The weekend will bring mild temperatures and overcast skies – ideal for leisurely or active rides. On Friday, the "Funky F_ride_ay" invites you to join a flat ride through the local area.
Weather forecast for your cycling weekend
The weather forecast for the coming weekend is mild, though mostly cloudy. Perfect conditions for grabbing your bike and exploring the area without being caught out by heat or rain.
- Friday, 10 April: 10°C, Mostly cloudy
- Saturday, 11 April: 12°C, overcast
- Sunday, 12 April: 14°C, Overcast
Local events and rides
There are several exciting opportunities around Graz this weekend to meet up with other cyclists or improve your riding technique. Here is a selection:
- On Friday, 10 April, at 4.00 pm, the April Riding Technique Weekend kicks off. A great opportunity to hone your skills.
- Also on Friday, 10 April, at 4.30 pm, there’s the Funky F_ride_ay – Flat n’ easy. A relaxed ride covering 54.33 km with 119 metres of elevation gain, ideal for after work.
- On Sunday, 12 April, at 9.00 am, you can join the Wild-Wexl ride.
- Later on Sunday, 12 April, at 1.00 pm, the Bike Event Mariatrost mobility festival takes place – a lovely opportunity to round off the day in Mariatrost.
Our tour suggestions for your weekend
For anyone who prefers to go out on their own or is looking for a specific route, we’ve put together three suggestions at different levels of difficulty:
- Easy (under 40 km): The Plabutsch loop, featuring the Gösting ruins and Thalersee, offers a lovely mix of nature and culture over 30.8 km and 642 metres of elevation gain.
- Medium (40–80 km): Why not join in with Funky F_ride_ay – Flat n’ easy on Friday? Covering 54.33 km with 119 metres of elevation gain, this ride is perfect for a medium-length, relaxed loop.
- Hard (over 80 km): For those with stamina, we recommend the Graz-Gleisdorf-Semriach tour. Covering 105.4 km with 1,753 metres of elevation gain, this route requires good fitness.
We hope you have a great cycling weekend in and around Graz! Share your experiences and photos with us on Instagram and Bluesky using the hashtag #bikegraz. We look forward to seeing your adventures!
