Giant bike race Eschborn-Frankfurt: Traffic chaos on May 1st threatens!

Giant bike race Eschborn-Frankfurt: Traffic chaos on May 1st threatens!

On May 1, 2025, the highly expected bike race Eschborn-Frankfurt takes place. An event that not only attracts cycling fans, but also has numerous effects on traffic in the surrounding cities and region. The racing start is scheduled for 12:06 p.m. at the town hall of Eschborn, and the route covers a total length of 170 kilometers with demanding climbs on the Feldberg and three more at the Mammolshain stab.

The race attracts both hobby and professional athletes. This year Laurence Pithie and Pierre Thierry lead the race, the latter already having a lead of about five minutes. It is expected that the main field of Pierre Thierry will catch up with Mammolshainer Berg. The first destinations at Opernplatz in Frankfurt are planned for the period between 4:40 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. In addition to the sporting competition, a family festival is offered on the opera field from 10 a.m.

traffic disruptions and road closures

The implementation of the bike race requires extensive road closures that will affect both the city center of Eschborn and the entire running routes through the Taunus. According to Fru.de becomes. Residents, commuters and visitors are therefore asked to plan their routes on May 1st in advance.

In particular, the roads of Bockenheimer Landstrasse as well as entrances and trips to the motorways in Frankfurt include. More detailed blocking times are set for:

• Entry Frankfurt West: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Exit Frankfurt Nord: 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Bockenheimer Landstrasse: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• circuit: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• finish line: April 30, 12 p.m. to May 2nd, 1 a.m.

public transport and alternatives

To help the viewers, to achieve the event safely, it is advised to use public transport. The S-Bahn according to Eschborn and Frankfurt run according to schedule, but there are impairments in regional traffic due to construction work. The S-Bahn station in particular Taunus facility and the Alten Oper underground station are strategically located in favor of reaching the target area. In addition, reinforcements in the timetable of the S and U-Bahnen are intended to meet the visitor.

However, bus lines in Frankfurt are impaired and are subject to diversions, such as the U3, which only runs between Südbahnhof and Oberursel from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Other lines such as 11, 12, and 14 are also adapted to their timetables in order to take into account the changed circumstances. The Ebbelwei-Express remains in the depot on May 1st to facilitate the changes.

In addition, telephone services are set up to provide the traveler information: The service telephone is available on 0800/589-2007, while the RMV service telephone can be reached around the clock at 069/24248024.

The bike race Eschborn-Frankfurt is an integral part of the international cycling calendar and is expected to attract a variety of viewers that will gather along the route. Material stations are set up for the spectators on several points along the route to make the event a special experience for everyone.

For more information on the transport adjustments and any updated route details, interested parties can visit the official website of the bike race.