Event

Ahead of us lies the – 2026 road bike season!
Lots of highlights await you – and we have a very special one for you at the end of the season.
The roadRUSHfrom September 4 to 11, 2026

From sea to mountain – more precisely, from Almere to Neukirchen am Großvenediger.
7 stages – 4 countries – approx. 1200 km & 11,000 meters of altitude
In between, teamwork for advanced users:

Three cyclists in red jerseys ride on a country road through a green landscape

What you bring:

  • You love long days in the saddle on quiet roads.
  • You don’t need timing or a starting number – you are your own benchmark.
  • Your comfortable pace in the group is between 26 and 30 km/h.
  • You know the Belgian roundabout and appreciate the cooperation on the road.
  • You enjoy driving, being outdoors, the rhythm.

Here you get everything you need for your perfect adventure:

  • Cycling route Almere – Neukirchen am Großvenediger
  • Mountain and valley ride Wildkogelarena
  • 7 nights with breakfast (High-quality accommodation)
  • 7 dinners + 1 closing party at the Wildkogel mountain restaurant
  • 7 meals on the cycle route (several small breaks daily + 1 longer break)
    Varied stopovers with bars, snacks, fresh fruit, drinks and changing hot dishes
  • Professional photo and video recordings during the tour
  • Route guidance and support from experienced guides
  • Support vehicle and technical support
  • Luggage transport
  • 1 main piece of luggage is transported daily from hotel to hotel
  • 1 bag for your day luggage is available at the breaks (e.g. change of clothes, snacks)
  • Wine tasting Cochem
  • Entry to the Jan Ulrich Museum Bad Dürrheim
  • Finisher gift

    Optional:
  • Shuttle to Kitzbühel train station on Saturday, 12.09.2026, departure 9 a.m.
Three cyclists on a mountain road in front of wooded slopes and rocky peaks

The roadRUSH is more than a stage ride – Contrasts & Constants

It is a journey through the most diverse forms of expanse – scenic, physical, emotional. From the shore of the Markermeer to the summit of the Wildkogel. From the coastal wind to the clear mountain air of the Alps.
In between are seven days full of opposites – a journey of contrasts.
From the flat lands of the Netherlands, over the green hills of the Eifel, through the vineyards of the Moselle, the valleys of the Saarland, the open highlands of the Black Forest, and into the clear heights of the Alps.

What remains constant is the road bike.
In the saddle, we connect landscapes, people, and moments.

We are individualists, cyclists, connected by a common passion – being on the road, arriving, the feeling of freedom on two wheels.

What makes roadRUSH special

This is where people come together who love cycling, appreciate quality, and want to have a great time on their bikes.
Athletically ambitious – but without the pressure of timing or bib numbers.
We ride as a group, we arrive as a group.

Here, it’s not time that counts as a measure, but the value of time.

In the end, new friends stand together on the mountain, soak in the power of the panorama after 1,200 km, and carry this feeling within them for a long time.

Off-bike Highlights

Cochem – Experience the Moselle
Walk through the vineyards, dinner with wine tasting, and exciting insights into the Moselle region.

Bad Dürrheim – Soak in cycling history
Visit to the Jan Ullrich Museum. A place that vividly tells German cycling history – personal, intimate, inspiring.

Finale – From the Sea to the Mountain
After the last stage, joint ascent to Wildkogel (2,224 m).
Closing party in the mountain restaurant, finisher gifts, panoramic views and that feeling of having arrived – at the destination and with yourself.

Every day follows the same rhythm, and yet feels different.
Structure meets freedom, routine meets experience.

This is what our time at roadRUSH looks like:

Friday, September 4, 2026

You travel individually to Almere (approx. 30 minutes by train from Amsterdam).
From 5 p.m. we will meet at the hotel (details to follow). You will get to know the other riders and our team.
The special atmosphere that characterizes our roadRUSH is already created at the first dinner together.
Personal, connecting, to the point.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Stage 1: Almere to Millich, 202 km, 300 m elevation gain

Early in the morning, we start on the banks of the Markermeer. On the wide dike cycle path along the water, we roll effortlessly to Lelystad. The sea glitters on the left, green polder meadows shine on the right. Behind Lelystad, the route turns southeast. We leave the polders and roll through old cultural landscapes. Flat country roads and cycle paths lead us through wide fields and small villages. The cadence remains steady. The kilometers pass.
Around noon, it gets busier north of Utrecht, with heavy traffic on the cycle paths. Thanks to our own bicycle roads, we make quick and safe progress. Soon the hustle and bustle is behind us. Forests and meadows alternate. We are now deep in the province of Brabant. We leave Eindhoven to our right. In the evening, we cross the German border near Roermond. A sign on the side of the road, otherwise little changes; at most the cycle paths get worse. The last kilometers to Millich take us along quiet side roads.
Tired but satisfied, we reach our destination after 202 kilometers, enjoy the well-deserved break and the evening peace and quiet.

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Stage 2: Millich to Cochem, 165 km, 1,600 m elevation gain

The second stage begins quietly. The first 70 kilometers are gently ascending. Perfect for warming up. After that, the profile becomes more angular. Short climbs, fast descents, constant changes of pace. We drive through the hilly border region west of Adenau, past Bad Münstereifel and close to the Nürburgring. Sporty, challenging, well dosed. At kilometer 165 we reach Cochem on the Moselle. A highlight awaits there. Dinner with wine tasting and a short shakeout walk through the vineyard.

Monday, September 7, 2026

Stage 3: Cochem to Böckweiler, 188 km, 1,900 m elevation gain

The first 90 kilometers of the third day follow the Moselle. Gentle, quiet, flat – active regeneration after the previous day.
We roll through vineyards, past small villages, with a wide view into the valley. In the Moselle loop near Trittenheim, we leave the river valley behind us. It is now a steady 30 kilometers uphill to the Schankelberg. No hard ramp, but steady rhythm work. Near Nonnweiler, the northernmost town in Saarland, we reach the next federal state. After that, it continues undulating west of Sankt Wendel and Ottweiler to Neunkirchen. Short climbs, fast descents, quiet roads. Here the Saarland shows its relaxed side.

Our destination Böckweiler is located directly on the French border. With German-French cuisine, we experience once again what makes the RUSH special off the track

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Stage 4: Böckweiler to Bad Dürrheim, 200 km, 1,700 m elevation gain

The fourth stage starts with a Bonjour. Today we reach the third country of the tour: France.
We spend almost the entire day on French country roads.
Northeast of Strasbourg, we drive back across the German border and arrive in Bad Dürrheim.
Today’s motto: Rolling hills instead of walls. The next section awaits behind every hilltop.
The destination is Bad Dürrheim. There, we also visit the Jan Ullrich Museum together before falling into bed exhausted.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Stage 5: Bad Dürrheim to Kempten, 170 km, 1,800 m elevation gain

After an evening dedicated to cycling, we continue to the Allgäu. A day to roll, collect and prepare for the finale.
We drive through Tuttlingen, Pfullendorf and Ravensburg. North of Lake Constance, gentle hills and open fields pass by.
The Alps are on the horizon. This view shows how close the finish line already is. The terrain remains hilly.
The closer we get to Kempten, the more our focus shifts forward.
The evening belongs to the Allgäu. Quiet, open, with the feeling of having almost arrived.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Stage 6: Kempten to Jenbach, 174 km, 1,600 m elevation gain

The last long day in the saddle. From the Allgäu to Tyrol. We first drive a bit to the east until we finally turn south near Bad Tölz. Here the Isar accompanies us a bit along the Isarauen before we turn towards Achenkirch. We drive through the hilly Alpine foothills. Wide fields, small villages, constant ups and downs. The Alps are getting closer.

At the Achenpass we cross the border to Austria. The fourth and final country of our journey.
Pause briefly, then the long descent to Lake Achensee. Deep blue water between Karwendel and Rofan – a picture-perfect scene.
After enjoying the view, the last kilometers to our day’s destination, Jenbach, are easy.

Friday, September 11, 2026

Stage 7: Jenbach to Neukirchen am Großvenediger, continue to the Wildkogel
70 km, 1,400 m elevation gain and 3 km on foot

We start today in Jenbach. Our first destination is the end of the bike tour at the Venediger Lodge in Neukirchen.
70 kilometers and 1,400 meters of elevation gain await us.
We calmly cycle through the Ziller Valley one last time.
From Zell am Ziller we tackle the Gerlospass. Steady climb, clean asphalt, own rhythm. Arrive, soak it up. An almost surreal moment. At the top, we regroup and enjoy the view of the Durlaßboden Reservoir – now it’s all downhill from here. Then we follow the Gerlosstraße down into the Oberpinzgau. In sight: the Krimml Waterfalls. They are among the highest waterfalls in Europe. Three cascades, almost 400 meters. We hear them before we see them. The spray is in the air. The power of the water accompanies us for a while.

Now it’s just a straightforward roll to the Venediger Lodge.

Upon arrival here, we change into our hiking boots. The train takes us up towards the Wildkogel. From the mountain station we walk about three kilometers to the summit. Well-marked path, moderate incline. At the top we take in the view. The eagerly awaited finisher photo. Now we are truly at the top of the mountain. Together, we head back to the mountain inn. There, we celebrate our success against a breathtaking panorama. Barrel tapping, finisher gifts, light refreshments.

At 5:30 p.m. we take the last train into the valley. End of the official event.

The end of a long journey from the sea to the mountain.
A goal that few achieve on a road bike.
A moment that remains.

Cyclists in a group on a country road with houses and trees in the background

Secure one of the limited places in our harmonious small groups quickly.

If you are not sure whether the roadRUSH is right for you or have any questions, simply contact us directly.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Hans-Peter Kreidl +43 664 1432010 or hp@hpkreidl.at

roadRUSH 2026

  • September 4 to 11
  • Start: Almere, Netherlands
  • Destination: Wildkogel summit
  • 7 stages, approx. 1,200 km and 11,000 m altitude difference (on the racing bike) + train & hike Wildkogel
  • Guided groups with guides

    Questions or unsure? Get in touch:

    Hans-Peter Kreidl
    +43 664 1432010
    hp@hpkreidl.at
  • Limited places
  • Harmonious small groups.
  • Secure your starting place early.

    We complete the stages in three guided groups,
    which aim for the following average speeds depending on the tour profile:
    (change possible daily)
  • Group I – the connoisseurs: 23 – 25 km/h
  • Group II – the speedy: 25 – 27 km/h
  • Group III – the fast ones: 27km/h ++