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A Look Back at a Year of Cycling That Brought a Lot of Joy Once Again<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Victories, strong stage races, emotional moments, and a team that grew closer together throughout the season: Team Vorarlberg looks back on a successful 2026 cycling season. From a blistering start to the season through an eventful summer to a strong finish, the riders racked up numerous top results and gained valuable experience. There were a few minor setbacks along the way\u2014but the team always found the right response. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n In three parts, we\u2019ll look back on the season, recall the sporting highlights, and showcase what set Team Vorarlberg 2026 apart. At the same time, we\u2019ll conclude by looking ahead: Preparations for the upcoming season are already in full swing.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Part 1 | The Prologue: <\/span><\/strong>Team Vorarlberg hits its stride right from the start of the season<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Team Vorarlberg got off to an early and successful start to the season. Numerous top results in the spring already had everyone looking forward to more.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n After its first races, which yielded respectable results at the Tour of Sardinia, in the Ardennes, and in Croatia, Team Vorarlberg made its first big impression in the Bundesliga. At the season opener of the race series in Leonding, the team dominated the race and secured a commanding victory thanks to Tobias Nolde<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n A special highlight followed with an invitation to the Tour of the Alps. Thanks to a wild card, the team was able to compete in the high-profile UCI 2.Pro stage race and made impressive use of the big stage: a very aggressive riding style from the entire team, three days in the prestigious mountains jersey by Emanuel Zangerle<\/strong>, four days in the Breakaway King jersey, and, above all, a tremendous performance by Colin St\u00fcssi<\/strong> in the general classification. As by far the strongest rider on a Continental team, he secured a strong 20th-place finish in this extremely demanding tour, which featured over 15,000 meters of climbing in five days.<\/span><\/p>\n The winning streak continued in the Bundesliga as well. In the second race in Wels, Tobias<\/strong> Nolde <\/strong>secured another victory <\/strong>. At the GP Vorarlberg, Emanuel Zangerle<\/strong> put in a strong performance, finishing fifth. Shortly thereafter, Philipp Hofbauer<\/strong> had his first big moment, claiming the next Bundesliga victory at the Erlauftaler Radtage.<\/span><\/p>\n Colin St\u00fcssi<\/strong> caused a sensation on the international stage. At the Tour of Hellas, he fought his way to an outstanding third place overall. With this result, the team confirmed its strength even on challenging terrain and against top-tier competition. Dominik R\u00f6ber<\/strong> earned his first UCI points of the year by finishing 17th overall at the 75th Fl\u00e8che du Sud.<\/span><\/p>\n Kilian Feurstein<\/strong> capped off the month of May with yet another victory. His win at the criterium in Sch\u00f6nberg put a successful finishing touch on the first few months of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n Interim Conclusion:<\/span><\/strong> Starting the racing season earlier paid off. Numerous victories and top finishes underscored the team\u2019s solid preparation and the strength of the entire team. The team was in top form, the atmosphere was great\u2014and their hunger for success was far from satisfied \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n Part 2 | The Stages: <\/span><\/strong>A Hot Summer <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Stage victories, a successful title defense at a major stage race, a successful debut in the Caribbean, and a strong team dynamic defined the summer months. Even though the Tour of Austria didn\u2019t go as hoped, Team Vorarlberg responded impressively afterward.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n At the Tour of Upper Austria, the team delivered two standout performances. Dominik R\u00f6ber, riding for <\/strong> <\/strong>, claimed his first victory at the UCI level, <\/strong>, and Kilian Feurstein<\/strong> each secured a stage win. Feurstein also claimed the green jersey as the top points scorer\u2014a special moment in his still-young career and further proof of his successful development.<\/span><\/p>\n After that, the spotlight was on Colin St\u00fcssi<\/strong>. At the Tour of Malopolska, he defended his overall victory from the previous year and also secured a stage win. Winning a stage race is one of the greatest achievements in cycling. St\u00fcssi\u2019s title defense underscored his class and the strength of the team, which returned from Poland not only with the <\/span>the Swiss rider\u2019s overall victory but also with the points jersey for Giacomo Ballabio<\/strong> and the victory in the team classification.<\/span><\/p>\n After the national championships (fourth and fifth place for Emanuel Zangerle and <\/strong> Philipp Hofbauer<\/strong>), the focus shifted to the Tour of Austria. But just before the home race, of all times, the team had to cope with a bitter setback: Captain Colin St\u00fcssi<\/strong> was sidelined due to illness. This completely changed the team\u2019s competitive expectations overnight. Philipp Hofbauer stepped up <\/strong>and delivered a strong performance in the stage race. Wearing the jersey for the best Austrian rider, he finished the Tour in 14th place\u2014a very respectable result and, at the same time, an incentive for the future. The Tour of Austria is already firmly marked on the calendar for 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n At the end of July, Guadeloupe offered a completely different adventure. During the ten-day tour of the Caribbean, the team broke new ground and delivered impressive results across the board: two stage wins and the Green Jersey for the points leader, Kilian Feurstein<\/strong>, another stage win and a top-10 finish in the general classification for Tobias Nolde<\/strong>, who briefly wore the Yellow Jersey as the race leader, and third place overall for Colin St\u00fcssi<\/strong> \u2014that was the outstanding result for the team from Vorarlberg. In addition to the sporting successes, the trip provided many new experiences. It brought the team even closer together.<\/span><\/p>\n The team continued its winning streak in the following one-day races as well. At the criterium in Rankweil, Kilian Feurstein<\/strong> capped off his strong season with a victory in front of a large crowd. Nearly 50 riders put on a spectacular show for the enthusiastic crowd at the \u201cRund um den Liebfrauenberg\u201d classic.<\/span><\/p>\n Interim Conclusion: <\/span><\/strong>This summer showed what sets this team apart. It knows how to handle success, bounce back from setbacks, and respond as a united team. The minor disappointment at the Tour of Austria didn\u2019t become a stumbling block. Instead, the team delivered strong performances in the races that followed and proved just how well it has gelled as a unit.<\/span><\/p>\n Part 3 | The Grand Finale: <\/span><\/strong>Face to Face with World-Class Teams<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Team Vorarlberg ended the season with more victories, a Bundesliga double, and international appearances. At the same time, preparations for 2027 have long been in full swing.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Team Vorarlberg continued its winning streak even in the final stretch of the season. Following the Sauerland Tour, where Giacomo Ballabio<\/strong> finished third in a stage, the team made another strong statement at the final Bundesliga race in the M\u00fchlviertel region. With the stage victory, the team secured both the individual title\u2014won by Philipp Hofbauer<\/strong> \u2014and the team title in the Bundesliga for the first time. This double victory is an absolute milestone and a well-deserved reward for a strong racing season.<\/span><\/p>\n The team then continued competing on the international stage against world-class teams. At the Giro d\u2019Abruzzo in Italy, the team showed itself to be in good form, with Giacomo Ballabio<\/strong> finishing in the top 10 on two of the four days. Following the Coppa Agostoni, Colin St\u00fcssi<\/strong> delivered another successful performance at the season\u2019s final race, the Coppa Citt\u00e0 di San Daniele. Third place in a highly competitive international field earned not only plenty of recognition but also an extra serving of the famous San Daniele ham, which is native to the race\u2019s host city.<\/span><\/p>\n There was also cause for celebration at the national level: With Emanuel Zangerle and <\/strong> Philipp Hofbauer<\/strong>, two riders from Team Vorarlberg competed at the European Championships in Slovenia. These nominations underscore the athletic quality of the team.<\/span><\/p>\n While the riders were still battling for results, planning for the upcoming season was already in full swing. Sponsors, equipment, fleet, events, race calendar, apparel, and organization\u2014the to-do list is long. But team manager Thomas Kofler<\/strong> is well on schedule. Roster planning is also largely complete. The 2027 roster will be announced shortly and promises that the team\u2019s success story will continue into its 29th season at the professional level.<\/span><\/p>\n Season Recap<\/span><\/strong>: 2026 was marked by a wide variety of winners, strong team performances, and a consistently positive atmosphere. Particularly encouraging: The team was largely spared from injuries and was able to achieve its athletic goals for the most part.<\/span><\/p>\n These successes were always a team effort. Riders, coaches, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and all other team members played their part in making this a successful year.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019d like to say thank you for that! With many wonderful memories, plenty of motivation, and clear goals in mind, we\u2019re looking ahead. 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