For all those who like to feel adrenaline in their veins, we will transform Linz into an exciting cycling course from Thu 17.10. to Sat 19.10.2024. Whether at the joint MTB ride-out, the BMX contest or at workshops and talks – feel the pulse of the community, perfect your skills and get pedaling. Or simply join us in celebrating Bike Visions 2024!
Language: German
DO 17.10.2024
hello yellow Movie Series – Bike Shorts
20:00 MOVIEMENTO, OK-Platz 1, 4020 Linz
Through life on two wheels: Short films in cooperation with MTB-Linz and Bike Visions 2024 offer exciting insights into the cycling scene with all its many facets. The new film series focuses on the diversity of cycling culture. Since 2020, hello yellow by Schachermayer has been committed to getting people excited about sport and exercise. From documentaries to feature films, from comedies to tragedies – in cooperation with Moviemento, it covers a wide range of topics relating to life with and on a bike.
FR 18.10.2024
Joint Mountain Bike Ride-Out and Get-Together
15:00 Meeting Point: Maindeck Ars Electronica Center
Participation free of charge, no registration required
MTB-Linz invites you to a community ride out on the Pfenningberg. On Friday, October 18 at 3:00 p.m., we’ll cycle comfortably from the main deck of the Ars Electronica Center towards Pfenningberg. While pedaling uphill, you can chat with Dominik Raab and the Shape Crew from MTB-Linz before heading back towards the steel city via the Salamander Trail and the Hornissen Trail. We end the day with a get-together with Linz beer and beats from Wet Spinach (Heavy-Rock / Punk) and ZAK! (Proto Punk / Linzer School).
Note for all bike enthusiasts who can’t make it to the ride-out on this day: You are still welcome to the get-together incl. BMX contest from 6pm in the last by Schachermayer with free admission!
hello yellow Velodrom – Introductory Course
14:00 – 17:00 hello yellow Velodrom
Registration by 17.10.2024, 18:00
The course is fully booked. Registration only possible for the waiting list!
As part of Bike Visions, Schachermayer is offering a free course at the hello yellow velodrome – a unique opportunity to try out track cycling. Participants should already have a certain affinity for athletic cycling. The number of participants is limited to 10 people. Riding is exclusively on track bikes, which are provided.
The introduction will only take place in dry track conditions. If riding is not possible due to the external conditions, the trainees will be informed in good time by the trainers of the Velodrom Linz club and offered a guided tour of the hello yellow Arena as an alternative.
Minimum age: 12 years, up to 16 years only when accompanied by an adult
What to bring: Clipless pedals and suitable cycling shoes, helmet, cycling clothing, cycling gloves, water bottle
Pump Track Kids Training with MTB Kids ACADEMY on Pump Track Schachermayer
16:00 – 17:00 hello yellow Pumptrack
Registration by 17.10.2024, 18:00
The course is fully booked. Registration only possible for the waiting list!
Who wouldn’t dream of an afternoon on the Schachermayer pump track? Playfully practicing how to handle your bike while improving your coordination, strength, technique and fitness. The focus is on having fun doing what you do and becoming one with your mountain bike. With power and motivation in your luggage, the afternoon on the pump track will fly by. Rental bikes and helmets are available on site.
Participation: free of charge
Max. Participants: 8 children
Age: 8 to 12 years
Note: Please bring this signed liability disclaimer!
Riding Technique Training with Julian Bauer
13:00 – 15:00 Meeting point: dirtpark Plesching, bmx track, 4040 Steyregg
Registration by 17.10.2024, 18:00
Julian has been training the Next Generation Racing Team’s young riders in terms of riding technique since 2021 and prepares the athletes for mountain bike cross country and cyclo-cross races. “Excellent riding technique is the most important building block for any racer,” says Julian.
As part of Bike Visions, you have the opportunity to work on your riding technique with Julian for 2 hours. Skill level: You should already be familiar with your mountain bike and be able to tackle easy trails.
Note: All participants can take part in the joint mountain bike ride-out after training with Julian. The ride-out starts at 15:00 at the Ars Electronica Center and will make a stopover at the BMX track at Pleschingersee to pick up Julian and all motivated bikers for the ride up the Pfenningberg.
BMX Cash-for-Tricks Contest with the Stars of the Austrian BMX Scene
18:00 – 21:00 last by Schachermayer
Last by Schachermayer with its newly built bowl and outdoor street area is the venue for the only local BMX contest. The best BMX bikers in the country will compete against each other in a cash-for-tricks format for prize money of € 2000. Following the BMX contest, the bike community will be invited to a get-together including a concert from 21:00. The line-up will follow shortly.
SA 19.10.2024
Find out interesting facts about the various cycling offers in Linz and Upper Austria on Saturday with an exciting series of lectures in Deep Space 8K at the Ars Electronica Center. Top athlete and professional cyclist Lukas Kaufmann will give you an insight into his journey from the Upper Austrian mountain bike events to the longest and toughest road bike race in the world.
Legal Mountain Bike Trail Offer: Presentation of Roadlberg Trails
From the Salzkammergut Trophy to the Race Across America
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Community as the Basis of Infrastructure
MTB Traunsee
As the head of the MTB Traunsee initiative, Michael Vielhaber reports in Deep Space 8K at the Ars Electronica Center on the process of four lakeside communities creating the conditions for sustainable development as a MTB region. Will this be a blueprint for other regions? (more…)
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From the Salzkammergut Trophy to the Race Across America
Lukas Kaufmann
Experience an authentic and motivating talk by top athlete and professional cyclist Lukas Kaufmann about his journey from Upper Austria’s mountain bike events to the longest and toughest road bike race in the world.
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hello yellow and the Versatility of Biking
hello yellow is Schachermayer’s exercise and meeting offer for young people and the young at heart on their bikes. The freely accessible pump track, the neighboring Velodrom in Linz’s harbor area and the Bowl im last at Lastenstraße 42 offer the opportunity to experience cycling in all its diversity. Both locations will be presented in […]
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Legal Mountain Bike Trail Offer: Presentation of Roadlberg Trails
MTB-Linz
The Roadlberg Trail was initiated by MTB-Linz and is aimed specifically at families and beginners. It has already been awarded the Upper Austrian Tourism Prize as a successful example of sustainable leisure experiences. As part of Bike Visions 2024, it will be presented in Deep Space 8K at the Ars Electronica Center.
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Promoting Young Talent in Biking
Next Generation Racing Team, MTB Kids Academy by Babsi Mayer
At Bike Visions 2024, Julian Bauer (NGR) and Bettina Ratzinger (MTB Kids Academy by Babsi Mayer) will give an insight into the athletes’ skills in the Deep Space 8K of the Ars Electronica Center and show what it means to compete in the demanding Austria Youngsters Cup.
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