Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Radsports (GFR), the race event organizer behind Eschborn-Frankfurt and the Deutschland Tour, has teamed up with virtual cycling platform ROUVY.
ROUVY and GFR have announced a virtual version of Eschborn-Frankfurt will take place on May 1, 2020. Using a simulation of the event course ROUVY, professionals and amateurs alike can now ride indoors on a shorter 40km-loop of Eschborn-Frankfurt.
Nathanael Bank, Project Manager of Eschborn-Frankfurt, said “For the first time, the German Classic on May 1 starts only as a virtual event. Instead of riding on the streets between Eschborn and Frankfurt, we expect many pros and amateur riders to participate digitally in our race.”
Petr Samek, CEO of ROUVY added, “We are happy to provide a digital platform for the German Classics. Our vision of complimenting outdoor races with a digital version now becomes a reality. And it is so exciting for the global community of ROUVY riders.”
During May 2020, ESCHBORN-FRANKFURT will host a series of events on ROUVY, including:
- Virtual race on May 1;
- Challenge from May 2; and
- Group Ride(s).
A release from ROUVY added… ‘While it is interesting for professional athletes to have the ability to complete individual and precise training for the race, indoor training also provides amateur athletes the opportunity to ride in groups or compare themselves to pro riders.
‘The ROUVY app is a great way to meet up online for real-time group rides. In the video footage of the courses, the participants see a 3D representation of themselves and all other participants. This community aspect promotes motivation to meet and train or race together online.’
The Eschborn-Frankfurt WorldTour race runs over 187.5km between Eschborn and Frankfurt. The climbs to the Feldberg and the Billtalhöhe as well as four climbs of the steep Mammolshainer Stich and two climbs of the Ruppertshainer serve up an altitude of 3,200m. Having passed these, the pro riders reach the finish line in the city of Frankfurt.
The road course on ROUVY is to be a shorter version of 40.5km with 307m of simulated altitude gain. ROUVY adds that ‘the route will have a 1:1 branding of start and finish gates, as well as other real-life objects. So, the riders of the German Classic will enjoy the atmosphere of realistic presence as at the actual event. The course is released and available for riding.’
Registration for the race is available online on ROUVY.
www.rouvy.com
www.eschborn-frankfurt.de
