Fast facts ahead of the final Hard Enduro World Championship round of 2023, the 24MX Getzenrodeo – event timetable, entry list, race schedule and ticketing information.  

The paddock is already beginning to take shape in, as the organisers call it the ‘Getzenwald’ sat deep in east Germany, and riders are already walking the course under the shadow of the impressive Scharfensteiner Castle.

This is the last round of the ’23 Hard Enduro World Championship season and it promises to be a hot one. The intense nature of the Getzenrodeo track has been there from the start. Each year that intensity ramps up with tweaked race format and increased ability for spectators to get right in among the action across two days.

2023 Getzenrodeo schedule

For the fans and the riders, the schedule is important in this year’s expanded Getzen races. Action officially begins at 11am on Friday, November 3 with an open practice session close to the paddock.

The first racing follows from 2pm with two timed laps per rider to determine firstly start order for Saturday’s morning race and secondly the best 16 riders heading to the evening prologue, the Red Bull Double Trouble.

The 16 rider shoot out in this prologue race, on a track that partly passes through the festival tent, sees the top three finishers gaining points towards the HEWC. Remember, Billy Bolt and Trystan Hart are battling for the WC podium places this final weekend and these bonus points could be crucial.

Saturday, the GetzenRodeo Race Day begins at 10am with the 2hr GetzenRace which will see lots of riders on the course and plenty of chaos. It could be a crucial moment for the championship, especially the Junior World Championship, as Pro riders jossle with amatuers on hte short, multi-lap course. 

The 20 best riders then reach the final GetzenChamp race, run in the opposite direction to the morning race on the same course (with some alterations) which begins at 2pm. Finish and award ceremony are planned from 3:30pm.

If you like beer, the GetzenNacht festival which follows the prize ceremony might be of interest to you…

2023 Getzenrodeo timetable:

Friday November 3

09.00 - 11.00 Registration, Burgparkplatz (main paddock area shown on plan below)

11.00 - 13.30 Practice, Burgparkplatz

14.00 - 15.30 Timed Hard Enduro Lap, Burgparkplatz

18.00 - 19.30 Red Bull Double Trouble, Burgparkplatz

Followed by Red Bull Double Trouble Opening Party, Burgparkplatz

Saturday November 4

10.00 - 12.00 24MX GetzenRace

14.00 - 15.30 24MX Getzen Champ

16.00 Siegerehrung

20.00 24MX Getzen Night (Party), Burgparkplatz

Ticket information

Spectating on the Friday is free, including the Red Bull Double trouble prologue shoot out. A few tickets are still available for the main race day on Saturday online at www.getzenrodeo.net for €30 plus fees until 6pm on November 2nd. From Friday onwards, they will be available at the box office for €40.

Children up to 14 years of age also have free admission on Saturday.

If you can’t make it to the race this final (main race day) of the season will be broadcast live. Details to follow but Enduro21 will endeavour to help you watch the show.

Rider entry list

More information: www.getzenrodeo.net

Photos: DG Design | Denis Günther