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6-day cycle race in Bremen

Categories: Sports, Entertainment

6—day cycle
6—day cycle

[ source: sechs-tage-rennen.de]

Even if you are not the biggest cycling enthusiast, this event is sure to please as it has the atmosphere of any great sport championship and provides other entertainment in addition to the races. The renowned 6—day cycle race is hosted in the seaport Bremen (Bremen vacation rentals | Bremen travel guide) at the AWD Dome every year.

The sports event usually attracts over 125,000 spectators, who come together to watch a group of top international cyclists fight for fame and glory. With a beer in one hand and a hot dog in the other, you can enjoy breakneck races unfold before your very eyes.

But the fun does not stop there. In addition to the races, there is a whole host of music and entertainment at the event as well. As the highlight of the opening ceremony a different sports celebrity kicks off the first race every year. Additionally you can relax in between the races and have some fun enjoying the various musical and comedy performances in several halls at the AWD Dome.

Come along to Bremen and join in the fun!

[ source: sechs-tage-rennen ]


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Location: Findorffstraße 101, 28215 Bremen, Germany

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Kathrin Wagner

This travel guide has been written by Kathrin Wagner.

She grew up in a small town in Bavaria and then studied Media studies, Literature and History in Erlangen and Munich. As a student she already spent half a year in London and moved back there after graduation in 2006. She is still living in London, where she works in publishing.





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