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  13-14 Sep. 2024

KOM BERLIN is a climbing festival  for Gravel, MTB and CX bikes, raced over a 3,3km gravel circuit at the highest point in Berlin. Each lap nets 85m altitude and is open to cyclists of all ages from amateur to elite. At KOM there are events of different lengths, and solo riders can even try Ultra KOM, a very special 24-hour race, and try to complete a full everesting, approved by everesting.cc! Witness this elevation spectacle with beer, music and nice people for a guaranteed good time. Bring family and friends and make a weekend out of KOM Berlin – camping from Friday until Sunday is allowed!

Being held at a former waste disposal facility, the event is held for us to reflect on the consequences of our consumption, in particular the sorry scandal of the plastics recycling industry which clearly serves to increase waste and accelerate the creation of greenhouse gases. This brave and excellent documentary exposes this greenwashing myth in epic fashion.

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5 Formats!

Ultra Cycling in the City! Solo riders can attempt to ride the 8848m of Mt Everest. A full everesting is 104 laps (343km)! Too much for you? No problem! You can start this challenge any time within the 24 hours and simply  see how high you can get. Feldberg? Puig Major? Alpe d’Huez? You decide!

By Team Everesting, each team of up to 4 riders  ride to be the first team to reach the 8.848 meters of Mt. Everest. This is Sudden-Death mode: it’s over when the first team summits. This usually take about 4 hours. Teams may have less than 4 riders but will be unlikely to “win” the event. It’s all about the ride anyway, so no worries!

New for 2024: Team apparel gets your team 1 free lap!

lap—PER RIDER! 

Arkenberger Crit is a 1-hour race. Racers take note: This is the unofficial Berlin/Brandenburg Hill Climb Championships!

All riders and spectators are welcome to join a “just for fun” race to the top. This year we will also host a children’s race!

All day long we’ll be watching the track for the Fastest riders and awards some prizes for Fastest Lap!

2024 SCHEDULE

Friday

15:00

Campers start arriving

18:00-20:00

Registration open

20:00

Start ULTRA KOM

20:00 – ???

Opening Party

Saturday

10:00-17:00

Registration open

12:00

Children's Race

12:45

ein Mal hoch!

14:00

Team Everesting

17:30

Start Arkenberger Crit

17:45

Arkenberger Crit - Women's Start

20:00

End Ultra KOM - Party - Camping

Registration

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We founded KOM Berlin to offer epic cycling experiences right here in Berlin, eliminating the need for cyclists to travel long distances and produce emissions. KOM Berlin also stands for inclusivity, so participants of all levels and backgrounds are warmly invited!

We have to increase prices this year, especially for ULTRA riders. The costs are simply high for a 24hr-event.

Ultra: 120€ (90€ for female and youth riders)

Crit and Team: 60€ (45€ before 01.08.)

Reduced for female and youth riders (Under 25): 45€ (bis 01.07 FREE, 35€ before 01.08.)

Kid’s race and Supporter: 15€

Registration fee includes starter pack with timing chip.

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Event Information

  • The course may only be ridden counterclockwise. U-turns are an immediate disqualification. If you drop something, dismount your bike to retrieve it.
  • Each rider must wear a helmet
  • Ultra KOM riders must come equipped with bike lights of good quality.
  • Bring extra brake pads, you might need them!
  • The approaches to peak 1 and 2 are segments with two-way traffic. The rider riding uphill always has the right-of-way.
  • To peak 2, the traffic direction changes – ride on the left.
  • Control your speed on descents to your current level of expertise.
  • Ride only on the marked course – no shortcuts.
  • Treat all riders with respect and good sportsmanship.

Food + Drink

As always, there will be good food for fair prices with options for vegans and non-alcoholics.

KOM Berlin Start 2023

Location

This gravel climbing spectacle will once again take place at the Arkenberge, Berlin’s highest point at 121,9 metres. The Arkenberge offers fantastic views of Berlin and the surrounding Brandenburg, with fresh air, nature and plenty of open space. Even more importantly, the Arkenberge is an ideal venue for a legendary cycling event. There is even swimming in the lake, weather permitting.

Strasse nach Arkenberge 82, 13127 Berlin