The Enduro race is the sporting highlight of the BIKE Festivals in Willingen. This is the only place where the coveted jerseys with the black, red and gold stripes are awarded. And of course, this highly official race status as the German Championship gives the Enduro competition a special status. However, amateur riders should not be intimidated by this. The routes are therefore no more challenging than they would be without the title fights.
In any case, Willingen is considered a comparatively flowing trail area. And anyone who can manoeuvre their bike smoothly and safely along the trails in the forest can take part here. There is hardly a better place to ride your first enduro race. Especially as everyone can get used to the routes during training. And finally define your own ambitions.
Richter and Textor successfully defend their title
The goal for the top riders was of course clear: they wanted to knock Raphaela Richter and Christian Textor, the two reigning champions, off the DM throne. So it was already exciting in the run-up to the race. In the end, they didn't succeed. Raphaela Richter once again took the lead in the women's race with a lead of over 48 seconds, followed by Helen Weber. Sofia Wiedenroth secured third place. Christian Textor also defended his DM title again, this time against his rivals Petrik Kardinar and Torben Drach. All results of the races in Willingen can be found at willingen.bike-festival.de >>
So the new and old enduro champion has obviously found the secret recipe with his race tactics. When we asked him for his tips before the race, Christian Textor told us: "Eat and drink enough right from the start, concentrate on your own ability and have fun. Take a deep breath before the stages and stay focussed. Offer help to others if necessary and preferably enjoy the race with a few riders as a group. A coffee and cake stop on the training day is also very important."
Information about the DM:
Only licensed riders can take part in the German Championships in the categories Men Elite, Women Elite, Junior Male, Masters Male. The DM starters ride separately from the starters in the open categories. However, they will also be counted in the open race. There are more categories here, namely: Elite Men, Elite Women, Pro Masters, Open Men, Open Women, Open Junior male and Pro Junior male. Hobby riders are not disadvantaged by the DM.
The routes of the Enduro Race at the BIKE Festival Willingen
Including stages and transfer trails, a total of 1166 metres in altitude and 34 kilometres have to be covered by bike.
The stages:
- Stage 1: 0.74 km and 108 metres downhill
- Stage 2: 1.15 km and 102 metres downhill
- Stage 3: 1.46 km and 231 metres downhill
- Stage 4: 5.45 km and 87 metres downhill
- Stage 5: 1.75 km and 203 metres downhill
- Stage 6: 0.54 km and 55 metres downhill
The transfer routes (must be travelled by bike):
- 4.64 km and 247 m elevation gain to Stage 1
- 3.98 km and 86 m elevation gain to Stage 2
- 5.28 km and 209 m elevation gain to Stage 3
- 8.34 km and 274 m elevation gain to Stage 4
- 5.10 km and 297 m elevation gain to Stage 5
- 1.49 km and 53 m elevation gain to Stage 6
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