Josef Dirnbauer: Triumph in the mountain ranking of the Upper Austria tour!

Josef Dirnbauer: Triumph in the mountain ranking of the Upper Austria tour!

Oberösterreich, Österreich - Josef Dirnbauer from Langenwang caused a sensation at the international Raiffeisen Oberösterreich tour (UCI Cat. 2.2). The talented cyclist prevailed in the mountain ranking and thus won the coveted mountain jersey. This is a significant success, especially since the Upper Austria cycling is the second most important stage race in Austria, only behind the popular Tour of Austria.

The tour started with a prologue in Linz and led over three stages through all four quarters of Upper Austria. On the first day, Dirnbauer was able to demonstrate his climbing skills by joining an escape group and consistently winning all mountain ratings. His tireless efforts paid off and formed the foundation for his victory in the mountain classification.

Success of the Schwingshandl cycling team

Dirnbauer is a member of the Schwingshandl Cycling team from Ottensheim, which has developed rapidly since it was founded. The idea for starting the team came up in the summer of 2022, and the association was officially registered in the fall of this year. The small amateur team, which started in 2023, has now blossomed into one of the largest amateur teams in Austria. For the 2024 season, participation in renowned amateur races such as the Ötztal cycling marathon and the Salzkammergut Trophy as well as in all Austrian cup races are planned. The foundation of an elite lady and an elite men's team for 2025 is also planned.

Due to the victory in the mountain ranking, Dirnbauer not only set personal milestones, but also gave the Schwinghandl Cycling team a strong sign. The team successfully defended the mountain jersey until the last stage. At a time when clean sport and a zero tolerance policy towards doping are becoming increasingly important, this team sets clear accents.

Security for cyclists

For all cyclists who take part in competitions or just do their rounds, it is important to think about security. The Austrian cycling association (ÖRV), for example, offers travel protection that covers return costs of up to EUR 50,000. This insurance applies in particular to accidents in the exercise of cycling or cycling accidents and has a cover for the first 31 days of stay in Austria. This shows how seriously the sports association also pays attention to the security of its members.

The success of Josef Dirnbauer and the aspiring development of the Schwingshandl Cycling team draw a positive picture for the cycling community in Austria. The coming years promise exciting competitions and other successes. Who knows, maybe we will soon see Dirnbauer and his team again in the highest ranks of the national and international cycling competitions!

For further details about the team and the upcoming events, interested parties can go to the official website of the Schwingshandl Cycling Team: Schwingshandl-cycling.com . The information for cyclists and the security offers of the ÖRV can also be found at cyclingaustria.at

For the full article about Dirnbauers Triumph, take a look at the report by meinbezirk.at .