Argus Bike Festival 2025: Vienna City Hall Square Becomes a Bicycle Arena

Since 1999, the Argus Bike Festival has attracted cycling enthusiasts from Austria and neighboring countries to Vienna's Rathausplatz. In 2025, this area – including the space next to the Burgtheater – will once again transform into a large bicycle arena. The event, considered Austria's largest cycling event, offers a wide program with shows, competitions, and testing opportunities for various types of bicycles. Admission is free.

Prominent Feature: First Ladies' Day at the Dirt Battle Vienna

The highlight of the festival remains the Dirt Battle Vienna, where top freestyle mountain bikers from the World Pro Tour compete in a combination of high jump and best trick contests for a prize of 7,500 euros. Additionally, the popular syncro sessions, where two riders perform tricks in sync, add excitement.

New in 2025: For the first time, there will be a Ladies' Day on the dirt battle ramps on Saturday. As a special highlight, Red Bull athlete Patricia Druwen, one of the scene's rising stars, will perform.

E-Mountainbike Arena Remains Part of the Argus Bike Festival in 2025

The E-Mountainbike area, which premiered last year, remains a fixed part of the festival. On a spectacular course, visitors can test the latest E-Mountainbikes. Former trial world champion Stefan Schlie demonstrates in his show what tricks are possible with an E-MTB and offers workshops.

Those interested in e-bikes and cargo bikes can try them out on the test track next to the Rathaus. The new models are becoming lighter and more affordable – an opportunity for anyone considering a switch.

Fun for the Whole Family in Vienna with Bicycle Children's World and Course

Next to the Burgtheater, families can expect the Bicycle Children's World with an expanded area and new attractions. The Kids Bike Trophy, organized by Cycling Austria, offers a course for young aspiring athletes.

For the first time: The Bike PopUp Arena at Rathausplatz. Here, there are shows with penny-farthings, unicycles, and BMX stars. Particularly exciting: Multiple BMX world champion Viki Gomez showcases his tricks and offers workshops for young talents.

RADpaRADe 2025 Returns to Vienna's Praterstraße

A staple of the festival is the RADpaRADe, which takes place on Sunday. Depending on the weather, up to 15,000 cyclists participate, rolling through the car-free streets of Vienna. For the first time since the renovation, the route once again leads over Praterstraße and thus over the new bike highway.

The heart of the festival remains the large bicycle fair, presenting trends, new brands, and cycling travel offers from all over Europe. A special focus in 2025 is on cycling tourism, which makes up almost a third of the exhibition stands.

A Must-Attend Event for Cycling Enthusiasts and Those Who Want to Become One

The Argus Bike Festival is not only a meeting point for cycling enthusiasts but also a showcase for the latest developments in cycling. Whether it's spectacular competitions, testing opportunities, or a family program – on April 12 and 13, 2025, Vienna's Rathausplatz will once again become the center of the cycling world.

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