Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Breathtaking landscapes, historic cities and unforgettable experiences await you on our epic cycling tour from Venice via Ljubljana to Salzburg. Start in the romantic lagoon city of Venice, cycle through the picturesque vineyards and rolling hills of Italy, and discover the green heart of Slovenia with a stop in the charming capital Ljubljana. Continue through the majestic Alps of Austria until you finally reach the cultural jewel of Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart.

Ci vediamo presto a Venezia!

June 15^th - 21^st 2025

(Late registrations from April 1st only possible by e-mail)

Tour registration

General information

Tour overview

In 2025, this unique cycling tour with several hundred participants from all over the world will take us from Venice in Italy to the heart of Slowenia. Further we cross the austrian Alps in Carinthia and Styria and finally end up in the Mozart city of Salzburg.

On this tour we offer a wide range of services to offer participants a very special experience. Even cyclists with little training can master the routes well as a team. And if a stage cannot be completed, our pickup team is ready and will take you to your destination for the day in a relaxed manner.

The mixture of different languages, nationalities and cultures creates the unique GBI spirit. And even rookies will perceive this spirit not later than the second day.

The Global Biking Initiative wants to show you the most interesting places in Europe the sportive way. We are proud of our international participants, that makes it easy for everybody to make new friends from other countries. Our main goal is the continuous support of charity projects worldwide. We achieve this by engaging the participants to raise funds, that support charity projects in their home countries.

Highlights

Explore the lagoon city of Venice
Look forward to dolce vita in Italy
Pedal relaxed along the Adriatic flats
Climb some unknown mountain passes in the Alps
Enjoy Austrian hospitality & Alpine cuisine
Get enchanted by the beautiful city of Salzburg
Make new friends with many like-minded GBIans

More information needed?

There might some things missing on our event page or you have some specific questions?
Feel free to contact us.

Michael Leuenberger

Tour director

Send a mail

Charity

As the GBI is a charity ride, you have to register for a GBI country (typically your home country) and raise funds in addition to the participation fee for the local supported charity in this country. The minimum amount depends on your country and its Gross Domestic Product per capita (GDP):

150 €

Minimum

Egypt

Ghana
Greece
Hungary
Italy

Jordan
Kuwait

Romania
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia

Senegal
South Korea
Spain
Turkey

200 €

Minimum

Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada

France
Germany
Irland
Netherlands
Qatar

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

250 €

Minimum

Luxembourg

Your personal GBI Country Champion can explain the exact details and procedures for your country. If you have any questions, we are of course happy to help you at any time.

Would you like to know how you can get friends, family and colleagues excited about your initiative? Here are some tried-and-true tips for attracting supporters:

Tell your story: Share your personal motivation and why you care about the nonprofit. Your passion will inspire others.

Use social media: Platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter offer an effective way to spread your message. Share regular updates about your preparations and the progress of your fundraiser.
Create a donation website: Online donation platforms make it easy to receive and track donations. Link to your website on your social media and emails.
Organize events: Plan fundraising events, such as a flea market, a charity dinner or a fundraiser. Such events bring people together and promote engagement.
Direct approach: Speak to friends, family and colleagues personally and explain to them how they can help. Sometimes face-to-face conversations are the most effective way to gain supporters.
Show gratitude: Show gratitude to your supporters, be it through personal messages, thank you cards or small gifts. People feel valued and are more likely to donate again.

We know from almost twenty years of experience that combining cycling and fundraising can be an extremely fulfilling experience that not only benefits you, but those you help too!

Services & prices

Participation

from 509 €

Participation at GBI Europe tour 2025

The basic participation fee includes all services listed below in section 'What's included'.

Regular registration (from Jan. 1, 2025): 509 €/person
Late registration (from April 1, 2025): 609 €/person

Accommodation and meals are not part of the participation fee and can be booked separately!

Tour jerseys will be only included for registrations and deposit payment until March 31, 2025 at the very latest. Due to production topics we cannot consider a tour jersey for incoming registrations or payments after that date!

Optional Services

Camp

from 349 €

Camp accommodation

6 x accommodation during the tour (1. night: June 15, last night: June 20) in group accommodation sites (e.g. gymhalls, etc.), including breakfast and dinner.
Camp accommodation is directly located at the GBI Camp.

Reguar registration (from Jan. 1, 2025):
- Camp with breakfast & dinner: 349 €/Person

Late registration (from April 1, 2025):
- Camp with breakfast & dinner: 419 €/Person

You have to bring a mattress cover (200 x 90 cm), a sleeping bag and pillow with you in any case when choosing GBI Camp accommodation. Matresses will be provided by GBI.

Hotel

from 699 €

Hotel accommodation with breakfast

6 x accommodation during the tour (1. night: June 15, last night: June 20) in hotels with breakfast (typically hotels with 3-4 star standards or similar).

Regular registration (from Jan. 1, 2025):
- Single bedroom: 1099 €/person
- Shared double bedroom: 699,- €/person

Late registration (from April 1, 2025):
- Single bedroom: 1299,- €/Person
- Shared double bedroom: 839,- €/Person

Please take into account that on this event we have only a very limited contingent of hotel rooms and that not all rooms will have separate beds.

Due to the size of the group it may happen on exceptional basis, that we need to accommodate participants in particular locations in hotels of less than our general standard. It will also happen on few locations, that some hotels are more far away then in previous years (even more than 30 min transfer).

Camp dinner can be booked optionally. There is no GBI organized dinner at the hotels!

self organized

0 €

No GBI tour accommodation

Participant, who do not need accommodation during the tour organized by GBI have to keep the following important information in mind:

We cannot offer space for private vehicles such as RVs, etc. on the GBI camp area!

There is no possibility to shuttle participants with the GBI hotel shuttle to their self-booked hotels!

Camp dinner can be booked optionally! Camp dinner cannot be booked on the spot during the tour!

Pre-night

from 89 €

Accommodation prior to tour start

Hotel accommodation for one or two nights prior to the tour start in the GBI hotel with breakfast in Venice.
The fee includes storage of your bike box/luggage at the hotel.

Regular registration (from Jan. 1, 2025):
- 1 night (June 14, 2025) in shared double bedroom with breakfast: 89 €/person
- 2 nights (June 13/14, 2025) in shared double bedroom with breakfast: 178 €/person

- 1 night (June 14, 2025)) in single bedroom with breakfast: 169 €/person
- 2 nights (June 13/14, 2025) in single bedroom with breakfast: 338 €/person

Late registration (from April 1, 2025):
- 1 night (June 14, 2025)) in shared double bedroom with breakfast: 109 €/person
- 2 nights (June 13/14, 2025) in shared double bedroom with breakfast: 218 €/person

- 1 night (June 14, 2025)) in single bedroom with breakfast: 199 €/person
- 2 nights (June 13/14, 2025) in single bedroom with breakfast: 398 €/person

Depending on the number of bookings we will book a second hotel close to the official GBI hotel. Storage of bike boxes and pre-onsite-checkin will be only in the official GBI hotel for all pre-night participants.

Please note, that only for participants with a valid GBI pre-night booking there is the possibility to store their bike box and/or luggage in the storage room of the GBI hotel. All others need to take care for storing by themselves.

Camp-Dinner

from 175 €

Dinner at the GBI Camp

6 x dinner in the GBI camp incl. additional shuttle service between Camp and GBI hotels.

For non-camp sleepers the following optional camp dinner fees apply:

Regular registration (from Jan. 1, 2025): 175 €/person
Late registration (from April 1, 2025): 210 €/person

The camp dinner is already included in the camp accommodation fee.

We offer a shuttle service after the dinner for participants with GBI hotel bookings. This shuttle is only available after the dinner. For logistical reasons it is in most circumstances not possible to have a suttle back from the hotel to the camp prior to the dinner.

Participants with self-organized accommodation must make their own arrangements for getting to the camp and back to their hotels.

Transport

from 25 €

Bike & luggage transport

Bike & luggage transport from Düsseldorf to tour start and from tour finish back to Düsseldorf. Handover and return of bikes & luggage will be at the GBI warehouse in Düsseldorf.

Regular registration (from Jan. 1, 2025):
- Bike transport (both ways): 50 €/bike
- Luggage transport (one way): 25 €/pc. of luggage

Late registration (from April 1, 2025):
- Bike transport (both ways): 60 €/bike
- Luggage transport (one way): 30 €/pc. of luggage

Bikes and luggage transported by GBI will be handed over on the tour start morning (June 15). There is NO possibility to unload the trucks the day before! You should have some clothes and cycling clothes in the hand baggage.

Bus shuttle

59 €

Bus transportation to Munich

Shuttle bus from the tour finish to Munich main station and to international airport Munich (MUC).

Regular registration (from Jan. 1, 2025):
- Bus Shuttle Salzburg - Munich main train station: 59 €
- Bus Shuttle Salzburg - Munich int. airport: 69 €

Late registration (from April 1, 2025):
- Bus Shuttle Salzburg - Munich main train station: 69 €
- Bus Shuttle Salzburg - Munich int. airport: 79 €

Departure: after the tour finish ceremony

The shuttle bus is meant for participants who needs to get directly to the airport MUC or Munich mainstation

The bike and luggage transport is included in this service (if needed)!

There is no possibility to book this option during the GBI tour

There is a minimum number of 20 bookings required to provide this service. If this number has not reached latest 6 weeks prior to the tour start, this option will be cancelled and the paid service fee refunded.

Rental Bicycle

from 199 €

Rent your bicycle

Rental bikes are handed out on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in the evening and on Sunday, June 15 in the morning. The bicycles have to be returned on Saturday, June 21, 2024 in Salzburg after arrival. Technical support during the ride is included into the rental fee.

The risk of damages and losts have to be covered by the individual borrowers.

Regular registration (from January 1, 2025):
- Cannondale Aluminium CAAD Optimo : 199 €
- Giant Carbon TCR Advanced 1 Ultegra: 285 €

- Giant Carbon TCR Advanced 0 Ultegra Di2: 345 €

- Giant Explore E+ 2 Stagger (e-Trekkingbike): 405 €

- optional helmet (S/M/L): 25 €

Late registration (from April 1, 2025):
- Cannondale Aluminium CAAD Optimo : 235 €
- Giant Carbon TCR Advanced 1 Ultegra: 345 €

- Giant Carbon TCR Advanced 0 Ultegra Di2: 405 €

- Giant Explore E+ 2 Stagger (e-Trekkingbike): 475 €

- optional helmet (S/M/L): 30 €

Cycling wear

Merchandising

Included in your tour registration is a high quality tour jersey with name and stars. Due to production timeline we cannot provide tour jerseys when the payment of the participation fee reaches us after March 31! In this case you can buy regular GBI jerseys (without name & stars) in our GBI online shop.

If you need other cycling wear, you can order it at the GBI online shop, too! Please choose 'Handover at GBI Europe' and we will pack your order in your start back at tour start.

What's included

When you join the GBI Europe tour, the following services are included in the participation fee:

Quick and easy online event registration
Detailed and up-to-date event information on the website & mobile app
GPX tracks of all days and routes for download
Onsite registration at the start location
Official starterbag with helpful information and give-aways
Official, high quality tour jersey with your name and stars (only applicable when you register AND pay until 31.3.2025!!!)
Tags for you, your bike & your luggage
Route information and daily news
Opening ceremony

Fast, intermediate & leisure speed groups to suit all abilities & preferences
Experienced teamleaders with GPS routing devices
Nutrition point in the morning and on the track (with energy drinks, bars and fruits)
Technical bike support at all destinations (only spare parts to be paid)
Medical support with mobile paramedics on the tracks
Mobile tour office with info center
Mobile media office offering daily press service
Online photo service
Service busses along the route for pick-up service, if participant cannot complete the stage due to physical or technical problems

Media and marshal service along the track for media documentation services and guidance
Arrival and departure area with arrival arch
Luggage transport each day (camp to camp
GBI lounge
Secured bike park
Closing event with donation cheque handover
Participation certificate
Event memorabilia (e.g. official tourbook) for sale in the online shop or during the tour
A lot of fun, unforgettable moments, great international and cross-cultural companionship, challenging moments and radiant eyes

Excluded Services

Everything not explicitely listed above incl. entrance fees, public transportation, transfer to individually booked hotels, meals (if not booked with GBI), drinks, individual insurances (e.g. accident, health or cancellation insurance), etc.

Tour description

We are currently working hard on route planning. However, not all stage locations have been finally confirmed, so the route and route descriptions may still change in the next few weeks. It is therefore advisable to check this page regularly in order to always know the latest status of the route.

Itinerary

Day 1: Venice (IT) to Pordenone (IT)
After the teams have met at the tour start location in Venice and the official opening ceremony by tour director Michael Leuenberger has ended, all teams are gradually set off on the route. First we have to wind our way through Venice's city traffic before we reach less busy areas in the north of the city. We are now cycling through the flat plains of the Veneto, which are criss-crossed with many small rivers, and which shouldn't be challenging at all. At the end of the stage we reach the town of Pordenone, where we can see the Dolomites in the distance.
Track 2 bypasses the city of Oderzo widely and joins track 1 in Pordenone.
Route character: flat (track 1 & 2)

Day 2: Pordenone (IT) to Šempeter pri Gorici (SLO)
There's another flat stage today. We head east through the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. At first we only pass smaller villages. After about 2/3 of the stage we reach the city of Palmanova, which is special due to its star-shaped floor plan and is certainly worth a stopover. Today's destination is on the border with Slovenia.
Today Track 2 will detour twice from the regular track. In the first half of the stage we are following the river Tagliamento for a while and rejoin at Bertiolo. Behind Palmanova will will again leave the track1 and cross the Slovenian border further south. Already 15 km before we reach the border the hills are present which will rise up to 400 m and give us a taste of the coming days. In this area it will be hard to find a place for a coffee stop, so you should plan this rather in on the italian side.
Route character: flat (track 1), hilly (track 2)

Day 3: Šempeter pri Gorici (SLO) to Kranj (SLO)
We are cycling flat through the Primorska region. At Ajdovščina we leave the valley and tackle the first real mountain of the tour. The route takes us up to 876 m to the Hrušica Pass. After this climb has been mastered, we descent swiftly and then mainly flat to our destination in the center of Ljubljana, the lively capital of Slovenia.
At Logatec the track will split and track 2 will head towards Cerknica close to the largest (seasonal) lake in Slovenia. We have to climb three hills before we reach Kranj from the south.
Route character: very hilly (track 1), mountainous (track 2)

Day 4: Kranj (SLO) to Klagenfurt (AT)
Today the participants are cycling deep into the Alps for the first time. We continue, always with a minimal gradient, to Preddvor. The highlight of the day is most likely the Seebergsattel at 1200 m with over 25 km of ascent. However, the gradients along the route are not really scary. But we should expect more incline in the last few kilometers before the top of the pass. The pass also marks the transition into the Austrian state of Carinthia. Now we take a long descent down to Bad Eisenkappel and continue to Klagenfurt with only minor hills, where we will spend the night in a large ice rink.
At Bad Eisenkappel track 2 detours to the west and climbs on minor streets the Schaidasattel and later the Užnik, always accompanied by magnificent views to the summits of the Karavankas mountain range.
Route character: very hilly (track 1), mountainous (track 2)

Day 5: Klagenfurt (AT) to St. Peter am Kammerberg (AT)
From todays start, we head in a northerly direction to St. Veit an der Glan. On slightly hilly terrain we continue to Altendorf and the beautiful castle town of Friesach. A short time later we are already in the Austrian federal state of Styria. Further uphill the route leads us to Neumarkt and we climb the Neumarkter Sattel on a minor road. Now we descent to Teufenbach and reach the Mur valley. At Katsch an der mur we turn into a side valley and now it is not far to our destination for the day in the small town of St. Peter, which is very idyllic and surrounded by lovely nature.
At Altenhofen track 2 turn west and climbs the Gunzenberg mountain pass with 7,3% average incline on 5,4 km. The short and crisp descent to Straßburg is followed by another climb to the Prekova pass, situated in the lovely Gurktaler Alps. Another descent and the next challenge is waiting for us, the Grattinger Sattel, which is not that scenic compared with the previous passes. A last time we need to climb to the much lower Talbacher Sattel and at Teufenbach we finally meet track 1 again.
Route character: hilly (track 1), mountainous (track 2)

Day 6: St. Peter am Kammerberg (AT) to Ramsau (AT)
Probably the most strenuous day for track 1 lies ahead of us today. Immediately after starting in the morning we head up into the Niedere Tauern mountain range. On the 13 km long journey to Sölkpass on a country road with little traffic, very challenging gradients of at times well over 10% can be expected, especially at the beginning and in the last third. But the torture is rewarded with frequent views of great landscapes. After the descent from the Sölkpass we reach the Enns valley, where we pedal on the valley cycling path for quite a while. The well-known ski resort Schladming is worth for a short stop before we climb another hill, that lies between us and the stage destination.
Track 2 holds only a minor detour today. We cycle a different route in the Enns valley than track 1 until Ramsau.
Route character: mountainous (track 1 & 2)

Day 7: Ramsau (AT) to Salzburg (AT)
The last stage is perfect for ending the tour. After six interesting and challenging stages, there are no more mountains to climb today. However, there are still a few hills ahead of us on the way to the tour destination. First we pedal through the Pongau area. At Bischofshofen we meet the Salzach river, which we will follow for the rest of the day. We follow the European cycle path Eurovelo EV7, which runs mostly directly beneath the river. Nice cities like Werfen, with a beautiful castle high above the city, and Hallein are on our route and worth to stop for a while. We reach the Mozart city of Salzburg from the south and soon reach our final tour destination, that is located very close to the city center.
At Golling the track 2 will detour for a last time into the mountains, to be more precise, to the Tennengebirge east of the Salzach river. We climb up to 800 m before meeting track 1 again at Hallein.
After the welcome ceremony and handing over the donation check, all participants now head home individually.
Route character: wavy (track 1), hilly (track 2)

Stage overview

Day	Route	Track	Distance	Climb
Day 1 - June 15, 2025	Venice (IT) - Pordenone (IT)	1 2	85 km 118 km	150 m 160 m
Day 2 - June 16, 2025	Pordenone (IT) -Šempeter pri Gorici (SLO)	1 2	97 km 145 km	250 m 820 m
Day 3 - June 17, 2025	Šempeter pri Gorici (SLO) - Kranj (SLO)	1 2	117 km 180 km	1500 m 2500 m
Day 4 - June 18, 2025	Kranj (SLO) - Klagenfurt (AT)	1 2	91 km 121 km	1200 m 1900 m
Day 5 - June 19, 2025	Klagenfurt (AT) - St. Peter am Kammerberg (AT)	1 2	90 km 128 km	940 m 2100 m
Day 6 - June 20, 2025	St. Peter am Kammerberg (AT) - Ramsau (AT)	1 2	72 km 101 km	1600 m 2800 m
Day 7 - June 21, 2025	Ramsau (AT) - Salzburg (AT)	1 2	91 km 98 km	740 m 1000 m
Total	Venice (IT) - Salzburg (AT)	1 2	643 km 891 km	6380 m 11280 m

Route voerview Track 1 (green) & 2 (red)

Elevation Track 1:

Elevation Track 2:

The tracks of the different stages differ in general regarding their length and the climb as well as the surface.

Track 1

Recommended for all kinds of bikes including road bikes. Only paved roads on the track. If short sections of the track are not paved, it will be no problem to cycle there even with thin roadbike tires.
Shorter and less challenging than track 2.

Track 2

Recommended in particular for road bikes, as the distance is longer and more climbs than on track 1. If short sections of the track are not paved, it will be no problem to cycle there even with thin roadbike tires.

Venues

Day 1 - Tourstart

Venice (IT)

Hotel Belstay Venice****, via Rotonda Romea 1, 30175 Venezia Mestre, Italy

We will start from the Hotel Belstay in Venice. The international airport and the city is only 15 min by taxi.

The participants, who booked the pre-nights with GBI, are accommodated in this hotel. They can store their bike box in a separate storage room (only for GBI pre-night guests!).

Day 1

Pordenone (IT)

Centro Sportivo Comunale "Armando Lupieri", Via Luigi Pirandello, 33, 33170 Pordenone (IT)

Day 2

Šempeter pri Gorici (SLO)

Sport center Šempeter-Vrtojba, Polje 5, 5290 Šempeter pri Gorici (SLO)

Day 3

Kranj (SLO)

Ice Rink, Koroška cesta 30, SI - 4000 Kranj

Day 4

Klagenfurt (AT)

Sepp-Puschnig Halle, Kärntner Eissportzentrum Klagenfurt, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (AT)

Day 5

St. Peter am Kammersberg (AT)

Greimhalle, St. Peter 82, 8843 St. Peter am Kammersberg (AT)

Day 6

Ramsau am Dachstein (AT)

Dachstein Event Zentrum, Ramsau 350, A - 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein

Day 7 - Tour finish

Salzburg (AT)

Volksgarten/ Kunsteisbahn Red Bull, Hermann-Bahr-Promenade 2, 5020 Salzburg (AT)

Rental Bicycles

The following rental bicycles are available:

Aluminium CAAD Optimo

CANNONDALE

Gear/Cassette: SHIMANO Tiagra components, Crank 50/34, rear cogs 11-28, 10-speed

Brakes: Cannondale C4 breakes, dual pivot

Weight: 13,5 kg

Sizes: S (51cm), M (54 cm), L (56 cm)

Please note that there are only very limited number of this type of bicycles available! So it is recommended to book early.

Explore E+ 2 Stagger

GIANT

Battery: EnergyPak Smart Integrated 500 Wh capacity

Motor: SyncDrive Sport, 70Nm, powered by Yamaha

Color: Metallic Navy

Frame: ALUXX Aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount

Brakes: Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm

Weight: 21 kg

Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL

Carbon TCR Advanced 1 Ultegra

GIANT

Gear/Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-speed, 52/36, 11/30

Breakes: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic, Shimano rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

Weight: 8,5 kg

Frame-Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL

Carbon TCR Advanced 0 Ultegra Di2

GIANT

Gear/Cassette: Shimano Ultegra Di2 electric shifting group, 52/36, 12-speed, 11/30

Breakes: Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic, Shimano rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

Weight: 8kg

Frame-Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL

Rental Coverage

The rental price includes the following equipment/rental services: Charging cable (e-bike only), bike cleaning.

The rental bike is rented without a bike computer/mount, mudguard, lights, carrier, lock, saddle bag, spare tube, pump, tire levers, etc. We recommend that you bring the desired equipment yourself.

Pedal systems

The following pedal systems are available:

Cannondale: SPD combi pedals, flat pedals

Giant: own pedals only! Due to the high number of rental bicycles for this event, we can't provide individual pedals.

Bottle holder

All road bikes are equipped with two bottle holder (on the S models, only one bottle holder can be mounted). The e-bikes are equipped with one bottle holder.

Helmet

It is possible to rent a helmet in addition to the rental bike.

Range (E-Bike)

The range for a single battery charge can vary greatly. It depends on many factors, the most important of which are: weight of the rider, load, air resistance, tire pressure and profile, terrain and elevation profile, road or trail conditions, outside temperature, maintenance of the e-bike, and the condition of the battery.

As a guideline, you can calculate with the following ranges:

Extreme conditions: 50 km (steep inclines, maximum support)
Good conditions: 110 km (flat, medium support)
Optimal conditions: 180 km (flat to slightly downhill, minimal support)

You need to plan around 5 - 6 hours to fully charge the empty battery.

Handover

You will receive your rental bicycle at the tour start. If you have booked a pre-night (if available for the specific tour), you can receive your bicycle already in the evening prior to the tour start.

You must return your bicycle at tour end just after arriving at the final destination (according tour schedule). Please consider that there are no possibilities to extend the rental period.

You don't have to take care or book any bicycle transportation for your rental bicycle.

Purchase after the tour

It is possible to buy your rental bicycle after the tour. If you are interested, please contact the tour guide on site in good time to receive an individual offer.

Frame size

During registration, we will ask for the GIANT bikes for your body height in cm. According those measurements, we'll assign the right frame size and will adjust the bicycle accordantly.

For the CANNONDALE bikes, you can choose the bicycle frame size yourself.

You can find help with determining the size of rental bikes here: Sizing Rentalbicycles.

Teamleader

We are looking for engaged team leaders for the GBI Europe 2025

If you are interested in being a team leader, please send us a mail and we will contact you for more information.
I would be very helpful, if many teamleaders will apply until end of November to set up the teams prior to registration start! Please apply only if you are will really join the tour!

Your responsibilities

You define the team details (e.g. average speed, which track your team will follow, etc.), to help participant to identify, whether your team is the right one for them.

You will lead a cycling team of up to 10 cyclists during the tour.

Your are the communication channel between the tour office and your team. Don't worry, this is not too much work for you!

Your benefits

You will receive an exclusive teamleader jersey with your name (only applicable for GBI Europe)

Teamleaders will be mentioned on our homepage with name and picture

You can get a free-of-cost rental GPS device with preconfigured tracks (if you do not have an own one) for the tour.

You support one of the world leading charity cycling events with your engagement and generate unforgettable memories for you and your team mates.

Apply as a teamleader

Teams

Each GBI participant cycles in a team, guided by an experienced teamleader. Teamsize is limited to ten riders maximum because of legal requirements.

You can choose a team, which fits best to your experience, your objectives and your preferred track.

Find your team

TEAM ADDMORE

Kay Helten

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Languages: German, English

This is a sponsoring team by Addmore.

CLOSED SPONSOR TEAM

27 GBI tours participated

TEAM CERVEZUELOS TEAM

Andres Hurtado Fernandez

Track 2 (24 km/h)

Languages: Spanish, English

This is my 7th GBI.

We are mostly from Spain and what we like most is to enjoy!!!!
We like tourism, food and beer, so we will take breaks when necessary, to enjoy the towns, landscapes, have breakfast, have a beer or whatever. Of course, a good lunch is mandatory!!!!
We will ride at an average of 20 – 30 km/hour, but always waiting and adapting our speed to the slowest and we usually decide the day before which track we will do the next day. Depending on whether there are nice things, we will choose track 2 or track 1.

To join the team, please contact the team leader (ah.tech@hotmail.com) in advance.

OPEN TEAM

6 GBI tours participated

TEAM CHINA DRAGONS

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Language: Chinese, English

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable cycling adventure? Welcome to China Dragons, where every ride is a blend of thrilling speed, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable camaraderie.

Whether you‘re a seasoned cyclist or someone looking to push your limits, our team is the perfect place to fuel your passion for cycling and exploration.

We ensure a smooth and exhilarating experience with ride at an average speed of 30km/hr. We also take the time to enjoy the journey! Stops for photos, delicious food, refreshing coffee breaks and sharing stories about the day’s highlights are all part of the journey.

We ride as one. Whether we’re speeding up to conquer a challenging stretch or slowing down to regroup, our priority is staying together as a team. It’s not just about the ride—it’s about the friendships and memories we create along the way.

If you’re looking for a team that combines speed, a sense of community and fun, China Dragons is the place for you. Whether you’re chasing personal goals or simply want to experience the joy of cycling through stunning landscapes, we’ve got a spot for you in our pack.

Gear up, join us, and let’s ride together as one unstoppable team!

OPEN TEAM

TEAM DUBAI EAGLES

Karim Ramadan

Track 1 (36 km/h)

Language: Arabic, English

GBI has been the spark that made me get into cycling & triathlon, hence i wait for this time of the year to enjoy cycling in amazing routes in Europe .

Dubai Eagles will take the time to enjoy the ride with stops for photos, food and coffee on our route but once the wheels are rolling we ride efficiently as a team on average speed ( 36 km/hr ).

We will arrive at the town of our sleep over in reasonable time to have dinner and friendly chat on the day highlights .

Note: We can slow down sometimes or speed up sometimes to stay together as a team , however if you consistently can't hold on to the group we will advise you to join a slower or faster group.

Looking forward to enjoy the tour!

OPEN TEAM

way_2_tri

4 GBI tours participated

TEAM DUBAI FALCONS

Haitham Samman

Track 1 (36 km/h)

Languages: Arabic , English

I have been a GBI leader since 2009 and can't wait to cycle freely in Europe summer 2025 across this scenic route. Dubai Falcons will take the time to enjoy the ride with stops for photos, food and coffee on our route but once the wheels are rolling we ride efficiently as a team on average speed ( 36km/hr ). we will arrive at the town of our sleep over in reasonable time to have dinner and friendly chat on the day highlights .

Note We can slow down sometimes or speed up sometimes to stay together as a team , however if you consistently can't hold on to the group we will advise you to join a slower or faster group.

Looking forward to enjoy the tour

OPEN TEAM

haithamsamman

14 GBI tours participated

TEAM DWARF GOATS

Anette Ziegenfuß

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: German, English

We will enjoy the landscape, discover the sights and taste the local food.
We are ambitious cyclists who will climb the mountains like mountain goats, maybe more like dwarf goats.
In the team we look out for each other and have fun together.

OPEN TEAM

4 GBI tours participated

TEAM FAST ON TRACK

Thomas Kuepper

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: German, English

I am from Germany and 56 years old.
We will have breaks when it is needed, around every 30 km 10 min break, after 60% of the day a longer one.

OPEN TEAM

18 GBI tours participated

TEAM FROM EGYPT FOR A CAUSE

Amany Khalil

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

The team will start cycling everyday at 8:00 a.m. We will take 15 minutes breaks every 30 km and we will have an hour lunch break in beautiful places, so we will reach the camp early and can enjoy the destination city at night.

OPEN TEAM

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AmanyHelmyKhalil

7 GBI tours participated

TEAM GLOBER TROTTERS

Montserrat Barrera Sanchez

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: Spanish, English

Lower level Spanish team. Fun and cyclotourism team.

OPEN TEAM

monbasan

MonseBasan

Montsebarrera

6 GBI tours participated

TEAM GREEN IN ACTION

Moataz Bahei-ElDin

Track 1 (28 km/h)

18 GBI tours participated

TEAM HELLENIC BLUE SKY

Fragkiskos Vellis

Track 2 (24 km/h)

Languages: Greek, English

We prefer to go long (Track 2) and steady (not too fast, not too slow) weather and legs permitting. We keep paceline discipline, we do a few short stops and possibly one longer one. We welcome experienced cyclists, who want to share the fun!

OPEN TEAM

fragkiskos.vellis

12 GBI tours participated

TEAM ICH SCHWANKE NOCH

Michael Lenk

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Languages: German, English

We enjoy the ride and stop at a beer garden once in a while to recharge energy for the remaining kilometers.
Every day we decide individually whether to follow Track 1 or Track 2. The average speed should be around 25 km/h.

OPEN TEAM

12 GBI tours participated

TEAM IRISH SUMMER

David Calpin

Track 2 (25 km/h)

Languages: English

We are the Irish team. Powered by good luck and Guinness, we're here to laugh at the rain, be suspicious of the sun, enjoy the sights, make friends, and eat & drink. If there is time, we may do some cycling.
We'll aim to do track 2 each day, and maintain an average speed between 25 - 30kph (maybe faster, if breakfast was good). We'll stop as needed for breaks, photos, and refreshments.
Roadbikes, a sense of humour, health insurance, and suncream recommended.

OPEN TEAM

7 GBI tours participated

TEAM KOREA

SE HO PYO

Track 1 (21 km/h)

Languages: Korea, Body Language :-)

Our team typically chooses track 1.
However, I'll decide in the evening if I want to ride Track 2 occasionally.
The average speed is planned to be 20 km/h.
Our team takes care to ensure they arrive together.
During the ride, we plan our stops together.
Take a 45-60 minute lunch break each day.
Departure at 8:00 after breakfast.
For enough riding for a day
We will look back on our beautiful days together.
I will be with you until the end.
With our team, we can be together until the end.

OPEN TEAM

3 GBI tours participated

TEAM KOREA 2

sangil lee

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: Korean

This is my first year riding with GBI, so I do not have enough skills or experience yet to lead a large group. All the same, we will try to make the most out of the ride; the views, the foods and every other beautiful encounters along the way.
Our team will typically chooses track 1 with average speed around 20km/h.

OPEN TEAM

0 GBI tours participated

TEAM KOREA 3

YOON HWAN JANG

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: Korean, body language ;-)

"´Our team typically chooses track 1.
However, I'll decide in the evening if I want to ride Track 2 occasionally.
The average speed is planned to be 20km/h.
Our team takes care to ensure they arrive together.
During the ride, we plan our stops together.
Take a 45-60 minute lunch break each day.
Departure at 8:00 after breakfast.
For enough riding for a day
We will look back on our beautiful days together.
I will be with you until the end.
With our team, we can be together until the end.

OPEN TEAM

0 GBI tours participated

TEAM KOREA 4

Jongboo Kim

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: Korean, English

Our team will do whatever we please along the way and try best to reach our daily destination before too late. This is my second year participation of GBI Europe.

OPEN TEAM

0 GBI tours participated

TEAM LTE

Thomas Busalla

Track 2 (25 km/h)

Languages: German, English

We all enjoy group cycling on long distance tracks. Speed in flat areas will be up to 30 km/h. Road bike signal knowledge is mandatory to assure a save trip. We adjust our breaks as needed depending on the nutrition point location on track 2 and to be on time at the camp.
Let's enjoy good team spirit in nice landscape!

OPEN TEAM

22 GBI tours participated

TEAM MASAR FROM SAUDI ARABIA

Zaid Alkatheeri

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

We'll cycle track 1 with 25 average speed. We will decide within the team how to plan the day. Focus is clearly on enjoying sightseeing, cafes, and restaurants.

OPEN TEAM

2 GBI tours participated

TEAM PALESTINE 1

Ala Halaseh

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: English, Arabic

Living & kicking since GBI Petra-Sharm 2014. Making the most of every moment we capture while riding.

We are yet to select a local charity for the donations for this year.

OPEN TEAM

6 GBI tours participated

TEAM QATAR CYCLIST CENTER 1

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

Another year, another great ride! Please join our road-loving team for an amicable ride through the Italian, Slovenian and Austrian country side :)

If you are member of Qatar Cyclists Team and would like to ride the shorter track 1, this is the group for you.

OPEN TEAM

TEAM QATAR CYCLIST CENTER 2

Track 2 (22 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

Another year, another great ride! Please join our road-loving team for an amicable ride through the Italian, Slovenian and Austrian country side :)

If you are member of Qatar Cyclists Team and would like to ride the longer track 2, this is the group for you.

OPEN TEAM

TEAM RIYADH CYCLIST A

Saad Alhenaidi

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

I am an ultra marathon runner and a bike cyclist. Come and join me. Let's enjoy the rides and beautiful sceneries of different cities and valleys.

OPEN TEAM

saad_alhinaidi.ksa

5 GBI tours participated

TEAM RIYADH CYCLIST B

Hesham Almusbhi

Track 1 (30 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

Let's enjoy the rides and beautiful sceneries of different cities and valleys.

OPEN TEAM

3 GBI tours participated

TEAM RIYADH CYCLIST C

mohamed Abou ghalwa

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

Let's enjoy the rides and beautiful sceneries of different cities and valleys.

OPEN TEAM

maboughalwa

2 GBI tours participated

TEAM RONDO ALLA TURCA

Mehmet Ali Gurbuz

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: English, Turkish

About me: I am based in Istanbul and father of two wonderful children and have previously participated in GBI Europe twice.

We are the Turkish Team, and we love enjoying the ride! We start early in the morning, take short breaks for photos, and, of course, beer stops to refresh and have fun. Our team prefers road bikes. The goal is to ride, relax, and have a great time together!

OPEN TEAM

2 GBI tours participated

TEAM RUM 01

Ali Obeidat

Track 2 (30 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English,

Ali is the name, cycling is the game. This is my 7th GBI and I am looking forward to another great cycling experience toped with incredible scenery with delicious food and beverages. Join our team!

OPEN TEAM

coachaliobeidat

aliobeidat

7 GBI tours participated

TEAM RUM 02

Cindy ElBader

Track 2 (30 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

Driven by the rhythm of the pedals, I thrive on the challenge of pushing boundaries and achieving new milestones with my team: Team Rum.
Join our team this year and experience the joy of cycling together, exploring new routes and pushing our limits.

OPEN TEAM

cindybader

3 GBI tours participated

TEAM RUM 03

Anas Douleh

Track 2 (30 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

A passionate cyclist with extensive experience in group rides, inspring teamwork and unforgettable cycling adventures await you with us.

OPEN TEAM

0 GBI tours participated

TEAM SAUDI ARABIA 1

Majed AlHouti

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

We here in Saudi Arabia encourage using and participating in using bicycle riding cycling through weekly training professional sessions organized by our Darrajati Association .
We ride for fitness, fun and good views; the average speed for this group is about 25 km/h . we will take short breaks to take photos, drink coffee and enjoy the views as well as lunch break.
The team is of one heart, with spirit of cooperation and good vibes, we aim to have fun and meet new friends; anyone with passion for cycling and fun riding is welcome to join us.
Finally, Thanks so much for your continuous support and looking forward for the next event .

OPEN TEAM

6 GBI tours participated

TEAM SAUDI ARABIA 2

Majed AlHouti

Track 1 (25 km/h)

6 GBI tours participated

TEAM THE GLADIATORS

Kojo Graham

Track 1 (21 km/h)

Open

Languages: English, French

Join us! The Gladiators are a colourful vibrant and fun team. Everyone is welcome.
Lets get the fun started!

OPEN TEAM

10 GBI tours participated

TEAM THE TOO TIRE MASTERS

Ramy Elkably

Track 1 (24 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

Let's enjoy every moment of the trip together , get to know each others and celebrate life , friendship and health- few tricks from tours experience - Team will move on agreed time with maximum of 15 minutes late/wait window to respect other team members - in case of emergency we wait as a team ( fix bike or wait for support ) - We try small gap in fitness level to be able to work it out as a team - we agree on 2-3 stops / breaks per day including 45-60 min lunch break and two other smaller ones say 15 minutes - in stops we agree each time on moving timing with 5 min wait to respect other team members . Average speed per day is 22-24 and gets higher in downhills and slower in uphills - in respect with moving in large team count , teamleader will highlight any safety or punctuality concerns if it is impacting day flow for other members and may request you to join other teams or call support.

OPEN TEAM

8 GBI tours participated

TEAM VODAFONE - THE VENETIAN ALLIANCE RIDERS

Alexander Schade

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: German, English

We are cycling with the power of Vodafone.
Our main focus is to have fun, cycle through stunning landscapes with an appropriate speed, that is fine for everyone and discover group dynamics. Day by day we decide whether we exceptionally switch to track 2 for the sake of a more scenic route or better beer gardens on our way.

CLOSED SPONSOR TEAM

alex.der.radler

12 GBI tours participated

TEAM VODAFONE DOLCE VITA

Oliver Harzen

Track 2 (22 km/h)

oliver_harzen

oliver.harzen

28 GBI tours participated

TEAM WADI HANIFA

khalid akrash

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

The major goal is to enjoy cycling and have a pleasant time biking through the charming nature of Europe with an appropriate speed. As well as creating memorable memories as one team

OPEN TEAM

6 GBI tours participated

TEAM ZüGIG 18

Dieter Kluger

Track 1 (18 km/h)

Languages: German, English

To enjoy cycling, experience memorable moments and spend a great time together, that’s the goal. We decide as a team how we shape the day.

Please notice that 18 km/h is the overall average, so it could be 20km/h or a little bit more at certain points in our journey!

OPEN TEAM

D_Kluger

14 GBI tours participated

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Schedule

All dates and times are provisional! We will announce changes here shortly.

Date	Venue	Time	Activity
9.6.2025 11.6.2025	GBI Warehouse, Kaarst-Büttgen GBI Warehouse, Kaarst-Büttgen	6pm-8pm 6pm-8pm	Drop-off of bicycles and luggage (transported by GBI)
12.6.2025	Hotel Belstay Venice	from 3pm	Check-in
13.6.2025	Hotel Belstay Venice	from 3pm	Check-in
14.6.2025	Hotel Belstay Venice	from 3pm 4pm-5:30pm 4pm-7pm	Check in Team leader briefing Starter bag edition
Day 1 15.6.2025	Hotel Belstay Venice Centro Sportivo Comunale "Armando Lupieri", Pordenone	from 9am 10am 10:30am from 4pm 4pm-10pm 4pm-10pm 6:30pm-8pm 10pm	Starter bag distribution, bike and luggage collection Opening Ceremony Start of the GBI Tour Camp open GBI Lounge Hotel Shuttle Dinner Nighttime rest
Day 2 16.6.2025	Centro Sportivo Comunale "Armando Lupieri", Pordenone Sport center Šempeter-Vrtojba, Polje 5, 5290 Šempeter pri Gorici	6am-8:30am 8am-9:30am from 4pm 4pm-10pm 4pm-10pm 6:30pm-8pm 10pm	Breakfast Individual teams start Camp open GBI Lounge Hotel shuttle Dinner Night rest
Day 3 17.6.2025	Sport center Šempeter-Vrtojba, Polje 5, 5290 Šempeter pri Gorici Ice Rink, Koroška cesta 30, SI - 4000 Kranj	6am-8:30am 8am-9:30am from 4pm 4pm-10pm 4pm-10pm 6:30pm-8pm 10pm	Breakfast Individual teams start Camp open GBI Lounge Hotel shuttle Dinner Night rest
Day 4 18.6.2025	Ice Rink, Koroška cesta 30, SI - 4000 Kranj Sepp-Puschnig Halle, Kärntner Eissportzentrum Klagenfurt	6am-8:30am 8am-9:30am from 4pm 4pm-10pm 4pm-10pm 6:30pm-8pm 10pm	Breakfast Individual teams start Camp open GBI Lounge Hotel shuttle Dinner Night rest
Day 5 19.6.2025	Sepp-Puschnig Halle, Kärntner Eissportzentrum Klagenfurt Greimhalle, St. Peter 82, 8843 St. Peter am Kammersberg	6am-8:30am 8am-9:30am from 4pm 4pm-10pm 4pm-10pm 6:30pm-8pm 10pm	Breakfast Individual teams start Camp open GBI Lounge Hotel shuttle Dinner Night rest
Day 6 20.6.2025	Greimhalle, St. Peter 82, 8843 St. Peter am Kammersberg Dachstein Event Zentrum, Ramsau 350, A - 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein	6am-8:30am 8am-9:30am from 4pm 4pm-10pm 4pm-10pm 6:30pm-9pm 10pm	Breakfast Individual teams start Camp open GBI Lounge Hotel shuttle addmore Dinner Night rest
Day 7 21.6.2025	Dachstein Event Zentrum, Ramsau 350, A - 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein Volksgarten/ Kunsteisbahn Red Bull, Hermann-Bahr-Promenade 2, 5020 Salzburg	6am-8:30am 8am-9:30am 2:30pm 3pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 4:45pm 5pm	Breakfast Individual teams start Arrival Closing Ceremony Wrap-Up Bus Departure Munich Bus Departure Salzburg Central Station End of Event
22.6.2025	GBI Wareshouse, Kaarst-Büttgen	1pm-3pm	Return of transported bikes & luggage

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