CUBE undertakes to inform its client of the company name and address of the organiser when presenting the booking confirmation, provided that this information is not already contained in the brochure or other advertising material which formed the basis for the booking. 4. All prices include the legally required VAT. Errors & omissions excepted. Prices subject to change without notice. 3.) Liability disclaimer for CUBE as organiser of mountain bike tours: 1. CUBE, as organiser of the mountain bike tours and publisher of the present publication, expressly declares that all of the described bicycle tours were obtained from the published tourism offer of the region. 2. CUBE expressly points out that the characteristics of the bicycle routes, particularly regarding the physical ground conditions, difficulty level and the like are subject to constant change from external influences such as the weather which are beyond the control of CUBE. Biking on the routes described and travelling in the mountains involves inherent dangers and risks that no amount of care or caution can eliminate completely. Participants are aware of this risk. The responsibility for selecting a route, assessing one’s personal ability and experience, and finding the route in the terrain lies with each participant himself or herself. For the aforementioned reasons, CUBE accepts no liability for loss or damage to persons or property resulting from slight negligence. 3. All prices include the legally required VAT. Errors & omissions excepted. Prices subject to change without notice. 4.) Liability disclaimer for CUBE as organiser of other sports activities offered: 1. CUBE offers its guests an extensive range of sports and leisure activities during their stay. For the activities described in the present publication, CUBE expressly declares that these are conducted under professional guidance and supervision and with the highest possible degree of safety. Nevertheless, the participation in sports activities involves inherent dangers and risks that no amount of care or caution can eliminate completely. Participants are aware of this risk. The responsibility for assessing one’s personal ability, experience and risk to one’s health lies with each participant himself or herself and is done at his or her own risk. For the aforementioned reasons, CUBE accepts no liability for loss or damage to persons or property resulting from slight negligence. Furthermore, 2. CUBE’s liability for slightly negligent loss or damage to persons is excluded with regard to persons who are not subject to the scope of applicability of Sec. 1 Para. 1 No. 2 of the Austrian Consumer Protection Act (KSchG). 3. All prices include the legally required VAT. Errors & omissions excepted. Prices subject to change without notice.

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