It will be a tearful farewell in the Berlin Velodrome. One of Germany’s most successful track cyclists is retiring. Theo Reinhardt will ride his last laps at the SIXDAYS WEEKEND on January 31 and February 1, 2025. Together with Henning Bommel, he won his first World Championship bronze in 2013. He celebrated his greatest successes in the two-man team race on the track together with his partner Roger Kluge. In 2018 and 2019 they became world champions, third in the World Championship in 2020 and European champions 2022-2024. After the 112th Berlin Six-Day Race, it is now finally over. The SIXDAYS WEEKEND will give him an unforgettable farewell.

Theo Reinhardt: “I am very proud of what I have achieved in my career. Every title, every success has its own story and will always be remembered. But at the age of 34, the time has now come to step down. The Berlin Six-Day Race has held a special place in my heart over the years. Feeling the incredible atmosphere in the Velodrome one last time will be the perfect ending. Together with my long-time cycling partner and friend, Roger Kluge, I will do everything in my power to repeat our success from 2023 and win the Sixdays Weekend. Being able to end my career in my hometown of Berlin is a great gift.” Theo Reinhardt will remain in cycling, but he has not yet decided in what capacity. “Cycling has given me so much, I want to give something back. I cannot say exactly what that will look like at the moment. The first positive discussions have already taken place with German Cycling, formerly the German Cycling Association. I’m sure you’ll see me on the bike again somewhere.”

Valts Miltovics, Managing Director of the SIXDAYS WEEKEND: “I can already promise today that Theo Reinhardt will receive a spectacular farewell at the Sixdays Weekend. He is an exceptional athlete and has been one of the biggest figureheads of the Berlin Six-Day Race for many years. Track cycling will miss this incredible fighter and rider on the track. That’s why we want to make sure that he can enjoy his last laps in his home town and never forget them.”

The world elite of track cycling will compete at the SIXDAYS WEEKEND on January 31 and February 1, 2025 in the Berlin Velodrome. In addition to Theo Rheinhardt and Roger Kluge, Sixdays legend Robert Förstemann, world and European champion Yoeri Havik (NED) and Olympic champion Roy van den Berg (NED) have also confirmed their attendance. A total of 12 endurance teams and 6 sprinters will ensure plenty of action on the two evenings of the event.

The six best German sprinters will also be at the start, including Emma Hinze, Pauline Grabosch and Lea Sophie Friedrich. Admission is at 6:00 p.m. on both days, and the races start at 6:40 p.m. Races will run until midnight. As always, in addition to the sport, there will be plenty of music, drinks and food as well as plenty of entertainment at the Berlin Six-Day Race.