2021 Datev Challenge Roth

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2021 Datev Challenge Roth

Sunday 4 July 2021

Duration: 4, 5 or 7 nights Distance: Long distance

VERY LIMITED PLACES FOR 2021 NOW AVAILABLE

The 2021 edition of the world famous Challenge Roth will be held on Sunday JULY 4th. Sports Tours International is the only official Challenge Roth Travel Partner for the UK and Europe! Challenge Roth is one of the most popular Triathlon events in the world and entries for this iconic event sell out in minutes!

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Get your chance to race this world famous and world record breaking course by booking a package with Sports Tours International today!

We are pleased to announce that for 2021 Sports Tours International are the official Challenge Roth Tour operator for Europe including the UK. As part of Challenge Roth’s commitment for the event to be an international race and for international Triathletes to discover Roth and the rest of Bavaria entry slots have been made available as part of a tour package. This package includes accommodation, assistance with all the in-resort logistics, like in-resort transfers, as well as special functions and specially produced merchandise.

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Our travel and support packages

Logistics on and around Challenge Roth day can be tricky, with most hotels in Nuremberg, and all of the action in the town of Roth. The swim and T1 are at a lake in Hilpolstein, not far from Roth, and the finish is in Roth itself. If you are staying in Nuremberg, then you need to work out how to get to Roth to register and how to get your bike over there. After the race, of course, you will need to know how to get from the finish to collect your bike and then get everything back to your hotel.

That’s where we come in. To make everything easier for you, and to also look after fans and spectators. We have exclusive access to the T1 bike area, to collect all your stuff for you, so you don’t have to. We even deliver it back to your hotel for you.

You will have a choice of 3 hotels in Nuremberg. The Hotel park Plaza and Novotel are available for 5 or 7 nights. Hotel Mercure Congress can be booked for 5 nights only

All of our hotels have breakfasts, bike storage, and lots of extras included. Apart from all of the inclusions in your travel package, we also offer a convenient door to door overland bike transport service from the UK and mechanic services like a bike building and re-packing service. We also look after fans and spectators with a full day spectator tour.

Prices from £1150 per person for 5 nights. The below is included with all packages. Please refer to the hotel and price tab for all options.
- ABTA protected. A safe pair of hands – More information
- Exclusive access to purchase a 2021 Challenge Roth race slot. More details below
- 5 or 7 nights at a selection of hotel in Nuremberg
- All hotel taxes and access to the hotel’s facilities
- Secure bike storage at the hotel
- Daily hotel full breakfasts with breakfast available from 03.00 on race day
- All in-resort transfers – more information below
- Swim course orientation
- Bike/run course orientation – we drive the bike course with you (one lap) highlighting the key points
- Challenge Roth Tours merchandise including a cap and performance shirt
- Exclusive race registration and merchandise morning – no waiting in long lines and exclusive access to the merchandise before other athletes arrive
- Transport of your bike to and from the race site from our hotel for check-in at T1
- Retrieval of your bike and 2 gear bags after the race and secure transport back to our hotel
- Access to our bike mechanic services at the hotel (additional mechanic services like full bike assembling and packing also available)
- Challenge Roth Race Day Fans – transportation around the race course in our air conditioned coach, snacks, drinks and special seating area in the stadium for spectating partners
- The services of our local English speaking team
Also available
- The event entry – €639 for individual entry and €660 for Relay entry to be paid directly to Challenge Roth – a pin code will be provided by us for you to use on the Roth website
- Door to door overland bike transport from the UK
- Mechanic services including unpacking, building and re-packing for travel – More information here
- Specialist Sports Travel Insurance – do not travel without insurance and don’t forget to insure your bike. Please visit our insurance page
- Sports Travel Essentials. Please click here to view our page
The Challenge Roth entry procedure

Please take careful note of the entry procedure

After we have received your initial non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of £600 for each person travelling, you receive a confirmation email. We will then provide you with a single use race entry access code which must be used by you within 72 hours of receipt. You will go on the Challenge Roth entry system website to enter, and you pay the race entry fee separately when you register yourself into the race. You must pay the entry in full at this time. If you cancel the travel package at a later date, your entry will also be cancelled as the Challenge Roth race organisers insist that the 2 go together.

Challenge Roth Fan tour

Spectators on our Challenge Roth Tour will also receive the following as part their tour package:
- Race morning transport to the event start
- Race day Transport to 3 key points of the bike course including Solar Berg
- Race day Transport to 2 key points on the run course
- Access to the exclusive Challenge Roth Tours grand stand area
- Special Challenge Roth Fans merchandise
- Race day drinks and food
In-resort transport

Throughout your stay with us we provide various transport for you and your bike to make logistics easier for you. We collect your bike and kit bags for you after your race, saving time and effort so you can enjoy the fireworks and entertainment at the finish. For full details of all the transport we provide to you in-resort, please read the daily itinerary tab. The below transport is included
- From hotel to the Expo and Race Registration
- To Challenge Roth Welcome Dinner – 7 night package only
- To Bike Check-In
- From hotel to Race Morning drop off at the swim start
- Shuttle post-race back to the hotel
- To Challenge Roth Awards brunch on Monday – excludes 4 night packages
Airport Transfers

Airport Transfers will be offered at 09.00, 13.00 and 17.00 from Munich Airport on Tuesday and Thursday. If your flight arrival time falls outside of these times then please make your own arrangements to meet us at your chosen hotel.

Departure airport transfers will be on Monday and Tuesday.

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Our hotels

Hotel Mercure Congress in Nuremberg – 5 night tours only – NOW AVAILABLE

This 4-star hotel in Nuremberg offers an idyllic backdrop for your Challenge Roth race-week preparations. The Congress Mercure Hotel is a new addition to the Challenge Roth Tour for 2021.
Located on the outskirts of the leafy Volkspark athletes can take advantage quiet evenings with ample amounts of safe areas to train during the day.

PARK PLAZA NUREMBERG 5 and 7 night tours – NOW AVAILABLE

Ideal for guests who want to explore Old Town, Park Plaza Nuremberg boasts a prime location across from Nuremberg Central Railway Station and near the Nürnberg Messe conference centre. the hotel is also just minutes away from Nuremberg Airport and the A3, A6 and A9 highways. Enjoy easy access to nearby attractions like historic Old Town, the Toy Museum, the Nuremberg Zoo and Playmobil FunPark.

NOVOTEL NUREMBERG MESSEZENTRUM – 5 and 7 night tours – NOW AVAILABLE

The Novotel Nürnberg Messezentrum hotel welcomes you in a modern lobby with clear colors and elegant lines. With friendly service, free WIFI and children’s play areas, the 4-star hotel will impress both business travelers and families alike. The exhibition centre can be easily reached on foot. You can fill up on the extensive buffet breakfast in the bright restaurant Energie. To wind down, the Novotel’s fitness room, outdoor pool (in summer) and sauna are extremely inviting.

Hotel Arvena in Nuremberg – 4, 5 and 7 night tours – SOLD OUT

First class hotel in the south of Nuremberg with beautiful accommodation, restaurant and conference facilities. This is the ideal starting point for your Nuremberg/Challenge Roth experience. An underground train/tube station is next to the hotel for a quick trip into Nuremberg town. A large shopping centre is just 400m away with banks, supermarket, restaurants, pharmacy and medical facilities. A 50m pool is 1.2km from the hotel. Brilliant base for Challenge Roth.

Hotel Ramada in Nuremberg – 5 and 7 night tours only – SOLD OUT

Our Superior hotel situated in the beautiful park area of Nuremberg with excellent accommodation, restaurant and conference facilities. This is the ideal training base for your Challenge Roth experience and is close to Nuremberg city centre. Just 1km from a large shopping centre with banks, supermarket, restaurants, pharmacy and medical facilities. A 50m pool is 1.2km from the hotel.

Hotel Mercure Congress in Nuremberg – 5 night tours only – NOW AVAILABLE

This 4-star hotel in Nuremberg offers an idyllic backdrop for your Challenge Roth race-week preparations. The Congress Mercure Hotel is a new addition to the Challenge Roth Tour for 2021.
Located on the outskirts of the leafy Volkspark athletes can take advantage quiet evenings with ample amounts of safe areas to train during the day.

Hotel Dormero in Roth – 7 night tours only – SOLD OUT

Our superior hotel situated right in the beautiful town of Roth with excellent accommodation and facilities. This is the ideal training base for your Challenge Roth experience. This premium accommodation forms our gold package and includes extra items such as pool entry in Roth, access to massage and a bike mechanic.

Please note that triple rooms (3 beds in the room) to accommodate children are available on request. Inter-connecting rooms are also available on request and are in limited supply. Prices are available on the hotels and pricing tab. Please call on 0044(0)1617038161 or email sales@sportstoursinternational.co.uk for more information.

Challenge Roth event details

Challenge Roth is the original long distance Triathlon and has a long standing reputation as one of the best Triathlon events world wide. The event is huge in Germany and will be shown on German TV in 2021.

For detailed information about the 2021 Challenge Roth, please have a look at this page

The Swim – download the swim course map here

The swim takes place in a canal which is closed especially for the race in Hilpolstein near Roth and every time a wave of swimmers starts, a canon is set off. There is a bridge overlooking the swim in the canal which is a great vantage point for spectators. The bike park and T1 area is also easily accessible for spectators.

The Bike – download the bike course map here

After exiting transition 1 (see pic below) you’re on your bike for 180km. The highlight is the famous Solarberg with all the crowds lining the road. You will feel like you are climbing Alpe d’Huez!

The Run and finish – download the run course map here

The crowds are everywhere to cheer you on and finishing in the purpose-built arena near the event expo is a special experience. there is music and entertainment all afternoon and it keeps going until the last finisher crosses the line. Fireworks herald the end of the day.
ITINERARY
Travel Itinerary – subject to change

Tuesday 29 June 2021 – Arrival day 7 – night itinerary

Make your own way to our hotel in Nuremberg or Roth or give us your flight arrival times at Munich airport and we will come to collect you. You will be staying at your chosen hotel for 7 nights on a bed and breakfast basis so with breakfasts included.

Munich airport arrivals

Today we will provide airport transfers from Munich Airport at set times throughout the day. Depending on your flight arrival time, there may be a small wait for the next transfer. From Munich, we provide airport transfers leaving the airport at 09.00, 13.00 and finally 17.00. Please note that the transfers depart the airport at these times so if you land before the advertised times but are not through by the departure time, you may have to wait for the next one.

It is imperative we receive all flight information for transfers by April 30, 2021. Transfer bookings will not be available after this date.

If you are making use of our door to door overland bike transport service from the UK then your bike will be available at your hotel today.

Our mechanics are available as well with a range of free and payable services some of which have to be pre-booked. More information of what’s available can be found here – bike mechanic services

Wednesday 30 June, 2021

Today we kick the day off with meeting in front of your hotel at 07:30 and your team leader will take you for an easy run for 30 minutes. This evening the Challenge Roth Tours team will host a special Team Welcome including a buffet meal in Roth. Come along and meet the other team members and leaders.

Thursday 1 July 2021 – 4/5 night itinerary arrival day

Today is the arrival day for those on our 4 and 5 night tours. Please make your own way to our hotels or make use of our airport transfer.

Munich airport arrivals – for 4 and 5 night tours

Today we will provide airport transfers from Munich Airport at set times throughout the day and depending on your flight arrival time, there may be a small wait for the next transfer.
- 09.00 for those who arrived late the night before and stayed overnight near the airport or who are on early flights
- 13.00 departure for anyone arriving between 08.00 and 12.00
- 17.00 departure for anyone arriving between 11.00 and 16.00
Please note that the transfers depart the airport at these times so if you land before the advertised times but are not through by the departure time, you may have to wait for the next one.

If you are making use of our door to door overland bike transport service from the UK then your bike will be available at your hotel today.

Our mechanics are available as well with a range of free and payable services some of which have to be pre-booked. More information of what’s available can be found here – bike mechanic services

Today’s schedule for the 7 night itinerary

At 07.30 we meet in front of your hotel and we will take you for an easy run for 20 – 30 minutes. Our Head Tour leader Shane Smith will also be available for a race briefing for those athletes who did not attend the welcome dinner.

Between 15.00 and 16.00 you have the opportunity to meet our team in the hotel reception for you to collect your bags, stickers, shirts and hats if you haven’t already done so.

At 16.30 we will transport you to the expo where you will be able to register, check out the exhibitors at the expo and enjoy some downtime at the Erdinger Hutte. Return transport back to the hotel at 20.30

Friday 2 July 2021 – SWIM/RUN & BIKE COURSE ORIENTATION – ATHLETES ONLY

This morning between 07.00 and 12.30 we will do our swim/run and bike course orientation. When we arrive at the swim start you will walk to the canal with the bus leader and our former Pro Triathlete guide will advise of the course. After you have had your swim/run, you will have time to look at the transition area before heading back to the bus for the bike course orientation. We will get back to the hotel for about 12.00.

In the afternoon you have the opportunity from 15.00 until 16.00 in the hotel foyer to collect your bags, shirts and hats plus the stickers you will require for your bike and gear.

Today at 17.00 you will be collected by bus to go to Roth for race registration if you haven’t registered already. You will also get another chance to have a look around the expo and to attend the Challenge Roth welcome dinner. The bus will return at 20.30.

Saturday 3 July 2021, registration and bike check day

After breakfast at your hotel we will collect your bike from you at 10.30 from your hotel. Today we will transfer your bikes to Hilpolstein which is the location of the swim and of the bike storage at transition 1. To make things easier for you we have arranged with the organisers to collect your bike and your bike and run bags on your behalf after you finish on Sunday. This will allow you to relax at the finish with family and friends without worrying about walking over to the bike-to-run transition to collect the items.

At 13.00 we leave for bike and bike gear check-in at Hilpolstein (where your bike will be waiting for you) and then drive to the race briefing in Roth (14:30 departure from Hilpolstein), which is scheduled for 15:00. We will then return to your hotels leaving after the briefing finishes at 16:00. You must hand your run bag only in at Hilpolstein (T1) today. The bike bag is placed at swim exit the next morning so you will bring this with you on race day tomorrow.

We estimate to get back to the hotel at about 17.00 so you’re free to grab some food and relax ahead of the big day.

Sunday 4 July 2021, The 2021 Challenge Roth

Race day! Early breakfast will be available from 03.00 at the hotel before taking the bus over to Roth and the swim start of the 2021 Challenge Roth.

Bike bags need to be brought with you this morning and they need to be placed in your spot at the swim exit. The buses will leave for Roth and head to the swim start with athletes and spectators from 04.30.

Spectator’s information after the swim

After the swim you will walk through the cobble-stoned streets and the cafés of Hilpolstein to the ‘Solar Berg’ to watch the riders climb this famous hill. This is a total of a 4km walk round trip from swim start to Solar and back to the buses. Spectator buses will be available for transport from Hilpolstein back to Roth. The buses will leave the swim area at 11:30, 12:00 and 12:30. We will meet at the north side of the bridge where you were dropped off and then make our way to Roth to watch the remainder of the run and the finish.

Athlete and Spectator Returns after Race

Your bike and kit bags will be looked after by us and we will collect them and transport them back to your hotels for you. Buses will return athletes and spectators to their hotels from 19.00 every 2 hours until 20 minutes after the fireworks which puts the last buses at about 23.30.

Swim, Bike, Run and enjoy the great atmosphere of this truly international event. The absolute highlights are the bike section up Solar Hill and the brilliant finish arena in Roth.

Monday 5 July 2021, Awards Ceremony and departure day for 4 night itinerary

Today the Challenge Roth Tours buses will collect you at 10.00 from your hotel to take you to the awards ceremony and then return you to your hotel at 13.00. Before the start of the award ceremony please meet at the Erdinger Hutte for a group photo and a chance to meet and thank Felix and his team who run the best event in the world!

For those who are on the 4 night itinerary, please check out of the hotel and make your own way home or make use of our airport transfer. Please give us your flight departure time from Munich airport at time of booking or at the earliest opportunity.

Tuesday 6 July 2021 – Departure day 5 night and 7 night itineraries

Please check out of the hotel and make your own way home or book onto one of our departure airport transfers. Please give us your flight departure time from Munich airport at time of booking or at the earliest opportunity.

HOTELS & PRICING

Congress Hotel Mercure Nürnberg

4 star hotel

The 4* Congress Hotel Mercure Nürnberg is situated in the historic Dutzendteich Park district of Nuremberg, and, as such is on the doorstep of the wonderful Dutzendteich P...

Park Plaza Nuremberg

4 star hotel

Ideal for guests who want to explore Old Town, Park Plaza Nuremberg boasts a prime location across from Nuremberg Central Railway Station and near the NürnbergMesse conferenc...

Novotel Nuremberg Messezentrum

4 star hotel

The Novotel Nürnberg Messezentrum hotel welcomes you in a modern lobby with clear colors and elegant lines. With friendly service, free WIFI and children’s play areas, ...

Hotel options and durations for the 2021 Challenge Roth

5 nights – Thu – Tue – At Congress Hotel Mercure Nurmberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg and Novotel Nuremberg
7 nights – Tue – Tue – At Hotel Park Plaza Nuremberg and Novotel Nuremberg

Prices are quoted per person based on double occupancy of a room with 2 single beds or 1 double bed. The single supplement is quoted per person based on the single occupancy of a room.

Please note that triple rooms (3 beds in the room) to accommodate children are available on request. Inter-connecting rooms are also available on request and are in limited supply. Please call on 0044(0)1617038161 or email sales@sportstoursinternational.co.uk for more information.

*Hotel Park Plaza Nuremberg*	Duration	Twin Share	Single Supp
Double/Twin occupancy Superior Atrium view room	5 nights	£1310	£400
Double/Twin occupancy Executive room	5 nights	£1375	£450

Double/Twin occupancy Superior Atrium view room	7 nights	£1520	£550
Double/Twin occupancy Executive room	7 nights	£1600	£650

*Novotel Nuremberg Messe*	Duration	Twin Share	Single Supp
Twin or Double Room	5 nights	£1310	£400
Triple Occupancy	5 nights	£1150
Twin or Double Room	7 nights	£1485	£600
Triple Occupancy	7 nights	£1300

*Mercure Congress Nuremberg*	Duration	Twin Share	Single Supp
Twin or Double Room	5 nights	£1599	£300

2021 Datev Challenge Roth Hotels

Congress Hotel Mercure Nürnberg

4 star hotel

The 4* Congress Hotel Mercure Nürnberg is situated in the historic Dutzendteich Park district of Nuremberg, and, as such is on the doorstep of the wonderful Dutzendteich Park itself. It is also within close proximity of the Nürnberg exhibition centre, and many of the city’s other main sights.

The hotel offers modern and bright rooms, each of which has stylish decor and a private bathroom with toiletries. The rooms are all fully soundproofed and air conditioned, to ensure that you get the most restful night possible. Free Wi- Fi is available in all areas of the hotel and each room comes with a flat screen television and satellite channels.

The, onsite, Tangram restaurant features an outdoor terrace, and serves international food, with specialist diets catered for on request. The Black Bar & Lounge offers German beer, fine wines and small snacks, and the hotel enjoys use of an onsite coffee house.

There are spa and wellness facilities at the hotel including a fitness centre, sauna * steam, and spa and wellness centre where massage services are available. There is also a jogging path, which goes directly from the hotel property through picturesque Dutzendteich Park.

This hotel is non – smoking throughout and pets are allowed on request as are allergy free rooms. The hotel has a 24 hour front desk and luggage storage services are available.

Check – in is possible any time after 15:00 and check out up until 12:00

IMPORTANT INFO

How to Book

Click on the Book Now at the top of the page. At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip. Please look here for our full booking conditions

Single travellers and twin to share – READ MORE HERE

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another traveller (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra for single occupancy of a room.

General, visa, passport and health information

For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page. General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in cycling events if you will be doing so. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.
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