Haibike has found a co-partner in Ötztal Tourismus to set up a new, professional mountain bike team. In addition to Stirnemann and Gantenbein, the team consists of four Austrian athletes. These are elite riders Gregor Raggl and Karl Markt, U23 rider Fabian Costa and up-and-coming talent Anna Spielmann. As Kathrin Stirnemann reveals, the "Haibike Ötztal Pro Team" will play a major role for her: "After four years in Sabine Spitz's team, we are parting ways. I have benefited a lot from Sabine over the years and have developed a lot thanks to her team. But now it's time to take a new path. I really appreciate Haibike giving me the chance to be team leader and supporting me on the way to my big goal, Rio 2016, and I'm looking forward to the next two years with the "Haibike Ötztal Pro Team".

After five years with Team Fischer-BMC, Corina Gantenbein is also leaving her sporting roots. She has signed with the Austrians for one year, with an option for a further year. "I'm really looking forward to the coming season! The fact that I can now compete in all the World Cups in a very professional environment is a great opportunity for me. It means I can reduce my workload to 50 percent next year and prepare better for the races," explains the 28-year-old from Graubünden.

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