Overview

• Forty muscle-powered tandems were selected from over 300 applicants to race without motors or suspension on the water-filled course.
• Riders navigated a challenging harbor track featuring steps, a pump track, ground waves and a narrow bridge above the water.
• Mandatory helmet use and pre-race safety inspections ensured all teams met strict equipment standards before competing.
• The course’s difficulty was underscored when only 17 teams stayed dry and even pros Dennis Zenz and Manuel Lettenbichler capsized during testing.
• Free entry drew about 20,000 spectators to Düsseldorfer Medienhafen for an open-air celebration of creativity and sport.