Vienna Cyclodom enthusiastic: Young talents conquer the Danube Island!

Vienna Cyclodom enthusiastic: Young talents conquer the Danube Island!

The Danube Island below the Vienna City silhouette turned again on Sunday, May 25th, into a sporty setting. At the Wiener Cyclodom occurred at the street-omnium competition to be three exciting disciplines measure. The event, which is part of the "Austrian Junior Series", served not only the sporting competition, but also the promotion of talent in cycling.

The participants fought for most points in an all -around battle. The program included a 70-meter sprint, a excretion race and a criterion with intermediate sprints. At the end of the day, the potential and determination of the young athletes reflected on the podium. Above all, the RLM Vienna , which is part of the ARBÖ-Askö wheel performance model, cleared remarkable nine podium places. Wiro Grill, Ilvie Wafler as well as the siblings Sophie and Thea Wenschitz shared first place in this great performance.

greetings from a professional

A very special guest was able to upgrade the event: Alexander Hajek, former athlete of the RLM Vienna and currently professional on the WorldTour, took time for the young cyclists. He was able to interact directly with the participants, give valuable tips and distribute autographs. His presence gave the event another shine that encouraged the emerging talents.

A look at Paris

parallel to the local highlights, you can look forward to the 2024 Olympic Games. Austria has secured two starting places for the Olympic bike road races in Paris, such as Laola1 . Christina Schweinberger and Anna Kiesenhofer are considered fixed starters and are expected to compete both in the street race and in time trials. These nominations are a direct consequence of the commitment and the results that the athletes have achieved at the past championships.

The Olympic Games take place in Paris from July 27 to August 11 and include a total of 22 competitions in cycling, including road and train cycling. A look at the program shows that the course of the route has exciting challenges for both men and women. The final climb leads three times over the Montmartre, a real touchstone on the last kilometers before the big destination at which the Seine is reached at the level of the Eiffel Tower. Details can also be found in the comprehensive overview of Wikipedia .

The successes and the atmosphere at the Vienna Cyclodom once again show how important young talent and the relationship to great sporting events are. The young cyclists are at the beginning of a promising career and may already look at their first Olympic Games.