87th International Sachsenring Cycling Race 2026
Traditional cycling race on the Sachsenring Grand Prix circuit — 87th edition on August 30, 2026, in Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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About Sachsenring Cycling Race
Sachsenring Cycling Race — edition 2026
87th Sachsenring Cycling Race 2026
The 87th edition will take place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, on the famous Grand Prix circuit of the Sachsenring — the same circuit where the MotoGP stars race. Several classes from youth races to the elite men's race and an amateur race for hobby riders.
Highlights Sachsenring Cycling Race 2026
- 87th edition — Tradition since 1948
- Renowned MotoGP racing circuit as a cycling race stage
- 3.671 km laps with 13 corners
- Multiple classes — Youth to Seniors
- Amateur race open to hobby riders
- Talent incubator of German cycling
- Season opening with the 85th edition on April 4, 2026
Programme Sachsenring Cycling Race 2026
87th Sachsenring Cycling Race 2026 — Program
Track
- Sachsenring Grand Prix Circuit — 3.671 km laps
- 13 corners, elevation difference approx. 67 meters
- Same course as the Motorcycle World Championship (MotoGP)
Class Breakdown (Typical Program)
- Youth / U17 — shorter distance
- Juniors / U19
- U23 / Elite Men — main distance (usually 100+ km)
- Women — own class
- Seniors / Masters — age groups from 30+
- Amateur Race — open to amateur riders with or without a license
Schedule
- Mornings — Youth and Junior races
- Afternoon — U23 and Women
- Late Afternoon — Seniors / Masters
- Late Afternoon — Elite Men's Main Race
- Award ceremonies after each class
Season Opening 2026 on April 4
- 85th Sachsenring Cycling Race — Spring Kick-off
- Shorter format than the August date
Current class and track details: internationales-sachsenringradrennen.de.
Prices Sachsenring Cycling Race 2026
Admission for spectators is usually free or for a small contribution. Participation fees for active riders vary by class (licensed riders from approx. €15, amateur race from approx. €25). Registration and exact prices at internationales-sachsenringradrennen.de.
Practical information — Sachsenring Cycling Race
Date of the 87th Edition
Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Additional Season Date 2026
Saturday, April 4, 2026 — 85th Sachsenring Cycling Race (Season Opening).
Location
Sachsenring Grand Prix Circuit, Am Sachsenring 2, 09353 Oberlungwitz (district of Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Zwickau district, Saxony).
Admission for Spectators
Free or for a small contribution (exact conditions on the organizer's website).
Getting There
Train: RB Chemnitz–Glauchau with a stop in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, then bus to the Sachsenring. Car: A 4 exit Hohenstein-Ernstthal or Glauchau. Parking available at the Sachsenring.
Organizer
Verein Internationales Radrennen rund um den Sachsenring e. V., internationales-sachsenringradrennen.de.
Cycling Race on the MotoGP Track
The Sachsenring near Hohenstein-Ernstthal in West Saxony has been one of the most famous motorcycle racing circuits in the world for decades — the venue for the German Grand Prix of the Motorcycle World Championship (MotoGP). What many don't know: Cycling also takes place on the 3.671-kilometer Grand Prix circuit — and has done so since 1948. The International Sachsenring Cycling Race is one of the most traditional cycling races in Germany; the 87th edition will take place on August 30, 2026.
Talent Incubator of German Cycling
What makes the Sachsenring special in cycling: The track with its curves, straights, and elevation changes tests all disciplines — sprint, mountain stage, tactics in the peloton. Many former winners of the Sachsenring Cycling Race have gone on to have careers at WorldTour level (UCI professional teams of the highest class). The race is therefore an important talent incubator for young German and Central European cycling. Licensed riders of various age groups (Youth, Juniors, U23, Elite, Seniors) and amateur riders start over a weekend.
Track and Classes
The Sachsenring Grand Prix circuit is 3.671 km long, has 13 corners (10 right-handers, 3 left-handers), an elevation difference of about 67 meters, and is considered an "rollercoaster for racers". The races on the Sachsenring Cycling Race weekend are divided into several classes with different distances:
- Elite Men — usually 100+ km on the main distance
- Juniors / U23 — shorter distance
- Women — own class
- Seniors / Masters — age groups
- Amateur Race — open to amateur riders
Season Opening on April 4
2026 is a double year at the Sachsenring: Already on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the 85th Sachsenring Cycling Race will take place as the season opening — a shorter format marking the spring start of the Central German racing season. The 87th edition at the end of August will then be the main event with a large field of participants and greater public interest.
Hohenstein-Ernstthal and the Sachsenring
Hohenstein-Ernstthal is located in the Zwickau district in West Saxony — known primarily for the Motorcycle World Championship. The Sachsenring originally emerged as a road racing circuit in the open terrain around the town, and was converted into a pure race track in 1996. Those visiting the cycling race should visit the "Karl May House" in Hohenstein-Ernstthal before or after — Karl May, the famous writer, was born here in 1842.
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