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Robert Novotny and Birgit Hollmann winners of starting race in Geising/Germany

(Altenberg, June 4th 2010) Robert Novotny could win the first stage of this year's
Rohloff Mad East Challenge 500. The 36 years old Novotny of the Czech Factor Bike Team has put Christian Kreuchler (Team Germina) and Michael Schuchardt
(Team SWB Felt) to their places. With the women Birgit Hollmann (of Jenatec Berlin
Ladys) befor Daniela Storch (Scott Genius Generation) and Jana Suess (Stevens 1a
Crossteam). With blue skies and sun altogether 160 male and female riders were on their way on the first 8km of the first stage with start and finish in the Geising ice skating rink. 

Mad East chief organisor Matthias Mende was very satisfied with the opening event: „Everything is fine. We think it will be a hot weekend due to many last minute starters."

On Saturday the longest part called "Close to the limit" awaits the starters: All in all 103km and 2,500 height metres are to manage. From Geising the track leads over the bob run Altenberg and furtheron over Holzhau to Neuhausen. The leading field there is due at about 11.30h. Afterwards it goes along the Czech side of the Erzmountains over Cesky Jiretin back to Geising.

Mad East Enduro at the bob run and at the skilift Hermsdorf!
Mad East Enduro starts likewise on Saturday. This down-hill orientated racing format enjoys a high performance bike action. Technical demanding "special stages" are at the bob run Altenberg, at the Tellkoppe in Kipsdorf, and at the recently built race track at the skilift Hermsdorf. Afterwards it goes back to Altenberg via the ski run.