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The Big Picture | Santa Claus Ride 2014 in Stuttgart, Germany

07.12.2014

by Aaron Steinke

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What a party! The seventh annual Santa Claus Ride in Stuttgart, Germany, took place yesterday. More than 130 bikers from the local scene came together to celebrate Santa Claus Day and roamed around the streets and squares of the city – all dressed up as Santa Claus. Decorated (blinking!) bikes, spectacular action and lots of “Glühwein” were part of the entertaining day. It didn’t matter if you were rocking a full-on downhill rig, high-end enduro bike or just joined the pumptrack ride – everyone had a great time! We’ve the best pictures of the event!

Mehr als 130 verkleidete Fahrer zählte die muntere Truppe. — More than 130 dressed up riders took part – a new record!

Egal ob High-End Enduro, zehn Jahre alter Downhiller oder Dirtbike - am Ende zählte der Spaß! — Downhill bikes, enduro bikes, pumptrack hardtails and even racebikes – everyone had fun!

Regelmäßige Glühwein Stopps sorgten für Wärme von innen — Regular stops for Glühwein at the Christmas market kept the riders warm

Leerstehender Brunnen oder endloser Anlieger? - Offenbar Interpretationssache — Is it an empty fountain or an endless berm?

Nikoläuse soweit das Auge reicht! — Santa Clauses as far as you can see

Unter den kritischen Blicken der Polizei schoben (!) die Nikoläuse singend durch den Hauptbahnhof. — Under the critical eyes of the local police, the Santa Clauses pushed their bikes singing through the main station

Eine Nikolaus-Lawine rollt die Treppe hinab — An avalanche of Santa Clauses went down the stairs of the city

Treppensession mitten in der Stuttgarter Innenstadt — Stair gap session

Verschiedene Treppengaps sorgten für spektakuläre Action — Spectacular Action

Funkenschlag bedeutet in der Regel, dass der Sprung nicht ganz nach Plan verlief — Sparks on impact are a sign that the jump did not go to plan.

Daumen hoch für diese Aktion, die inzwischen zum siebten Mal stattfindet — Thumbs up for this tradition!

Prächtige Nikoläuse vor Lichterpracht. — Group-Picture under the nicely decorated shopping center.

Words: Aaron Steinke Photos: Florian Gerlach / Pierre Johne (stairgap)

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Aaron Steinke
Website Admin

Aaron was our first employee and actively helped make our company what it is today, significantly shaping the look and direction of our various magazines. Aaron has been pursuing his own projects since mid-2020 but he continues to advise and support us on issues of marketing and technology. For many years, you would usually have found Aaron at casual enduro races, but increasingly you'll find him riding his road bike – long live freedom on two wheels!

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