Vintage Cycling Events in 2023
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March 25-26, 2023 – Tour of Wyland Ausfahrten
Seuzach, Switzerland
Various trips from the Winti Vintage Cycling Group, one trip a month until October.
May 13-14, 2023 – Eroica Japan
Izu – Shizuoka, Japan
Eroica global has worked to spread the Eroica spirit globally, with events including L’Eroica, as well as Eroica Japan, which has been held on eight occasions since 2012, to the delight of many fans and participants. The event organizer looks forward to sharing the joy and magic of Eroica with everyone.
May 28th, 2023 – Eroica Montalcino
Toscany, Italy
Eroica Montalcino takes place in the beautiful area of south Siena between the Val d’Arbia, the Create Senesi and the Val D’Orcia, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. This ride is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the enchanting landscapes and white roads of the long, 209km L’Eroica course.
June 2-4, 2023 – Velo Retro
English Lake District, United Kingdom
This will be the 9th Edition of Velo Retro, the only retro and vintage cycling event in the English Lake District, where for one weekend, steel vintage bikes rule and retro cycling jerseys are cool! It is an authentic and friendly cycling event where you arrive as strangers and leave as friends!
June 4th, 2023 – The Eddy Rando Steel Classic 2023
Fox Sparrow Rd, US
A weekend including a choice between a long or short route with aid station, coffee, lunch, adult beverages, live music, awesome Eddy Rando swag and their famous Concours d’Elegance bike show.
June 4th, 2023 – Eroica Hispania
Haro, Capital Del Rioja, Spain
The city of Haro welcomes the Eroica Hispania participants with open arms. In this ‘’revival’’ edition you can enjoy the new routes that include more ‘’Camino de Santigo’’ and are surrounded by many hotels and guest houses, wineries and restaurants. It will be a cultural, gastronomic and sporty weekend in spring 2023.
June 17-18, 2023 – In Velo Veritas
Mistelbach, Austria
The 11th edition of In Velo Veritas will take you into the central part of the Weinviertel. You can explore the region on three new selective routes (70, 140 and 210 km) over side roads, typical Kellergassen (cellar alleys) and gravel roads. The beautiful routes through the Weinviertel paired with authentic regional specialties are what make In Velo Veritas a must-visit for every vintage bike rider.
June 22nd, 2023 – NostalRad
Zell am See, Austria
This year will be the 20th edition of the NostalRad in Zell am See bike race. Europe's largest nostalgia bike race has participants from Germany, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and sometimes even from Switzerland or Italy.
June 25th, 2023 – Speedbicycles100
Basel, Switzerland
The organization decided to stop the TOUR des TROIS after 14 years, but as a replacement, there is now the Speedbicycles100, a relaxed bike tour without big rules and restrictions. On new routes that change every year, we explore the beautiful area around Basel. What remains is the idea of a relaxed Summer excursion in a closed group.
June 25th, 2023 – Velowino
Weinheim, Germany
At this event, you will be riding through scenic and technically demanding routes together with many other, like-minded lovers of bikes.
June 30th-July 2nd – Anjou Vélo Vintage
Saumur, France
From 30km to 130km, different distances and just as many ways to experience the Anjou Vélo Vintage.
July 1rst, 2023 – Eroica Valkenburg
Valkenburg, the Netherlands
After two years without Eroica Valkenburg, it’s time again to brave the Dutch, Belgian and German roads together. Hundreds of cyclists ride in vintage clothing on their old bikes through the beautiful landscape of Limburg.
August 17-20, 2023 – Eroica Germania
Eltville, Rheingau, Germany
On this 6th edition of Eroica Germania, you can choose from three amazing different routes (41km, 80km and 130km) that will take you through vineyards, by castles and into the stunning woods of the Rheingau. On these three days, you can also celebrate the international cycling film festival with live music.
August 26-27, 2023 – Bergkönig
Emmental, Switzerland
A true vintage cycling festival with a total of three routes to choose from. Start and finish as well as the finisher party are at the feet of the stunning medieval castle.
September 2nd, 2023 – Eroica Dolomiti
San Candido, Italy
In this fifth edition of Eroica Dolomiti, you can expect to pedal through a unique landscape that celebrates cycling, adventure and heroism, while surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains.
September 2nd, 2023 – Cycling Paradise Sylt
Wenningstedt auf Sylt, Germany
Start for the new vintage bike tour on Sylt For many it is the most beautiful island in Germany, for racing bike fans it is still an insider tip.
September 3rd, 2023 – Chläggi Classic
Klettgau, Switzerland
The beautiful region with rural charm and the many vineyards in ‘’Chläggi’’ (Klettgau) is ideal to pedal through scenic and challenging routes, together with other like-minded lovers of nostalgic steel bikes.
September 8-10, 2023 – Velo Classico
Glückswachstumsgebiet, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Experience the ultimate nostalgia festival in the happiness growth area of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
September 17th, 2023 – Eroica California
Çambria, USA
Home-based in the charming seaside village of Cambria will be a weekend full of activities. Eroica California is all about friends, fun, food and the challenging course on the stunningly beautiful central coast of California.
September 22-24 – European Vintage MTB Festival
Klosters, Switzerland
In the 30th edition of the European Vintage MTB Festival, there will be another race on the original track of the 1993 European Champs. Expect great people, a nice atmosphere, good food, drinks & some music too.
September 30th-1st October, 2023 – L’Eroica
Gaiole in Chianti, Italy
Twenty-six years ago L’Eroica was born in Gaiole in Chianti, a small village in the province of Siena. Together with ninety-two other cycling enthusiasts, he started the first edition of a magical cycling event; combining challenging routes, magnificent landscapes and refreshments in a unique way.
October 15th, 2023 – l’Intrepida
Anghiari (Arezzo), Italy
Since 2012 l’Intrepida organizes this vintage bike race with three routes to choose from and now with more than 1000 enthusiastic retro cyclists.
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