Geismayr and Pernsteiner take giant steps towards defending their title

Their teammates Jochen Käß (GER) and Markus Kaufmann (GER) crossed the finish line 26 seconds after the reigning champions, who were thus able to further consolidate second place in the overall ranking. Third place on the podium was decided in a finish sprint. Luis Mejia (COL) and Joseph Chavarria (CRC) had greater reserves after the tough climb, which led in three stages from the Adige Valley to Alpe Cimbra, the plateau of Folgaria, Luserna and Lavarone. Jeremiah Bishop (USA) and Kristian Hynek (CZE) had to admit defeat, three seconds behind, but are still in third place in the overall standings, more than 17 minutes ahead of the two fourth-place finishers.

“It went very well today. Our plan was to get both teams ahead so that we could secure first and second place in the overall ranking. We succeeded really well from the start. In the end we were a little faster on the descent. But first and second place: what more could you want,” analyzed the reigning Austrian champion Geismayr.

Before the final stage on Saturday at Lake Garda, Singen's third place in the World Championships and Pernsteiner have a reassuring lead of 6:14 minutes over the second pairing. For their part, Käß and Kaufmann are 2:12 minutes ahead of the two third-placed riders, who should easily hold onto third place in the final tally if there is no fall or technical defect.

Favorites also top in other classes

As with the men, the leaders in the other categories also seem to be able to bag the title tomorrow.

While Massimo Debertolis (ITA) and Dax Jaikel (CRC) continued to circle safely at the Masters with their sixth victory in a row, the South Tyrolean pairing of Viktor Paris (Gröden) and Thomas Piazza (Nals) finished in 5th place on Friday Overall, the Sunshine Racers Nals are still in second place, 2:1 hours ahead of the two third-placed teams.

In the women's race, the unbeaten Esther Süss (SUI) and Jennie Stenerhag (SWE) dominated again in 2:58.25.

At the Grand Masters, Thorsten Damm (GER) and Peter Vesel (SLO) again had the upper hand. In the mixed classification, the wearers of the orange leading jerseys Silke Ulrich (GER) and Sascha Schwindling (GER) made it possible to forget yesterday's day, which was marked by a defect, with their fifth stage victory.

Bike Transalp – Results of the 5th stage from Trento to Lavarone

Men 1. Daniel Geismayr & Hermann Pernsteiner 2:15.51,4 hours 2. Jochen Käß & Markus Kaufmann 2:16.17,7 3. Luis Mejia & Joseph Chavarria 2:18.00,8 Women 1. Esther Süss & Jennie Stenerhag 2:58.25,7 2. Daniela Storch & Regina Marinde 3:07.27,1 3. Lorenza Menapace & Naima Madlen Diesner 3:12.13,4

Masters 1. Massimo Debertolis & Dax Jaikel 2:29.17,5 2. Marin Dekovic & Bojan Bohorc 2:43.52,6 3. Joakim Jonasson & Martin Nilsson 2:43.59,0 4. Andre Paschke & Florian Holzinger 2:45.15,6 5. Thomas Piazza (Nals) & Viktor Paris (Gröden) 2:47.51,7

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