Thuringia tour of women 2025: Financial bankruptcy leaves tour!

Thuringia tour of women 2025: Financial bankruptcy leaves tour!

In a disappointing turn for cycling fans, it was announced today that the Thuringia tour of women, which is considered the oldest stage race in the world, cannot take place this year. As Thüringen24 , a financial deficit of around 650,000 euros The organizers has forced the event, the event to cancel. Above all, the deletion of promised funding of 200,000 euros by the new state government under Mario Voigt (CDU) has significantly influenced this decision.

The Vera Hohlfeld responsible for the organization expressed that it was far too short -term to close the financial hole. The State Chancellery argues that a private event cannot be financed by public funds to this extent, while Hohlfeld vehemently contradicts and emphasizes that the tour is an international advertising platform for Thuringia. She has already had unsuccessful discussions with the new government and criticizes the disregard for the work of the organization team.

political reactions and hopes

Mario Voigt himself expressed that he hopes for a rethink of the organizers, but it remains unclear whether this is possible after the funding has been taken back. "We can only provide limited funding," said Voigt after a cabinet date. He indicates that new funding offers could be developed, but nevertheless met the reality that a private -sector tour cannot be financed almost 80 percent from tax money, according to the state government.

The cancellation of the "Lotto Thuringia Ladies Tour" was announced on March 17th and represents a bitter setback for women's cycling. In 2024, Ruth Winder was able to win the title and over 100 starters and ten World Tour teams started. It is to be hoped that a solution will be found in the coming years to bring back this traditional competition.

the importance of cycling

In the meantime, bicycle traffic is also promoted at the national level. According to the Federal Ministry of Transport , bicycle traffic contributes to the achievement of the climate goals. Investive programs such as the “Model Projects of Radio” are initiated by 2029 and the “Radnetz Germany” program to improve the framework conditions in the long term.

The Thuringia tour should not only be a sporting challenge, but also serve as a shop window for the region. With their cancellation, not only cycling, but also the efforts for environmentally friendly mobility are slowed down. It is to be hoped that something will change soon and that the creative power of the organizers will be asked again in order to put Thuringia back into international light as a hotspot of cycling.