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The final push
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Taunus Bikepacking
June 19, 2026
Thunder is booming across the Taunus this afternoon as the latter half of this year’s pack make their way across the final parts of the track.
The fastest women are now across the finish line. Late last night, the plucky Erika Jaand reached the finish, followed exactly two hours later by Annika Baumann. Filling the third spot this afternoon was Daniela Herzig. But it wasn’t all plain sailing.
The final pieces are falling into place and attention is now turned towards the back of the field to cheer on the other riders fighting for the finish party.
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That’s all folks! See you tomorrow for the stories from the first full day of Taunus No9.
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