15:00 everybody is good arrived now, both last ones Jaco Alex Ulmann and Wolfram Schumacher. Thanks to all those who have still followed us very numerous on all stages of les Portes du soleil; "La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc will be from tomorrow, on the Espace Diamant, with a stage Praz on Arly-Flumet-les Saisies from 12:30
14:20 This is the partial results of the stage 4 (addition of the 3 sections): Emil Inauen in 6.12.44; Milos Gonda in 6.14.36; Radek Havrda in 6.17.14; Jean-Philippe Pontier in 6.33.50; Martin Bily in 6.39.16; Ketil Reitan in 6.50.46; Jo Are Brennodden in 6.52.40; Daniel Juillaguet in 7.00.40; Fabrizio Lovatti in 7.16.47; Thomas Hoffmann in 7.23.02; all the results(profits) (stage and general) will be published in the part(party) of the site "Ranking" as soon as they will be officialized
14:10 the group Barbara Inauen Jack-Gérad Gaspard arrived, Pierre antoine Héritier arrives now. In some minutes the first part of the results of this 4th stage (a, b, c).
13:45 Fabrizio Lovatti and Thomas Hoffmann crossed the finish line with some hundreds of meters beforehand to the advantage of Fabrizio
13:35 Far from these 8 finishers, it is Fabrizio Lovatti and Thomas Hoffmann and even much more far a pack consisted of Jack-Gérard Gaspard, Barbara Inauen, Aki Holck, Jean Combazard and Germano De Martin, then Pierre Antoine Héritier. Much more far, Jaco Alex Ulmann and Wolfram Schumacher close the race.
13:20 While Daniel and Martin ended the stage, it is Ketil Reitan who ends it at the moment and Jo Are is near the line
13:10 While the snow begins to fall on Chatel, where is the headquarter of the race, Daniel Juillaguet and Martin Bily are unless a kilometer of the arrival
12: 57 Emil and Milos ended this stage together, it is a very beautiful operation for Emil, who outstrips a little more Radek, and show to Milos Gonda that he is here and control the race
12:45 While Emil Inauen digs the distance with Radek Havrda and gets closer to Milos who is not more than in 250 meters in front of him. The speed for these three competitors is between 21 and 25 km/h
12:35 Emil Inauen is now in front of Radek havrda, he is unless 400 meters of Milos Gonda, while the arrival is planned of approximately 30 minutes. Jean-Philippe Pontier is always in pursuit(continuation) behind Radek, Emil and Milos. Daniel Juillaguet who makes a very beautiful stage, in joined Martin Bily. Ketil Reitan and Jo Are Brennodden nevertheless gain distance on Daniel
12:20 Jean-Philippe Pontier had pass Martin Bily. While in front of the race, are faster for Emil Inauen and Radek Havrda, always together, who quickly win distance on Milos Gonda
12:05 Emil Inaeun joined Radek Havrda and Jean-Philippe Pontier joined Martin Bily. De facto they win time on Milos Gonda. To finish Daniel Juillaguet, alone behind this group maintains the distance with an immediate speed equivalent to the other competitors of this group of leading . We can consider that the race now outlined in different two groups with balance of both groups are Jo Are and Ketil.
12:00 Behind the 1st group of leading firms, there is always Ketil Reitan and Jo Are Brennodden make the race together. All other competitors left the vetcheck, except for Wolfram Schumacher. They all practically in the same two kilometers.
11:45 Milos Gonda is always in the lead with an advance which varies on Radek according to the downhill and uphill, which succeed one another. Emil is really right by Radek and Martin Bily is about 100 meters after. Jean-Philippe Pontier maintains an equal distance with Martin since the veterinary controle, Daniel is 150meters late.
11:20 The group of leading firms is always led by Milos Gonda who has a comfortable advance, on Radek Havrda who precedes Emil of about fifty meters, just behind in hundred of meters is Martin Bily and Jean-Philippe Pontier. Jo Are Brennodden and Ketil Reitan are going to arrive at the vetcheck
11:15 Milos left the vetcheck, and seems to go very fast, Radek, Emil and Martin left the control where are still Jean-Philippe Pontier and juillaguet Daniel
11:05 Milos Gonda arrived at the vetcheck
10:50 THe head of the race will arrived in few minuts on the veterinary control who is during 3minuts for each team
10:35 All the mushers crossed the pass of Coux, with a light advance on the timing, except for Mel Andrews who left the good Trail.
10:25 eight first ones crossed pass of Coux, it is Milos, Radek, Emil, an after at little distance, Jean Philippe Pontier and Daniel Juillaguet and Martin Bily who are rather close some of the others. Some time later are crossed the pass Ketil Reitan and Thomas Hoffman
10:10 Now all the runners Started, including Mel Andrews who chose to participate in this stage. Milos and Radek is always the first two places but the distance is appreciably reduced, like for the distance with Emil who returns on Radek Havrda.
10:00 While departure are linked both minutes, On the track Milos is always in front of, followed by Radek Havrda, Emil Inauen, Jean-Philippe Pontier and Daniel Juillaguet. The distance between Radek and Milos seems to correspond to the two minutes of the departure.
9:50 Aki Holck is started now, the firts eleven mushers; in the order of the arrival at Morzine yesterday afternoon
The start of the is at 9:30 am.
Starting order 1 Milos Gonda, 2 Radek Havrda, 3 Jean Philippe Pontier.
20:40 Jaco Alex Ulmann and Wolfram Schumacher are arrived now, and this part of the Stage 4 (4b) is now finish...
read more...13:16 Here is time Intermediaries of this stage 4a, it is not the ranking of the stage this one will be made on two half-stages. Emil Inauen in 00.59.43, Radek Havrda in 1.00.59, Milos Gon...
read more...21:42 Mel Andrews just cross the finishline, the third stage is now finish....
read more...12:30 Arrival time for this second stage: Martin Bily et Radek Havrda in the same time of 1h30:15, Emil Inauen 1h30:58, Aki Holck 1h38:58, Milos Gonda 1h39:21, Ketil Reitan 1h41:27, Jean-...
read more...22:30 Meeting tomorrow morning at 9h30 fort the second Stage...
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Czech Republic [28 years old]Finisher : 2011
Sponsors :
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (2)
Biography :
Norway [36 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2010, 2009
Sponsors :
Prize list :
Arctic Alps Cup 2011 CHAMPION
LGO 2011 (6) - Friendliest Musher
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2011 (7)
LGO 2010 (5)
LGO 2009 (4) - Friendliest Musher
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2010 (10)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2008 (14)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2005 (7)
Biography :
Jo Are is from a succesful mushing familly. His father Kjell is one of the best long-distance mushers in Norway. His brother Ola has won the Femundlopet 500 in 2008. Jo Are took a great 4th place in La Grande Odyssee Savoie Mont Blanc 2009. He received also the friendliest musher award.
France [51 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2008
Sponsors : PURINA PRO PLAN - SOGERES
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (10) Best Siberian Husky Team
LGO 2010 (19) Non finisher
LGO 2008 (11)
Trophée Haute-Maurienne 2009 CHAMPION
Biography :
Jean created his own kennel called "des rêves de l'hiver blanc". He owns 15 siberian huskies. In January 2011, he took a great 10th place of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc. He trains far from the mountains in Seine et Marne with passion and perseverence.
Italy [59 years old]Finisher : 2011
Sponsors :
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (11)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2008 (21)
Alpentrail 1997 (5), 1998 (6), 1999 (8)
Biography :
This year will be his first participation in La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc.
Slovakia [34 years old]Finisher : 2011
Sponsors : Royal Canin
Prize list :
LGO 2011 CHAMPION
Pasvik Trail 2011 CHAMPION
Pasvik Trail 2007 (28)
Biography :
Milos has discovered the mushing in 2003. He know runs tours for tourist in Swedish Lapland. 2011 champion, he comes back to LGO to defend his title.
Czech Republic [38 years old]Finisher : 2010, 2009, 2008
Sponsors : HUMI OUTDOOR - EURO HUSKY - VETERINÁR S.R.O.
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (13) non finisher
LGO 2010 (2)
LGO 2009 CHAMPION
LGO 2008 (4)
Trophée Grande Odyssée 2007 CHAMPION
Biography :
La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc is Radek's main goal. He won the race in 2009 in front of Robert Sorlie. He is one of the main favorite's of the 2012 edition.
Germany [46 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2006
Sponsors : Manmat ; Bergans of Norway ; Renault.
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (8)
LGO 2006 (7)
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2007 (5)
Finnmarkslopet every year since 2000
Biography :
For 20 years he lived with sled dogs. After a good 8th place last year, he is back and will run the Arctic Alps Cup, this year.
Finland [49 years old]Finisher :
Sponsors : Huskypoint, Musch, Sasta
Prize list :
Finnmarkslopet 500 2006 8th
Pasvik Trail Open Class 2007 3rd
Carelian EastPoint 200 2008 1st
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2008 7th
Biography :
Aki operates a sleddog tour business in Rovaniemi in Finland. He started racing late in 2006. His main goal is to be the first Finn ever to run the Iditarod. He cooperates with Taisto Thorneus from Sweden and Ketil Reitan from Norway inside Team Lapland.
Switzerland [39 years old]Finisher : 2010, 2008, 2005
Sponsors : Swiss Natural, Virbac, Energizer, GLA-WEL, Scurion, Simex Trading, Lowa, Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, Trade Net
Prize list :
Yukon Quest 300 2003 (8)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2005 (5) Rookie of the year
LGO 2005 (6)
LGO 2008 (2)
LGO 2010 CHAMPION
Biography :
A former steep skier and climber, Emil has fallen in love with sleddogs during a trip in Canada. Originally coming from Switzerland, he has moved his kennel to Norway in 2009 to improve his level. Emil is also the builder of the sleds of the world famous BEWE brand. Emil hold the record of most stages won on La Grande OdysséeSavoie Mont Blanc and is the reigning champion.
Switzerland [41 years old]Finisher : 2010, 2009
Sponsors : Swiss Natural, Virbac, Energizer, GLA-WEL, Scurion, Simex Trading, Lowa, Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, Trade Net
Prize list :
Finnmarkslopet 500 2008 DNF
LGO 2009 (11)
LGO 2010 (10)
Biography :
A doctor, Barbara runs with her husband Emil a kennel of 40 alaskan huskies. Originally living in Switzerland, they have moved to Norway to get better training conditionsand to get closer from the main long-distance teams. Barbara has been a handler for Emil for years. 3 years ago, she started to race. She's running the yearling team of Team Swiss.
France [45 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005
Sponsors : EUKANUBA - ENERGIZER - NUTRYLIS
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (5), LGO 2010 (11)
LGO 2009 (8), LGO 2008 (6),
LGO 2006 (6), LGO 2005 (11)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2007 (7)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2003 (16)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2004 (27)
Femundlopet 2007 (26)
Femundlopet 2008 (28)
Biography :
A physiotherapist, Daniel is one of the best french long distance musher. He entered La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc since his first edition.
France [38 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006
Sponsors : ROYAL CANIN - VETO ONLINE - DERMOSCENT - Conseil général du Tarn - ANTIPODE - ANTIDOTE
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (3)
LGO 2010 (6)
LGO 2009 (6)
LGO 2008 (8)
LGO 2006 (8)
Amundsen race 2010 (4)
Femundlopet 600 2010 (21)
Champion de France 2004 mi-distance en illimité (12 chiens).
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2007 (2)
Biography :
Jean-Philippe is at the present time the best french musher. He has moved to Norway to improve his training conditions. He has taken a great third place in 2011.
Norway [51 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2009, 2008
Sponsors : UnoX, Royal Canin Norway, Roros Hotell, Rorosbanken, Canada Goose
Prize list :
Arctic Alps Cup 2011 CHAMPION
LGO 2008 (3), LGO 2009 (7), LGO 2011 (4)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2011 (11)
Yukon Quest 1989
Iditarod 1991, 1992 (10), 1993, 1994
Hope Nadezhda 1991
Femundlopet 2008 (2e), 2009 (7e)
Finnmarkslopet 2006 (12e), 2007 (11e) 2010 (7)
Biography :
Ketil is the only one musher who has run the 4 greatest races in the world: the Iditarod, the Yukon Quest, the Finnmarkslopet and La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc.
Germany [50 years old]Finisher : 2008
Sponsors : Iron Dog - Canina - Coleman - Polux - Ovator - the HEAT company - Sub Zero - Oregon - Columbia - Petzl - Rud - Wolf - Oatsnack - Duracell - Danler - Cep - Guyotdesigns
Prize list :
Femundlopet 300 2005 (41)
Femundlopet 400 2006 (10)
LGO 2008 (15)
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2010 (5)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2010 (28)
Biography :
Wolfram began mushing in 1998 after being fallin in love with the sport during a trip to Alaska. He has run La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc, the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise and the Finnmarkslopet 1000. This musher, long distance runner, is back in 2011 on LGO.
Switzerland [47 years old]Finisher : 2010, 2009
Sponsors : HS VITA AG – SILVA Switzerland – LEATHERMAN Switzerland – ALLFARM AG – CAMPINGAZ/COLEMAN Switzerland – CIARA SUISSE – HUSKY TRAIL AG
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (14) non finisher
LGO 2010 (17)
LGO 2009 (13)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2007 (39)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2008 (31)
Biography :
Jaco Alex has run LGO in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. He is back in 2012 with motivation as great as ever.