Track cycling: A very strong starting field is in the offing for the six-day race in Bremen. In addition to the reigning Madison World Champion Morgan Kneisky, the Australian Leigh Howard, who has already won the six-day race in Berlin, has also announced his participation. A total of 54 drivers will start at the 204th Sixdays Bremen – more than ever before.
On Thursday, January 11, 2018, the starting signal will be given for the 54th edition of the Sixdays Bremen. For six days, international cycling professionals will fight exciting duels in seven categories on the 166 meter long wooden track. With a total of 204 drivers, the field of participants is larger than ever before. The top-class stars include the current Madison World Champion Morgan Kneisky and the two Belgian professional cyclists Kenny De Ketele and Moreno De Pauw. Leigh Howard celebrates his premiere at the six-day race in Bremen. The 28-year-old Australian is a multiple Australian champion and four-time world champion. He has already won the six-day race in Berlin - can Howard repeat the success in Bremen on the extremely short track?
The German starters also have high expectations. One of them is Theo Reinhardt, who is definitely capable of a podium finish. Unfortunately, the Berliner had to abandon the race last year due to injury. Moritz Augenstein's performance will also be followed with great interest. Last year, the 20-year-old won the U23 Cup. New for 2018 at the Sixdays Bremen is the two-person team drive for women – we had it already reported on this. In the women's competition, Kirsten Wild has announced her start in Bremen. The successful Dutchwoman won silver and bronze at the European and World Championships this year.