Gravel Race in Velden
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On April 6, the Gravel Race World Series around Lake Wörthersee will take place for the second time in Velden. After a lot of feedback from last year's premiere, the organizers have made some changes to make the race even more attractive. Gravel biking is making waves in professional cycling.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen A cycling sport on the rise! The Gravel Race on Lake Wörthersee with start and finish in Velden took place for the first time last year - as part of the World Series under the flag of the UCI. This year on April 6, the event is back. "With many improvements!", promises race director Julius Rupitsch.
Without tourism, sport in this form is no longer possible - there is no basis for it.
Julius RUPITSCH, Gravel-Race-Rennleiter
The course is more challenging and has fewer potential dangers. "The feedback has been great across the board - we have responded to criticism." The representatives of the region expect around 12,000 overnight stays, with added value of up to 2.4 million euros. Rupitsch knows: "Without tourism, sport in this form is no longer possible - the basis is missing!"
Sport arouses interest among professional cyclists
Up to 2,000 starters are once again expected to race along the 140 km course. Around 100 are professionals. Lukas Pöstlberger, a former Tour de France starter from Austria, will also be taking part.
Incidentally, the reigning gravel world champion is Mathieu van der Poel! The Dutchman has also won World Championship gold on the road and is also a stage winner at the Tour de France. "The world's best road teams could also gain a foothold in the gravel series in the future," emphasizes Alban Lakata, triple world champion in the mountain bike marathon from East Tyrol. "However, certain framework conditions such as prize money or an overall ranking are missing to arouse interest. . ."
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