{"id":152699,"date":"2025-02-22T13:04:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T12:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorcycles.news\/?p=152699"},"modified":"2025-02-22T13:04:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T12:04:07","slug":"nuerburgring-nordschleife-no-more-free-tourist-rides-for-motorcycles-from-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorcycles.news\/en\/nuerburgring-nordschleife-no-more-free-tourist-rides-for-motorcycles-from-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife: No more free tourist rides for motorcycles from 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Safety concerns lead to restructuring<\/h3>\n<p>According to an analysis of the N\u00fcrburgring, the simultaneous use of the track by motorcycles and cars has repeatedly led to risky situations.\u00a0 Motorcyclists in particular are exposed to an increased risk due to the lack of crumple zones.\u00a0 N\u00fcrburgring Managing Director Ingo B\u00f6der emphasizes: \u201cThe safety of all participants is our top priority.\u00a0 We have carefully analyzed the joint use of the track by cars and motorcycles and decided that a strict separation is necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a result, there will no longer be any tourist rides in future where cars and motorcycles are on the track at the same time.\u00a0 Instead, motorcyclists will be given special time slots and will be accompanied by experienced instructors.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>New rules: Guided training sessions and fixed dates<\/h3>\n<p>From 2025, motorcycles will only be allowed on the Nordschleife as part of organized training sessions.\u00a0 All riders will be divided into groups based on different levels of experience &#8211; similar to classic track days.<\/p>\n<p>Four exclusive motorcycle dates have been set for the 2025 season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; July 30 and 31, 2025: hosted by the Motorrad Action Team<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; 13 and 14 August 2025: Organized by the ADAC Doc-Scholl Driver Training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These events are intended to enable riders to experience the challenging circuit under professional guidance.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Grand Prix circuit remains open for motorcycles<\/h3>\n<p>Even though the rule change means a major restriction for many motorcyclists, the N\u00fcrburgring will not remain completely closed.\u00a0 The modern Grand Prix circuit will be open to motorcyclists on a total of 38 days in 2025.\u00a0 This means that at least one alternative will remain, even if it does not have the cult status of the Nordschleife.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Impact on tourism and the motorcycle community<\/h3>\n<p>The N\u00fcrburgring has long been a popular destination for motorcyclists from all over Europe.\u00a0 Many took advantage of the tourist rides to experience the famous 20.8-kilometer track on their own.\u00a0 The new regulations are likely to significantly restrict this spontaneous access.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether the new regulation will change the popularity of the Nordschleife among motorcyclists in the long term.\u00a0 What is certain is that the legendary track will only be accessible on two wheels under strict supervision in future.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[amazon bestseller=&#8221;N\u00fcrburgring&#8221; 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