Cycling Switzerland meets at the "Cycle Week" in Zurich
Cycle Week" is the major event of Cycling Switzerland. It encourages participation, shows new things, imparts knowledge and brings people together. From 11 to 14 May, cycling fans and professionals, the industry and tourism meet at the country's largest cycling festival in the heart of Zurich.
110 exhibitors with 250 brands will be showcasing new trends and developments in the triangle of Europaallee, Lagerstrasse and Kasernenstrasse near Zurich Main Station, in Campus Brunau near the Saalsporthalle or in Jumppark near the Sihlcity shopping centre. 550 test bikes invite you to test ride, 150 workshops impart knowledge about bikes.
Cycle Week, which is taking place in Zurich for the third time this year, showcases the versatility of cycling in all its facets.
Testcampus
The latest mountain bikes, gravel bikes and racing bikes are available for fans and freaks to try out on test tracks and trails at the Test Campus in Brunau, which is subject to a charge - with or without electric drive. In many workshops - offered by the Swiss Cycling Guides, among others - festival visitors put bikes and accessories through their paces and learn from the professionals in the industry.
Source: Oliver Fischer
Programme highlights
- Switzerland's largest bike showcase: Cycle Week features 110 exhibitors with 250 brands and 550 test bikes
- Velo-Uni: Fans and newcomers learn all about bikes at 150 workshops, riding technique courses and travel reports from Explora
- International flair thanks to dirt jump and BMX flatland contests on Saturday, 13 May
- Entertainment with bike shows, hands-on activities, contests, street food and public viewing of the MTB World Cup races in Nove Mesto on the big screen:
Friday, 12 May
17:55 to 19:15: MTB Cross-Country World Cup Short Track
Sunday, 14 May
11:25 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Women's MTB Cross Country World Cup race
14:25 to 16:00: Men's MTB Cross Country World Cup race
Cycle Week in a Nutshell
Cycle Week in Zurich, 11 to 14 May 2023. Admission to Europaallee is free of charge. Admission to the test campus in Brunau and to the final of the "ZüriDirt Contest" on Sunday costs 10 francs each.
For kids and tots: every day is a family day with lots on sale, even for the little ones.
Source: Oliver Fischer
From radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.