Yes, we are here by bike!
Jun 29th, 2009 by Susanne Mayerhofer
50 centimetres of fresh snow on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road and wintry temperatures are just too much, even for the toughest cyclists participating in PEAKBREAK. For this reason the original route was redirected: instead of going from Lienz to Going via Grossglockner, the third stage of the race went from Piesendorf to Going. When the athletes started, they had to put up with 5°C, chilly wind, and rain. But the cycling landlord Alexander Lechner and his team colleague Andreas Fahrner could not care less.
When the stage was changed I took advantage of the opportunity to pay Alex and Andi a short visit. 
Of course, I first had to ask them how they felt. Actually a rather superfluous question: as always Alex was in the vein for jokes and could not wait to get back in the saddle and Andi was ready and set for new challenges with a broad smile on his face, too. The sun should have taken a leaf out of their book! 
The boys were (still) far from feeling tired or exhausted!
In addition, Alex and Andi can absolutely trust in their excellent coaching team consisting of Christine and ‘Poidl’ Hahn who are accompanying Team TV Zell am See during the entire race to care for their needs and fulfil their wishes. Especially in such nasty weather it is a pleasure to be able to warm up in the heated car and collect one’s strength.
Yesterday the fourth stage took the two men from Going to Kitzbühelerhorn. Consequently, there are only another three stages left before reaching the finish line. Time to look back on their sporting achievements so far: Alex and Andi have spent 16 hours and 14 hours in the saddle respectively. As a comparison: it took the fastest cyclist 13 hours to complete the first four stages. Our two heroes can be proud to find themselves in the middle of the starter field. But let’s wait and see where they’ll be after the seventh stage.
Right after our short chat Alexander and Andreas had no time to lose. So, boys, on your bikes, get set, go!
