Darmstadt, Germany 23 May – 24 May 2026 Class CL1 – Class 1
Source: https://www.vc1899darmstadt.de/veranstaltungen/internationale-bahnradsport-tournee-2026-30
The 2026 Internationale Bahnen-Tournee (International Track Cycling Tournament) just concluded its high-profile weekend stop in Darmstadt, Germany.
Hosted by the Velociped-Club 1899 Darmstadt e.V. at the DIATEST Velodrom, this event has firmly cemented itself as a major staple of the international track cycling calendar.
📅 Event Overview
- Dates: May 23 – May 24, 2026
- Location: DIATEST Velodrom, Darmstadt, Germany
- Classification: UCI Class 1 (CL1) / World Cup Status
- Scale: Over 200 world-class athletes from more than 30 nations.
🏆 Significance & Format
Because the tournament holds UCI Class 1 status, it serves as a critical battleground for national teams aiming to collect vital qualification points for the Track Cycling World Championships and other major international events.
The compact, high-intensity two-day program featured a variety of disciplines tailored for Elite, Under-23, and Junior categories:
Key Disciplines Contested:
- Sprint & Keirin: Pure power and tactical mind games on wheels.
- Madison: The absolute crowd favorite. This highly dynamic, two-rider team relay race requires precise hand-slinging synchronization and tactical awareness.
- Omnium, Scratch, Elimination, & Points Races: Tests of ultimate endurance and multi-discipline consistency.
⚡ Atmosphere and Local Impact
Presented in partnership with Merck, the event featured a vibrant festival atmosphere, drawing in massive crowds with live music, local gastronomy, and an accessible ticketing structure (including free entry for children under 16). Alongside the international elite, the event integrated the local Darmstädter Sommerbahnmeisterschaft (Summer Track Championship), giving regional youth and upcoming junior riders a chance to showcase their talent on a world-class stage.
Here are the official links and event pages for the tournament:
- Official Event Hub: You can check the specific schedule and club information directly on the VC Darmstadt Tournament Page.
- UCI Official Details: For the governing body’s technical listings, categories, and points breakdowns, visit the UCI Bahnen-Tournee Darmstadt Race Page.
- Tournee News Overview: For a broader look at how the Darmstadt leg fits into the overall six-station tournament schedule, see the Rad-net Tournee Preview.
Press Release FSCL:
Internationalen Bahnen-Tournée 2. und 3. Etappe Darmstadt
20.05.2026
Les Juniors du Team Lëtzebuerg participeront à la “Internationale Bahnen-Tournée 2. und 3. Etappe Darmstadt” du 23 au 24.5.26
| Team Juniors | CICHY Dave, GOUVEIA Loic, HANSEN Thibault, KOENIG Ben, KÖNIG Thijs, OUTLET Maximilien, MEYERS Charel |
| Accompagnateurs | NUGENT Brian (coach) , LEHMANN Heiko (mecano) |
| Information | www.rad-net.de |
