This year I once again took part in the legendary Kalmit Folding Bike Cup in Maikammer – and I managed to set a brand-new personal best: 39 minutes and 57 seconds! For the very first time, I broke the 40-minute barrier, and I’m really proud of that.

For those who don’t know the event: the Kalmit Folding Bike Cup is a unique race where riders climb the Kalmit – the highest mountain in the Palatinate region – on an old folding bike with no gears. The race starts in Maikammer and covers around 11 kilometers with nearly 500 meters of elevation gain. It’s pure madness – but also an incredible amount of fun.

What makes the event so special is not just the challenge, but the atmosphere: many participants race in costumes, the crowd along the course is fantastic, and the event has truly earned cult status.

For me, it was once again a highlight of the year. My legs were burning, my heart rate was through the roof, but in the end, every bit of effort was worth it. A new PB and a ton of fun – it doesn’t get any better than that!

I’m already looking forward to the 35th edition next year. 🚴‍♂️💪