Alban Lakata


Enduring Titles

In his home town of Lienz (Austria) Alban Lakata isn’t known only as a mountain biker. He is also a heating expert, building oven type heating systems used in many homes. Changing direction, he then studied and qualified to teach physical education. In 2000 he holidayed in the beautiful Lake Garda region of Italy, where he caught the mountain biking bug.

The job titles were soon traded for that of the Austrian Marathon Champion 2004. More natinonal and international titles followed, then the overall lead in the World rankings, and a European Championship. Joining Topeak Ergon in 2009, saw him put in a great performance with Topeak Ergon USA’s Dave Weins at the TransAlp Challenge. As far as endurance is concerned, Alban is the man.


My story

Nickname
Albanator
Nationality
Austrian
Date of Birth
25.06.1979
Place of birth
Lienz, Austria
Place of residence
Lienz, Austria
Professional Qualifications
Hafner (stove fitter)
Height
1.84m / 6'
Weight
76-79kg / 12 stone / 170lbs
Hobbies
Gardening, reading, skiing, fiddling with my bikes
Lucky Item
My girlfriend
Motto
Nothing comes from nothing
What I particularly like
That I have been able to make my hobby my career.
What I particularly dislike
Dishonesty.
Career Aim
To win a medal at the World Marathon Championships
About the Team
German reliability
Name
Alban Lakata
Club
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Homepage
http://www.albanlakata.de/?lang=en

Career highlights:

1. Place Austrian National Championship Marathon 2011
1. Place Kitzalp Bike Marathon 2011
2. Place overall Trans Germany 2011
2. Place Rocky Mountain Bike Marathon Riva del Garda 2011
1. Place Roc d´Azur XC-Race 2010
1. Place World Champion Marathon 2010
1. Place Austrian National Championship Marathon 2010
2. Place World Championship Marathon Stattegg (A) 2009
1. Place Austrian National Championship Marathon 2009
1. Place Austrian National Championships Marathon 2008
1. Place Marathon European Championships 2008
1. Place Marathon-World Cup Mt. St. Anne 2006

Palmares:

2011
1. Place Austrian National Championship Marathon 2011
1. Place Kitzalp Bike Marathon 2011
2. Place overall Trans Germany 2011
2. Place Rocky Mountain Bike Marathon Riva del Garda 2011
2010
1. Place Roc d´Azur XC-Race 2010
1. Place World Champion Marathon 2010
1. Place Austrian National Championship Marathon 2010
3. Place GC Cape Epic 2010
2009
2. Place World Championship Marathon Stattegg (A) 2009
1. Place Austrian National Championship Marathon 2009
2008
1. Place Austrian National Championships Marathon 2008
1. Place Marathon European Championships 2008
2007
1. Place Black Forest Ultra Bike Marathon 2007
2006
1. Place Marathon-World Cup Mt. St. Anne 2006