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Coronation of King and Queen of Murtal

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Author: Claudia Bachler
The motto of the Entdekungsradln in the Murtal is sport and enjoyment. This year, hard-working athletes have the opportunity to snatch the title of King and Queen of Murtal and secure the coveted winner's jersey. A highlight is the final event in October, when the most beautiful race track in the world opens its gates exclusively for cyclists. From 1 May to 30 September 2024, racing cyclists and mountain bikers will have the opportunity to join the Murtal Adventure Region Club on STRAVA (an app for tracking sporting activities) and compete for the title of KoMurtal & QoMurtal. Various tours are offered in the Murtal, allowing you to discover the most beautiful sides of the region.

How to become the King and Queen of Murtal

Participants must be registered on STRAVA and cycle at least 3 segments (tours) in the Murtal Adventure Region Club. In addition, they can collect kilometres every week between May and September regardless of their location, whether on holiday, on an evening sports tour or on a club outing - the main thing is that the kilometres are registered in the Murtal Club via Strava.

Cycling where the fastest of the fast usually step on the accelerator To earn the title of KoMurtal & QoMurtal, candidates must take part in the final event on 19 October and prove their calf strength on at least one lap of the Red Bull Ring. This event proved to be extremely popular last year and many participants took advantage of the unique opportunity to pedal around the most beautiful race track in the world.
King und Queen of Murtal - Strava Challenge | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | (c) Tom Lamm

Cycling where otherwise the fastest of the fast pedal the accelerator

To earn the title of KoMurtal & QoMurtal, the contenders must take part in the final event on 19 October and prove their cycling prowess by completing at least one lap of the Red Bull Ring. This event already proved to be extremely popular last year and many participants took advantage of the unique opportunity to pedal around the most beautiful race track in the world.

As this is not a competition, but an enjoyable cycling get-together with friends or club members, participants in the Challenge can simply discover, try out and enjoy.

Bonus for participants in Murtal sports events

A special treat awaits all participants in Murtal sporting events such as the Knittelfeld City Triathlon (1 May 2024), Hubiman (21 July 2024) and Steiraman (11 August 2024). The winners will each receive green cards for the popular final event. The participants of the Murtal MTB Cups who show diligence and take part in the entire Cup can also look forward to green cards. The award ceremony for the MTB Cup will take place as part of the final KoM and QoM event on 19 October 2024.
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Discovery bikes

What could be nicer than exploring the region by bike in bright sunshine? Thanks to its geographical location, the Mur Valley not only offers long plains that make cycling along babbling brooks and green fields an enjoyable experience. Here you will also find challenging mountain passages that will test your strength. A cycle node system known from Holland guides you through the discovery region with 101 points. The Nimms Radl cycle map makes it easier to plan your tour and the orientation boards in the region ensure that cyclists never lose the "green" thread. Enjoy and discover! From May to September, the motto in the Murtal is - On your bike saddle, get set - discover the region and secure your way to the KoMurtal & QoMurtal title.