Magdeburg is turning into a cycling paradise: all the details about the Germany Tour!

Magdeburg is turning into a cycling paradise: all the details about the Germany Tour!

On August 24, 2025, Magdeburg will be the venue for the eagerly awaited finale of the Lidl Deutschland Tour, the country's most important road cycling race. During this time of cycling enthusiasm, the city is rolling out the red carpet and offering a big hands-on event for the region on this day. For anyone who loves getting around on two wheels, this is the opportunity to get active with cycling legend Jens Voigt, who has taken part in the Tour de France an impressive 17 times. A 100-meter balance bike race is organized especially for little cyclists between the ages of two and five. Anyone who finishes this race can look forward to a little surprise.

There are special surprises in store for older kids between the ages of six and twelve. You will receive an exclusive cycling jersey in recognition of your participation. In addition to the exciting races, there is also a lot going on in the bicycle adventure world. Here, those interested can show off their skills on a learning course, try out the pump track or test their cycling skills in simulators. A children's bicycle license completes the program.

Large supporting program and local involvement

The event in Magdeburg is supplemented by an Expo Tour in the finish area. Partners and local sports clubs present their offerings here, and the opportunity for clubs to present themselves through free stands ensures that the event also has a locally rooted character. There is also the women's Newcomer Tour and a U17 women's race, which offer promising young talents the chance to experience competitive conditions on parts of the original route. For more information, see www.deutschland-tour.de.

Whether it's a bike race or a leisurely bike ride with the family, the day offers something for every taste. The “Around the Cathedral” event, which will take place on May 31, 2025, also promises exciting racing moments. This regatta is aimed at cycling fans, families and spectators and offers a program for all ages and abilities. There are junior classes here such as U11, U13 and U15, so that the little cyclists can demonstrate their talent. In addition, a national championship is held in the criterium and children's races for newcomers allow participation with mountain bikes, trekking bikes or balance bikes.

A look at the last Germany tour

The anticipation for the Germany Tour is further fueled by the successes of the Lidl-Trek team on the last tour. They won all five stages, including the overall classification and the best sprinter's jersey. Mads Pedersen won the sprint of a small group in Saarbrücken after 182.7 kilometers. Jonathan Milan also stood out with three stage wins and the green jersey. At the same time, the white jersey of the best young professional went to Tobias Halland Johannessen, who would like to return to the Lidl Deutschland Tour and praised the organization and the positive atmosphere of the event. Among the riders is Jørgen Nordhagen, one of the youngest participants, who made it to seventh place in the overall ranking and defended the mountain jersey. This shows that developments in cycling are very popular and that talent is in demand.

With a variety of events and exciting competitions, the region is ideally positioned to celebrate cycling and promote young talent. It is the perfect experience for cycling lovers and those who want to become cycling enthusiasts!