From June 21 to 27, 2025, our Plasmatreat RTS-Electronic cycling team took part in one of the toughest, but also most impressive stage races in Europe: the Tour Transalp. Start in Innsbruck and finish in Riva del Garda. Seven days, over 650 kilometers, around 16,500 vertical meters and legendary Alpine passes such as the Stelvio Pass or the Mortirolo Pass.
Our team started with ten riders in five teams of two and one individual rider in the U23 classification – driven by motivation, lots of KM preparation and, above all, a strong sense of community. The days in the Alps were characterized by scorching heat, burning thighs and those very special moments when you surpass yourself – but never alone. We were all particularly impressed by Max Geppert. At just 18 years of age, he not only won the U23 classification of the Tour with aplomb – above all, he showed something that cannot be trained: Character. Max put himself at the service of the team on several occasions, for example when he accompanied our two riders over tough sections as a strong slipstream provider and motivator. His performance was strong – his attitude was greater.
This week in the Alps was more than just a stage race. It was a reflection of what we at RTS Electronic are all about: team spirit, mutual respect, and a focus on each other. Anyone who saw how our team pushed each other in the heat, how riders set the pace for others and gave up personal goals in order to arrive together will understand why these values are also practiced in our company. We believe that big goals can only be achieved if you pursue them together. In the saddle as well as in the office. The Tour Transalp showed us once again that it’s not just numbers and times that count. It’s the journey. The attitude. The togetherness. And that is exactly what we are grateful for – to our riders, our partners and our employees.
In the final result, the team was able to celebrate 20 podium places over the seven stages, including 15 victories in the respective categories. The result was crowned by the overall victory in the men’s masters and U23 junior categories.
