Altitude challenge at high altitude

Pauwerbiker Robert Scherer is the clear leader of the altitude challenge with over 11,000 meters of altitude.

Anyone who collects 2,500 or 5,000 meters of altitude in the new altitude challenge will be rewarded by Zugerberg Finanz, the new presenting sponsor. This is an incentive.

By last Sunday evening, almost 40 participants had completed the first hurdle of 2,500 vertical meters. They will receive an exclusive pair of socks. Of these, 13 participants have already gone on to break the 5,000-meter altitude barrier, earning themselves a cool hoodie. Timo Dainese, CEO of Zugerberg Finanz and initiator of the new competition format, is delighted that the challenge has got off to a successful start: "I've already cycled from Auw to Horben twelve times. The first time I set off too euphorically and had to learn the hard way on the first ramp. You don't get anything for free, but the panoramic view of the Alps is worth all the effort."

Already over 11,000 meters in altitude

Each Trophy stage is supervised by a club. The mountain stage from Auw to Horben is supervised by the Pauwerbiker from Auw. It is therefore not surprising that eight club members are among the top 10 in the altitude challenge. The Pauwerbikers are hard-working. Not only in collecting the stamp cards, but also in collecting the altitude meters. With over 11,000 vertical meters, Robert Scherer is clearly in the lead. Andi Amstutz, stage leader of the Pauwerbiker: "We don't have an internal competition. The challenge is motivation enough for every single member to ride up the Horben almost every day."

Staff on the road too

The employees of Zugerberg Finanz are also regular cyclists. "My work colleagues meet up on the various Trophy routes. We came 11th in the club trophy. I'm proud that our commitment is inspiring both internally and externally," says Timo Dainese. The current stages in Steinhauserwald and Auw - Horben end next Sunday, April 18.

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