Ilmenau delivered: three days of pure action, the best racing and an unparalleled atmosphere. Dust, sun and frenetic fans made the German Championship 2025 a weekend that will not soon be forgotten. Henri Kiefer was crowned German Champion and Nina Hoffmann German Champion on a demanding and dust-dry track - to thunderous applause in the witches' cauldron of Ilmenau.

Friday - Training in summer mode

The start of the championships could hardly have been better: bright sunshine, 33 degrees and an atmosphere like at some finals. Dusty, fast and with countless stones, it demanded precision and courage right from the start. Nina Hoffmann (GER - Santa Cruz Syndicate) and Henri Kiefer (GER - Canyon CLLCTV) gave the perfect foretaste of the high-speed action that was to follow at the weekend in the official course preview.

Saturday – Seeding Run

On Saturday, the atmosphere was once again boosted - sunshine galore, the finest racing and over 400 riders giving their all. The seeding already offered thrilling times: Henri Kiefer snatched the best time with a 0.7 second lead over Max Hartenstern (GER - Cube Factory Racing). Nina Hoffmann dominated the Elite Women's field ahead of Raphaela Richter and showed that she would be the measure of all things.

Sunday - The big championship final

Sunday was a day of celebration: pleasant temperatures, perfect racing conditions and a spectator backdrop that turned every final into a party. The legendary fan curve literally shook as the riders thundered to the finish line.

Award ceremony Deluxe

At the end, everything was celebrated once again in Ilmenau: champagne showers, loud cheers and even stage diving made the award ceremony an unforgettable finale. The German Championship 2025 in Ilmenau was a weekend full of goosebumps - and proof of why this place is the heart of German downhill racing year after year.

A huge thank you

Without the tireless work of the organizing club, the Ilmenauer Radsportclub, the numerous volunteers and the support of our partners and sponsors, such a weekend would not have been possible. Above all, however, we would like to thank the spectators, who once again transformed Ilmenau into a true downhill mecca with their passion and atmosphere!

Statements

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