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Grooljen, Putscheid, Luxembourg Saturday, August 15 2026
Source: www.4stonnen.lu
The 4 Stonne Vëlo Grooljen (4 Hours Bike Race of Gralingen) is a popular relay cycling event held in Gralingen (Municipality of Putscheid), Luxembourg.
The 2026 event schedule (held on Assumption Day, Saturday, August 15):
📅 Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00 – 13:00 | Registration & On-Site Check-in |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Rider Preparation & Warm-up |
| 14:00 – 18:00 | 4-Hour Relay Race |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | Awards Ceremony & Celebration |
🚴 Race Details
- Location: Gralingen, Luxembourg (circuit length ~2 km).
- Format: Relay race for teams of 1 to 6 riders (Solo, Regular, Women, and Youth categories).
- Amenities: Food, drinks, grilled specialties, and french fries are available near the finish line area throughout the day.
The 4 Stonne Vëlo Grooljen (4-Hour Bike Race of Gralingen) is an annual relay cycling event held in the village of Gralingen (Grooljen), Luxembourg.
📜 History & Background
- Founding & Purpose: The event was created as a community sports festival and is organized by 4 Stonne Velo Grooljen a.s.b.l., a dedicated non-profit association formed specifically to manage and host the race every year on August 15 (Assumption Day).
- Community Evolution: Originally started as a local village cycling gathering, the event quickly grew into a popular annual fixture on Luxembourg’s amateur cycling calendar, attracting teams from across the region.
- Growth & Records: Participation expanded steadily over the years, reaching a record high of 74 teams in 2023. That same year marked a notable milestone when Jo Schmitz became the first solo rider to win the overall race against multi-rider relay teams.
- Resilience: Like many sporting events, the race took a mandatory break during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 before making a popular return in 2022.
🚴 Format & Traditions
- The Course: Riders navigate a 2-kilometer circuit through and around the village of Gralingen over a continuous 4-hour period (14:00 to 18:00).
- Categories: Teams range from 1 to 6 riders across Regular, Dames (Women), Youth, and Solo categories.
- Atmosphere: Beyond the competition, the event serves as a major village festival with music, open-air food stands, and community gatherings.
