WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Rulebook for
Lakes ‘n’ Knödel
Must Have
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DATE
Briefing & Accreditation: Sunday, 06th September 2026
Racestart: Monday, 07th September 2026
Location
Start: Fuschl am See
Finish: Area close to Lake Constance – maybe Hittisau again.
Whats the format?
The track which will be provided is a set route with three Checkpoints. So all participants have to follow the given Route and in case of unexpected incidents (woodworks, road closings, etc.) you can leave the track, but have to return to the track via the shortest possible way.
What Defines Unsupported?
“ Unsupported” means you are “on your own”. Help and support can be used, once they’re equally available to everyone. For example, with a mechanical issue, no other participant should help you. Go for the nearest bike shop, fix it, and get back on track. Bring your tools and spare parts, which may be necessary. Likewise, pre-booking accommodation for your trip before the start is prohibited. Since bivouacking and camping is restricted in Austria and Germany, you’ll need to plan your overnight stays in Austria and Germany, which limits flexibility a bit. We’ll help you with the planning; more information will follow.
Categories
Traditionally there are two categories. Lakes ‘n’ Knödel is about cycling, community and the taste of the alps. A traditional dish called “Knödel Tris/Trio” leads us to a third category. Riding as a triplet and enjoying the adventure with another.
Drafting
We will have fast first finishers, but we’d like to open the doors for rookies and if drafting is supportive to some, that’s ok to us. We’d like to promote a community ride, get together with likeminded, chat and have a good time. So it’s on you to ride side by side and enjoy nature along the course. If you prefer not to talk and look onto each others buttocks, feel free to do so.
Still “drafting” needs some knowledge and abilities, so stay safe and communicative, in case you don’t feel comfortable drafting, or being drafted.
Food, Beverage and Accommodations
Lakes ‘n’ Knödel will lead you along several mountain huts, with the opportunity to drink, eat, and lots of times also sleep (pre-booking, once you start riding, is advised). You will have to plan your adventure, but there are plenty of opportunities to resupply, either with fountains, huts, or little villages. For the huts, we will provide a contact list shortly before the event.
Likewise, we’d like to give you an insight into the rules for sleeping/camping along the track.
Camping in Bavaria & Austria: Wild camping / Bivouacking is prohibited. That includes the opportunity to bivvy.
We know that it’s part of the community to “bivvy” and sleep outside, but we have to respect the laws, the landlords, nature, and its animals.
Checkpoints
After a neutral start, we will have three Checkpoints, which will part the track in 4 sections. The second Checkpoint will be around half way point.
What is their specialty?
All will feature beautiful members of our team and serving you a refueling tasty Knödel (free of charge). Likewise, we will reserve a certain amount of beds in a dorm, so participants who’d like to have a break/sleep/rest, can recover (Expenses are incurred).
Do I get details about the gpx track?
We will finalise the entire track by the event week, and it’s part of the game to keep some surprising loops until the event. Before the event, we will keep you updated and give you teasers along the way. Lean back and look forward to a surprising third edition of Lakes ‘n’ Knödel.
Set up
Referring to the participants of the premier, there was a party saying, it would have been great to have used an MTB, others chose the gravel bike. We will stick with the course and scout with a gravel bike with the following tire and gear transmission ratio.
Tire widths: 45mm
Gear Ratio: 40×46 with a 175mm crank.
THIS IS OUR LOWEST RECOMMENDATION.
You will be your own Queen or King!
Likewise, you will need front- and backlights as well as a spare set of lights is pretty helpful.
A reflective vest for night rides is advisable. Besides the lights, the helmet is mandatory.
(On your head – not on the bags or handlebar).
Safety
Local traffic laws apply at all times. Prevent from non legal actions.
Mandatory for Lakes ‘n’ Knödel are front and back lights, a spare set of lights, and a helmet.
For riding during the night, a reflective vest is obligatory.
The night travel prohibition is not just for nature’s safety, but also for yours, as some animals are active during the night and could cause an accident.
Route
Lakes ‘n’ Knödel is taking place on a set route with Checkpoints. You need to follow the given track. In case of blocked roads, due to roadblocks, landslides etc., you are allowed to leave the track and return on the shortest possible way.
Tracking
You will receive a tracker before the race. It may be necessary to be recharged during the race. In case of a technical failure or lack of battery, the organizer can acknowledge “you being a finisher” with another proof. Each participant needs to pay a deposit for every tracker in advance of the race, which will be returned in exchange for the tracker. The organizer will return the deposit within the week after the race.
Insurance
The organiser won’t provide any insurance for the event and can not be held accountable or liable for any damage. Anything that may happen directly and/or indirectly to you or other units must be covered by your insurance.
You, as a participant, must have liability, death, accident, and health insurance valid during the event that covers emergency extraction and repatriation insurance.