VELERO neuseen classics
#neuseenclassics
26/05/2024

FAQ

Here you will find an overview of the most important information, from the process to the spectators.

 

May 24 2024 // Friday

  • 16.00 - 20.00 Opening of the registration office - collection of starting documents / late entries

May 25 2024 // Saturday

  • 12.00 - 18.00 Opening of the registration office - collection of starting documents / late entries

May 26 2024 // Sunday

  • 04.00 - 09.30 Opening of the registration office Collection of starting documents / late entries
  • 05.00 Start nsc212 - 212km cycling marathon
  • 08.00 - 15.00 Opening Press & VIP Lounge
  • 09.00 Start nsc60 - 60km everyman race
  • 09.30 start nsc100 - 100km everyman race
  • 09.40 Bambini race 300m (up to 5 years)
  • 09.50 START nscKIDS - Bike parade on the home stretch
  • 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Award ceremony nsc60 and nsc100
  • 15:00 Finish nsc212

*Expiration subject to change.

Venue:

Alte Messe Leipzig
Deutscher Platz 4
04103 Leipzig

Arrival by car:

  • from the direction of Berlin (approx. 180 km) via the A9 motorway
  • from Magdeburg (approx. 130 km) and Hamburg (approx. 400 km) via A14
  • from direction Göttingen (approx. 230 km) via A38
  • from the direction of Munich (approx. 430 km) via the A9 motorway
  • from the direction of Dresden (approx. 110 km) via the A14

via A14:

Exit 23 Leipzig-Mitte, signposted Leipzig-Mitte/ B2 (Maximilianallee) stay on B2 (Rackwitzer Straße) after approx. 7 km turn right onto B2/ B6/ B87 (Brandenburger Straße) stay on B2 (Ludwig-Erhard-Straße)turn left onto B2 (Prager Straße) until Alte Messe turn right onto Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße and immediately left again to stay on Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße, destination reached.

via A9:

Exit 17 Leipzig-West, merge onto B181 (Merseburger Chaussee) continue on B87 (Merseburger Straße), after approx. 2 km turn left onto B87 (Lützner Straße) continue on B87 to the train station (see directions to train station).

via A38:

Exit 31 Leipzig-Süd, merge onto B2 towards Markkleeberg Exit Richard-Lehmann-Straße/ B2 after approx. 1.5 km turn left onto Zwickauer Straße 2. turn right towards Perlickstraße,1. turn left to merge onto Perlickstraße, destination reached.

from the main station:

Coming from the B6/ B87, change to Georgiring (towards the city), after approx. 500 m turn left onto Grimmaischer Steinweg, after approx. 200 m turn slightly right onto Johannisplatz, continue on Prager Straße, after approx. 500 m turn right onto Johannisallee, after approx. 800 m turn left onto Straße des 18. Oktober Straße, continue to follow, destination reached.

Arrival from the airport:

The airport Leipzig / Halle is located about 20 kilometers from the main station directly at the intersection of the A14 and the A9. You can then easily get to the city center and the "Alte Messe" with your rental car. The airport Leipzig-Halle is also connected to the rail network of the Deutsche Bahn, so you can quickly drive here in the direction of Leipzig city center.

All further information can be found at www.leipzig-halle-airport.de

Arrival by train:

Leipzig Central Station is the largest terminus station in Europe in terms of area. It is located directly in the heart of the city center and is the hub of central German local and long-distance traffic. Thanks to the optimal north-south connection, you can easily reach Leipzig by ICE train from Hamburg via Berlin as well as from Munich. For information on connections and prices, please contact Deutsche Bahn AG at www.bahn.de.

Please note that special conditions apply to the transport of bicycles. You can find out all the information about this either under the following link Travel by train & bike or by calling the cyclist hotline of Deutsche Bahn AG 0180 6 99 66 33.

Once you arrive at the main train station, the distance to the Alte Messe is about 4 kilometers. To get to the event site or your accommodation, you can use public transport. The streetcar lines 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 and the bus lines 72, 73, 89, 100, 131, 190, 196, 197, 412, 690, 691 stop directly at the main station.

The best way to get from the main station to the event site at the Alte Messe is to take the TRAM 15 (direction Leipzig, Meusdorf) to the stop Leipzig, Altes Messegelände. From there it is a 10 minute walk. You can also find information about the individual timetables and connections on the website of the Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe at www.lvb.de.

You can reach the event site at the Alte Messe by S-Bahn either from the Völkerschlachtdenkmal stop (S1 and S3) or from the MDR stop (all S-Bahn lines). Bicycles are also free of charge with an MDV ticket. All information about the timetable and prices can be found here.

You can register here. The online registration is open. If you want to register for the "German Real Estate Championship", please use the extra form.

Important: You can register several starters online with one registration. Minors require the written consent of their legal representatives for registration. Informal registrations by mail, fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

maximalPULS GmbH
Forststraße 9, 04229 Leipzig
www.maximalpuls.com

For participant questions you can contact us by e-mail.

EVERYONE RACE

Helmets are compulsory for every participant. Prerequisite for participation is a technically completely intact, two-wheeled bicycle.
For safety reasons are NOT allowed at the Jedermannrennen:

  • Disc wheels
  • Unicycles
  • Triathlon handlebars, horn or detail handlebars
  • Handlebar attachments of all kinds
  • recumbents, handbikes, electric bikes of all kinds, tandems
  • Track bikes/singlespeeds/fixies (only permitted with two independent brakes and freewheel hub)
  • Attachments that pose a safety risk (protruding bike racks, pegs, etc.)
  • Bicycle trailers of all types
  • Panniers and other payloads
  • Backpacks (except drinking backpacks)
  • Bottle cage behind or under the saddle
  • Drinking bottles made of aluminum, glass or hard plastic and other materials that are fragile

For the bike marathon nsc212 there is no restriction regarding the bike. The bike must of course be roadworthy. The bike marathon nsc212 is not a classification race. For reasons of traceability, all participants will be equipped with electronic transponders.

The event area is barrier-free accessible. On the entire course and especially in the start/finish area, the course crossings will be manned by stewards so that it is possible to cross the course here.

You can download the map here.

  • completely closed race track
  • individual timing with transponder system
  • Start bag
  • Toilets and shower facilities
  • Catering during and after the race
  • Basic and emergency medical treatment
  • Motorcycle Escort Squadron
  • Finisher medal
  • Online result service and certificate download, finish video
  • Certificate printing after the finish

As part of the "VELERO neuseen classics", the 2nd edition of the "German Real Estate Championships" will take place in 2024. These will be rated separately as a championship.

  • Everyman race 60km and 100km
  • Cycling marathon 212km
  • Bambini race

Here you can find the results of the "VELERO neuseen classics" from previous years.

The results will be published on the website on the day of the event. During the event will also be displayed live on the LED walls.

On the event area at the "Alte Messe" there are numerous possibilities for you to park your "racing machine". Please use the fixed bike racks along the finish straight.

Does your company attach great importance to joint sports and company health management? The best conditions to be at the start with your team. You can register in the classic way via the normal registration or you can book one of our company packages. If you wish, we can offer you all services from one source, including training and preparation for the competition(s) with experienced personal trainers and professional athletes from our network.

The further advantage for your company, in addition to the starting places you will receive your own company tent and an advertising integration on site. If desired, you will receive a full catering with food and drinks in your company lounge. Contact us and get your individual offer.

You can register your team online or by e-mail.

Each participant will be honored with a high-quality finisher medal.

It is pointed out that photographs and/or videos will be taken at the venue and may be published for the purpose of documenting and promoting the event. By registering/participating in the event, I acknowledge that photographs and video footage of me will be used for press coverage and published in various (social) media, publications and on websites of the organizer. The entire event day will be accompanied by the team of Sportographers.

Checkrooms are available on the premises. There you can leave the things you don't need for the race for free.

See site plan

In the immediate vicinity of the start/finish area is the post-run catering.

See site plan

There are 4 aid stations scheduled for the 212km bike marathon:
1. Aid station - Shortly after leaving Lützen: 48 KM
2. Aid station - Restaurant Hallescher Anger: 115,0 KM
3. Aid station - Between Pörsten and Röcken: 145 KM
4. Aid station - Zwenkau TikiTaka Bar: 170,0 KM

nsc60

  • Exit double M directly after start
  • Markkleeberger See Departure to the lock to the Störmthaler See after KM 10, shortly thereafter sharp bend left and for 150m solidified underground (because of construction site no asphalt)
  • After Störmthaler See crossing county road S242 after KM 20: sharp bend and lane narrowing
  • After the village of Mölbis, after KM 26: division of the course nsc60 & nsc100; participants nsc60 please get into left lane
  • Dreiskau-Muckern village entrance after KM 43: sharp bend
  • Liebertwolkwitz after KM 56: extremely sharp bend
  • Entry double M slightly downhill, sharp left

nsc100

  • Exit double M directly after start
  • Markkleeberger See Departure to the lock to the Störmthaler See after KM 10, shortly thereafter sharp bend left and for 150m solidified underground (because of construction site no asphalt)
  • After Störmthaler See crossing county road S242 after KM 20: sharp bend and lane narrowing
  • After the village of Mölbis after KM 26: division of the course nsc60 & nsc100 participants; participants nsc100 please get in the right lane
  • Dreiskau-Muckern village entrance after KM 76: sharp bend
  • Liebertwolkwitz after KM 89: extremely sharp bend
  • Entry double M slightly downhill, sharp left

Leipzig and the Leipzig Neuseenland offer you the best possibilities to combine the start of the "VELERO neuseen classics" with a weekend trip.

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Preise:

Einzelzimmer ab 95 € in der Standardkategorie

Doppelzimmer ab 105 € in der Standardkategorie

Basic and emergency medical care is ready for you. The medical supply tents are marked accordingly.

The registration office is located in the start/finish area on the event site - see site plan

In the registration office you will receive:

  • your jersey, handlebar and saddle number incl. disposable transponder
  • your starter bag (cable ties and safety pins are already inside)

Opening hours:

on Friday (24.05.2024) from 16:00-20:00

on Saturday (25.05.2024) from 12:00-18:00h

on Sunday (26.05.2024) from 04:00-09:30

The collection of the starting documents must take place at the latest 30min before the start.

Late entries at the appropriate rate are still possible on the event weekend. A fee of 10,- Euro will be charged at the registration office for changing the course and registering a substitute participant. You can find the registration office on the site plan

Attention: only cash payment possible.

 

Venue:

Alte Messe Leipzig
Deutscher Platz 4
04103 Leipzig

The start and finish area is located on the grounds of the "Alte Messe" at the end of the "Straße des 18. Due to a major construction project with significant construction delays, we had to adjust our area planning several times. There is no designated participant parking. We recommend to use surrounding parking facilities
at the "Völkerschlachtdenkmal", Richard-Lehmann-Straße, Zwickauer Straße and Puschstraße. Please pay attention to no-stopping signs, as well as designated paid parking spaces. We assume no liability for parking tickets.

 

For the races nsc60 and nsc100 the rules of the German Cycling Cup apply.

We move with our event in the public traffic area. Even if the route is closed, there may be oncoming traffic. Police, rescue and emergency vehicles of the fire department can enter the track in both directions at any time. Other road users may also enter the track unexpectedly. Therefore, please always keep to the right. Those who do not keep the minimum speed of 25 km/h will have to continue the race according to the StVO.

Helmets are compulsory for every participant. Prerequisite for participation is a technically fully intact, two-wheeled bicycle.

The award ceremonies will take place according to the schedule. The best three women, men and teams will be honored. In addition, the best age group (men and women separately) will be honored.

In addition, each starter will receive a certificate, a high-quality finisher medal and a starter bag.

  • the starting line-up takes place in the marked blocks (block A-D)
  • in which block you start, you will find out in the week before the event in the start list
  • follow the instructions of the security personnel
  • please refrain from dangerous driving maneuvers on the home stretch
  • Do not stop after crossing the finish line, leave the finish area quickly.

Start block changes can only be made on site at the registration office, so please avoid requests in advance.

  • the saddle number contains your transponder for time measurement and is to be attached to the seat post
  • Transponder does not have to be returned
  • there will not be a handlebar number

Note: The start number is only valid for the registered competition. A change or passing on of the start number leads to disqualification.

You must bring:

  • your ticket/start pass (digital or printed)

You get:

  • your saddle number incl. one-way transponder
  • your starting bag

Opening hours registration office (collection of starting documents):

on Friday (24.05.2024) from 16:00-20:00

on Saturday (25.05.2024) from 12:00-18:00h

on Sunday (26.05.2024) from 04:00-09:30

The collection of the starting documents must take place at the latest 30min before the start.

You can find the registration office in the site plan.

 

  • 05.00 Start nsc212 - 212km cycling marathon
  • 09.00 Start nsc60 - 60km everyman race
  • 09.30 start nsc100 - 100km everyman race
  • 09.40 Bambini race 400m (up to 5 years)
  • 09.50 KIDS Bike Parade

The entire race track of the "VELERO neuseen classics" is completely cordoned off and secured at the neuralgic points with stewards as well as the local police.

Click here for the route overview.

 

The predominantly flat sections lead you through the picturesque landscape of the Leipziger Neuseenland. You can find more detailed information about the individual route profiles here:

60km Everyman Race

100km Everyman Race

212km bike marathon

 

To be included in the team ranking, at least three of you must register under the same team name. Only the best three in the team will be scored.

Important: You can register multiple starters online with one registration.

The list of participants is available here.

There will be mobile toilets available for you at the event area at the "Alte Messe".

See site plan

Shower facilities as well as checkrooms are located in the finish area of the event site (Alte Messe Leipzig).

See site plan.

Each participant will receive one for download and can additionally print it out on site at the registration office.

The transfer of the starting place to the following year is only possible once until 14 days before the event. The transfer for health reasons is also possible at short notice, but only with presentation of a medical certificate. In addition, a handling fee of 10€ will be charged.

The transfer of the starting place to a substitute starter costs 10€ handling fee.

After the race there will be refreshments available for you in the start/finish area - see map.

Should the event be changed or cancelled due to force majeure, weather conditions, official orders, safety risks or other reasons, the participant has no right to a refund of the entry fees or to compensation for other material damages, in particular travel or hotel costs. This does not apply if the organizer is responsible for the cancellation or change of the event due to intent or gross negligence. If the event is cancelled for the reasons mentioned above, the organizer will name a replacement date. All purchased tickets remain valid.

Open space between Porta and HIT store

Street of October 18 / intersection street Alte Messe

04103 Leipzig

see site plan

 

Address Alte Messe Leipzig:

Alte Messe Leipzig
Deutscher Platz 4
04103 Leipzig

You will be judged according to the rules of the BDR. You can find more information here.

In the Leipziger Neuseenland you have many possibilities to camp.

At the Markkleeberger See there is for example the http://www.seepark-auenhain.de/ or http://www.neuseenland-camping.com/.
At the Störmthaler See there is the mobile home port Lagovida https://www.lagovida.de/uebernachten/wohnmobilhafen

Professional timekeeping with transponder system (service provider Baer Service, system RaceResult)

  • 13.00 Finish nsc60 - 60km everyman race
  • 14.00 Finish nsc100 - 100km everyman race
  • 15.00 Finish nsc212 - 212km bike marathon

You are welcome to bring family and friends to the "VELERO neuseen classics". There will be a colorful supporting program in the start/finish area. Even the little visitors will get their money's worth: on the event weekend, a children's arena offers several bouncy castles.

Images / Impressions / Emotions

Road bike - Passion - Nature