Adrian Kiener, initiator of the Greenhouse event, is an active racer himself. He has set himself the goal of offering the athletes and spectators something unusual: "We're riding a pump track race in the greenhouse that my grandfather built 80 years ago." After the last edition of this iconic event, it was not believed that it would be possible to improve on the limited space available on the nursery grounds. Kiener proves the opposite and promises to double the size of the race track and event site for the third edition of the Greenhouse Race compared to the last event in January 2013.

The pump track race course rides over garden beds, a compost heap and through greenhouses that are temporarily enlarged by tent structures. The track, the heart of the event, is rebuilt every year especially for this race.Crème de la crème at the start
The stars of the mountain bike scene accept Kiener's invitation. The field of riders is made up of athletes from various mountain bike disciplines. New for the 2015 event is the opportunity to apply for qualification. Interested parties send the organizer an action photo of themselves and their best race results. Those who are then allowed to compete in the qualifier on Friday, January 9th will be published on the Greenhouse website.Around 30 athletes will take part in the qualification. The fastest 16 riders in the qualifying race will then go head-to-head for the title of fastest pump track rider at the Greenhouse grand final on Saturday evening.

Women pump along
For the first time, there will also be a women's category. "The mountain bike disciplines are growing steadily in women's cycling and their riding skills are also increasing every year. So it's high time to do justice to the ladies too," says initiator Adrian Kiener.

Spectators will also have the opportunity to get active at the Greenhouse event. In addition to the concentrated action provided by the pros, spectators can compete in the "Gold Sprint", "Short Race" and "Track Stand" disciplines. If these terms are unfamiliar to you, don't worry - they all revolve around bikes.On Saturday evening, once the last rider has got off their bike, it's time to shake your arms and legs loose at the legendary Greenhouse Party in the old workroom of the nursery.

Extensive transmission
The organizers spare no effort to broadcast the races perfectly from every angle to the spectators in attendance. This is ensured by five cameras and more than ten screens distributed throughout the site. The event facility offers space for 1,200 people. Around 2,500 spectators are expected over the entire weekend.

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