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Maratona dles Dolomites – the best drama for real heroes

07.07.2016
by Robin Schmitt
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Preamble.

Traditionally dramas are a five-act play. But this is the 30th edition of the legendary Maratona dles Dolomites and it’s more than a drama and therefore deserves six acts. The following play is an excerpt of the more than 9,000 individual stories full of pain, fun and glory as the racers conquered the 7 passi of the Maratona. The text is based purely on true circumstances and portrays the brutal journey of the modern hero on their horses made of carbon.

Michil Costa, president of the Maratona and creator of the play heralded in his opening speech that after this personal Odyssey, you’ll never be the same again. And he was right.
Michil Costa, president of the Maratona and creator of the play, declared in his opening speech that after this personal Odyssey, you’ll never be the same again. And he was right.

About the Author

Robin Schmitt
CEO & Founder

Robin is one of the two founders of 41 Publishing, a visionary and go-getter. While he now enjoys every second on the bike – whenever his busy schedule allows – he used to race against the clock at enduro events and a few Downhill World Cups. Besides that, Robin practises kung fu and Zen meditation, plays the cello, loves classic cars, travels abroad and still reviews numerous bikes himself. Progressive ideas, new projects and major challenges – Robin loves exploring undiscovered potential and getting to the bottom of new trends.

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Table of contents
  1. Intro: Preamble
  2. The Exposition
  3. The Rising Action
  4. The Climax
  5. The Falling Action
  6. Dénouement – Resolution, Revelation or Catastrophe?
  7. The Sixth Act

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