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2020 Challenge Roth

Sunday 5 July 2020

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

DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF THIS LEGENDARY RACE!

The 2020 edition of the world famous Challenge Roth will be held on JULY 5th. Sports Tours International is the only official Challenge Roth Travel Partner for the UK and Europe! We are the only official tour operator to offer a 4 night stay (limited availability). Challenge Roth is one of the most popular Triathlon events in the world and entries into this iconic event sell out in minutes! Get your chance to race this world famous and world record breaking course by booking a package with Sports Tours International today!

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DETAILS
We are pleased to announce that, for 2020, 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 airport and 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 2 hotels in Nuremberg and one hotel in Roth. The Hotel Arvena in Nuremberg is available for 4, 5 or 7 nights, but the Ramada can only be booked for 5 or 7 nights. The Hotel Dormero in Roth can only be booked for 7 nights. 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 £ per person for 4 nights with low single room occupancy supplements and 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 2020 Challenge Roth race slot. More details below
- Arrival and departure airport transfers from Munich or Nuremberg airport at set times for you and your bike
- 4, 5 or 7 nights at a selection of hotel in Nuremberg and Roth
- 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 – €620 for individual entry and €645 for Relay entry to be paid directly to Challenge Roth – a pin code will be provided to use on the Roth website
- Private and late arrival transfers
- 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.

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Our hotels

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

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

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 Dormero in Roth – 7 night tours only

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 2020.

For detailed information about the 2020 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.
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Travel Itinerary – subject to change

Tuesday 30 June 2020 – Arrival day 7 – night itinerary

Make your own way to our hotel in Nuremberg or Roth or give us your flight arrival times at Nuremberg or 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 and 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.

If you would like to arrive later then we offer late arrival transfers at a supplement of £50 per person. These later transfers have limited space and they depart Munich airport at 19.00 and 21.00. Private and group transfers are also available on request.

Nuremberg airport arrivals

We provide airport shuttles from Nuremberg throughout the day between 10.00 and 19.00. Depending on your flight arrival time, there may be a small wait for the next transfer. If you would like to arrive later than 19.00 then we offer late arrival transfers at a supplement of £25 per person which depart Nuremberg airport at 19.00 and 21.00.

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 1 July 2020

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 2 July 2020 – 4/5 night itinerary arrival day

Munich airport arrivals

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 would like to arrive later then we offer late arrival transfers at a supplement of £50 per person. These later transfers have limited space and they depart Munich airport at 20.00 and 22.00. Private and group transfers are also available on request.

Nuremberg airport arrivals

We provide airport shuttles from Nuremberg throughout the day between 10.00 and 19.00. Depending on your flight arrival time, there may be a small wait for the next transfer. If you would like to arrive later than 19.00 then we offer late arrival transfers at a supplement of £25 per person which depart Nuremberg airport at 19.00 and 21.00.

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 3 July 2020 – 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 4 July 2020, 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 Hipolstein (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 5 July 2020, The 2020 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 2020 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 Hipolstein 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 6 July 2020, 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 book onto one of our departure airport transfers. Please give us your flight departure time from Nuremberg or Munich airport at time of booking or at the earliest opportunity.

N.B. As this is the day after the event and there is a very late finish the day before we only accommodate airport transfers for flights that depart Munich airport after 10.00 and Nuremberg airport after 09.00. If you want to leave earlier we advise you booking a private transfer.

Tuesday 7 July 2020 – 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 Nuremberg or Munich airport at time of booking or at the earliest opportunity.

HOTELS & PRICING

Hotel Arvena Park

4 star hotel

The hotel Arvena Park is a first class hotel in the south of Nuremberg with great accommodation, restaurant and conference facilities. This is the ideal starting point for you...

Ramada Nuremberg Parkhotel

4 star hotel

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 you...

Hotel Dormero Roth

4 star hotel

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...

Hotel options and durations for the 2020 Challenge Roth

4 nights – Thu – Mon – We have limited availability of 4 night packages and only available at the Arvena hotel in Nuremberg
5 nights – Thu – Mon – At Hotel Arvena and Ramada in Nuremberg
7 nights – Tue – Tue – At Hotel Arvena, Ramada in Nuremberg and Hotel Dormero Roth

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. Triple rooms and inter-connecting rooms are available on request and are in limited supply.

*Hotel Arvena Park Nuremberg*	05-Jul-20	Twin Share	Single Supp
Twin or Double Room	4 nights	£989	£100
Triple Room – on request	4 nights	£959
*limited availability for 4 nights*
Twin or Double Room	5 nights	£1099	£150
Triple Room	5 nights	£1059

Twin or Double Room	7 nights	£1269	£200
Triple Room	7 nights	£1259

*Hotel Ramada Nuremberg*	05-Jul-20	Twin Share	Single Supp
Twin or Double Room	5 nights	£1269	£190
Triple Room	5 nights	£1259

Twin or Double Room	7 nights	£1449	£260
Triple Room	7 nights	£1449

*Hotel Dormero Roth*	05-Jul-20	Twin Share	Single Supp
Twin or Double Room	7 nights	£1749	£800

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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