Discover Westerwald racing bike tours
Westerwald Express Route
Westerwald Lake Round
Westerwald Classic Route
Westerwald Evening Round
Westerwald town-country-monastery route
Special features racing bike
Field of application
- Ideal for smooth tarmac roads and high speeds
- Unsuitable for unpaved roads
Versatility
- Excellent on the road
- Limited on unpaved roads
Manoeuvrability
- Very agile and responsive on the road
- Less control on loose surfaces
Frame geometry
- Lightweight frame with stretched seating position for aerodynamic riding on the road
Drivetrain
- Derailleur gears with close gear ratios for high speeds on the road
Handlebars
- Narrow, curved racing handlebars (drop bar) for an aerodynamic position
Suspension
- No suspension
- Stiff fork for direct power transmission
Brakes
- Rim brakes or mechanical disc brakes
- Less braking power than MTB
Comfort
- Sporty riding position can be tiring on long rides
- Little damping
The perfect road cycling area on the doorstep
Why go far afield when the perfect road cycling destination is so close by? In the Westerwald, a low mountain range a stone's throw from Cologne, the Rhine-Ruhr area and the Frankfurt region, you will find everything a cyclist's heart desires: from demanding routes for racers to moderate tours for hobby cyclists, there is everything on roads with hardly any traffic in the midst of great nature. Wonderful views offer pure nature. If you like, you will also find culture, culinary delights and overnight accommodation tailor-made for us racing cyclists.
Westerwald Stage of the Rhineland-Palatinate Tour
It is no coincidence that the Westerwald stage of the Rhineland-Palatinate Tour has been particularly popular with athletes and fans in the past. The Westerwald offers a wonderful opportunity to walk or cycle in the footsteps of the traditional race. Fantastic tours for every taste - what are you waiting for?
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