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Red Bull Hill Chasers: Sprint on the steepest street in Germany

March 14, 2022 by Florian Nowak

Events: The Red Bull Hill Chasers is a cycling race for everyone on what is probably the steepest street in Germany. Because in the Hessian town of Gelnhausen, the route is up to 32% steep and demands everything from every driver. In heats of 5 on cobblestones and paved roads, the fight for entry into the final. Register now and join in!

Whether it's a racing bike or gravel bike, amateur or professional, all that counts at Red Bull Hill Chasers is the driving time on what is probably the steepest road in Germany. On the changeable surface with bumpy cobblestones, the strongest driver is sought in the sprint over the 500 meter route. After the premiere in Marburg in 2013, the whole thing will now take place on May 28, 2022 in the imperial Barbarossa city of Gelnhausen in Hesse.

Red Bull Hill Chasers



The route of the Red Bull Hill Chaser

Initially flat, increasingly steep in the middle section and towards the end felt vertical, this is probably the best way to describe the Hill Chasers route. Despite the short length of "just" 500 meters, the route is really tough, because the subsoil with partly cobblestones doesn't make it any easier. The highlight, however, is without question the final sprint, which with an average of 27%, and even 32% in the steepest part, should be a unique challenge for every cyclist.

Red Bull Hill Chasers – To register

Registration for the event is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the event. Registration is only possible online. The number of participants is limited to 300 people. The available places will be assigned according to the submission time of the registration ("First Come, First Serve").

Red Bull Hill Chasers



Participation in the event is only possible with proof of full Covid-19 vaccination protection. The "2G+ status" must be proven before the start of the event. In addition to a booster vaccination valid at the time of the event, a negative PCR test (not older than 48 hours) in combination with two vaccinations also entitles you to participate. The current, locally applicable corona conditions at the time of the event apply. The organizer reserves the right to change the regulations at any time, even at short notice.

WEB: redbull.com/hillchasers

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More than Florian Nowak

Florian Nowak is a professional cyclist at the EuropeTour level and has competed in many international races. At the German championship in 2017, he was the best non-WorldTour professional in 7th place and was therefore able to recommend himself for the Tour de L'Avenir and the World Championships. But he doesn't just feel comfortable on the racing bike, he's also always drawn to off-road terrain. In addition to sport, he works on his second mainstay and has completed his business administration studies at the LMU Munich.

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