Kienle to race sold-out Challenge Davos

As he recovers from a recent broken collarbone, Sebastian Kienle has found a great way to stay motivated – he’s entered Challenge Davos at the end of August.

“The fact that I will be riding Challenge Davos and have to climb the Flüelapass keeps me motivated,” he told Challenge Family.

 

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Still no races in sight? That might be a good time to break a collarbone. Some loose clippings before a construction site and I lost my front wheel. But thanks to a great team around me and the awesome staff from @klinikgut, I had surgery just 2,5H after I crashed. And it looks like I’m ready to join the swim squad the next day ? NOT. #fuck2020 #runningoutoftalent #cyclinglife #cycling #hepsportsteam #noshortcuts #givesyouwings

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Kienle broke his collarbone during a high-altitude training camp in Switzerland  on June 30th, and had surgery within hours of the crash. Since then he appears to be in good spirits, training hard and also got some good news that he wouldn’t have to do a qualifying full-distance before Kona if it does take place in February.

 

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Thanks for all the kind messages! I’m doing really well, unfortunately if nothing hurts it’s not too good for the compliance of the patient 😉 so coach has a hard time to put the handbrake on. I’m getting lots of physio, working on my @gozwift level 50 and staying on top of nutrition. Good news is, Ironman changed it’s qualifying rules. If Kona is really about to happen in February 2021 I’m already qualified without a validation race. #hepsportsteam #comebackstronger #triAG #swimbikerun #cycling #ironman

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Kienle will add some impressive name recognition to the pro field that includes defending champion Pieter Heemeryck from Belgium and his countryman Maurice Clavel – you can read more about the challenging event that features 1,770 m of climbing here.

The half-distance race in Davos has sold out and there are just a few slots still available for the Olympic-distance race, according to race organizers. The event will have a maximum of 700 participants.