Rund um Köln

Heading to North Rhine-Westphalia to take on the famed Rund um Köln course. This Rhineland sporting institution offers several formats to boost your mileage 🚴‍♂️.

The black ribbon of the road launches you quickly out of the urban jungle into the majestic, rolling landscapes of the Bergisches Land+. Your body will have to digest particularly steep climbs and highly technical descents amid dense green forests 🌳. The immersion becomes completely regal on the brutal cobbled ascent leading straight toward the sublime Bensberg Castle. You’ll feel the intoxicating sensation of stepping back in time as you tread these stone walls steeped in history, before you speed toward the banks of the river 🏰.

The local population is reputed to be the happiest in the country, turning the course edges into a true open-air fair 🎉. Fanfare, sirens, and bells ring through every small village you pass to give you wings for the steepest grades. An atmosphere of total jubilation finally awaits you on the spectacular docks of Rheinauhafen

Keep a little energy reserve to explore regional gems within an hour’s drive after you conquer your feat. Take your partner for a stroll around the majestic Drachenburg Castle perched in Königswinter for a fairytale-worthy romantic outing 👑. Families will head toward the town of Brühl for a massive dose of thrills on the roller coasters at the theme park Phantasialand 🎢. Fire up your big ride, burn off the lactate, and etch your name in the Rhineland marble! 🔥