Von Klebelsberg: “Everything is very uncertain”

“Everything is very uncertain at the moment,” says von Klebelsberg. The Downhill World Cup for mountain bikers was actually supposed to start next weekend in Portugal. Actually. Like all sporting events around the world, this one has also been postponed indefinitely.

Von Klebelsberg is skeptical: “I don’t think this season can even go ahead.” He knows: “Health comes first. If you want to get the problem under control, you should avoid events for longer. Otherwise the whole chaos will start all over again.” “Some things will change” The Bolzano downhiller is currently in Munich, where he runs a restaurant together with his older brother Valentin. The main attraction: South Tyrolean dumplings. “A lot will change in the coming days,” he already knows. The restaurants in Bavaria are still open. But: On Wednesday, regular work ends, at least partially. Then new regulations will also come into force in Bavaria due to the coronavirus crisis. Restaurants are only allowed to stay open until 15 p.m. and a minimum distance of 1,5 meters must be maintained.

“This is of course difficult for us, where the evening is our main business,” explains von Klebelsberg, but also emphasizes: “Strict measures are necessary to contain the virus.” Maybe the young restaurateur will rely on delivery services. “Perhaps this will soon be over,” he points out again about the currently uncertain situation throughout Europe.

Just like extended mountain bike tours could soon be a thing of the past. In any case, such outdoor leisure activities were still possible in Bavaria on Tuesday, so the friendly man from Bolzano used the sunny day for a training session. If the season starts in the next few months, von Klebelsberg wants to be in top shape. All events organized by the international cycling federation UCI have been suspended until at least the beginning of April. The World Cup stage for downhillers would – theoretically – take place in Fort William, Scotland, at the beginning of June. New team If von Klebelsberg starts the season in the coming months, it will be for a new team. After the “downhill rebel” traveled “privately” last year, he is now competing for the GT Factory Team. Of course, he will keep his jeans on and continue to practice the sport as a hobby and passion, alongside his work in the restaurant.

<a data-caption="In der vergangenen Saison fuhr Johannes von Klebelsberg für kein professionelles Team, sondern trug das Trikot seines Heimatvereins ASC Tiroler Radler Bozen. Ein Markenzeichen des 24-Jährigen: Jeans statt Rennanzug. © am" data-fancybox="inline-63026" target="_image" href="https://s3-images.sportnews.bz/_images/scale/1280x1280/img/2020/03/in-der-vergangenen-saison-fuhr-johannes-von-klebelsberg-fuer-kein-professionelles-team-sondern-trug-das-trikot-seines-heimatvereins-asc-tiroler-radler.jpg"> Last season, Johannes von Klebelsberg did not ride for a professional team, but wore the jersey of his hometown club ASC Tiroler Radler Bozen. A trademark of the 24-year-old: jeans instead of racing suits. © on

In the tough downhill business, von Klebelsberg made it into the top 2 twice last season and achieved his best World Cup result to date with 15th place at the World Cup in Commezzadura in Val di Sole on Sulzberg. He wants to build on that. But first he hopes: “That this coronavirus crisis will be over soon and that everyone will get out of it relatively well.”

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Von Klebelsberg: “Everything is very uncertain”

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