This weekend is going to be hot, with temperatures up to 35 degrees and mostly clear skies. Perfect for taking advantage of the many local rides that await us.
The Weather This Weekend
This weekend will feel truly summery. Friday will still be clear at 31 degrees, but on Saturday and Sunday, we’ll climb up to 35 degrees with moderate cloud cover. Remember to drink enough and preferably set off in the morning hours before the asphalt gets too hot. Headwinds seem to be part of the cycling network in Graz, but in this heat, a light breeze might not be so bad.
Local Events in and around Graz
This weekend, the event calendar is packed, with something for everyone:
- Friday, July 31:
- Funky F_ride_ay at 4:30 PM. A round of 62 kilometers and nearly 200 meters of elevation to kick off the weekend.
- Critical Mass Graz at 5:00 PM. A relaxed ride through the city, ideal for meeting like-minded people and making a presence.
- Girls Ride only REVIVAL 🫶🏽🤞🏽 at 5:30 PM. A 53-kilometer tour with 350 meters of elevation, just for the girls.
- Saturday, August 1:
- My first Schöckl at 8:00 AM. An ambitious tour with 55 kilometers and over 1200 meters of elevation. We won’t send you up the Schlossberg by bike, but the Schöckl is a real challenge.
- Other events like Castles & Lakes, the 37th Int. Youth Cycling Tour East Styria, and the West Slovakia with the Waagtal (5 days) will also start.
- Sunday, August 2:
- MVR goes “Latschnhitten” at 8:15 AM. A long round of over 130 kilometers and 2300 meters of elevation. Not for the faint of calves.
- If you prefer something more relaxed, the MVR group has options with their Coffee Rides: MVR goes for Breaky 🥐☕️ (101 km), Motivated coffee ride 💪 ☕ 🚲 (95 km), Moderate coffee ride 😎 ☕ 🚲 (67 km), and Easy coffee ride 🤗 ☕ 🚲 (55 km). There’s really something for every fitness level.
- For the little ones, there’s the Bike Course Marktgemeinde Premstätten.
- And a BikeGraz tip: Schloss Eggenberg free at 10:00 AM, in case you want to experience something without your bike.
Route Suggestions
If you prefer to go on your own or want to join a group, we have a few suggestions that you can easily combine with the events:
- Easy (< 40km): For a relaxed start to the weekend, check out the Critical Mass Graz on Friday. A great opportunity to roll through the city before a tram at the main square shows you who has the right of way.
- Medium (40-80km): On Friday, the Funky F_ride_ay starts. Just under 63 kilometers, that’s a solid round that gets you going.
- Hard (> 80km): If you want to test your legs on Sunday, you can join the group that is riding MVR goes “Latschnhitten”. Over 130 kilometers and more than 2000 meters of elevation – you’ll know in the evening what you’ve done.
Whatever you plan to do, have a great ride! Show us your experiences from the weekend and tag your photos with #bikegraz on Instagram and Bluesky. We’re excited!
