Podcast "Die Hupe": Motorcycling prohibited on the Nordschleife
The operator of the Nordschleife has decided that two-wheelers will no longer be allowed on the tradition-steeped Nordschleife during the free tourist rides.
(Image: Porsche, Bierlein, Bauer)
Since this season, motorcycles have been banned from tourist rides on the Nordschleife. Citing safety concerns and the supposed possibility of switching to the Grand Prix circuit, the operating company is pulling the almost sacred asphalt from under the wheels of motorcycle fans. We discuss the controversial decision and ask ourselves: What alternatives would there be to a general ban?
(Image: Ulrike Bierlein)
Unfortunately, it has become clear to the operator over the years that motorcycles cause a lot of expense, not to mention the bad PR for serious crashes. These expenses were offset by rather low revenues, as the vast majority of customers come to the tourist rides by car. So it's not about finding an argument for why the Nordschleife is important to motorcyclists (this is of little relevance to the operator), but about making alternative, economically sustainable proposals to the current ban. That will be difficult.
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