Land of a thousand hills
The Sauerland stands for changing climbs, short recovery phases and stages that demand concentration.
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Sauerland Rundfahrt 2026
Four days across South Westphalia with time trial, mountain stages and the Winterberg finale. A compact race for toughness, roles and day-to-day form.
- Dates
- 3-6 September 2026
- Stages
- 4
- Distance
- 403.5 km
- Character
- time trial and mountain stages
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Why this race matters
The 2026 Sauerland Rundfahrt takes Team Storck MRW Bau through South Westphalia from 3 to 6 September. Time trial, mountain stages and the Winterberg finale make it a compact test of race toughness, team roles and day-to-day form.
Four days, clear tasks
From the Brilon opener to the Winterberg finale, the team needs clean pacing and structure.
Team Focus
The race suits riders who take responsibility on rolling terrain and stay consistent across several days.
Stage Structure
Four days across South Westphalia
The race is compact, but not small: each day has a different focus.
01
Brilon
The opener sets the race rhythm and quickly shows who enters the race with focus.
- Role
- Opener
- Focus
- Positioning
02
Siedlinghausen
The second race phase moves deeper into the Sauerland and brings the first clear differences in workload.
- Role
- Race toughness
- Focus
- Energy management
03
Wenholthausen
This is where it may become visible which riders can still react and attack after several days.
- Role
- Selection
- Focus
- Team structure
04
Winterberg
The Winterberg finale fits the character of the race: demanding, hilly and open to brave decisions.
- Role
- Finale
- Focus
- Secure the result
Context
Why this race matters for Storck MRW Bau
The Sauerland Rundfahrt is a compact race with strong relevance. It shows how consistently riders and staff work across several days, how clearly roles are distributed and how well the team reacts to changing profiles.
Race toughness
The sequence of stages exposes small mistakes and rewards riders who remain focused across several days.
Equipment and setup
Changing profiles demand a setup that rolls efficiently while staying stable on climbs and fast descents.
Development
For young riders, races like this are valuable because they combine race pressure, recovery and daily planning.
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The Sauerland Rundfahrt remains part of the race hub and links cleanly into the full team structure.
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