AUSTRIAN BIKES AROUND UNIQUE BUILDING IN BAD GASTEIN WITH PHOTOGRAPHER ARMIN WALCHER
Tom Oehler performs during the photo production for Les temps changent at Grand Hotel de l’ Europe in Bad Gastein, Austria on November 26, 2016. // Armin Walcher / Red Bull Content Pool // AP-1QDYFHZG51W11 // Usage for editorial use only //
Back in 2016, Austrian trials rider Tom Oehler got a unique chance to reel off tricks around the decadent, historic Grand Hotel de l’Europe in the Austrian resort of Bad Gastein. Enjoy these great mood shots and the production video.
ONCE A PLACE OF GRANDEUR, NOW IT’S ALL HISTORY
Tom Oehler performs during the photo production for Les temps changent at Grand Hotel de l’ Europe in Bad Gastein, Austria on November 26, 2016. // Armin Walcher / Red Bull Content Pool // AP-1QDYFJ4XW1W11 // Usage for editorial use only //
When Viktor Sedlacek founded the Grande Hotel de l’Europe more than a hundred years ago, he surely would have never imagined Oehler elegantly jumping over the reception desk while having his image taken by photographer Armin Walcher working with a Leica.
Tom Oehler performs during the photo production for Les temps changent at Grand Hotel de l’ Europe in Bad Gastein, Austria on November 26, 2016. // Armin Walcher / Red Bull Content Pool // AP-1QDYFJDWN1W11 // Usage for editorial use only //
The golden clock at the front door indicated the passing of every full hour and the chandelier in the entrance hall used to sparkle brightly along the aisle and, although these times are gone, entering the stunning building still leaves visitors speechless.
Tom Oehler performs during the photo production for Les temps changent at Grand Hotel de l’ Europe in Bad Gastein, Austria on November 26, 2016. // Armin Walcher / Red Bull Content Pool // AP-1QDYFK9K91W11 // Usage for editorial use only //
Finding suitable obstacles in this unusual location and performing in the chilly temperatures of the old hotel were the biggest challenges Oehler had to face.
Tom Oehler seen during the photo production for Les temps changent at Grand Hotel de l’ Europe in Bad Gastein, Austria on November 26, 2016. // Armin Walcher / Red Bull Content Pool // AP-1QDYFKQGH1W11 // Usage for editorial use only //
Tom Oehler poses for a portrait during the photo production for Les temps changent at Grand Hotel de l’ Europe in Bad Gastein, Austria on November 26, 2016. // Armin Walcher / Red Bull Content Pool // AP-1QDYFM5Y91W11 // Usage for editorial use only //Tom Oehler performs during the photo production for Les temps changent at Grand Hotel de l’ Europe in Bad Gastein, Austria on November 26, 2016. // Armin Walcher / Red Bull Content Pool // AP-1QDYFKK591W11 // Usage for editorial use only //Tom Oehler performs during the photo production for Les temps changent at Grand Hotel de l’ Europe in Bad Gastein, Austria on November 26, 2016. // Armin Walcher / Red Bull Content Pool // AP-1QDYFKES11W11 // Usage for editorial use only //Tom Oehler seen during the photo production for Les temps changent at Grand Hotel de l’ Europe in Bad Gastein, Austria on November 26, 2016. // Armin Walcher / Red Bull Content Pool // AP-1QDYFHUN11W11 // Usage for editorial use only //
