Spreewald Marathon 2025: 200 Kilometers, Sunshine, and Spreewald Pickles

This weekend was a real highlight for us: the Spreewald Marathon!
An event that brings together cyclists from all over the region – on beautiful routes through stunning scenery.

Our Big Forest Crew

We had a strong Big Forest Frameworks team at the start:
Christoph, Ludwig, and I took on the 200 km route, while Jan, Konrad, and Falca tackled the 150 km course.
In total, there were at least six handcrafted Big Forest bikes out on the course – a sight that made us proud! 🚲

Perfect Conditions

The weather couldn’t have been better:
Cool enough for comfortable riding, and sunshine all day long – perfect conditions for a long day in the saddle.

200 Kilometers of Riding Joy

Ludwig and I rode together most of the time.
We took it easy, made two longer stops, and finished the 200 km in about 7.5 hours.
Including breaks, it was a truly enjoyable day on the bike – relaxed, but still a solid effort.

Food Along the Way

There were plenty of aid stations along the route with great food – cake, soup, fruit, everything a cyclist could ask for. 🍰🍎

And at the finish line, the ultimate reward was waiting:
Freshly pickled Spreewald gherkins! 🥒
After such a long ride, they tasted even better.

My Conclusion

The Spreewald Marathon was a fantastic event:
✅ Beautiful route
✅ Great atmosphere
✅ Excellent organization
✅ Hardly any climbing, but lots of small roads and bike paths through truly unique scenery

I’ll definitely be back! 🚴‍♂️