45,000 Motorcyclists Take Over Nürburgring for Season Opening

If you thought the onboard video of open-traffic Nürburgring laps behind the wheel looked intimidating, imagine doing it all on two wheels. For those with enough bravery to hit the 12.93-mile track on a motorcycle, open season is finally here, albeit a few weeks late in 2024.

Known as the Anlassen, which translates to the start-up, around 45,000 descended upon the Nürburgring for this year's season opening. Instead of opening during the first week of April, Nürburgring officials decided to push back the beginning of the two-wheeled season until April 28th this year. Despite the delay, or perhaps because of it, the showing this year was tremendous.

After receiving a blessing at the ecumenical church service, tens of thousands of riders rolled through the infamous track in tandem, allowing riders of all skills and ages to enjoy the curves at a reasonable speed. Additionally, the ADAC Driving Safety Center, the Rhineland-Palatinate state police, and the German Red Cross offered safety-focused presentations and riding demonstrations on-site, too.

Notably, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Anlassen, with a confirmed record number of visitors attending. Later on this year, the International Germany Motorcycle Championship, as well as a historic race known as the Kölner Kurs, will take place. Open laps typically remain available to motorcyclists during tourist drive days, though the presence of oil spills can be prohibitive for consistent riding at the 'Ring.

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