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GPS - German Pumptrack SeriesThe grand finale in Erlangen & the top photos so far

Gitta Beimfohr

 · 10.10.2025

This little pilot is already sitting on it like a big man.
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Anyone who would like to register spontaneously for the final in Erlangen: gpseries.de/erlangen

Grand finale of the German Pumptrack Series 2025: On 18 October, Erlangen will be the venue for the overall victory of the first nationwide pumptrack series. But the first 7 stations have already thrilled entire cycling families. Here are the best pictures!

This is a race format that attracts the whole family to the starting block: the age groups of the first German Pumptrack Series ("GPS") range from 5-year-old wheel riders (Mini class) to highly motivated 65-year-olds (Masters 2). The total of 8 races take place on professionally designed pump tracks throughout Germany, sponsors donate generous prizes and participation is free!

Familiarise yourself with the course during training, then race against the clock individually. Each racer has two attempts.Photo: German Pumptrack SeriesFamiliarise yourself with the course during training, then race against the clock individually. Each racer has two attempts.

The organisers and the volunteer clubs have been highly satisfied with the first edition of this series so far. A total of 800 racers have taken part in the pump track tour through the country so far and now the finale is coming up on 18 October on the large pump track facility of the RC50 Erlangen. Not only will the individual races be judged here, but the overall winners of the series will also be determined in front of a loud crowd of spectators.

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Just let it run: Here the dad is still giving tips, later he has to show what he can do himself.Photo: Markus BullaJust let it run: Here the dad is still giving tips, later he has to show what he can do himself.


The aim of the pump track race is to negotiate the course as quickly and smoothly as possible - without pedalling. The elements of the track are negotiated solely by shifting weight and dynamic body movements. BMX bikes, dirt bikes, mountain bikes and even balance bikes for the little ones are permitted.

In the elite class, the participants don't give each other a second. The race for the crown will be decided on 18 October in Erlangen.Photo: German Pumptrack SeriesIn the elite class, the participants don't give each other a second. The race for the crown will be decided on 18 October in Erlangen.

The race schedule: Depending on the age group, each racer completes two to three individual timed laps, with the fastest lap being counted towards the overall ranking. You can register for each individual event, participation in the entire series is not compulsory.

These were the stations of the first GPS race series in 2025:


26 April - Rheinberg (North Rhine-Westphalia)
17 May - Berlin
31 May - Raunheim (Hesse)
14 June - Waldsolms (Hesse)
22 June - Weilerswist (North Rhine-Westphalia)
31 August - Monschau (North Rhine-Westphalia)
27 September - Ettlingen (Baden-Württemberg)
18 October - Erlangen (Bavaria)

A winner! With this car, the youngster will probably fly even further away from the competition in the final.Photo: GunterA winner! With this car, the youngster will probably fly even further away from the competition in the final.

The series is organised by Streetgrown e.V., which organises the tour together with the local clubs. All information about the races, including results lists, can be found at german-pumptrack-series.de and on Instagram:

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Gitta Beimfohr

Gitta Beimfohr joined the BIKE travel resort during her tourism studies when the Strada delle 52 Gallerie on the Pasubio was closed to mountain bikers. Since Gitta crossed the Alps twice at racing speed, she has favoured multi-day tours - by MTB in the Alps or by gravel bike through the German low mountain ranges.

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