For a long time, it seemed uncertain whether the challenging multi-stage race for mountain bikers in the Upper Black Forest would get the green light due to the coronavirus restrictions. "In the meantime, the state of Baden-Württemberg has formally paved the way with the new regulation at the end of June and all partners involved are on board," said the organizers Kai and Rik Sauser from Sauser Event GmbH, taking a huge weight off their shoulders. Registration is therefore still open. The start list remains limited to 500 participants. A hygiene concept prescribed by the government is currently being developed. Planning for the established stage race at the end of August is in full swing.

Now the premiere can actually be celebrated. The fourth Rothaus Bike Giro Hochschwarzwald will be given a new look, as the Black Forest community of Todtnau will be the two-day start and finish location for the first time. The first two stages on August 20 and 21 will start and finish on the Notschrei in Todtnau. This will be followed by Grafenhausen and the Rothaus brewery on August 22 and 23 as the hub of the third and fourth stages. The 500-strong field of participants can therefore expect plenty of competitive thrills and goosebump moments, even in a sporting year that has been slowed down worldwide due to the pandemic.www.rothaus-bike-giro.de