1. Organizer/Persons in Charge/Competitions and Disciplines

 

1.1. “Rad am Ring” is organized by eventwerkstatt GmbH.

eventwerkstatt GmbH
Rad am Ring
Eichendorffstraße 92
71665 Vaihingen/Enz
service@radamring.de
+49 7042 2 89 22 18

1.2. Person in Charge

Organisationmanagement: Hanns Martin Fraas (eventwerkstatt GmbH, Vaihingen/Enz)
Sportliche Leitung: Alexander Donike, Düren

1.3 Competitions and disciplines

Rad am Ring is a multidisciplinary cycling event that offers athletic activities in various disciplines. These terms and conditions list all legal and athletic foundations for all participants. For individual disciplines superordinate rules and regulations apply (see point 2). Should any ambiguities arise within these extensive rules and regulations/terms and conditions or in relation to superordinate rules and regulations, it will be decided strictly according to superordinate rules and regulations in competitive disciplines. In hobby sport disciplines we reserve the right to decide in all conscience, athletically fair and appropriate to the respective situation.

2. Competition Regulation / Participation Conditions

The basis for the regulations are the “Sportordnung” (sport ordinance) for races as well as the competition rules “Straße” (road) of the BDR (German Cycling Federation). In case of deviations they will be indicated explicitely in these terms and conditions.

In addition, the regulations of the German Cycling Cup apply to the “Jedermann-Rennen” of 75 km and to the “Jedermann-Rennen” of 150 km (If Rad am Ring participates in the GCC).

By entering, every participant acknowledges these terms and conditions/event regulations. Every participant is obliged to acquaint himself with the content of these terms and conditions/event regulations and to observe the content.

 

2.1. General Participation Prerequisites

Eligible for participation are all cyclists pertaining to the age groups stated in the special regulations (see item 13). Only persons complying with the following requirements are entitled to start:

• registration in due form and time with the provided form (online, by fax or post)
• signing the entry form or clicking the ok button when entering online as a sign of confirmation
• accepting the participation conditions/terms and conditions/regulations
• full payment of participation fee
• complete fixation of starting numbers; folding or tearing them off may result in being disqualified
• for road bike events: It’s mandatory that the rider have experience in riding the bike used at high speeds (more than 80 km/h). Bicycles may start swinging and dangerous situations may arise out of this.

2.2. Prerequisite for Fitness

The participant commits to verifying himself whether he is fit for participation in the event. In case of doubt he has to seek medical advice.

2.3. Minimum Age/Young People

• Participants under 18 years of age require the approval for participation of their parents or legal guardians. Bank account details of a parent or guardian for charging the participation fee need to be stated for this. The parent or guardian approves of the minor’s participation by consenting to his bank account to be charged.
• Minimum age for 24h-races and the gravel race is 18 years. Effective date for this is the respective day of the Rad am Ring event.
• For all other events a minimum age of 14 years applies. The deadline for this is the particular event day of the discipline of Rad am Ring. Participants having just turned 18 will be classified in the category Men/Women. Due day is Rad am Ring’s first event day. Participants who have just turned 18 are classified in the age group AK (short for German “Altersklasse”, meaning age group) men/women. Exception Touring Rides on Saturday – minimum age 10 years (year of birth)
• With multiple registrations (for example a coach registering a group of minors) the registrant (for example the coach) is obliged to obtain the permission of all the parents or legal guardians. By registering, he confirms to the organiser that he has done that.

2.4. Additional Regulations 24h-race

• A team member’s participation in the riders’ briefing (see schedule) is mandatory. The information and amendments to the regulations conveyed there form part of the regulations.
• There are no restrictions with reference to licence, membership of a club etc. The rider is only obliged to fulfil the requirements for health and riding skills. If needed, experts have to be consulted

2.5. Additional Regulations Public/amateur races (“Jedermann-Rennen”)

Eligible for participation are:

• Hobby and recreational athletes without a licence or German score card
• German “Rad-Touristik” riders (no RTF scores)
• Racing cyclists holding a German senior or masters licence (only C licence and below)
• Amateur racing cyclists holding a licence that pertains to the German C class or to the equivalent foreign class at most
• Cyclists holding a licence higher than the German C class are able to participate for marketing reasons. These bicyclists will be classified separately. Their classifications will not be incorporated into the classification of the “Jedermann-Rennen”
• It is not necessary to be a club member

At the public races men, women and youth (with consent of the guardian) can participate, irrespective of a club membership. Excluded from participation are members of a sports group registered in the UCI. Regarding the participation of licensed athletes of other associations, GCC can enforce a case-by-case test.

2.6. Additional Regulations Time Trial

Eligible for participation are:

• Hobby and recreational athletes without a licence or German score card
• German “Rad-Touristik” riders (no RTF scores)
• Cyclists with senior or masters licenses (all categories)
• Amateur race cyclists and pro cyclists with a license
• It is not necessary to be a club member

2.7. Additional regulations Gravel Race

With regard to participation in the races, there are no restrictions in terms of licence, club affiliation, etc. Riders with Elite Amateur, Ameteur or Master licences are therefore also permitted. The rider is only obliged to fulfil the health and technical requirements. ATTENTION: In the 110 km race, possession of an elite athlete’s licence (no master & daily licences) entitles the rider to start from starting block 1. The relevant data (UCI ID / licence no.) must be provided when registering so that the corresponding start numbers can be allocated. The licences must be presented at the start document issue.

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2.8. sitting position/ screwed-in brake lever

According to the UCI Penalty Code, the so-called Super Tuck seating position is forbidden in licensed races and therefore, according to § 2, also at Rad am Ring. The same applies to resting the arms on the handlebars (time trial position is only permitted for time trials). For safety reasons, we consider this prohibition to be reasonable, especially at Rad am Ring. Due to potential gusts of wind in fast sections like the Fuchsröhre, participants endanger themselves and others. If a violation of these rules is detected during the race (service vehicles, marshals) or after the race via participant photos, the team/participant will receive a time penalty of 20 min.

Turned-in brake levers (narrow brake lever position) are prohibited. If a violation is detected before the race, the race must not be started or the levers must be turned back. A violation during or directly after the race will be penalized with disqualification. It is not possible to be punished retrospectively on the basis of photos.

3. Liability/Consent

3.1 Confirmation

By signing the registration form or by completing a binding online registration, the participant confirms having taken note of the participation conditions/terms and conditions /regulations and explicitly accepting them.

3.2 Risk

Participation in the event happens at one’s own risk! The participant knows and is fully aware of the dangers associated with cycling, especially while graveling and riding on the Nürburgring. The participant acknowledges that there is a risk involved in striving for special sporting achievements. The participant accepts for him-/herself that life and physical safety can be endangered by the practice of such a competitive sport. This includes dangers for everyone in the competition area, especially from environmental conditions, technical equipment, atmospheric influences, possibly dangers of public roads, as well as natural and artificial obstacles.

3.3 Liability

Riding on, driving on and entering the event premises, especially the race track, happens at the exclusion of any liability of:

1. the organiser as well as his employees, members of staff and/or members
2. the track operator/race track owner
3. the helpers, marshals and officials
4. the race and track services
5. all other persons/sponsors/institutions affiliated with the organisation of the event
6. all the legal representatives and auxiliary persons of all the persons and institutions mentioned here at points 1 to 5

3.4 Intent and Negligence

This liability exclusion does not apply to damages arising from injuries to life, body and health that are based on an intentional or negligent breach of duty or to other damages based on an intentional or grossly negligent breach of duty.

3.5 Information duty

The participant commits himself to inform all of his team members and other accompanying parties about this liability exclusion.

3.6 Health

The participant must be healthy, in good physical condition and therefore able to participate in Rad am Ring. This is the responsibility of the participant. The organizer assumes no liability for health risks of the participants. With receipt of the start number, the participant declares that there are no health concerns against his/her participation.

3.7 Impossibility

In cases of initial impossibility, the organizer shall only be liable if they were aware of the impediment to performance or if their ignorance is based on gross negligence, insofar as this does not affect a cardinal obligation.

3.8 Equipment and Clothing

By receiving the bib numbers/starting documents every participant declares bindingly that there are no health-related concerns that would not allow for participation in the event.

3.9 Regulatory stuff

Instructions given by the helpers have to be strictly complied with.

3.10 Data storage and publishing

The participant agrees that the data stated in his/her registration may be stored by the organiser and/or its service providers and published in the list of participants and results, including on the Internet.

3.11 Rights of Use photos

Declaration of consent for the distribution of images/rights of use: The participant expressly permits that photos and film recordings (images) of him/her may be taken within the scope of his/her participation at Rad am Ring. The photos, film recordings, videos etc. as well as radio and television interviews taken in connection with participation in the race/event may be used by the organizer in the press, radio, television, advertising, books, photomechanical copies and video cassettes (CD, DVD, hard disks) also for advertising purposes without remuneration claims and without time and spatial limitation. All details about our partner sportograf and data protection here: https://www.sportograf.com/de/privacy

3.12 Newsletter/Participant informations

By providing my e-mail address, I agree that it may be used for sending me information in the form of a newsletter by the organizer and their organizational partners. This consent can be revoked at any time.

3.13 Time limits

The participant agrees to be taken out of the race/event if he/she exceeds the specified time limits (if relevant), violates the regulations or runs the risk of damaging his/her health.

3.14. Medical emergency care

We want to provide you with optimal care at Rad am Ring, even in case of injury or illness. To ensure this, you must release the doctors and staff in the Medical Center from their confidentiality. This is only for the period of the supply and the confidentiality of all persons involved to others of course applies without restriction.

With your registration for Rad am Ring, you expressly assure that in case of an injury sustained or ascertained during the event or in case of damage to health or illness that might jeopardize further participation in the event, any medical and rescue staff of the Medical Center at the Nürburgring are released from their duty of confidentiality.
Confidentiality is only overridden within this circle if the injury / illness causes a safety risk to the participant concerned or if the injured / diseased participant could cause a safety risk to other participants.

In this case, the attending physician may also inform the organizer insofar that he recommends to exclude the injured / diseased participant from the event.

4. Terms of NÜRBURGRING 1927 GmbH

4.1 Driving in Pegs

Driving in pegs is strictly forbidden in all paved (tarmac or similar) areas. Damages caused by driving in pegs will be billed to the participant.

4.2 Animals

Bringing animals into the event area is not allowed. This will also apply to dogs from 2025.

4.3 Driving a Vehicle without a Driving Licence, Skateboards

The use of motor vehicles by children and persons without a driving licence, the use of skateboards and similar means of transport and the use of uninsured means of transport that are subject to insurance under German regulations is prohibited on the entire event site.

4.4 Regulations Regarding Drinking Water

The drinking water supply has to adhere to the current drinking water ordinance. Especially hose pipes and couplings have to comply with hygienic standards. Only authorised devices can be used (no usage of garden hoses etc.).

4.5 Compliance with Noise Restrictions by Authorities

During the course of the whole event noise exposures to loudspeaker-amplified music and running engines are not allowed. In the town of Nürburg the following noise limits values have to be adhered to: noise rating level in the daytime (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) up to 60 dB(A) and at night time (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) up to 45 dB(A). Should the participant not observe the noise regulations or even exceed them repeatedly after having been warned by the organiser, the participant may be liable for compensation. The organiser has to prove the damage to the participant.

4.6 Temporary Structures, Tents, Stages

“Flying structures” are structures which are suitable and intended to be repeatedly erected and dismantled at different locations.” – Excerpt from the text of the law
In the specific case, this concerns all tents over 75 m² in area. According to the decision from the 88. According to the decision of the 88th meeting of the Working Group for Mobile Structures, tent-like structures on vehicles together with the vehicle form a unit and the respective areas are to be added up and together form a structural installation. This means that the addition of the two areas results in a size of more than of the two areas exceeds 75 m², the LBauO RLP is to be applied.

Otherwise, the other provisions of the LBauO RLP must be observed.

Leaflet (German only)

4.7 Protection of the Environment

NÜRBURGRING 1927 GmbH and the organiser actively engage in protecting the environment in all areas of business. They also expect of the participants and all other involved parties to follow general rules for the protection of the environment. Complying with all prevailing legal requirements in the environmental area is the basis of our contract. This applies in particular to the regulations concerning waste disposal, soil and water protection as well as immission control. The requirements of NÜRBURGRING 1927 GmbH put down in the German leaflet “Umweltschutzhinweise für die Rennteams” (Instructions for Environmental Protection for Race Teams) are binding according to the valid version at the given time.

Environmental information guide

 

5. Material Requirements

5.1. 24h-Race Road Bike and “Jedermann-Rennen” (public/amateur races)

5.1.1 General

The material requirements of the BDR (German Cycling Federation) apply. Each participant is personally responsible for the road safety of his road bike. Special attention needs to be applied to the functioning of the brakes and other safety-related components. A lighting system is required at night. Participants with a bicyle that is obviously not roadworthy can be taken out of the event at any time by the organisation or be disqualified subsequently. There are no chaingear ratio limitations. The following material or types of bicycles are explicitly not permitted:

• front and/or rear disc wheels
• time trial wheels (also “four spokes”)
• triathlon handlebars, handle bar extensions or delta handlebars
• handlebar fittings of all types (except MTB bar ends)
• bicycle trailers of all types
• storage bags and other payloads
• drinking bottles made of glass or other breakable materials
• unicyles
• human powered vehicles and recumbent bicyles (also trikes)
• tandems
• handcycles
• cargo bicycles
• E-Bikes

5.1.2 Lightning

A lighting system for the 24h-Race is mandatory during night. The lighting system has to function without any problems in the front and rear from dusk to dawn without fault and it has to be operating. Unlit road bikes can be stopped at night and/or be taken out of the classification.

5.2. Time Trial

The material requirements of the BDR (German Cycling Federation) apply. We reserve the right to modifications in terms of a amateur sporting event organization. Each participant is personally responsible for the road safety of his bicycle. Special attention needs to be applied to the functioning of the brakes and other safety-related components. A lighting system is required at night. Participants with a bicycle that is obviously not roadworthy can be taken out of the event at any time by the organization. There are no gear ratio limitations. The following material or types of bicycles are explicitly not permitted:

• front and/or rear disc wheels (danger of cross-wind at high speed)
• drinking bottles made of glass or other breakable materials
• unicyles
• human powered vehicles and recumbent bicyles (also trikes)
• tandems
• handcycles
• cargo bicycles
• E-Bikes

5.3. Touring Rides Sunday (sportive)

Each participant is personally responsible for the road safety of his bicycle. Special attention needs to be applied to the functioning of the brakes and other safety-related components. A lighting system is required at night. Participants with a bicyle that is obviously not roadworthy can be taken out of the event at any time by the organisation. There are no chaingear ratio limitations. The following material or types of bicyles are explicitly not permitted:

• all types of e-bikes
• bicycle trailers of all kinds
• panniers, saddlebags and other loads
• drinking bottles made of glass or other fragile or hard materials
• unicycles
• seated and recumbent bikes (including trikes)
• handbikes
• bicycles with more than 2 wheels – Multi-track vehicles
• tandems
• cargo bikes

5.3.1 Touring Rides Saturday (touristic)

The material regulations on Saturday are based on the STVO. However, the following types of vehicles/bicycles are expressly not permitted:

• bicycle trailers of all kinds
• drinking bottles made of glass or other fragile or hard materials
• unicycles
• seated and recumbent bicycles (including trikes)
• handbikes
• bicycles with more than 2 wheels – Multi-track vehicles
• s-pedelecs

5.4 Gravel Race

Each participant is responsible for the road safety of their own bike. In particular, attention must be paid to the functionality of the brakes and other safety-relevant components. Participants whose bikes are obviously not roadworthy can be removed from the competition by the organisation at any time or subsequently disqualified.

There are no gear ratio restrictions.

A gravel/road bike handlebar is mandatory.

The following equipment and bicycle types are expressly not permitted:

• Bicycle trailers of all kinds
• Panniers and other loads
• Drinking bottles made of glass or other fragile or hard materials
• Unicycles
• Seated and recumbent bicycles (including trikes)
• Tandems
• Handbikes
• cargo bikes
• e-bikes

6. Hazard Notes: Barriers/Crossing Traffic/Rotations

• Despite measures to secure the track and riding areas, participants, accompanying parties and spectators should anticipate spectators or participants who have a “riding break” to enter or ride onto the track at any time. Extra caution has to be taken in all of the Grand Prix circuit, especially along the tracksides.
• Due to the rotating character of the 24h-Races additional hazards arise and all racing cyclists have to be prepared for this. For example, these can be participants who change directions unexpectedly, sudden braking or lots of activity going on along the tracksides.
• The rotations take place during 24h-races and on the entire area of the Grand Prix circuit (including the passage of paddock and pit lane), namely starting at the transition from the Nordschleife to the Grand Prix circuit at the beginning of the home stretch and ending at the transition from the Grand Prix circuit to the Nordschleife at the beginning of the home bend.
• Barriers set up by the organiser may not be removed! Violators may be penalised.

7. Routing

• Every participant is obliged to know the exact routing of his race/discipline. This especially applies to the area of the Grand Prix circuit. Extra caution while riding has to be taken where stretches of the track separate or merge back together.
• If a participant gets to ride for the first time at night (24h-Race) he has to examine the routing and track conditions, at least in the area of the Grand Prix circuit, in daylight. He has to memorise possible peril points and their marking.
• Track information divulged during the riders’ briefing (24h rexes only) form part of the regulations.

8. Deer Crossing

Deer crossing cannot be totally excluded on the race track.

9. Cancellation / Rescheduling / Interruption / Non-attendance

9.1

An event may be cancelled. Therefore, please check our website in good time before you travel to find out whether the event will take place as planned.

9.2

Our liability in the event of cancellation, termination, postponement or other material changes to the event is limited to the refund of the face value of the participation fees. Personal arrangements made by the participant, including travel and accommodation in connection with the event, are at the participant’s own expense and risk. In such cases, we shall not be liable beyond reimbursement of the face value of the entry ticket, in particular for expenses incurred. The restrictions pursuant to § 3 shall apply accordingly to this limitation of liability.

9.3

If the event is cancelled, interrupted or postponed due to a circumstance for which the organiser is not responsible (e.g. force majeure, restrictions due to Covid-19 including mutations), the organiser will make up the event as far and as soon as possible and reasonable. In this case, the confirmations of participation shall remain valid.

9.4

The Event will take place in all weather conditions. However, the organiser reserves the right to interrupt or cancel the event at any time in the event of a weather-related risk to participants/visitors.

9.5

In the event of a non-attendance by an individual participant, the participant shall forfeit all claims against the organiser.

10. Support Vehicles / Aid / Repair of Defects

10.1. Applies to All Events Except for Time Trials

• If it is necessary to stop, this must always be done on the right-hand side of the carriageway. If possible, do not stop on bends. If this is unavoidable, you must stop on the inside of the bend. Defects or breakdowns must be signalled by raising the right hand.
• Exchanging spare parts and tools between participants is permitted. When falling, breaking down or experiencing physical problems it is explicitly allowed to seek help from outside the team. Only support vehicles from the organiser are admitted. Whoever is transported to the finish by the escort vehicle in the 24h race, loses this lap completely. In the Everyman race there is a disqualification.

10.2. Time Trials

• If it is necessary to stop, this must always be done on the right-hand side of the carriageway. If possible, do not stop on bends. If this is unavoidable, you must stop on the inside of the bend. Defects or breakdowns must be signalled by raising the right hand.
• Individual support vehicles as well as provisions handed out from the tracksides are not admitted.

11. Riding Order / Warming Up / Starting Order

• No participant must obstruct or endanger another one. Under no circumstances must a participant be hindered from developing his full speed or from overtaking.
• Forcing somebody off the track, pushing oneself off an opponent, pushing a rider or other actions in order to gain a personal or mutual benefit are prohibited. It is furthermore prohibited to ride in the slipstream of motorised vehicles, to be pulled by them or be pushed by someone sitting on or in them. The same applies after a fall or breakdown.
• Only the public traffic areas or the supply routes around the Nürburgring are available for warm-up. On the premises warming up is only possible on your own road bike trainer. Possible amendments will be announced prior to the event.
• Throwing away waste and water bottles is prohibited and will be sanctioned.
• Information on pre-start, starting grid and starting times published on www.radamring.de are binding.

11.1. Additional Regulations 24h-Race Road Bike

As a basic principle, rider rotations are only allowed in the area of the Grand Prix circuit (an exception is made for the organisation team) and only once per lap. Multiple rotations per lap are explicitly prohibited. Only one driver per team may be on the track at any one time. The last lap is an exception, as long as the team does not drive on the result.

11.2. Additional Regulations Time Trial

11.2.1. Riding Order

• If a rider is overtaken, he may neither take over the lead nor benefit from the slipstream of the rider overtaking him.
• The rider that is overtaking another one has to keep a minimum of 2 meters lateral distance. After one kilometer the rider that was overtaken has to be at a distance of at least 25 meters to the other one.
• 
Firstly, adhering to this rule is a principle of fairness and secondly, it will be monitored by the persons in authority
• Helping each other among riders is prohibited
• The race manager will impose penalties and disqualifications in the case of infringements

11.2.2. Starting Order

• The riders will start at 20-second intervals (subject to change)
• Each rider has to show up at the starting area for having his road bike checked at least 15 minutes prior to his start
• Once the online registration process is closed the starting times of the individual riders will be published for the first time. Late registrants will be given a later starting time
• According to the starting number the start will be carried out in an ascending order. On the registration form certain parameters will be collected for the compilation of the starting list
• The rider has to do a standing start. He will be held and let go by a helper without being pushed. If necessary, two helpers at the same time may come into operation as the lining up for the start may happen in two lanes due to shorter lengths of cycle, as stated above
• The starter will give the starting instructions to the rider by counting down the time. Under normal circumstances, riders not standing at the start on time cannot be admitted anymore.
• Each rider is solely responsible of finding out about schedule/regulations changes. If necessary, changes will be communicated by e-mail or on-site in the area of the start ramp/stage

11.3. Additional Regulations Touring Rides

• absolutely ride to the right
• do not ride next to several other participants
• apply extra caution when riding downhill

11.4. Starting- and ride order Gravel Bike

 

12. List of Penalties

• Only the race management will pronounce penalties
• The degree of penalty is based on the list of penalties listed below or superordinate rules and regulations, e.g. of the BDR
• The race management is entitled to also pronounce penalties that are not part of this list. The degree of penalty will then be defined by the race management.

 

A disqualification will also mean losing all prizes and honorary gifts. The organisation management reserves the right to disallow prizes and honorary gifts even for unsportsmanlike conduct not listed in the list of penalties.

 

13. Classifications

Membership of an age group is determined in accordance with the BDR rules.

It is not mandatory for a race to be held over the originally planned distance in order to be scored. If the race organisers shorten the distance, the race will still be scored.

13.1. 24h-Race Road Bike

13.1.1. Individual Riders and Teams

• • • individual riders (men)
    • individual riders (women)
    • teams of 2, men (including co-ed)
    • teams of 2, women
    • teams of 4, men (including co-ed)
    • teams of 4, women
    • teams of 8, men (including co-ed)
    • teams of 8, women

13.1.2. Age Groups

13.1.2.1. Individual Riders

Individual riders are classified into the following age groups:

• • • men/women, m/w up to 1996
    • master 1 m/w 1986 – 1995
    • master 2 m/w 1976 – 1985
    • master 3 m/w 1966 – 1975
    • master 4 m/w 1965 and older

13.1.2.2. Teams

The teams of the 24h-Race are classified based on the average age of their team members. The average age results from adding the ages of all team members and then dividing that number by the number of the team members. The age of a participant is defined by subtracting the year of birth from the current year. So every age group (“AK”, short for German “Altersklasse”) changes on 1st January of a year, regardless of the actual birthday.

• • • men/women, m/w up to 29 years
    • master 1, m/w up to 39 years
    • master 2, m/w up to 49 years
    • master 3, m/w up to 59 years
    • master 4, m/w from 60 years

13.2. Gravel Race

The scoring of the Gravel Race is exclusively for individual starters. In addition to the overall classification for men and women, the age groups will be classified according to 13.2.2.

13.2.1. Age Groups

• • • Men/women m/w 1996 – 2006
    • Master 1 m/w 1986 – 1995
    • Master 2 m/w 1976 – 1985
    • Master 3 m/w 1966 – 1975
    • Master 4 – m/w – 1956 -1965
    • Master 5 – m/w – 1955 and older

13.3. Public Races

13.3.1. Age Groups

Apart from the overall individual classification (men and women) the following age groups are classified as stated below. Scoring for the GCC classification is carried out according to the GCC scoring system. The 25 km race will not score towards the GCC.

• • • youth, m/w 2009 and younger
    • juniors, m/w 2007 – 2008
    • men/women, m/w 1996 – 2006
    • master 1 – m/w – 1986-1995
    • master 2 – m/w – 1976-1985
    • master 3 – m/w – 1966-1975
    • master 4 – m/w – 1956-1965
    • master 5 – m/w – 1955 and older

13.3.2 Teams (not the 25-km-Race)

There is a team classification as part of the Everyman races. Any number of riders can be entered for the team classification. The ratio of gender and age of the team members is irrelevant (for this reason, the team classification must be based on the cross-gender ranking list (unisex classification) of all participants).

The team ranking of the race is calculated by adding the team members’ rankings. The unisex ranking of the race is decisive for this. Four consecutive riders of a team (1st-4th rider team XX = team 1, 5th-8th rider team XX = team 2, etc.) are counted as a team.

The team with the lowest number of places wins the daily team classification. If there is a tie between one or more teams, the position of the best rider of the respective teams in the daily individual classification decides between these teams.

If certain riders are to be categorised together as a team, the team name must be clearly distinguishable from other teams. The naming of the sponsor or team name with an ordinal number is not sufficient.

It is also possible to enter several teams, subject to the aforementioned conditions. The required name difference must also be observed when naming teams on different course lengths within the event.

13.3.3Creation of the daily classification

The first 50 arriving male participants / 15 arriving female participants will be ranked after crossing the finish line, the following participants will be ranked according to their net time according to the transponder for the result of the respective race (daily result). The classification in the age groups is always based on net times. However, the first 50 men/15 women in the overall classification for the day will also be placed in the age group classification according to the finish. This means that the first 50 men/15 women after the finish will be placed ahead of the riders who are lower than 50th/15th place in the overall standings, regardless of their net time.

Timekeeping will be carried out using transponder technology.

13.4. Time Trial

Beside overall individual classification (men and women) age group classifications will be as follows:

13.4.1. Age Groups

Apart from the general individual classification (men and women) the following age groups are classified as stated below:

• • • youth, m/w 2009 and younger
    • juniors, m/w 2007 – 2008
    • men/women, m/w 1996 – 2006
    • master 1 m/w 1986 – 1995
    • master 2 m/w 1976 – 1985
    • master 3 m/w 1966 – 1975
    • master 4 m/w 1965 and older

13.5. Touring Rides

There will be no classification for the Nordschleifen Touring Rides. No RTF scores will be awarded.

 

14. Award Ceremony / Medals / Certificates

• Each participant is personally responsible to inform himself about his race results and to show up for the award ceremony without being asked and on time in case of a relevant ranking.
Being absent at the award ceremony will result in the forfeit of the entitlement to awards and prizes. This will also apply in case the timetable of the award ceremony had to be changed during the course of the event.
• There will be no immediate printout opportunity for certificates on site. Certificates can be printed out online on the official website as a PDF form.

14.1 Preise Disciplines

At the award ceremony places 1 to 3 of the different events, subdivided into classifications for women and men, will be awarded trophies and non-cash prizes.

14.2. Prizes Age Groups

The winners and runners-up (places 1 to 3) of the age groups will be awarded winner’s medals.

14.3 Certificates

Certificates will be available for download in PDF format via rssults list. Certificates for Nordschleifen Touring Rides may be downloaded in a seperate area in the results module on www.radamring.de.

14.4 Medals

Medals will be awarded as follows:

• Time trial: On the start ramp in front of the stage
• 24h race: In the finish area
• Everyman race: On the ramp with photo wall in the expo/stage area
• Gravel Race: On the ramp with photo wall in the expo/stage area
• Kids Race: In the finish area

 

15. Helmets / Protective Clothing

• It is mandatory for everybody to wear a helmet. The helmet has to carry the seal of an acknowledged testing institute (e.g. DIN EN 1078 (CE), SNEL standard, ANSI standard or similar).
• Riding without a helmet is penalised with a time penalty according to section 14. Continuous riding without a helmet will lead to being disqualified.
• Correct fitting of the helmet has to be ensured.
• The helmet must not show any damage.
• The helmet needs to dispose of undamaged, non-elastic straps that are connected to the shell at at least three spots and that is closable by means of a safety system (no Velcro or similar).

16. Starting Numbers

All participants receive seat post- and helmet numbers. Detailed information is provided by videos and the information sheet of our timekeeper. Participants without a start number must expect to be taken out of the race, or at least be fined.

17. Registration Confirmation

When registering online there will be no other confirmation than the one created by the system.

18. Withdrawal, No-Show, Rebooking/Substitute Participant, Return Debit Note

18.1. Withdrawal

The participant can withdraw from the contract at any time. This happens through a written statement towards the organiser. If a withdrawal happens up to 60 days (90 days at 24-hour races) prior to the event the participation fee minus the following administration fee is reimbursed.

Administration fee in case of a cancellation up to 60 days (90 days at 24-hour races) prior to the event:

• Touring Rides: €10
• Public Races/Gravel Race/Time Trial: €15,00
• 24h-Race, individual rider: €15,00
• 24h-Race, team of 2: €25,00
• 24h-Race, team of 4: €35,00
• 24h-Race, team of 8: €45,00

If a participant withdraws later than 60 days (90 days at 24-hour races) prior to the event, there will be no reimbursement.

18.2. No-Show

There will also be no reimbursement of the participation fee if a participant will not show.

18.3. Rebookings/Substitute Participant

• For all rebookings there is an administration fee of €10.00 (even on the event day).
• After the deadline of the online-registration, rebookings for all events are only possible on-site at the TNC at a charge of €10.00 .
• Rebookings from an original participant to a substitute participant on the event day is only possible when there is a written confirmation by the participant registered at the time of the event. A second passing on of the starting position is not feasible.
• In case a rebooking to an event of minor importance happens less than 60 days(90 days at 24-hour races) prior to the event, the surplus is forfeited.

18.4. Return Debit Note

The bank charges of the service provider Abavent resulting from a return debit note are at the expense of the participant.

18.5. Cancellation Terms Pits

Complete boxes can be cancelled free of charge until 31 December after the start of booking. After this date, 50% cancellation fees will be charged. From 90 days before the event, the cancellation fee is 100 %.

19. Time-Keeping and Transponders

The timekeeping is done with transponder technology. The transponder is issued with the starting documents. It is located in a drinking bottle or is integrated into the start number. It must be fitted in accordance with the regulations (19.1. Transponder attachment).

The results are determined according to the following procedures:

24h-Race Road Bike: starting and individual finish time will be registered. The rider with most laps wins. If two riders rode the same number of laps the faster riding time decides.

Public Races: Net time-keeping with modification: individual start and finish times will be recorded. Respectively the first 50 men and the first 15 women will be classified according to finish. Starting with rider 51 (men) and 16 (women) net time decides.

Gravel Race: Net time-keeping with modification: individual start and finish times will be recorded. Respectively the first 50 men and the first 15 women will be classified according to finish. Starting with rider 51 (men) and 16 (women) net time decides.In the 110 km race, the time limit for three laps is 04:30:00 hours. This means that participants who cross the finish line after 04:30:01 hours have finished the race. The completed laps are then counted with the corresponding net time.

Time Trial: Net time-keeping; individual starting and finish time will be registered. The rider with most laps wins. If two riders rode the same number of laps the faster riding time decides.

19.1. Fixation of Transponder

19.1.1 24h-Race Road Bike

Each team receives the transponder in a drinking bottle. It is to be transported in the bottle holder on the bike. The participant assumes responsibility for alternative ways of transport. Individual riders receive the transponder integrated into the seat post number. Click here for the video tutorial.

19.1.2. Public Races, Time Trial, Gravel Race

Each participant will receive the transponder as part of the seatpost number.

19.2. Timing Control

Besides the control of course staff and sports supervisors, the track is monitored by timing loops at multiple positions. In case of missing a transponder deflection at a timing loop, the rider / team looses the lap.

19.3. Appeal Against the Result

Appeals against the result have to be submitted in writing to the organiser within eight days after the race. Please exclusively use the online appeal form for this (forms are also available directly on-site for appeals). After that point in time no more appeals will be accepted. Possible changes of the result will be published up to 14 days after the event at the latest.

20. Services provided by the Organizer

• • • Announcement, cancellation, booking confirmation and documentation
    • Actual and full Information via internet and fact-sheet, especially before the event
    • Participants service via mail and hotline
    • Closed-off race track (Nordschleife and/or Grand Prix circuit, Gravel track) for the actual duration of the race
    • Individual timekeeping by transponder system (for timekeeping events)
    • Starting numbers with mounting material
    • Participant information
    • Technical service in Grand Prix paddock
    • Different caterings in diverse catering areas
    • Support vehicles
    • Medical service, emergency medical service
    • Toilets and shower facilities
    • Construction of additional electricity for 24h-parcels outside of the GP-track
    • Certificate for finishers as PDF online
    • “Finisher’s”-medal (except for races requiring a lincense and Nordschleifen-Touring Rides)
    • Results service on the internet
    • Camping for 24h-Race in paddock
    • individual entry tickets (only 24h-race)
    • Parcel for team in paddock for participants of 24h-Race
    • Admission to Expo (for all)

21. Participation Fees / Service Fee

The collection of payments for Rad am Ring is handled by our service provider Datasport Germany GmbH. In addition to the Sepa direct debit procedure (free of charge), payment by invoice (companies only) is offered as a payment option for online registrations. The participant fees are listed under 21.1 to 21.6. We would like to draw participants’ attention to the fact that the participation fees for all disciplines include a service fee of 30 per cent of the total amount.

21.1. 24h-Race Road Bike

Disciplines/Distances	until 30.11.2024	until 30.06.2025	on site
24h road race: 8-person team: with box	1450,00€	1500,00€	1600,00€
24h road race: 8-person team: with parcel	1220,00€	1300,00€	1400,00€
24h road race: 4-person team: with box	760,00€	790,00€	870,00€
24h road race: 4-person team: with parcel	680,00€	720,00€	800,00€
24h road race: 2-person team: with box	440,00€	470,00€	520,00€
24h road race: 2-person team: with parcel	390,00€	420,00€	470,00€
24h road race: single driver: with box	250,00€	270,00€	300,00€
24h road race: single driver: with parcel	220,00€	240,00€	270,00€

21.2. Public-race

Disciplines/Distances	until 30.04.2025	until 30.06.2025	until 17.07.2025	from 18.07.2025
25 km-race	50,00€	60,00€	70,00€	75,00€
75 km-rece	80,00€	85,00€	90,00€	100,00€
150 km-race	80,00€	85,00€	90,00€	100,00€

21.3. Gravel Race

Disciplines/Distances	until 30.04.2025	until 30.06.2025	until 17.07.2025	from 18.07.2025
28 km-race	50,00€	60,00€	70,00€	75,00€
55 km-race	65,00€	70,00€	75,00€	85,00€
110 km-race	80,00€	85,00€	90,00€	100,00€

21.4. Time trial

Disciplines/Distances	until 30.04.2025	until 30.06.2025	until 17.07.2025	from 18.07.2025
Time Trial	50,00€	60,00€	70,00€	75,00€

21.5. Touring

Disciplines/Distances	until 30.06.2025	until 17.07.2025	from 18.07.2025
Touring (sportive)	27,00€	32,00€	35,00€
Touring (sportive) – U16	15,00€	20,00€	20,00€
Touring (touristic)	23,00€	28,00€	30,00€
Touring (touristic) – U16	10,00€	15,00€	15,00€

21.6. Kids Race

Disciplines/Distances	until 30.06.2025	Late registration fee
Kids Race 1	5,00€	0,00€
Kids Race 2	5,00€	0,00€

22. Applicable Law / Severability Clause

The law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply to all legal relationships between the organizer and participants.Should individual provisions of these General Terms and Conditions be invalid, the remainder of the contract shall remain effective.

23. Data protection (DSGVO)

Data protection is important to us. All information on data protection for participants according to the DSGVO is anchored in the registration module and can be accessed via this link.