Westfalen Winter Bike Trophy – Iserlohn

The final event of the WWBT 2025 series took place around Iserlohn and was excellently organized by the Polizeisportverein Iserlohn. It was a sunny ride, though the morning started off quite cold (there was a point where I couldn´t feel my hands anymore).

I chose the 56 km route instead of the 80 km to ease back into riding, and my health seems to be coming back on track now. Since I was riding without Martin once again and had an early start, I found myself ahead of the main group and mostly alone on the course. As a result, most of my photos capture the stunning landscape rather than other riders.

Overall, I found that taking part in the WWBT is a good way to start the new year and slip into spring, stay in the saddle, and connect with fellow riders. The cycling clubs do a fantastic job of organizing the events.

Start zone in Iserlohn
It was freezing cold until the sun came out
River Ruhr
There was even a trail-like section.
The central checkpoint. I crossed it two times. I repeat myself, but the catering was as great as on any WWBT event.
Another rider
If you manage to attend at least 5 runs of the series, you are rewared with the WWBT 2025 mug.
The first coffee out of the new mug.
Photo by Emil
Video of the final WWBT 2025 run in Iserlohn by Gravelpresso