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We have acquired a special collection from Cologne: 16 classic racing bikes – brands such as Rossin, Gios, Colnago, Merckx and Co.
The first 14 have already been captured on camera – still unrestored, but soon in new splendor. Two more will follow.
All are built here in Karlsruhe, true to the original and with great attention to detail. Stay tuned!

Early Rider now available – Perfect bikes for little adventurers

Dear customers,

PLEASE PLEASE be alert, because a wonderfully creative, or lazy, person in the USA has taken advantage of our shop.

This means that product photos and texts are copied, and in some cases even the individual frames with links to other pages! You can already see this on the homepage by the missing logo, pinion and lettering and above all, by God, what fool would sell a Saronni frame set for €50,77??? *laughs* by the fantasy prices!!!

Please always pay attention to the imprint and if you are still unsure, call rather than transferring money to Nirvana somewhere ;)

The matter is already in the hands of lawyers and we hope that none of our customers have fallen for this scam.

Luckily, you customers are alert and have alerted us to the fake shop. THANK YOU :)

Your Team Ritzler

Dear customers, dear friends, 

Eroica Valkenburg 2024: the “Tour de France Femmes” edition

We travel with the Eroica Valkenburg into the past and let ourselves  into a bygone era of cycling! A unique cycling event that offers vintage bikes, classic clothing and a touch of nostalgia for us vintage cycling enthusiasts.

Since 2016, cycling enthusiasts from all over the world have gathered on a beautiful day in picturesque Valkenburg aan de Geul to take part in this unique cycling event. The atmosphere is characterised by incomparable charm and everyone has the opportunity to shine in authentic retro cycling clothing. From wool sweaters to braces and butterfly saddles - everything you can imagine from back then can be admired during the Eroica Valkenburg.

The main attraction of Eroica Valkenburg is of course the cycling tour itself. This year we are paying tribute to the "Tour de France Femmes". The ultimate race in the calendar of professional women's cycling, whose (starting) stage location is Valkenburg in August 2024.

This year you can choose from three beautiful routes through the hilly landscape of South Limburg. While you have to/can ride on the old roads and climb the hills, you experience the Eroica Valkenburg together with people who, like us, share a love of cycling and a passion for traditions.

There are numerous scenic stops along the way to enjoy local specialties and handmade drinks. During the Eroica Valkenburg you not only enjoy the scenery and your fellow travelers, but it is also an excellent opportunity to enjoy the rich culture and hospitality of the region.

A cozy atmosphere awaits us at the finish line in Geulhem. With a delicious local dish and a tasty, cold beer or a good glass of wine, we will look back on a great day on the bike with the other Eroica riders. Of course, there is also the opportunity to get hold of vintage cycling clothing, bikes and parts to further expand your collection.

Eroica Valkenburg is a tribute to a rich cycling history in a region that, together with Belgium, was the cradle of professional cycling. It is a tribute to the pioneers of yesterday whose perseverance and passion laid the foundations for what this sport is today.

As fans of vintage cycling, we will definitely not miss the Eroica Valkenburg.

Therefore, the workshop and the shop will be closed on Friday 28 June and Saturday 29 June :)

On Monday, July 1st we will be there for you again as usual

Your team from Ritzler

... as a mechanic full-time or part-time 

Do you service or repair all types of bikes or adapt them to customer requirements. You can also put together individual bicycle components according to customer requirements or equip bikes with additional parts. In order to disassemble, clean and maintain bicycles, it is important to disassemble them into individual assemblies and check their function, also with the help of testing and measuring devices. You identify and fix defects and make sure that the bike is functional and roadworthy. When handing it over, you explain to the customer what work has been done and what needs to be considered when using the bike. You will also advise prospective buyers on the advantages and disadvantages of different models.

your tasks in detail

• Repair
• repair
• Checking of electrical, electronic and mechanical components
• Checking the functionality of bicycles and components
• maintenance + care
• Conversion and upgrade
• Customer Service
• documentation of your work
• Installation of accessories and special equipment

Furthermore, you have technical understanding to identify errors, malfunctions and causes quickly and safely! You are responsible AND you enjoy working in a team! Because that is one of the most important things for us, we support each other, find approaches and solutions together and love what we do! 

We offer you a young, dynamic and cordial team with room for development and development opportunities, as well as good pay and a boss who is often in a very good mood ;) 

feel free to write to us jobs@der-ritzler.de or just come by in person, we look forward to seeing you  

from now on you can have yours #rosebikes bring it to us!

We are now an official service partner of rose bikes and offer you the following services for your #bike to:

Maintenance & inspection of your ROSE bike:
This means we guarantee that your bike remains in perfect condition and that you are safe and reliable on the road.

Repairs:
No matter whether it's a small or major repair - we'll make sure your bike is ready to go again!

Processing warranties:
If there is a problem with your bike that is covered by the warranty, you can simply contact us.

Original ROSE spare parts
If you need a spare part for your ROSE bike, please contact us. We will provide you with original spare parts quickly and reliably.

Feel free to come by with your bike at any time, you don't need an appointment, just your customer number from Rose... Until then, we wish you a safe and accident-free journey  

The scorer and rose bikes

Swap Netflix for SWR today at 20:15 p.m., because Andi will be restoring a women’s racing bike from the 70s from the legendary Colnago brand in “the barn” of SWR.

A real design classic and a rare piece, after all, women's racing bikes were rare at the time.

Florian Bengert discovered the dream of chrome in his parents' garage. But so far the design dream has been overshadowed by dust and cobwebs and the wheels and all the mechanics have been around for too many years without care.

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Moderator Arndt Reisenbichler sees a small danger for the young architect: "It may be that your girlfriend finds the bike so beautiful that she will spend more time on the bike than with you." Of course, Florian Bengert takes the risk like one.

Have fun,

to look directly over the shoulder of the Ritzler during the restoration!

All episodes also in the media library: 

https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/die-scheune/wie-man-ein-gemaelde-eine-holzbank-und-ein-damenrennrad-repariert

www.swr.de

www.avmedien.com