VELOFONDO 9h11 – The new road-cycling highlight 2026

VELOFONDO 9h11 (officially titled "VELOFONDO 9h11 – Das neue Rennrad-Highlight 2026") is an inaugural endurance road-cycling event held on the Porsche Rundstrecke Leipzig. The format is a timed team relay of exactly nine hours and eleven minutes on a closed 5 km circuit, with a field limited to 455 two-person teams plus one wildcard solo rider for a total of 911 participants. The organiser positions the event as more than a race, advertising a distinctive stage and the chance for riders to test endurance and teamwork on a professional race track.

The event pairs on-track competition with festival-style elements, and the organiser highlights a lively atmosphere including DJs and limited-capacity exclusivity. Registration is open on the event website and participant support is handled by maximalPULS GmbH via the published contact email. Practical details such as exact start times, prize information and inclusions are not specified on the public event pages and should be confirmed via the organiser or the event FAQ/Infos pages.