International junior cycling tour: tension in Upper Austria!

International junior cycling tour: tension in Upper Austria!

In Upper Austria you head for an exciting sporting event: The international junior cycling tour will take place in the region from Friday, July 25th to Sunday, July 27th. At this event, over 150 young drivers from 10 nations compete against each other to prove themselves on one of the most important platforms for young cyclists. The ÖAMTC reports that this tour is used to promote talent in cycling and have a long history.

The event is known as the "no worries" junior tour, which belongs to the UCI Cat. MJ 2.1. The participants have the chance of valuable UCI scoring points, stage wins and possibly the overall victory. Historically speaking, bike stars such as Tadej Pogacar and Fabian Cancellara have already participated in this tour, which makes the competition particularly attractive. Rennrad-Austria added that young drivers will start in 2024, which further underlines the importance of this event.

stages overview of the tour

The course of the tour is planned as follows:

• 1. Stage: on Friday, July 25th, the circuit in Marchtrenk starts at 5:00 p.m. before the young cycling professionals reach the goal again in Marchtrenk at 8:30 p.m.
• 2. Stages: on Saturday, July 26th, the stage in Sarleinsbach begins at 4:00 p.m. with the destination at 6:30 p.m. in Rohrbach.
• 3. Stage: on Sunday, July 27th, the route in Bad Wimsbach starts at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 2:15 p.m. in Straß im Attergau. Here are two mountain ratings in the forest.

These stages not only promise exciting competitions, but also require the highest concentration and performance from the drivers. The tour could prove to be a springboard for many athletes because it takes place in front of the eyes of coaches and scouts.

the UCI and the future of cycling

The Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI) has positioned itself heavily in its latest annual report and has reached over 90 % of its targets. The UCI plans to further promote cycling and integrate new formats as well as initiatives in the field of women's cycling and integrity. the focus is on sustainability and inclusion Which also favors recent developments in junior sports.