Münsterland Giro: Funding secured until 2030

The partners of the Sparkassen Münsterland Giro are securing the future of the cycling event. The city of Münster, the four Münsterland districts and the region's savings banks are continuing their collaboration until 2030, as announced in a joint press release. The Münsterland savings banks are making the event possible for another four years. Over the past 20 years, the race has developed into one of the biggest cycling events in Germany. In addition to top international professionals in the professional race, thousands of amateur cyclists and numerous children take part. This combination of top-class and popular sport is to be maintained.

20th Münsterland Giro from Borken to Münster

The anniversary edition starts for the first time in the district town of Borken. From there, the 205-kilometre route of the professional race leads through the districts of Borken and Coesfeld to the finish in Münster. After twelve kilometres, the first loop of the day begins near Weseke. Via Südlohn, Stadtlohn, Gescher and Ramsdorf, the pros complete a 37-kilometre loop that is ridden one and a half times.

The most demanding part of the route begins in Coesfeld. The Baumberge mountains challenge the pros in the season finale on 65 undulating kilometres with several short, steep climbs. The laps through Coesfeld, Rorup and Darup characterise the anniversary edition. Rainer Bergmann, overall director of the Sparkassen Münsterland Giro, emphasises the Baumberge as a decisive factor for an exciting finale.

After the Baumberge, the last 50 kilometres follow. The route leads via Billerbeck and Darfeld to Münster, where the finish lap through the city centre is decisive. The finish in front of the castle is the highlight of the anniversary edition.

LeezenCup with record participation

The LeezenCup, which includes hobby races, is set to set a new record number of participants. Six months before the event, the number of registrations is already close to last year's mark of 7,500 starters. Three routes offer different requirements: The Sparkasse Münsterland Ost Cup covers 65 kilometres and is suitable for novice cyclists. The Provinzial Versicherung Cup covers 95 kilometres. The most challenging variant is the LBS Cup over 125 kilometres. Until 31 April, the starting place costs 95 euros - after that, the entry fee will initially increase to 105 euros.