Super-Brevet Berlin-Munich-Berlin

Berlin–Munich–Berlin (BMB) is a long-distance road cycling challenge linking Germany’s capital with Bavaria and back again. Starting at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, riders travel through a varied landscape of forests, countryside and smaller towns before reaching Munich and, for those taking on the full distance, turning around for the return journey.

There are two route options: the Berlin–Munich one-way route of approximately 800 km, with around 7,000 metres of climbing, and the full Berlin–Munich–Berlin route of approximately 1,500 km, with around 9,500 metres of elevation gain. The course is designed primarily around low-traffic roads and cycle paths.

Unlike a fully unsupported ultra, BMB provides substantial event infrastructure. Organised control and refreshment stations offer food, drinks, showers and places to rest, while a bag-drop service in Marktredwitz allows riders to access additional belongings along the route. The event also includes vegan catering, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.

The full-distance challenge has a maximum time limit of 128 hours, while one-way participants have 64 hours. With organised support along the way but long distances between major stops, BMB combines the endurance demands of ultra-distance cycling with the practicalities of a supported brevet.