Laura Klaphake is one of many German riders in action in Hamburg. Photo (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
This week it is time for the next leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour, which is staged in Hamburg – also host to their traditional and prestigious Derby.
On the list of riders is of course some of Germany's best such as Marcus Ehning, Christian Ahlmann, Ludger Beerbaum as well as young stars such as Laura Klaphake. Guests include world no. one Harrie Smolders (NED), living legend Michael Whitaker (GBR), crowd favorite Luciana Diniz (POR) as well as big names such as Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), Gregory Wathelet (BEL) as well as Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE) – the winner of last year's LGCT Grand Prix of Hamburg.
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