MTB cycling / everyone: one of the last adventures of our time! The 24-hour MTB race demands everything from the riders, whether as a lone fighter or in a team. The ultimate challenge is not only to beat the clock, but also to endure endless hardships like sleep deprivation. At the end of the race, despite all the pain and absolute exhaustion, the deepest satisfaction at having passed this extraordinary test prevails.
MTB 24-hour race: An overview of the dates for 2019
24h Alfsee race
Of course, the 24-hour mountain bike race at Alfsee should not be missing from the 2019 calendar. Last season, the event took place for the first time in Germany's first Germanic country. The theme of the holiday and recreation park in Osnabrücker Land is playing and experiencing an earlier world. Individual starters as well as teams of 2, 4, 6 and 8 can take part in the race. After initial scheduling problems, May 11th and 12th, 2019 has now finally been set as the event date.
- Date: 11.05 May – 12.05.2019 May XNUMX
- Website: 24h-alfsee.de
Stöffel Race 24h MTB
The Stöffel Park in Espel / Westerwald undoubtedly offers the participants of the Stöffel Race 24h MTB marathon a special atmosphere. Among other things, the route leads through an old forge and colorfully illuminated crusher buildings. At the fifth edition of the race in 2018, around 300 participants, from individual drivers to teams of 8, were at the start. Discounted registration for the upcoming event in July 2019 is still possible until the end of December.
- Date: 06.07 May – 07.07.2019 May XNUMX
- Website: www.stoeffel-race.de
Night on Bike
In mid-July, the Schweineberg in Radevormwald in the Bergisches Land will have to overcome its weaker self again. The long-distance race Night On Bike awaits amateur riders and professionals with a 12-kilometer route that will demand everything from the riders for 24 hours - or in the shortened version 16 hours. True to the motto "Daylight off, bike lights on", the 16-hour race starts at 20:00 p.m. As a further treat of the event, the mountain classification leads through an alpine pasture.
- Date: 12.07 May – 14.07.2019 May XNUMX
- Website: night-on-bike.de
24 hours from Duisburg
In 2019, the 24 Hours of Duisburg is celebrating a big anniversary. 15 years ago (2004) the MTB marathon in the landscape park Duisburg-Nord led the participants through the old, huge ironworks for the first time. Even then, the historic and extremely awe-inspiring location inspired participants and visitors alike. Today, even many stars do not want to miss this extraordinary spectacle. The organizers are planning some changes and surprises for the anniversary.
- Date: 02.08 May – 04.08.2019 May XNUMX
- Website: www.24h-duisburg.de