European Enduro Series 2015 Rocks the Dusty Trails in Sölden - Prologue

Jul 4, 2015
by Trail Solutions  
This weekend, on July 4 and 5, the European Enduro Series continues in the heart of Sölden, Austria. Today was the first mandatory training and following the prologue. Ines Thoma (GER) and Nico Lau (FRA) were way in front of their competitors in the Elite class at today’s prologue in the dusty, shimmering heat of the Ötztal Alps. Two other German riders, Lisa Policzka and Stephanie Frankl were close in on Thoma in the Women Elite class. Gustav Wildhaber (SUI) and Robert Williams (GBR) were hard on Lau’s heels. The newly built 'Teäre Line' was the venue for the prologue and will also be part of the race tomorrow. The gleaming heat, the scenic trails and the highly motivated riders promise tomorrow´s race to be challenging and one of a kind.

Nico Lau rails around the first corner to the prologue win of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015.
Nico Lau rails around the first corner to the prologue win of the 2nd EES in Sölden Tyrol, Austria, on July 4, 2015.

171 riders picked up their bib numbers for the 2nd EES in Soelden Tyrol today.
171 riders picked up their bib numbers for the 2nd EES in Soelden Tyrol, today.

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
What a fabulous backdrop!

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Mandatory practise session in perfect conditions.

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Dusty and shimmering heat - the Ötztal this Saturday.

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Flow trails and technical parts are well balanced in Sölden.

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Austria's Markus Inreiter takes the 9th place in the Men's Amateur class in today's prologue.

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
A snow lover's paradise in winter, a biker's paradise in summer.

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Let's go test stage #1!

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Massimo Serri of Italy races in the Men's Masters 50+ class.

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Did we already mention that the conditions on the stages were perfect?

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Impressive mountain scenery.

Michal Prokop CZE races the prologue of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Czech's Michal Prokop, the winner of the season's first EES stop, finished 4th in the prologue.

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Welcome to the 'Bike Republic Sölden'!

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Nice bird's view shot!

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
That's going to hurt.

Practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
A little bot of airtime on the 'Teäre Line'.

Benny Purner AUT in practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Austria's Benni Purner races to 2nd place in Saturday's prologue.

Benny Purner AUT in practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
European vice champion in the Men's Masters 30+ class is back in race mode - Benni Purner.

Daniel Schemmel AUT races the prologue of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Winner of the junior's class prologue - Daniel Schemmel of Austria.

Christian Schleker GER goes sideways in practise of the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015. Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Christian Schleker (GER) going sideways during the training session.

Ines Thoma GER splashes the competion at the 2nd EES in S lden Tyrol Austria on July 4 2015.Free image for editorial usage only Photo by Manfred Stromberg
Germany's Ines Thoma 'splashes' the competition at the 2nd EES stop in Austria.


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 is there any uphill section?
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 Correction: 0 comment. Well not anymore Smile
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 Well, I am not going to comment either!
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 Me neither







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