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Olympian Sabine Spitz Racing on Her Mountain Bike

26th October 2007

Concorde-sponsored Spitz takes silver in World Championships

German Olympic athlete and Concorde Owner Sabine Spitz races in Britain

Concorde-sponsored German Olympic athlete, Sabine Spitz, came second in the cross country event at the UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships, held in Fort William, Scotland in September.

In a dramatic finish to the women’s XC race, 2003 World Champion and European Champion Sabine, was narrowly beaten by Russia’s Irina Kalentieva (RUS). After winning gold at the European championships and silver at the MTB long distance championships, this is Sabine’s third international medal this season.

During the third of four 8.5km laps, Irina Kalentieva was able to extent her lead over the German, who was also thwarted by third placed JingJing Wang (China). Sabine was not able to catch up with the Russian again and Kalentieva finished the race in 1:44:08 hours with a lead of 39 seconds over the German.

German Olmpic Bike Racer Sabine Spitz Pictured with her New Concorde Motorhome Commenting on her best performance since winning the world title in 2003, Sabine said: “I haven’t lost the gold medal, I have won silver. The circuit and the conditions definitely weren’t perfect for me. That’s why I’m very happy about winning the silver medal even considering that I was close to winning the title. I was in a good shape anyway.”

Since May 2006 Sabine, always supported by her husband and manager Ralf Schäuble, has been travelling from race to race with a Concorde Charisma 791 L. Having taken second place at the world championships, the German athlete is virtually assured her ticket to the Olympic Games in Beijing. Now, only one question remains: will she drive there in her Concorde motor home?

>> See our earlier story on Sabine Spitz

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	13/01/2012 Latest News: Hot! Hot! Hot! Great Deals on Hobby Motorhomes 26th October 2007 Concorde-sponsored Spitz takes silver in World Championships German Olympic athlete and Concorde Owner Sabine Spitz races in Britain Concorde-sponsored German Olympic athlete, Sabine Spitz, came second in the cross country event at the UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships, held in Fort William, Scotland in September. In a dramatic finish to the women’s XC race, 2003 World Champion and European Champion Sabine, was narrowly beaten by Russia’s Irina Kalentieva (RUS). After winning gold at the European championships and silver at the MTB long distance championships, this is Sabine’s third international medal this season. During the third of four 8.5km laps, Irina Kalentieva was able to extent her lead over the German, who was also thwarted by third placed JingJing Wang (China). Sabine was not able to catch up with the Russian again and Kalentieva finished the race in 1:44:08 hours with a lead of 39 seconds over the German. Commenting on her best performance since winning the world title in 2003, Sabine said: “I haven’t lost the gold medal, I have won silver. The circuit and the conditions definitely weren’t perfect for me. That’s why I’m very happy about winning the silver medal even considering that I was close to winning the title. I was in a good shape anyway.” Since May 2006 Sabine, always supported by her husband and manager Ralf Schäuble, has been travelling from race to race with a Concorde Charisma 791 L. Having taken second place at the world championships, the German athlete is virtually assured her ticket to the Olympic Games in Beijing. Now, only one question remains: will she drive there in her Concorde motor home? >> See our earlier story on Sabine Spitz See Also: Concorde Links: Search For Concorde Stock in our Online Showroom \| The Concorde Section of Our Website See Also: Other Concorde News Stories: Concorde at Motorhome Show at NEC Birmingham October 2011 \| New Concorde D-Liner Smart Car Garage Arrives \| Rear Lounge & Bunk Bed Models \| 2001 Concorde Liner The Best Gets Better \| Iveco Based Cruiser Daily \| Overcab Enhancements to Cruiser C1 \| Phil Packer & Kate Silverton's Three Peaks Challenge \| International Caravan Salon Dusseldorf August 2011 \| The Boat & Caravan Show NEC February 2011 \| TV Chef James Martin and his Concorde Carver \| Concorde Friends & Customers Event May 2010 \| Phil Packer's Marathon Supporting Help For Heroes \| F1's Sebastian Vittel and his Concorde \| Concorde's Stunning new Smart Garage \| Caravan Club's Design & Drive Awards \| Concorde is Top of the TV Tables \| See Also: Other News Stories Knaus Sky TI 650 MF Wins Motorhome of The Year \| Laika Kreos 7009 Wins Luxury Motorhome of The Year Award \| Stephen Mead Bids Our Shop Au Revoir \| Southdowns Offer Both Fixed Bed Coachbuilt Awards Winners \| Andrew Ayling's Movember Whiskers \| Burstner Intern Judith Dreher \| Download Latest 'Voyage' Southdowns Newsletter \| Knaus Motorhome Relaunch At Southdowns \| New Bailey Motorhomes From Southdowns \| New Flagship A-Class Leads Laika Re-Launch \| Lands End to John O'Groats ..Again! \| Lands End to John O'Groats in the Laika Charity Van \| 'Smokin' Joe Stempien Retires \| New Double Decker Concorde!! \| Southdowns Now Bigger and Better \| Phil & Kate's Three Peaks Challenge \| T@B Makes Exhibition in Cornwall See Also: Other Sections News Archives \| Events \| Tests & Reviews \| Awards