The Final Stroke
- Ralph Näf
- Thomas “Thömu” Binggeli
- Mathias Flückiger
- Alessandra Keller
- Lars Forster
- Vital Albin
- Tamara Marolf
- Gavin Black
- Nicolas Fischer
- Bruno Diethelm
Episode 5 –The Last Stroke is about the final mile – those moments when everything has to come together and mental strength determines triumph or disappointment.
After months of training, equipment testing and tactical discussions, everything is ready on the big day. But then it's not just your physical condition that counts – it's your mental strength.
Mathias Flückiger describes it like this: «There were times when I focused too much on results and the smallest details. That often slowed me down. Today I know that you have to have confidence in your own abilities – then anything can happen.»
Coach Bruno Diethelm also emphasises: «The world's top athletes are closer together todaythan ever before. Only those who are mentally prepared can tap into their physical abilities one hundred per cent – and thus force luck to be on their side in the race.»
Episode 5 impressively shows that in top-class sport, it is not only your legs but also your head that determines victory or defeat. It is a story about trusting inyour own strengths, about the ability to let go – and about the power to drawon everything you have at the decisive moment.
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Mathias Flückiger wins at the U23 World Championships in New Zealand
Ralph Näf crowned himself the first-ever Cross-Country Eliminator (XCE) World Champion in Leogang in 2012.
Alessandra Keller after a muddy 2nd place at the 2015 U23 World Cup in Albstadt.
Ralph Näf at the 2015 Val di Sole World Cup with his youngest fans.
Thömus RN Racing Team – at the beginning in Oberried
Ralph Näf with Youngstar Sirin Städler in Andorra at the UCI XCO World Cup Race
Traning Camp with Thömus maxon Team and Thömus Akros Youngstars Team
Alessandra Keller crowned herself U23 XCO World Champion
World Championship 2018 in Mont Sainte Anne with Mathias Flückiger at the Victory Ceremony
Bruno Diethelm Trainingscamp with Thömus Akros Youngstars Team
Team Thömus Youngstars in 2019 with Marcel Kuratli
The Thömus Lightrider R3 Worldcup – one of the lightest bikes on the World Cup circuit, built for precision, speed, and control.
The first Thömus bike – the Test Tube Baby, conceived and produced in Oberried, Switzerland.
In the production facility in Thörishaus, Switzerland, is where the Lightrider R3 Worldcup is crafted with precision and passion.
A bike built with state-of-the-art technology – for maximum performance and minimal weight. Engineered to lead the World Cup.
Design plans of the Thömus Lightrider R3 Worldcup – where the race machine is born.
Shimano XTR and Thömus Lightrider R3 Worldcup – the perfect combination for the team, delivering robust power, intuitive control, and ultimate performance.
Co-Teammanager Fabian Giger – sometimes the race bike rests… enter the roller bike
Through Hard Times, Together as a Family
Tamara is more than just a physiotherapist – she keeps the team moving at their best
In loving memory of our dear friend and supporter Danilo
Lars Forster and the team capturing a moment in Andorra.
Fueling the team – the Thömus maxon kitchen crew at work
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Climbing – every pedal stroke, every ounce of strength, every moment counts.
Vital Albin Racing in Araxá – speed, precision, and determination on every lap.
Before the race – focused and ready to give it her all.
Ready to shine at the World Championships
Lars Forster takes 3rd place in Nové Město – a strong performance on the World Cup course.
The Final Countdown. Focused, prepared, and fully committed – ready for the Worldcup Race in Val di Sole.
Jean-Luc Halter
Tobias Stasser,
Simon Meirandres
with Andrew Measham
