Cycling (almost) around the clock was witnessed and experienced by participants and spectators on-site and at home at Rad am Ring 2025. Referred to as “a celebration on every level” by head organizer Hanns-Martin Fraas, the event impressed with both proven and new elements – and set a new participation record.
Discipline and Disciplines
“It was brilliant, both in terms of weather conditions and everything else,” sums up event director Hanns-Martin Fraas with satisfaction. Behind him, the participants and the organizational crew lie two and a half days and one night of pure cycling – with perfect conditions, without torrential rain and in a great atmosphere. “I’m thrilled by the discipline of 98 percent of our participants,” enthuses Hanns Martin Fraas.
They adhered meticulously to the rules not only in the 24h-pits and camp but for the most part also on the racecourse. “Fairness first” being the motto of almost 12,000 cycling fans who tackled the Nürburgring in the traditional prologue time trial, the tried-and-tested amateur races, the new gravel races and the popular youth races, the relaxed touring rides, and the centerpiece of the event – the 24-hour races for teams or solo riders: a record number of participants!
With 6,300 endurance enthusiasts tackling the already fully booked Rad-am-Ring signature discipline – the most ever – both at the mass start on Saturday, during the night-time light spectacle on Sunday, and especially at the finish line, waves of emotion erupted among athletes, spectators and the organizing team. The Rad-Bundesliga on Sunday afternoon concluded a real cycling festival with outstanding atmosphere. An event whose success was ensured by many hands: “All worked together superbly again. Team, volunteers, service providers, partners – they all contributed to making Rad am Ring what it is,” says head of organization Hanns-Martin Fraas, who openly admits that there were some crashes at Rad am Ring. The Nürburgring’s experienced first responder team of DRK Ahrweiler was mainly busy during the amateur races, though.
Results of the 24-hour races | As of July 20, 2025, 14:30 p. m.
In the solo road bike category, Rick Steffen (GER) of ROSE Racing Team completed the most laps with 28 – repeating his victory from the previous year. Sascha Hubbert (GER) of Edelhelfer Racing Team and Niklas Wellmann (GER) of MOFA Münster each rode 26 laps. With 24 laps apiece came Thomas Wiedemann (GER) from pester pac automation, Alexander Koch (GER) from TV Attendorn, and Stefan Wauters (BEL) from Grandfondoteam.be.
In the women’s solo category, the winner is also a familiar face: Yvonne Margraf (GER) secured first place again, as in 2024, this time with 24 laps. Behind her came Nora Battermann (GER) with 20 laps, and Morena Nogherotto (GER) rounded off the women’s podium with 18 laps.
In the category teams of two, #PNCHRS! (BEL) circled the ring 30 times, the highest count. Three duos followed with 29 laps each: Wildrad & Co (GER), pester pac automation (GER), and Örebrocyklisterna (SWE). Hofmann Radteam 1 (GER) finished with 28 laps. The Paul Lange Cycling Crew Girls (GER) and Altfrid Fighter 1 (GER) each logged 24 laps, but the Crew Girls were marginally faster, crowning themselves winners in the women’s team of two category. Örebrocyklisterna (SWE) and Die Prallen Schläuche 4 (GER) each completed 22 laps, as did Raketen-MT-Melsungen/RSC-Werne.
In the results of the teams of four category Team Strassacker (ITA) finished first with 34 laps, as they did last year. Ahrbike-Willerscheid (GER) came in one lap behind. Ledschends (RSA) and RTS-Electronic (GER) each rode 32 laps.
By a half-minute ahead of Girls on the fast track (GER), the Piscina Ciclistas (ITA) crossed the finish line as the first of our female teams of for – both rode 27 laps. Behind them finished Drückerbande – Le Frecce (GER) and Thömus | WindowMaster by Wyss Training Ladies (UIS) with 26 laps each. AthletesLab Team 3 (GER), Zappes Radler x Friends II (GER), Fahrrad XXL (GER), and 3200 Watt (NED) each completed 25 laps around the Nürburgring.
“The more, the better” applies in the category teams of eight for both in terms of number of riders and laps. As in 2024, Ledschends – RH77/BMC/Oakley/Factory Team (AUT) took the lead with 34 laps. Ledschends Plattos (GER) and the Ahrbike – Willerscheid Team 2 each finished with 32 laps. AVIA I (GER) and Fahrrad XXL (GER) both completed 31 laps.
In the women’s category, the winning team’s name says it all: Female Cycling Force (GER) completed 26 laps – slightly quicker than the AVIA women (GER) who also rode 26 laps. Puky Factory Racing (GER) with 25 laps and SIG Koblenz – Racing Ladies (GER) with 23 laps followed behind.
Rad-Bundesliga as the closing highlight at the Ring
It has almost become a tradition that licensed riders show what they’re capable of after the amateur athletes at the Nürburgring. Again in 2025, the Rad-Bundesliga visited the Green Hell, providing final thrills of atmosphere and speed over nearly 110 kilometers and 2,600 meters of elevation gain at the end of a dazzling cycling weekend.
About Rad am Ring
Rad am Ring has taken place at the Nürburgring since 2003. The course runs both through the state-of-the-art Formula 1 arena and over the legendary Nordschleife. The centerpiece consists of 24-hour races on the traffic-free, partially illuminated race circuit, with team quarters in the pit lane and along the track. Saturday’s amateur races are part of the German Cycling Cup, Germany’s largest series of amateur races. Since 2018, Rad am Ring has also offered non competitive touring rides under the slogan “cycling fun for everyone,” and as of this year there is also a gravel race over three distances.