Gore calling for Alpine Quattrathlon participants

The latest Gore-Tex Experience Tour is inviting participants to join a special outdoor alpine event: its Alpine Quattrathlon. On four consecutive days, multisport athletes will make their way through four different countries while engaging in four sporting disciplines.

The good news is that, from 1st March 2014, anyone who is looking for an Alpine adventure can register at www.experience-tour.com.

Taking place from 24 to 27 July 2014, the latest Gore-Tex Experience Tour demands multisporting skills and involves road biking, mountain biking, trail running and road running. Stoney mountain paths, long distances and brace themselves for steep uphill climbs. As they make their way through Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Italy they’ll be in good company: 2008 Olympic triathlon gold medalist Jan Frodeno will be generating that extra motivation in the participants while offering performance tips.

Four days – four countries – four disciplines

Stage 1 Trail Run
Warth – Schrofenpass (southernmost point of Germany) – Lech
Distance 25km
Elevation gain 1,200m

Stage 2 Road Bike
Lech – Graun
Distance 140km
Elevation gain 2,300m

Stage 3 Mountain Bike
Graun – Mals
Distance 45km
Elevation gain 1,700m

Stage 4 Road Run
Mals – Latsch
Distance 30km
Elevation gain 200m

Participants will be kitted out with running shoes and sports clothing from Asics and cycling clothing from Gore Bike Wear and will also be provided with bicycles, helmets and bike shoes.

Head to www.experience-tour.com and tell Gore about your motivation for participating in the Quattrathlon event for a chance to take part*. On 13 June 2014 a jury will announce the names of the 30 participants. On 24 July 2014 the lucky winners will set off on their four day adventure in the Alps.

You can learn more about the projects of the GORE-TEX® Experience Tour at www.experience-tour.com.

*Gore will pay for the travel expenses (accommodation and food) of the 30 candidates for the duration. Gore will finance travel costs up to 250€.

Matt Baird Editor of Cycling Plus magazine

About

Matt is a regular contributor to 220 Triathlon, having joined the magazine in 2008. He’s raced everything from super-sprint to Ironman, duathlons and off-road triathlons, and can regularly be seen on the roads and trails around Bristol. Matt is the author of Triathlon! from Aurum Press and is now the editor of Cycling Plus magazine.