“A truly special experience” – Marcel Kittel on the ADAC Cycling Tour
June 24th, 2025
In two months, Magdeburg will become a cycling hotspot: On August 24, not only will the top professionals of the Lidl Deutschland Tour be riding through Saxony-Anhalt – more than 2,000 amateur cyclists will also take part in the ADAC Cycling Tour. This mass-participation event, part of Germany’s most important cycling race, offers perfect conditions for everyone who loves cycling.
Whether you’re an ambitious athlete or a relaxed recreational rider – the ADAC Cycling Tour has something for everyone. Two attractive routes are available, both entirely on closed roads through the #moderndenken region of Saxony-Anhalt. Those seeking a sporting challenge can choose the “Großer Börde Loop”: a gently undulating course over 122 kilometers. For those who prefer a more relaxed pace or are riding in a cycling event for the first time, the “Kleiner Börde Loop” with its flat 52 kilometers is the ideal option – manageable even without many training miles.
The starting signal will be given at the Sternbrücke in the southern part of Magdeburg. From there, riders head toward the Börde region, where the two routes split. While the shorter loop quickly returns to the city, the Großer Börde Loop winds further through the varied landscape. A special highlight for all participants: the final 32 kilometers follow the same route as the professionals – including a ride through Wanzleben and along the Magdeburger Ring. The Magdeburg Cathedral marks the grand finale before the finish at Schleinufer, where a large cycling festival with a vibrant supporting program awaits.
Top international teams set for Lidl Deutschland Tour 2025
June 5th, 2025
The Lidl Deutschland Tour 2025 will once again bring together numerous top-tier teams from the international cycling scene. Eleven UCI WorldTour teams and five UCI ProSeries squads have confirmed their participation. They will lead the peloton as it races from Essen to Magdeburg from August 20 to 24, covering 741 kilometers in pursuit of stage victories and the overall title.
Lidl-Trek dominated last year’s edition—winning all five stages and taking the overall victory. The American team now returns to Germany with the goal of defending its title and continuing its impressive streak.
World-Class to start in Essen
The competition is fierce: among others, UAE Team Emirates – XRG, the number one in the world rankings, will be at the start. Also lining up are Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe, Ineos Grenadiers, and Soudal Quick-Step – the overall winners in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe, the only German UCI WorldTour team, is particularly motivated: after finishing third in 2023 and second in 2024, they aim to reach the top step of the podium in front of a home crowd.
Other teams that have already celebrated stage wins at the Lidl Deutschland Tour include Bahrain Victorious, Intermarché-Wanty, and the Movistar Team. The lineup of elite squads is rounded out by big names like Alpecin-Deceuninck, Team Picnic PostNL, and Team Visma | Lease a Bike.