Terms of Participation

Nature of the Event

The SUPER!WEIT is not a race or competitive event. It is an organisational framework for a private long-distance bicycle ride, which each participant completes on their own responsibility. Official time classification is deliberately not carried out – even though we record the ride time via GPS tracker and communicate it at the finish.

You are responsible for safely completing the route, observing the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) and looking after your own wellbeing en route. The organiser provides only the services described (start area, two checkpoints, finish area, GPS tracker, suggested route) and assumes no further supervisory or accompanying duties.

Participation Requirements

You are responsible for your own health fitness and for having an adequate level of training. The formal declaration is made upon receipt of the race materials (Terms and Conditions § 9.4).

During the event you must hold valid liability, accident and health insurance, including cover for any necessary return transport.

Equipment and GPS Tracker

Bicycle

All road-legal bicycles powered solely by muscle power are permitted. E-bikes and any bicycles with motorised assistance are not permitted.

Mandatory equipment

GPS Tracker

At accreditation you will be issued a GPS tracker which you must carry and keep switched on throughout the ride. You mount it yourself – details are provided at handover.

You are responsible for the tracker’s power supply. Depending on circumstances, you may need to recharge or change batteries en route.

The deposit of [X] € is refunded in full upon proper return of the tracker (see Terms and Conditions § 6.4).

Return:

If the tracker is damaged, lost or becomes defective during the ride, you must notify us immediately by phone. You may continue to ride, but without time recording. For the deposit, see Terms and Conditions § 6.4.

Important: The tracker serves exclusively for time recording and route validation. It is not an emergency button – in an emergency, please call for help yourself (112).

Time recording is carried out automatically via the tracker. Your time will only be communicated to you if you have substantially followed the official route and the tracker was continuously active (see next section).

Route, Start, Checkpoints and Time Recording

The SUPER!WEIT is a ride of around 750 km through the Black Forest. You will receive the official route by email shortly before the event.

You are not strictly required to follow the official route – however, you will then not receive time recording. The organiser decides at its reasonable discretion whether the official route has been substantially followed.

Start and finish

Start in Karlsruhe from Friday 25 September 2026 – finish in Freiburg. Official time limit: Monday 28 September 2026, 3pm. Further details on venue and start time will be announced in good time.

Two official checkpoints

There are two official checkpoints along the route. Their locations will be announced in good time before the event. At each checkpoint we provide refreshments and a rest opportunity – both are optional, stopping is not mandatory.

The check-in at each checkpoint is mandatory: either in person or impersonally (the procedure for unstaffed checkpoints will be announced). Without valid check-in at both checkpoints, no time recording takes place.

Time limits for passing the checkpoints are relative to the start time and will be announced before the event.

In the event of (imminent) time limit overrun, the organiser may remove you from the event in accordance with Terms and Conditions § 7.5. After consultation and at the organiser’s discretion, continuing on your own responsibility and without time recording may be permitted instead.

Bikes at checkpoints are stored at your own risk – the organiser accepts no liability for damage or loss.

Conduct on the Route

Road traffic

The routes are not closed to traffic. At any time you must expect further road users. The German Road Traffic Regulations (Straßenverkehrsordnung, StVO) must be observed. Where violations of the StVO are officially sanctioned, participants’ personal data will be forwarded to the competent authorities.

Consideration

Ride carefully and do not endanger your fellow participants. Remain respectful towards other road users.

Animals on the route

At any time and in any place, grazing animals (cows, horses, sheep, goats) as well as free-running dogs, poultry or wildlife may cross the road. Expect this.

Instructions from the organisation

Instructions from the organiser and helpers must be followed.

Self-sufficiency

You ride self-supported: no organised support from the outside (no accompanying vehicles, no private support teams). You must take care of everything yourselves and cannot demand help from the organiser.

Publicly accessible services (bike shops, stores, catering, public transport) may be used. Mutual help between participants is expressly encouraged.

Our offerings at the checkpoints or en route may gladly be accepted. In case of any problem, you may contact us at any time.

Environmental conduct

Do not throw any rubbish onto the road. Leave no traces.

Doping

Doping is prohibited. Violations may result in exclusion from the event (see Terms and Conditions § 7.4).

Exclusion from the Event

The organiser may remove you from the event if you

Further grounds for exclusion are set out in the Terms and Conditions (in particular §§ 3.4, 7.4, 7.5).

Liability, Insurance, Data Protection

For questions of liability, the provisions of Terms and Conditions § 9 apply.

The Liability Waiver is acknowledged separately on site in writing before participation (will be provided as a PDF before the event).

For the required insurance, see the Participation Requirements section above.

For the processing of your personal data, see the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions § 10.

Last updated: April 2026