Lucas Becker

Christian Englert

Christophe Dijkmans

Nicolas Loustaunou

Daan Marsmans

Luca Tabari

Moritz Durchdewald

Andrea Becker-Pennrich

Nicolas Lindert

Thomas Ceyrowsky

Colin Smith

Joshua Gohl

Glenn Bloemen

Mathias Blockelet

Marius Nees

Fanny Bensussan

Fabian Wurm

Christine Kammerer

Valeika Ramunas

Tobias Vögtlin

Arne Große Hülsewiesche

Michael Felber

Stefan Moritz

Andreas Schaich

Markus Konheiser

Marvin Schwarz

Philipp Ketterer

Volker Drastik

Bernhard Kämmerer

Mirko Hackl

Gerald Minichshofer

Volker Groll

Simon Jetzinger

Jakob Kuntz

Maximilian Graf

Micha Mayer

Alexander Schmitz

Bastian Meyer

Kilian Hermes

Brian Lautenschlager

Jürgen Hammer

Oliver Weber

Patrick Doupe

Lüder Mohrmann

Stefan Kanne

Mirko Schmidt

Alexander Lenz

Jochen Glas

Mathias Mücke

Max Sikora

Jochen Czabaun

Joachim Vogel

Jan Jöhnk

Marek Garus

Frank Bühler

Andrea Wahl

Jens Becker

Marten Lifson

Andreas Heppner

Roman Baltes

Jochen Höschele

Matthias Polidar

William Soler

Martin Behrnd

Lisa Pfeiffer

Simon Gwiggner

Stefan Wittmer

Martin Langlotz

Bernhard Schwaab

Tomasz Szycher

Matthias Dusch

Stefan Blum

Jan-Hendrik Beckx

Pascal Bride

Frederick Aubry

Sarah Dunker

Lars Bopper

Urs Arnold Kutschera

Florian Boeller

Torsten Frank

Jana Kesenheimer

Henriette Lauridsen

Daniel Dreher

Fanny Hornickel

Stefan Bartsch

Alexander Kopp

Thomas Dietrich

Baris Polat-Göttmann

Frank Matthias

Rapha Breyer

Alexander Vorrath

Vincent Thibaut

Armin Härle

Evelyn Sachse

Ronny Martin

Maren Mohrmann

Jochen Friedrichs

Franca Hoyer

Luisa Keller

Harald Rauch

Marguerite Muhlhaus

Rémi Mejean

Ada Haas

Lars Konheiser

Philipp Meyer

Steffen Knipp

Annika Damm

Benedikt Heyl

Sjoerd van ‘t Hul

Caroline Pommerening

Stefan Haug

Aynur Vater

Hans-Joachim Klein

Michael Kneip

Ariane Richter

Franziska Berndt

Martin Berndt

Jürgen Leibig

Rudolf Kern

Mario Becker

Raphael Werthefrongel

Simon Wecht

Media Car

Christoph

Markus

Martin

Hello everyone!

Yesterday marked the last day of the inaugural edition of the MittelgebirgeClassique.

![MC Arrival](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/7nMiM28vgfw4gZ7oRRGuXv/56f974fa60c29f037211809d32fe5a4d/MC_Arrival.jpeg)
Arrival, photo by Charlotte Gamus

![MC Marktplatz](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/4BHlvQYhoziOzXlXVGLu4u/ebe9e97de7e67cb335e23499786ebb2e/MC_Marktplatz.jpeg)
The market place, Photo by Charlotte Gamus

It was exciting to the last dot as there were quite a few, who put in an extra effort to finish within the official time limit. All succeded, riding directly to the finisher party, where they were greeted with possily the loudest applause of all.

![Lisa + Andrea](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/2EjRdpLLIM7L0fJHKfmLMV/690f7b7893c4a792584a2f1748309100/MC_Lisa_Pfeifer_Andrea_Wahl.jpeg)
Lisa Pfeiffer and Andrea Wahl, photo by Charlotte Gamus

Wherever you looked, there were smiling faces, exciting and hilarious stories and wonderful camaraderie.

It was a sight to behold and we would like to thank all riders and followers from the bottom of our hearts for making this event special, embracing and memorable for the whole team!

Such a great community, we are looking forward to seeing you again!

![MC Christoph thanks](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/186TOE8axis6aLwtclvisw/cf12b1b0c9597c46c59c465b5c7b7d4c/MC_Christoph_thanks.jpeg)
Christoph Fuhrbach, photo by Charlotte Gamus

Recap final day

Last night saw multiple finishers entering the market place in Neustadt. Spirits were high, conversations good, legs heavy and eyes weary...

Last night’s arrivals...

Solo:
- Brian Lautenschlager (cap 59)
- Jürgen Hammer (cap 12)
- Oliver Weber (cap 63)
- Patrick Doupe (cap 14)
- Lüder Mohrmann (cap 104)

![MC Jürgen Cap 12](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/7xkJZeGEcf1nrQe1Y6HL3A/db64cd6e48e8f6829904afac505cc903/MC_J__rgen_Cap_12.jpeg)
                                      Jürgen

Pair:
Annika Damm (cap 1010) and Steffen Knipp (cap 1009)
![MC_pair Annika + Steffen](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/14axDBCo2geSkpvoefy2lV/1fc608563ff16ea97b38f9ef1ce13837/MC_Pair_Annika___Steffen.jpeg)
                                  Annika & steffen

Awsome riding everyone!!

Today marks that last day of the MittelgebirgeClassique until the official time cut off at 11:00 pm.

However, to anyone worrying that he/she won't make it until the time cut off: Never mind, enjoy your MittelgebirgeClassique and as Markus pointed out on Saturday: We will always welcome you with open arms!!!

Title phot by Charlotte Gamus


Night 4

Today's scratch list is short:

- Sahra Dunker (cap 34)
- Matthias Dusch (cap 69)
- Daniel Dreher (cap 97)

Let's keep it short! Have a safe night everyone!


Scratch list day 4

Hello everyone!

On day 4, our top ten was completed (see earlier post in feed), the first three riders both in the men's and in the women's field have reached Neustadt and the first two pairs have completed the route.

A total of 29 solo riders and 4 pair riders have finished MittelgebirgeClassique.

The first three places in the men's fild (and overall) go to:
    1. Lucas Becker
    2. Christian Englert
    3. Christophe Dijkmans

![MC Cheers to the winners](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/4GIHASi9v8aDnDcXaLiWrP/2723b950a5ae2bc90d8ebb2cef2e9ce6/MC_Cheers_to_the_winners.jpeg) 
        Lucas and Christian, Photo by Charlotte Gamus

The first three women are:
    1. Andrea Becker-Pennrich
    2. Fanny Bensussan
    3. Christine Kammerer

![MC_Fanny at the finish](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/1oGwDsKPB5JBj2LdGoezB3/2b6eece0e5148ff5eb961762461392c4/MC_Fanny_at_the_finish.jpeg)
        Fanny at the market place in Neustadt

The first two pairs to arrive were Marguerite Muhlhaus and Rémi Mejean as well as Ada Haas and Lars Kohnheiser.

![MC_Winning pair](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/4yyZcOAJKwy4slZeYT3tGY/1fb2e93a3c3fecc6519e22a24af9e713/MC_winning_pair.jpeg) 
        Marguerite Muhlhaus and Rémi Mejean

The market place in Neustadt kept filling with happy, sweaty and chatty cyclists, quite a joyous sight (after such a ride... - clearly it is getting too late in the day and we just keep putting cheap rhymes out there :-S)

![MC Andrea eyes covered](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/2pbe4w8h3kmXKm6hbIAIoP/924c9bc6651c135711e99199d1667058/MC_Andrea_eyes_covered.jpeg) 
        Andrea Becker-Bensussan at the finish, Photo by Charlotte Gamus

Massive congratulations to all finishers and good luck to all riders out there! Have a safe ride and we hope to meet and greet many, if not all of you tomorrow in Neustadt!


Recap Day 4

Good morning everyone!

In the early morning of night 3 we had our very first female finisher: Andrea Becker-Pennrich (cap 103), who finished after 71hrs 10mins (8th overall)! Absolutely amazing performance, congratulations Andrea!

Fanny Bensussan (cap 85) is making her way towards the finish line as second women, after getting some rest in the very early hours of today.

The top 10 of riders, who have finished the MittelgebirgeClassique, reads now as follows:

- Lucas Becker (cap 78) after 59hrs 24mins
- Christian Englert (cap 11) after 60hrs 09mins
- Christophe Dijkmans (cap 53) after 62hrs 21mins
- Nicolas Loustaunou (cap 114) after 62hrs 37mins
- Daan Marsmans (cap 36) after 65hrs 16mins
- Luca Tabari (cap 05) after 66hrs 52mins
- Moritz Durchdewald (cap 64) after 69hrs 54mins
- Andrea Becker-Pennrich (cap 103) after 71hrs 10mins
- Nicolas Lindert (cap 83) after 72hrs 36mins
- Thomas Ceyrowsky (cap 15) after 73hrs 51mins

Colin Smith (cap 92) also finished at the Hambacher Schloss after 74hrs 40mins.

Chapeau to all!! What amazing performances!

Which is true for the finishers and just as much for all the riders still in the field! Let's see what day 4 will bring...

Title photo by Charlotte Gamus


Night 3

Andrea Becker-Pennrich (cap 103) is the winner of the women's field! She finished this morning after 71hrs 10min and an incredible consistent and strong ride!

![MC Andrea cap 103 on the road](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/5xciEw1b3tIPPef4wJca6R/65a0ce04c00a9db9a6b36b7c5eafdcd1/MC_Andrea_cap_103_on_the_road.jpeg)

![MC Andrea smiling](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/28OsXN85fwSCll9mO34i3b/e24a8daec298412db3b9da9aac8daba3/MC_Andrea_smiling.jpeg)
                              Photo by Charlotte Gamus

![MC Andrea eyes covered](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/2pbe4w8h3kmXKm6hbIAIoP/924c9bc6651c135711e99199d1667058/MC_Andrea_eyes_covered.jpeg)
                              Photo by Charlotte Gamus

Chapeau Andrea, we are very honored to have you as the first female finisher of the very first edition of the MittelgebirgeClassique!

We hope you had a great time and can now enjoy joyous beverages from a brand new Dubbeschoppe glass!

![MC_Dubbeshoppe](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/1koXirKFBzueu6DFYMXWj8/cdfcb95ab3564bf929a63211b55c703c/MC_Dubbeshoppe.jpg)

Andrea Becker-Pennrich first female finisher!

Day 3 also saw quite a few riders abandoning the race. 
The MittelgebirgeClassique is quite a demanding route and we can only repeat our selves: Chapeau to everyone who listens to the signs of their body and faces the sometimes harsh decision to rather scratch then risking hurting oneself.

Here is the list:

- #40 Pascal Bride
- #31 Armin Härle
- #30 Thomas Dietrich
- #46 Rapha Breyer
- #1003 Jürgen Leibig
- #1004 Rudolf Kern
- #2 Matthias Frank
- #77 Lars Bopper
- #70 Jan-Hendrik Beckx
- #20 Henriette Lauridsen
- #8 Fanny Hornickel
- #100 Frederick Aubry
- #47 Florian Böller
- #97 Daniel Dreher
- #24 Urs Arnold Kutschera

To all riders of the MittelgebirgeClassique: Stay safe, have a good night and enjoy riding your bikes!

Scratch report day 3

Hello everyone!

Day 3 saw the first winner of the MittelgebirgeClassique: Lucas Becker (Cap 78), who finished after 59 hours and 24 Minutes. Approximately 40 minutes after Lucas, Christian Englert (Cap 11) crossed the finish line at the Hambacher Schloss as second overall. Christian took 60 hours and 9 minutes to finish the route.

Two very impressive rides by two very impressive and engaging riders!

![MC Lucas u Christian Bikes Hambacher Schloss](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/27U4m5Md87I0xAxCnW7Twa/e58b60e22bbb27339d2ba39c7c0a6f38/MC_Lucas_u_Christian_Bikes_Hambacher_Schloss.jpeg)
Photo by Charlotte Gamus

The battle for third place is still ongoing, between Christophe Dijkmans (cap 53) and Nicolas Loustaunou (cap 114), who both showed an impresive performance during day 3.

![MC_Lucas and Christophe](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/6zT1mUghHbp7PNzbdulc4t/7b192e9c7dd015d9fe344e6abef1f464/MC_Christophe_-53_and_Lucas_-78.jpeg)
Lucas and Christophe at the checkpoint, photo by Charlotte Gamus

The women's fied is strongly led by Andrea Becker-Pennrich (cap 103), who is in 8th place overall. 

![MC Andrea Cap 103](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/56fj82kDS4xU2X6uRfFoxZ/0eaebeda0a65a7d04fb476f27df50954/MC_Andrea_Cap_103.jpeg)
Andrea, photo by Charlotte Gamus

Fanny Bensussan (cap 85) follows as second women (14th overall).

Let's hope for a safe night for everyone and let's see, what tomorrow will bring!


Recap Day 3 - We have a winner!

Lucas Becker (Cap 78) is the first to cross the finish line at the Hambacher Schloss after 59 hours 24 minutes. 100 % smashing it!! Congratulations Lucas, absolutely amazing performance!

![MC_Lucas Becker](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/li6d92XACxgiXDfpT5qeu/2bc3e0d869c5a5b1f836d3f74a7103ac/MC_Lucas_Becker.jpeg)
Photo by Charlotte Gamus

We hope you take many fond memories of this very first edition of the MittelgebirgeClassique with you. As well as a beautifull Dubbeschoppe glass :-D

![MC_Dubbeshoppe](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/1koXirKFBzueu6DFYMXWj8/cdfcb95ab3564bf929a63211b55c703c/MC_Dubbeshoppe.jpg)

We have a winner!

Good morning everyone!

Last night was very busy at the checkpoint at the Lipple. Many riders were happy to accept the hospitality of the Blank family who did a marvelous job making everyone feel welcome and appreciated!

Others found other means to sleep...
![MC_Sleep](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/1A0bF5SUhbbXey2ImVg7gi/03129b17e7408b88799b3df94ba6bee5/Sleep_night_2.jpeg)
Fanny Hornickel (cap 08), photo by Charlotte Gamus

![MC_Video night 2](//videos.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/PlZ8iXI5x9QRXW4EMYgww/7c612ff89eaaee7545686950de2d0653/Video_second_night.mp4)

In the men's fild, Lucas (cap 78) was gaining ground on Christian (cap 11), who continued at the Champ de Feu without stopping. (By the time we get to put out this post, Lucas has overtaken Christian and is now leading the race.)

Christophe (cap 53) is still in 3rd place and Nicolas Loustaunou (cap 114) is building up momentum, riding strongly now in 4th place.

Andrea Becker-Pennrich (cap 103) is now leading the women's field, followed by Fanny (cap 85) and Christine (cap 29).

![Andrea Becker-Pennrich_Cap 103](//images.ctfassets.net/6hyijb95boju/XXnVPotgSWxm3YbOjb43V/c3fb695ef2bbb7c7571b56dcdd4eda88/Andrea_Cap_103.jpeg)
Photo by Charlotte Gamus

Let's see what today brings. We may well have the first finishers tonight!


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