There are people who wake up in the morning, see a ray of sunshine and immediately think: “Perfect, I’ll go for a bike ride today.”
And then there’s the rest of us.
We see a ray of sunshine and think:
“Looks good.”
Then we check the weather app.
Then a second weather app.
Then we look out the window.
Then back at the phone.
Then we internally consult the wind.
Then a cloud appears.
And suddenly it’s 9:47 p.m.
That is exactly why the BikeGraz Radlwecker exists.
What is the Radlwecker?
The Radlwecker is a new BikeGraz feature that helps you answer the most important question of the day every morning:
“Should I go cycling today, or should I start looking for a very convincing excuse?”
The idea is simple:
You set your preferred riding time.
For example, 5:00 p.m. after work.
Or 6:00 p.m., when the laptop is closed and your bike is already quietly rattling its chain in the basement.
Every morning at 8:00 a.m., the Radlwecker checks the weather for exactly that time.
If the weather looks good, you get a motivating Telegram message with temperature, wind and a suitable tour suggestion.
If the weather does not look good, you still get a message. Honest, direct and with the necessary bit of humour.
Something like:
“Perfect cycling weather today at 5:00 p.m. 22 degrees, hardly any wind — get out there! How about the Mur Promenade tour?”
Or:
“At 5:00 p.m. the wind will be blowing at 38 km/h — today the bike stays in the garage. Tomorrow again!”
Finally, a weather app with an opinion.
Why do we need this?
Because motivation is a delicate little plant.
It grows especially well at 21 degrees, with a light tailwind and the feeling that someone else has already made the decision for you.
Because let’s be honest:
Most bike rides do not fail because of the bike.
Not because of fitness.
Not even because of the weather.
They fail in that tiny moment between “Actually, I could…” and “Well, maybe tomorrow.”
The Radlwecker steps right into that moment and says:
“Hey. Today works. Go ride.”
Or:
“Not today. Do something else. No guilt required.”
And that matters. The Radlwecker is not a training app that shouts at you. It is not a digital drill sergeant with a carbon helmet. It is more like a friendly cycling buddy who has already checked the weather in the morning and tells you whether that after-work ride is worth it.
How does the Radlwecker work?
Very simply:
Set your riding time
You choose your preferred riding time.
For example, 5:00 p.m. after work.
Set it once, and after that everything runs automatically.
Weather check at 8:00 a.m.
Every morning, BikeGraz checks the current cycling weather for Graz and your selected time.
This is not just about “sunny or not”, but about things that actually matter when cycling: temperature, wind, and whether the sky is being friendly or more passive-aggressive.
Receive a Telegram message
You get a daily message directly on Telegram.
Short, clear and useful:
Weather looks good?
Get out there.
Weather does not look good?
Today, the bike may rest.
And if the weather fits, you also get a suitable tour suggestion.
Who is the Radlwecker for?
For everyone who wants to ride more often but sometimes needs a little push.
For commuters who want to go for a ride after work.
For people who have said “definitely tomorrow” a few times too often.
For gravel fans, road cyclists, city riders and pleasure cyclists.
For everyone who would rather get one clear recommendation than compare five weather apps.
And of course for everyone who knows:
A short ride can save the whole day.
Why Telegram?
Because the message arrives exactly where you will actually see it.
No complicated dashboard.
No “please open the app and refresh the data”.
No weather oracle with 17 submenus.
Just one daily message.
Short. Practical. Direct.
Like a good cycling buddy:
not annoying, but there at exactly the right moment.
Free, adjustable and easy to turn off
The Radlwecker is free, can be adjusted to your preferred time and can be deactivated at any time.
That means:
You can test it without signing up for a training camp or reading a motivational contract to your bicycle.
If you notice that the daily reminder gets you on the bike more often: perfect.
If not: also fine.
At least someone tried.
Ready for your Radlwecker?
If you want to ride more often without negotiating with the weather, the wind and your inner couch potato every single day, give the Radlwecker a try.
Set it up here:
https://bikegraz.at/radlwecker
The Radlwecker checks the weather every morning at 8:00 a.m. for your preferred riding time and sends you a Telegram message.
Weather looks good?
Go ride.
Weather does not look good?
Do something else.
Motivation can be that simple.
And who knows: maybe this small daily message is the difference between “I really should ride more often” and “That was a really good ride today.”
