The mountain stages of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon in Austria can now be conquered virtually following a partnership between the event and virtual cycling platform ROUVY.
Taking place from February 8-28, the event is offering a three-week online challenge along the famed marathon route and includes a climbing race on March 6th.
The Ötztaler Rad Marathon celebrates its 40th edition this year. The preparations for the real-world event, to be held on August 29, 2021, are already under way. In order to build anticipation, the arduous Alpine passes will also be available to all ROUVY members virtually from February onwards.
ROUVY’s platform enables 1:1 simulation and ‘makes racing possible on the virtual, but real, race course.’
“We are very pleased that we can count on our loyal partners TREK, Garmin, PowerBar and Tirol for their support towards these special projects,” said Dominic Kuen, ‘Head of OC’.
“The disruption to the Ötztaler has been going on for longer than we feared; and it is time to offer our participants and loyal fans something to cheer about, from their own homes too. ROUVY provides the ideal platform for this purpose.”
Challenge
For three weeks, from February 8-28, cyclists on ROUVY have the opportunity to take on the Ötztaler RadMarathon Challenge. Ridres must master the mountain stages of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon within the specified time.
The finishers are eligible to win a grand prize, which includes: 1 x Ötztaler Radmarathon Weekend accommodation – two overnights in Sölden, including a free entry to the ÖRM 2022 and other branded prizes from ÖRM.
Virtual race
On March 6, at 16:00 CET, each ROUVY member can take part in the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon Mountain Race. Here, one of the four Alpine passes – Kühtai, Brenner, Jaufen pass or Timmelsjoch – has to be conquered.
The ROUVY community will get to decide which Alpine pass will be on the race program. Cyclists can vote during the challenge period between February 8-28. The final route of the race will be announced on March 1.
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