Pre-Registration for the ADAC Velotour 2027 Now Open!
Pre-registration for the ADAC Velotour 2027 is now available.
Secure your spot early and be part of this unique cycling experience on the legendary routes through the Taunus region and the Rhine-Main area. Expect challenging climbs, professional event organization, and true Radklassiker spirit.
Pre-register now with no obligation and be the first to receive all information about the official registration launch.
Registration starts on July 17th
You can expect the following:
Let's go!
In the start list, you can check your race number and starting block at any time. Once the results are online, you can check them here as well.
For the event day
Here is the detailed overview for the start/finish area once again.
Further information can be found on the Route & Event Area page or in the Bikeleasing.de Roadbook
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.
New event venue – more space for everyone
The event venue is being extensively developed and adapted to meet the increased demand. The focus is on:
More efficient routing
Better orientation
More starting time
Optimized processes before and after the start
Even closer contact with the professional athletes, who will now start at Eschenplatz in Eschborn.
Here you will find all important points along the route.
These include feed stations, course splits, start and exit sections, as well as safety-related notes such as tight corners, cobblestones, railway crossings, and roundabouts. This gives you a clear overview of demanding sections and key orientation points throughout the entire course.
Skyline (approx. 40 km)
The scenic loop through Eschborn, Frankfurt, and Oberursel – perfect for beginners and city fans.
Parts of the route run along road sections that are only closed to traffic and accessible on the official event day.
If you ride the course in advance, please make sure to follow all applicable traffic regulations and respect regular road traffic at all times.
Taunus Express (approx. 85 km)
Sporty, fast, and full of character: Over the Großer Feldberg through the Hessian low mountain range – ideal for ambitious amateur cyclists.
Parts of the route run along road sections that are only closed to traffic and accessible on the official event day.
If you ride the course in advance, please make sure to follow all applicable traffic regulations and respect regular road traffic at all times.
Taunus Classic (approx. 97 km)
The queen stage! Including the Mammolshainer Stich – the classic choice for everyone chasing the true pro feeling.
Parts of the route run along road sections that are only closed to traffic and accessible on the official event day.
If you ride the course in advance, please make sure to follow all applicable traffic regulations and respect regular road traffic at all times.
Start waves and Start times
| Start waves | Start times |
|---|---|
| A | 08:45 |
| B | 08:47 |
| C | 08:53 |
| D | 08:57 |
| E | 09:01 |
| F | 09:05 |
| Business Class | 09:11 |
| G | 09:16 |
| H | 09:21 |
| I | 09:27 |
| J | 09:35 |
| K | 09:41 |
| L | 09:47 |
| M | 09:51 |
| N – Women start wave Taunus | 09:58 |
| O | 09:59 |
| P | 10:04 |
| Q – Women start wave Skyline | 10:09 |
| Handbike | 10:10 |
| R | 10:11 |
| Z – E-Bike | 10:16 |
Until when can I register?
The ADAC Velotour 2026 is fully booked - if you would like to take part in 2027, 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.
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).
Is a re-registration possible?
Online re-registration is only possible until March 30, 2026. After that, it is unfortunately no longer possible.
How do I late-register correctly?
Late registration is not possible as the ADAC Velotour is completely sold out!
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.
Where is the transponder returned?
These are single-use transponders and do not need to be returned.
Where can I find photos of myself from the race?
You can find your photos after the race on www.getpica.com
Where can I file a protest or complaint?
By email to: velotour.eschborn-frankfurt@aso-germany.de
Where are lost items handed in?
Lost property and bicycles collected from the course are turned in at the info tent at the Expo in Eschborn. Starting May 4th, items can also be collected from the office at Otto-Fleck-Schneise 10a by prior arrangement.
Where are bicycles from the sweep vehicle dropped off?
Bicycles collected by the sweep vehicle are dropped off at the information tent at the Expo in Eschborn.
Where can I find the results lists?
You can find the results at www.timeto.de
Where can I find my certificate?
All participants can download and print their certificates online via the results list.
Who is honored at the award ceremony?
The top 3 male and top 3 female finishers are honored. Additionally, the Tissot King of the Mountain and Tissot Queen of the Mountain are awarded. Awards and prizes are only given during the on-site ceremony; there is no entitlement to have prizes sent afterwards.
How does the team classification work?
There are two team categories: men’s teams and women’s teams. A team consists of participants who register using the exact same team name, including correct spelling and capitalization. The men’s team ranking is based on the four fastest male participants of a team; the women’s team ranking is based on the three fastest female participants. There are no age restrictions for team classification, and tandems are excluded. Each team is classified either as a men’s or a women’s team; double classification 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.eschborn-frankfurt@aso-germany.de
Tissot Queen of the Mountain & Tissot King of the Mountain
Every year on May 1, the Tissot King and Queen of the Mountains are crowned as part of the ADAC Velotour. An attractive prize awaits both winners!
Tissot Queen of the Mountains 2025
In the women’s category, Lisa Forster came out on top, conquering the Feldberg with a best time of 29:11 minutes.
Tissot King of the Mountains 2025
In the men’s category, Tim Jäger secured the coveted title of Tissot King of the Mountains with a time of 25:18 minutes.
The Tissot King of the Mountain of the ADAC Velotour 2026 will win a Tissot T-Touch Connect Sport (T153.420.47.051.01, valued at € 995,-
Learn more: Tissot T-Touch Connect Sport 43.75mm | Modell T1534204705101 | Tissot® Deutschland
The Tissot Queen of the Mountain of the ADAC Velotour 2026 will win a Tissot T-Touch Connect Sport (T153.420.47.051.03), valued at € 995,-
Learn more: Tissot T-Touch Connect Sport 43.75mm | Modell T1534204705103 | Tissot® Deutschland
Notice regarding the Radklassiker Shop
Our Radklassiker shop is no longer accessible as of now.
The collaboration with our previous jersey manufacturer, DEE, has ended.
Important for you: The official ADAC Velotour jersey will remain visually unchanged. In the future, it will be produced in the same design by Bioracer – one of the most renowned cycling gear manufacturers in Europe and, among other things, the supplier of the German national team.
What this means for you:
VGF - Handbike Race
“Everyone rides” is more than just a slogan here: at the handbike race as part of the #Radklassiker, you’re right in the middle of the action, not just watching from the sidelines! Whether you’re ambitious or simply enjoy being active, the course is tailored to handcyclists and offers a unique racing experience within the Radklassiker atmosphere.
Be there on May 1 and become part of the Radklassiker community!
Do you have questions about the handbike race?
Feel free to contact us by email at: handbike.eschborn-frankfurt@aso-germany.de
Frankfurt Hero
The Frankfurt Hero is a combined ranking based on the Frankfurter Mainova Half Marathon in March, the ADAC Velotour on May 1st, and the Frankfurt City Triathlon at the beginning of August
Your city needs heroes — We’re looking again for the Frankfurt Heroes in 2025!
This year, we are once again searching for Frankfurt’s heroes of endurance sports. As part of the Frankfurt Hero ranking, we crown the heroes of our city. The cycling classic Eschborn-Frankfurt, the Frankfurt Mainova Half Marathon, and the Frankfurt City Triathlon are once again included as disciplines this year. Register on the Frankfurt Hero website and then take part in all three endurance events (Please note: registering on the website is only for the Frankfurt Hero ranking. Separate registration is required on the respective event websites).
We look forward to seeing you again at the starting lines of Frankfurt on your way to becoming a Frankfurt Hero!
Registration and more information about the combined ranking, which challenges every Frankfurter, can be found on the Hero Homepage.
Radklassiker Cycles Collection
Available for Pickup
Whether you're on your bike or enjoying a coffee break, the new Radklassiker Cycles Collection lets you express your passion in style. Blending sporty design with an urban lifestyle, this collection brings the unmistakable Radklassiker look into your everyday life.
Now available for just €30.
The Radklassiker Cycles Collection can be picked up and purchased at Opernplatz on April 30 and May 1.
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.
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) |
2026 |
ADAC Velotour Skyline |
Faber Nadine |
Gremm Nico |
| ADAC Velotour Taunus Express | Plümer Kristin | Steffens Alexander | |
| ADAC Velotour Taunus Classic |
Kummer Pia |
Sauer Florian | |
2025 |
ADAC Velotour Skyline | Leonie Haas | Daniel Schröder |
| ADAC Velotour Taunus Express | Carmen Burmeister | Dennis Gerhard | |
| ADAC Velotour Taunus Classic | Pia Moritz | Moritz Palm | |
2024 |
ŠKODA Velotour Skyline | Janine Gürsch | Florian Ehm |
| ŠKODA Velotour Taunus Express | Pia Opitz | Sebastian Stöhr | |
| ŠKODA Velotour Taunus Classic | Laura Tibitanzl | Florian Sauer | |
2023 |
ŠKODA Velotour Skyline | Elisabeth Seeber | Florian Ehm |
| ŠKODA Velotour Taunus Express | Carmen Burmeister | Fábio Abreu | |
| ŠKODA Velotour Taunus Classic | Laura Tibitanzl | Moritz Beinlich | |
2022 |
ŠKODA Velotour Skyline | Vanessa Wulf | Florian Ehm |
| ŠKODA Velotour Taunus Express | Carolin Meyer | Alexander Steffens | |
| ŠKODA Velotour Taunus Classic | Laura Tibitanzl | Sean Feldhaus | |
2021 |
ŠKODA Velotour Skyline | Anja Skowronski | Marcus Pfisterer |
| ŠKODA Velotour Taunus Classic | Laura Tibitanzl | Christoph Mai |
Main partners
Official Partners
Official suppliers
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Süwag Team Taunus
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 now closed, as we have reached full capacity.
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