In its 26th year, the Maxxis BIKE Transalp once again delivers perhaps the best bike pictures of 2024. Alpine landscape, people, emotions, race action: We have once again compiled the most beautiful photos of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp. Have fun raving about it!
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For 26 years, the Maxxis BIKE Transalp has fulfilled the dream of many mountain bikers: to cycle across the Alps under their own steam. To make it even more exciting, the whole thing takes place in a marathon race format and with classifications in teams of two. Throw these ingredients together with an annually changing route over the most beautiful climbs, places and trails in the Alps and you have a recipe for great pictures. Our photographers accompanied the Maxxis BIKE Transalp for seven days and captured all the highlights. The result is pictures that would also look good in a frame on your living room wall. For all participants, they offer the opportunity to reflect on the eventful week. Everyone else can be inspired by the photos and enjoy the stories behind the pictures. Or register for the BIKE Transalp 2025 soon - all information will be available here.
Photo: Markus GreberA race over the highest mountains in Europe: that's the Maxxis BIKE Transalp.
The best action pictures of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp 2024
Of course, the Maxxis BIKE Transalp is first and foremost about one thing: biking, biking, biking! The route from Ehrwald to Arco had plenty of the finest terrain in store: steep gravel ramps, long asphalt climbs, alpine paths, technical downhills and flowing trails. Mountain biking doesn't get much better than this. Get your popcorn ready for the best action pictures that a multi-day marathon race can provide.
Photo: Igor SchifrisLaugh please! One or two of the trails were damp from the overnight thunderstorms, making them even more challenging.
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Photo: Markus GreberKeep your head down: The route of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp this year led partly along the narrow paths of the Via Claudia.Photo: Markus GreberA welcome cool-down for our photographer Markus Greber.Photo: Markus GreberPast the legendary anti-tank barriers high above Nauders.Photo: Markus GreberClouds of mist covered the Plamort and gave the plateau a very special flair.Photo: Markus GreberPart of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp: The participants occasionally had to overcome rockfalls and landslides.Photo: Markus GreberMountain biking can be so beautiful: high above Lake Reschen.Photo: Markus GreberIf you steer your bike over these narrow gravel paths, you will have a better grip on your sports equipment.Photo: Markus GreberThis is also part of every mountain bike stage race: punctures and defects are inevitable.Photo: Markus GreberMaxxis BIKE Transalp 2024: the single trail through the flower meadow in front, the view of the glaciers behind.
The most beautiful landscapes of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp 2024
From the Zugspitze via Lake Reschen and Ortler to Lake Garda: the Maxxis BIKE Transalp route once again had numerous scenic highlights in store this year. It's a good thing that our photographers not only always had their cameras at the ready, but also drones in their luggage. So now we can enjoy the most beautiful landscapes of the Alps again on the couch.
Photo: Markus GreberThe rustic forest paths were a wonderful change from the alpine trails above the tree line.Photo: Markus GreberIf there's one thing the Maxxis BIKE Transalp offers, it's great mountain and valley views.Photo: Thomas WeschtaWhat could be better than travelling through this landscape with a friend?Photo: Markus GreberI wonder if the local cattle realised what was happening around them?Photo: Markus GreberOnce over the wooden path and through the anti-tank barriers on the Plamort.Photo: Markus GreberThere were single trails as far as the eye could see at the Maxxis BIKE Transalp.Photo: Markus GreberIn front of these rock faces, even the biggest marathon bikers seem tiny.Photo: Markus GreberA single trail straight out of a picture book. It's a good thing that photographer Markus Greber had his drone with him.Photo: Markus GreberThere it is, Lake Garda, the dream destination of every Maxxis BIKE Transalp.
The pros of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp 2024
The Maxxis BIKE Transalp is and remains a race - and what a race it is! The stage race is one of the most popular and toughest competitions in the world. Since last year there are also UCI points up for grabsnumerous professional riders sign up every year. This year, the best marathon athletes in the world once again impressed with their incredible performances.
Photo: Igor SchifrisPhotographer Igor Schifris placed his camera in the mountain lake especially for this shot.Photo: Thomas WeschtaProfessionals you can touch: At the Maxxis BIKE Transalp, participants and spectators were able to experience just how fast marathon pros can be.Photo: Thomas WeschtaThe Pure Humanpwr team on a flow trail and on their way to 3rd place in the overall standings.Photo: Thomas WeschtaMarc Stutzmann and Martin Stosek from Team Canyon Sidi MTB check the results lists.Photo: Thomas WeschtaKarl Platt takes the opportunity to top up his water bottle at the mountain spring.Photo: Markus GreberThere was a battle at the front of the race between Team Canyon Sidi and the Singer Racing Team.Photo: Markus GreberTeam Canyon Sidi MTB takes on the dream trail in the yellow Maxxis BIKE Transalp leader's jersey.Photo: Igor SchifrisChampagne shower for Karl Platt and Calle Friberg from Team Bulls Legends. This is Karl Platt's tenth victory out of 20 participations in the Maxxis BIKE Transalp.
The winners of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp 2024
At the end of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp, whoever is the best in their class for seven days can of course celebrate. Here are this year's winners:
Team MenCanyon SIDI MTB | Marc Stutzmann & Martin Stosek
Team LadiesMaxxis - SQlab Women | Nina Kolbermoor & Daniela Höfler
Team MixedTiroler Zugspitzarena / r2-bike.com Mtn Crew | Andrea Böttiger & Marc Böttiger
Team Grand MastersTatra Team | Frantisek Smelko & Ladislav Braz
Team MastersBulls Legends | Karl Platt & Calle Friberg
Photo: Igor SchifrisAll winners in all categories of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp 2024 in one picture.Photo: Igor SchifrisA quick prayer before the start: Team Tiroler Zugspitzarena / r2-bike.com Mtn Crew was able to defend the leading mixed team jersey at the end.Photo: Igor SchifrisKarl Platt celebrated his 20th participation in the Maxxis BIKE Transalp together with team partner Calle Friberg and a victory in the Masters Teams.Photo: Igor SchifrisCheers to Bavaria: The team of title sponsor Maxxis - SQlab Women takes victory in the women's team category.Photo: Igor SchifrisOf course, all participants of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp who make it to Arco are entitled to a finisher's medal.Photo: Markus GreberThe winner of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp is anyone who crosses the finish line at Lake Garda after seven stages.
The stage locations of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp 2024
The Maxxis BIKE Transalp 2024 led over seven stages from the Zugspitze to Lake Garda. A total of around 500 kilometres and 16,000 metres in altitude had to be covered:
Stage 1Ehrwald - Imst (72.95 km / 2162 metres altitude)
Stage 2Imst - Nauders (76.92 km / 2467 m elevation gain)
Stage 3Nauders - Lake Reschen (50.94 km / 2081 km)
Stage 4: Lake Reschen - Bormio (90.38 km / 2611 km)
Stage 5Bormio - Malè (96.20 km / 3254 metres altitude)
Stage 6Malè - Valle Del Chiese (68.62 km / 2502 metres altitude)
Stage 7Valle Del Chiese - Arco (65.42 km / 2076 m elevation gain)
Photo: Thomas WeschtaLet's go The start and finish arches of the Maxxis BIKE Transalp are set up at a different location every day.Photo: Igor SchifrisThe catering for the 600 or so participants was provided by the stage towns. In Italy, they know how to cook large quantities of pasta al dente.Photo: Igor SchifrisThe many impressions of a long day of racing are best processed with good friends over a non-alcoholic Bitburger 0.0.Photo: Markus GreberAll hands on deck at the Scott stand: the professional mechanics took care of the participants' equipment again this year.Photo: Igor SchifrisIn conversation with Holger Meyer at the BIKE stand. The biking jack-of-all-trades led the field of riders on his lead bike.Photo: Igor SchifrisThe Maxxis BIKE Transalp Camp dormitory was set up in a different hall every day. Here you could go climbing before going to bed.Photo: Igor SchifrisWhile the mechanics at Maxxis take care of the participants' technology, they can relax and put their feet up in a deckchair.Photo: Igor SchifrisIf you ride a lot, you have to eat a lot: big crowds at the refreshment point.Photo: Igor SchifrisWith temperatures of around 35 degrees, the Maxxis BIKE Transalp was not stingy with heat this year. It's good to keep hydrated.Photo: Igor SchifrisEvery day, nutrition professional P. Jentschura provided healthy refreshments for hungry athletes.Photo: Igor SchifrisI wonder if he travelled with us? Anyone who wears their mum's Finischer jersey and medal should be proud.
Jan Timmermann is a true mountain biker. His interests cover almost everything from marathon to trail bikes and from street to gravel. True to the motto "life is too short for boring bikes", the technical editor's heart lies above all in bikes with charisma. Jan also runs the fitness centre for our cycling brands.
