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Eschborn-Frankfurt 2025 Kicks Off With Elite Field and Record Amateur Turnout

The 62nd edition of the cycling classic begins today, featuring 19 professional teams, 10,000 amateur riders, and a challenging 200-kilometer course through the Taunus and Frankfurt.

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Maxim Van Gils fährt am 1. Mai 2024 vor der Konkurrenz ins Ziel.
Das Hauptfeld beim Radklassiker.

Overview

  • The professional race, starting at 12:00 CET, includes two climbs of the Großer Feldberg and three crossings of the steep Mammolshainer Stich.
  • 10,000 amateur cyclists, nearly half of them first-time participants, are competing in shorter versions of the professional course.
  • 17 additional cycling events, including races for children as young as two, highlight the event's focus on community and youth engagement.
  • Extensive road closures and public transport disruptions are in effect across Frankfurt and the Taunus region from early morning until evening.
  • Live coverage of the race is available on hr-fernsehen, hessenschau.de, and other platforms, with commentary from local experts and former pros.