2010 Challenge Roth pre-race

Beer, brats and games are not a bad way to get rid of some of the pre-race jitters. With the 2010 Challenge Roth almost upon us, Eric Wynn captured a a few impressions from the expo area in Roth. Chrissie Wellington, Belinda Granger, Rebekah Keat, Tereza Macel, Rasmus Henning, Chris McDonald, Pete Jacobs and Normann Stadler are among the Pros who will be racing there tomorrow.

All images are © Eric Wynn

There is no doubt, we are in Bavaria, Germany.

The finish line area will be packed on Sunday.

Some of the Pros get to drive Audis during their stay in Roth, but not this R8 one.

Yes indeed, a triathlon event will occur here.

The press office is located in the Schuetzenhaus, where usually the local gun club meets.

Chrissie Wellington is working on a correction.

Promoter Felix Walchshoefer most likely had no problem talking Chrissie Wellington into wearing a local Dirndl outfit

The Pros from all over the world are easy to pick out when you look closer at the footwear

Yes there is beer and fun, but the race is surely on the mind too.

The Pros all got into the spirit of the local scene.

Belinda Granger knows how to work that hammer

There is indeed somewhat of an Octoberfest atmosphere here in Roth.

Saucony is the official shoe of the Challenge Roth

Yup, we are familiar with Zipp too.

Newton is becoming a more familiar brand in Germany

A very busy expo area in Roth

Meanwhile the focus inside the tent is on food and drink

Another attention getting car from the sponsoring Feser Joachim group