(google translate)Tonight at 19.00 there will be a live stream of the finals of XC-Eliminator while the qualifiers get underway in the afternoon to decree then the batteries for the knockout stages.
Among the women lack the true favorite Alexandra Engen, winner of the last two Cup races, so the games are very open. Surely the biggest name present in the start list is Kathrin Stirnemann (Germany) and in tests XCE is among the best in the world. Behind her many names that would impensierirla as Eva Lechner (Italy), Katerina Nash (Czech Republic) and Maja Wloszczowka (Poland). Don't forget the name of Nathalie Schneitter (Switzerland) who will be cheering on his side.
In the men's race all against Daniel Federspiel (Austria) but opponents will be many races and XCE always reserve some surprises. The most representative names are Halzer Miha (Slovenia), always placed in the stages of the World Cup, Patrik Luthi (Switzerland), winner of a 2012 World Cup race XCE (La Bresse), Ralph Naef (Switzerland), world champion XCE, Thomas Litscher (Switzerland), national champion. Also present were top rider Marco Fontana (Italy), Lukas Fluckiger (Switzerland) and Ondrej Cink (Czech Republic), who are not XCE's specialist but may be the true outsider.
Start List XCE WOMEN
Start List XCE MEN
Impressions from the first race at the MTB & Trial European Championships 2013 in Berne. Photos: Benjamin Blaser
