ADAC Velotour - enjoy The German Classic!
Every year on May 1st, the worlds best cyclists compete at The German Classic Eschborn-Frankfurt. At the ADAC Velotour you can experience the same closed roads like the pro riders will do only a few hours later. The race starts in Eschborn, than you pass the city center of Frankfurt with the spectacular skyline and several iconic climbs of the race.
Until when can I register?
The ADAC Velotour 2025 is fully booked - if you would like to take part in 2026, you can now pre-register without obligation and will be informed in good time about the start of online registration. This will not only secure you one of the coveted starting places, but also the best conditions.
Please note: We have a new partner platform! Therefore it is necessary to create a new time to account on our new platform Njuko for the pre-registration.
Where can I find the terms of participation?
You can view the terms of participation here. Please read them carefully.
I am having problems with the Active login platform, who can help me?
We have created a Instruction for Active/timeto. Answers to questions about the registration platform can be found in this document.
How can I change my login details?
Corrections to the data stated in the registration (no name change) can be made independently free of charge until March 30, 2025 in the "Active" registration portal via the login (https://myevents.active.com/ASOGermanyGmbH).
How do I late-register correctly?
The late registration form must be filled out completely and legibly and signed when the starting documents are handed out on 30.04. and 01.05. (only as long as there are enough starting places available!). Payment can be made in cash or by EC card. Please have your identity card ready.
Can I rebook my starting place for May 1, 2026?
A transfer to the following year is not possible. Registrations can be rebooked to other participants for a fee of €10 until March 30, 2025.
Welche Fahrräder sind erlaubt?
Egal ob Rennrad, Mountainbike, Trekkingrad oder Stadtrad bei der ADAC Velotour sind alle Fahrradtypen willkommen! Bitte beachtet allerdings die angegebenen Mindestgeschwindigkeiten. Pedelecs (E-Bikes) sind nur bei der ADAC Velotour Ride (ohne Zeitmessung) zugelassen. Auch eine Teilnahme mit Tandem und Handbike ist möglich, bitte beachtet, dass ihr euch hierfür in den speziell dafür vorgesehenen Anmeldekategorien registriert. Lastenräder sind aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht zugelassen.
Can I take part in the ADAC Velotour with a pedelec (e-bike)?
Participation with a pedelec is only permitted in the ADAC Velotour Ride (without timekeeping), as long as the motor support is limited to a maximum of 25 km/h. S-pedelecs are not permitted.
How are the starting blocks allocated?
The starting blocks are allocated on the basis of the stated average speed and previous participation in the Cycling Classic. Participants who are taking part in a cycling event for the first time and state an expected average speed of faster than 35 km/h may have to submit a verifiable result. Registration must be completed by April 14, 2025 in order to be entitled to the front starting blocks. Anyone registering after April 14 will not be entitled to a front starting block and may be placed in one of the rear starting blocks, depending on capacity, regardless of the average speed stated.
When will I receive my bib number and starting block?
All participants who have registered by 30.03.2025 will receive their bib number and starting block by e-mail no later than one week before the race day. Those who register later will only receive this information after the online registration deadline on 28.04.
How do I collect my starting documents correctly?
Please bring your race number and your ID with you to collect your race pack. You will receive your race number by e-mail approx. 2 weeks before the event. The starting documents will be handed out on April 30th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Opernplatz in Frankfurt. You can also pick up your race packet on the morning of May 1st between 7:00 am and 8:30 am at the event site in Eschborn (please allow enough time before the start!). If you would like to pick up your race packet in advance, you can do so again this year from April 17-29 during regular opening hours at Fahrrad Denfeld (Urseler Str. 67, 61348 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe). ATTENTION: Collection in advance is only possible for participants who have registered online by March 30th.
Can I pick up my starting documents before 30.04.?
Yes, if you would like to pick up your starting documents in advance, you can do so again this year from April 17-29 during regular opening hours at Fahrrad Denfeld (Urseler Str. 67, 61348 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe). ATTENTION: Collection in advance is only possible for participants who have registered online by March 31.
Can someone else pick up my starting documents?
Yes, the person collecting the race documents must bring your confirmation of registration, a signed authorization to collect the documents and a copy of the participant's identity card to the start document collection point. This applies both to the collection of starting documents in advance at Fahrrad Denfeld and on site at the event venue.
Will I receive my starting documents by post?
No, the starting documents will not be sent to you.
Where can I get my participant bag?
Before the race at the bib pick-up.
Where can I find technical service for my bike?
It is strictly forbidden, without exception, for personal or team escort vehicles to drive within the route closure. Only escort vehicles of the organizer are permitted. Our partners ADAC and Shimano offer technical support on the route. However, please take spare material (inner tube/pump) with you. Defects or breakdowns must be signaled by raising your right hand. If it is necessary to stop, this must always be done carefully on the right-hand side of the road. The exchange of spare parts and tools between participants is permitted.
Where is the organizer's information stand?
The stand will be at the Expo in Frankfurt on 30.04. and at the Expo in Eschborn on 01.05.
Can I join my friends/colleagues in the starting block?
Only if they are in a slower starting block, further back. Lining up in a starting group that is further forward will result in disqualification.
When does the race start?
The start time is from 8:45 - 9:50 am. Two weeks before the event, an e-mail will be sent to participants with the starting block and specific start time.
Can I drop off my luggage before take-off?
There will be a bag drop-off point at the event site in Eschborn. However, only the earlier collected ADAC Velotour bags will be accepted here.
Are there toilets at the start?
There are mobile toilets in several places in the starting area and at the starting blocks.
What routes are available?
This year, all three routes of the ADAC Velotour will be offered again. The ADAC Velotour Taunus Classic with 103km, the ADAC Velotour Taunus Express with 92km and the ADAC Velotour Skyline with 40km. In addition, the ADAC Velotour Ride offers leisure cyclists the unique opportunity to start in their own starting block without timekeeping on 40 closed-off kilometers.
Can I switch between distances during the race?
NO! A distance change is only possible from a longer to a shorter course, participants who are registered for a shorter course and complete the longer course will be disqualified! The route separation points are signposted. In Oberursel, participants of the ADAC Velotour Taunus Express / ADAC Velotour Taunus Classic will turn right towards Oberursel town center and Feldberg, while participants of the ADAC Velotour Skyline will go straight on towards Oberhöchstadt. After leaving Schwalbach, the ADAC Velotour Taunus Classic continues straight on over the Mammolshainer Stich, while the ADAC Velotour Taunus Express turns right and heads straight back to Eschborn.
Are there refreshment points along the route? (NOTE: NEW LOCATION IN 2025)
For the two long routes ADAC Velotour Taunus Classic and Taunus Express, there is the Logwin refreshment station at approx. km43 directly at Sandplacken on the right-hand side. If you stop here, you have the opportunity to fill your bottles and stock up on fruit, bars and gels.
There is also a waterstation powered by Eintracht Frankfurt Radsport at the entrance to Glashütten (approx. km60).
What do I do with my garbage (gels, banana peels, etc.) during the race?
As in normal road traffic, you are also obliged to dispose of your garbage properly in the garbage cans provided on the ADAC Velotour. These can be found, for example, at the refreshment station or in the start and finish area. Anyone who throws their garbage away on the route during the race will be disqualified.
What should I do in the event of a crash?
Please help your fellow riders in the event of a crash and warn other participants. As in normal road traffic, the emergency number 112 also applies on May 1st. In this context, please also state the start number of the participant who has fallen so that they can be clearly identified.
Are there broom wagons?
There are broom wagons that collect participants who are too slow or can no longer participate.
Minimum speeds*:
ADAC Velotour Taunus Classic / Taunus Express: approx. 25km/h
ADAC Velotour Skyline / Ride: approx. 20km/h
*The minimum speeds apply to the total time from start to finish and are adapted to the route profile. It is therefore possible to ride slower uphill, while a faster average speed is calculated for downhill. Relevant for the broom wagon is the time at cut-off points determined by us and not the exact average speed. We ask for your understanding and consideration for the broom wagon drivers who are doing their job on this day.
Where can I find technical support on the race track?
It is strictly forbidden, without exception, for personal or team escort vehicles to drive within the route closure. Only escort vehicles of the organizer are permitted. Our partners ADAC and Shimano offer technical support on the route. However, please take spare material (inner tube/pump) with you. Defects or breakdowns must be signaled by raising your right hand. If it is necessary to stop, this must always be done carefully on the right-hand side of the road. The exchange of spare parts and tools between participants is permitted.
Is it compulsory to wear a helmet?
Participants of the ADAC Velotour are obliged to wear a bicycle helmet with a closed chin strap. Participants without a helmet will be disqualified.
Your race - your pictures
It's so easy to find your pictures:
Make sure that your start numbers are correctly attached to your handlebars, helmet and seat post, are clearly visible and are not covered by anything.
Your pictures will be posted online on the platform www.getpica.com on the evening of the race day. You can access your personal pictures in 3 steps:
- register with your email address on the website www.getpica.com
- enter your personal PICA code. This is the alphanumeric code on your race number - e.g. AB123XY45 - you will find it next to the QR code.
- you will now be asked to take a selfie. With the help of this selfie, all those pictures can be searched and reassigned on which the start number and/or the QR code was not so easy to read and a personal assignment was previously impossible. The selfie will only be used for this search purpose at this event and will be automatically deleted once the complete assignment process has been completed.
And now you can view your photos
Around 100,000 photos are expected to be taken - on the course and at the finish. Uploading the pictures to the platform www.getpica.com will take some time. So when you first check in to the platform using your PICA code, it may be that not all the pictures are online yet. But don't worry: the other pictures will be automatically assigned to you and you will receive a message when ALL the pictures are actually online.
By registering on getpica.com and entering an alphanumeric code instead of a start number, every athlete is guaranteed privacy in accordance with the data protection regulations.
Here you can find all results of the Radklassiker – from your personal finisher time to the overall winners of past editions. Use the search function to quickly find your result or ranking.
Past Champions
| Year | Route | Winner (f) | Winner (m) |
| 2025 |
ADAC Velotour Skyline | Leonie Haas | Daniel Schröder |
| ADAC Velotour Taunus Express | Carmen Burmeister | Dennis Gerhard | |
| ADAC Velotour Taunus Classic | Pia Moritz | Moritz Palm |
Main partners
Official Partners
Official suppliers
Media partners
Süwag Team Taunus
Register now for the Radklassiker 2026!
May 1st will once again be your day on the bike.
Registration for the ADAC Velotour as part of the Radklassiker Eschborn-Frankfurt is now open! Whether you are a hobby rider, ambitious amateur, or leisure cyclist – everyone is welcome.
Routes for every taste Skyline (approx. 40 km)
- A relaxed loop through Eschborn, Frankfurt and Oberursel – perfect for beginners and city fans. Taunus Express (approx. 90 km)
- Sporty, fast and full of character: across the Großer Feldberg in the heart of the Taunus mountains. Taunus Classic (approx. 100 km)
- The royal stage! Featuring the legendary Mammolshainer Stich – for those who want to feel like the pros.
Your experience, your memories
- Make your ride even more personal with optional extras:
- Medal engraving – your individual finisher award
- Race photos – your race, your emotions
- 3D souvenir – the Radklassiker to take home
- Official 2026 jersey – the ADAC Velotour design, exclusively for you
- …and many more memories to last.
Important registration note
The number of starting places per route and price category is limited – the earlier you book, the cheaper and safer your spot. Registration is processed via our new platform Njuko. For this, you will need to create a new time to account once.
The mass-participation race as part of the Radklassiker Eschborn-Frankfurt is the ideal platform for corporate teams – whether as company sports, team building, or networking event.
With free choice of routes – including a flat 40 km loop, a 92 km course, and the famous 103 km Feldberg and Mammolshainer Stich route with its legendary climbs – it offers the perfect challenge for both beginners and ambitious amateur cyclists. Together, the ride takes you through Frankfurt’s skyline, the business city of Eschborn, and the beautiful Taunus.
Whether it’s just race entries or a complete corporate team experience – make the ADAC Velotour your company’s highlight event.
Note for Corporate Teams:
Registration for corporate teams is currently not available due to a platform update.
Registration will reopen by the end of the year.
If your company is interested in participating as a team, feel free to get in touch via:
velotour@eschborn-frankfurt.de
Where is the transponder dispenser?
These are disposable transponders that do not have to be returned.
Where can I get photos of myself from the race?
You can find your photos after the race at www.getpica.com or in the results list directly after your name.
Where can I lodge an objection or complaint?
Via e-mail to: velotour(at)eschborn-frankfurt.de
Where are lost property handed in?
Lost property can be collected at the information tent at the Expo in Eschborn.
Where are bicycles from the broom wagon handed in?
Bicycles collected by the broom wagon will be handed in at the information tent at the Expo in Eschborn.
Where can I find the results lists?
You can find the results at https://www.eschborn-frankfurt.de/de/ergebnisse-velotour
Where can I find my certificate?
All participants can access their certificates online via the results list and print them out themselves.
Who will be honored at the award ceremony?
The top 3 male/female finishers will be honored at the award ceremony. In addition, the Tissot Mountain King and Tissot Mountain Queen will be honored. Honors and possible prizes will only be awarded during the award ceremony on site, there is no right to the forwarding of prizes.
How does the team ranking work?
There are two types of teams: men's teams and women's teams. A team consists of participants who register with the same team name. Attention must be paid to the exact spelling (including capitalization).
Men's teams are made up of the best four male participants in a team, while women's teams are made up of the best three female participants. If a team has more than eight members in the same category, additional teams will be formed (e.g. Team 1, Team 2, etc.).
There is no age limit for teams. Tandems are excluded from the team ranking. Each team is classified as either a men's team or a women's team; double counting in different team classifications is not possible.
Any further questions?
If you have any further questions about the ADAC Velotour, please contact our participant management:
Tel. +49 (0) 6151/3524274
Mail: velotour(at)eschborn-frankfurt.de