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Road bike holidays in the Westerwald

Are you looking for a road bike tour in the low mountain range? In the Westerwald you can experience a challenging road bike holiday!

In the Westerwald, road cyclists can choose from a wide range of tours - from the casual after-work round to the ultimate 150 kilometre challenge!

Hospitality and a traditional ambience can be found in the numerous small towns with their historic centres and romantic old towns - ideal for stopping off for a break. Low-traffic roads and challenging routes offer ideal conditions for athletes.

Special features racing bike

Field of application

  • Ideal for smooth tarmac roads and high speeds
  • Unsuitable for unpaved roads

Versatility

  • Excellent on the road
  • Limited on unpaved roads

Manoeuvrability

  • Very agile and responsive on the road
  • Less control on loose surfaces

Frame geometry

  • Lightweight frame with stretched seating position for aerodynamic riding on the road

Drivetrain

  • Derailleur gears with close gear ratios for high speeds on the road

Handlebars

  • Narrow, curved racing handlebars (drop bar) for an aerodynamic position

Suspension

  • No suspension
  • Stiff fork for direct power transmission

Brakes

  • Rim brakes or mechanical disc brakes
  • Less braking power than MTB

Comfort

  • Sporty riding position can be tiring on long rides
  • Little damping

The perfect road cycling area on the doorstep

Why go far afield when the perfect road cycling destination is so close by? In the Westerwald, a low mountain range a stone's throw from Cologne, the Rhine-Ruhr area and the Frankfurt region, you will find everything a cyclist's heart desires: from demanding routes for racers to moderate tours for hobby cyclists, there is everything on roads with hardly any traffic in the midst of great nature. Wonderful views offer pure nature. If you like, you will also find culture, culinary delights and overnight accommodation tailor-made for us racing cyclists.

Westerwald Stage of the Rhineland-Palatinate Tour

It is no coincidence that the Westerwald stage of the Rhineland-Palatinate Tour has been particularly popular with athletes and fans in the past. The Westerwald offers a wonderful opportunity to walk or cycle in the footsteps of the traditional race. Fantastic tours for every taste - what are you waiting for?