About us

We are a small, busy and focussed team of cycling and sport enthusiasts with year-long event practical knowledge that again and again put in the work for you and intend to create unique experiences for you..

This is us

Friederike

Award ceremonies & licence races

Has been part of our team since 2015 (when she was still an intern) and has since turned her job into a hobby, swimming, cycling and running in various European cities – whether it’s a marathon, triathlon or cycling event. She also volunteers as a youth leader at a football club in Cologne. When she needs a break, she spends it on the family sailing boat in the 🇳🇱.

Hilde

Accounts, back office

64 years old, happily married, one daughter. A loyal member of the administration team since 2006, she takes care of the bookkeeping and payroll. You’ll find her at the help desk at events. She keeps fit by doing a lot of gardening, cycling and hiking.

Marie

Sponsoring

31 years old, with us since 2024, herself a passionate runner on the hunt for the 6 stars. Runs for medals, snacks and to visit beautiful cities.

Jan

Press, sustainability

51 years old, 3 children, finished the Cologne Marathon 3 times, born and stayed in Cologne, has been very happy at work since 2013, looks forward to every gun shot.

Jens

Organization & logistics

2 children, with us since 2009. In addition to being a sports fan, also a fan of FC and databases. Finished the marathon and Olympic distance in the triathlon. Always up for a darts match.

Markus

CEO

56 years old, 2 children, a veteran, somehow involved since 1997 and in charge since 2007, has finished the marathon at the cathedral twice, is crazy about sport and loves travelling. He sees his job more as a hobby than as work. Door is always open.

Patrick

Rund um Köln project manager

In addition to his job, he is mainly a family man and a fighter against the inner demon in sporting competitions, which he always sets himself! He has already successfully finished several bike races and triathlons as well as a marathon off his bucket list!

Sebastian

Communications & Social Media

46, 2 kids, on board since 2006. Has turned his hobby into a profession. Zero or one hundred. Cyclist, only non-footballer in the team. Mainly travelling in the digital world. ‘Most important man’ in the company, films and photographs everything while his colleagues are at work!

Sebi

Participant administration, merchandise and volunteers

A calm person (45), although his heart rate is constantly at 120, either due to sport or increased coffee consumption. He has been helping sponsors, volunteers, lorry drivers and runners at the company for over 20 years. Likes travelling to faraway countries. Politically interested, and also counts himself among the 80 million trainers when it comes to passive sports consumption.