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Small moments of happiness on two (or more) wheels – 5 things I wish I had known sooner & 5 things that need to change: Cycling with a child can be more than just necessary transportation for daily life – it can be the entry into shared adventures. In this short talk, I'll share practical tips, hard-won learnings, and a critical look at what's to come and what cycling families really need. I'll offer practical insights from the first balance bike to weekend tours with a trailer. For everyone who thinks about family and cycling together and wants to advocate for the sporty mobility of the future.

Ultra-races, long-distance rides: Sleepless nights, crossing rivers with bikes and gear, hike-and-bike adventures in remote mountain ranges, breakdowns, injuries, but also infinite adventure. We talk with experienced riders about what drives them. What such experiences do to them. What mistakes to avoid. What doubts they had before their first tour. How they train – mentally and physically. What absolutely must be in their luggage. And perhaps a funny anecdote or two.

Participants

• Marcus Weinberg https://www.instagram.com/weinbergmarkus/
• Robert Krügel https://www.instagram.com/hagbardcel/
• Anne Schulze https://www.instagram.com/annefrischeluft/

There are more and more of you: Ultra-events – multi-day cycling tours covering hundreds of kilometers; mostly designed as races. But who is behind them? We're talking to organizers about what motivates them, how they came up with the idea to organize an event, what the legal aspects, bureaucracy, permits, and so on look like. They talk about the hurdles to overcome, what's important in communication and dealing with participants, and share their experiences with each other and with the public.

Participants

• RaphaelAlbrecht, Orbit, Sneak Peaks (https://www.instagram.com/sneakpeaks_cc/)
• Justus Wild, Expedition Easthttps://www.instagram.com/expedition.ost/)
• Nils Thomsen-Habermann, Hackenpedder (https://www.instagram.com/hackenpedder/)
• Stella Pröhl, Lost in Loops https://www.instagram.com/lostinloops.gravel/

On April 11th and 12th, 2026, it's that time again and VELOBerlin is taking place at Tempelhof Airport. We're using this opportunity for our Coffee & Cake Ride to go there together. We'll meet at 10:30 AM at the store in Adlershof and depart promptly at 11:00 AM. We'll be taking a leisurely BER loop. This means we won't leave anyone behind and will adapt to the group's pace.

When we arrive at VELOBerlin, a warm cup of coffee is already waiting for us. There is also discounted entry for all those who have taken part.

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General Terms and Conditions:

Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Road and gravel bikes are permitted. Triathlon and time trial bikes, as well as bikes with aerobars, are not allowed for safety reasons.

We recommend you bring appropriate clothing, light, snacks, and full water bottles.

Road safety is a top priority. The Road Traffic Regulations and StVZO (Road Traffic Licensing Regulations) are being adhered to. No helmet, no ride!

By participating in this event, participants consent to being photographed and filmed during the event.

Likewise, consent is given to the free publication of these photos and videos (e.g., on social media) without explicit consent.

Rides bikes. Has fun. Feels good.

Trek Berlin

The RYZON community is calling! 🚴‍♂️ We start at 09:00 at the Brandenburg Gate and roll for about 100 km in a relaxed loop towards the southwest and then come back to Berlin from the south. The aim is to finish the tour together at the VELO Berlin - with a good atmosphere, exciting impressions and lots of bike community. The pace will be around 30km/h and will vary depending on the group dynamics. A coffee stop is NOT planned, so please remember to bring bars or gels. Registration via grouprides is mandatory.

NEW ØRD3R is a premium store for road bikes, gravel bikes and accessories. We bring bikes, bike clothing and accessories selected by Bike-Mailorder to the streets of Berlin and offer you advice, bike talks and events. We organize weekly group rides with our Berlin Racing Squad team. On Sunday, 12.04. at 09:00 a.m. we are organizing a gravel ride to Veloberlin. Come and join us. Register via DM on Insta or take part in the Strava event.

The GRX Crew and Bike&Pivo are warming up with you for the party at Velo Berlin. We're doing a smooth warm-up ride of just under 60 km for the Velo visit and the VELOBerlin evening program. All participants will receive discounted entry and coffee after our ride.

Berlin stops. Not with a sign, not with an announcement—the wall path once again marks the old border, then comes the Teltow Canal, and beyond that it is quiet.

It's not a bad way to start: a route that begins where Europe was once divided, and then heads out into a country that never cared about that division. Stahnsdorf. Güterfelde. Nudow. Places that don't matter in the city that, thirty kilometers to the north, organizes and claims and accelerates everything. The roads get wider, the distances between things grow. Near Rangsdorf, at kilometer 31, the city is as far away as it will be that day. You don't notice it on the horizon – you notice it because your mind stops managing things.

Then the route turns east. Königs Wusterhausen, the Dahme. A river, the first moment where the route stops moving away and starts to return. On the way back north, the route passes Tempelhof – the airport that in 1948 was not a border, but a connection. Today, the tarmac is a park. The city rarely wears its history as a backdrop – mostly, it just gets in the way.

At the end, Markus Weinberg will be waiting at Velo Berlin. The filmmaker and journalist from Dresden developed and rode the European Connection Trail – from Nordkapp to Southern Spain, through wild Scandinavia, densely populated Central Europe, and desolate Central Spain. A route as an argument: that Europe connects those who cross it by bike. On Sunday, he will speak twice: 1:00 PM Live Interview, 3:00 PM Talk, both in the VELOSalon. Anyone who was at Borean Adventures Berlin '24 already knows why he's been invited again.

We ride at an average pace of about 20 km/h. If needed, we'll form multiple speed groups.

Admission Velo Berlin '26

Participation in the ride itself is free, the regular day ticket price for Velo Berlin is €12 (advance booking). The group price applies to all participants: €7. A coffee voucher will be provided upon arrival at the Adventure Area.

Hospital admission

Bikes can be taken to the grounds. Each bike will receive a numbered wristband that matches the owner's arm – no bike will leave the grounds without its rider. A small lock is still recommended. Park and lock together in the Adventure Area.

Get your personal autograph from the 8-time world champion and multiple Grand Tour stage winner - in a relaxed atmosphere at an autograph session at the Lake Constance Cycle Marathon stand. Tony has lived on Lake Constance for many years and is an ambassador and active participant in the traditional Lake Constance Circuit event.

Join Chicane and GRAVELBIKE Magazine for a breakfast ride in celebration of VELOBerlin! We'll meet at Albatross Bakery at 9:30 am to fuel up on croissants, rolling out at 10:00 am for a relaxed 35km gravel loop. Open to all bikes and all levels. Spots are limited - please sign up via the link below. Chicane is a Berlin-based cycling community led by FLINTA and Queers. The ride is open to everyone. Breakfast kindly sponsored by @strava.

You know the feeling: The wind in your face, gravel crunching under your tires, and that unparalleled sense of boundless freedom on your bikepacking tour. You're in the zone – until suddenly your gears act up, a screw comes loose, or the nasty sound of a broken chain shatters the silence.
But this is not the end of your adventure. It's your moment!

You don't need a giant toolbox to conquer the world. Everything you need for most rescue missions fits in the palm of your hand: The multi-tool. In this FLINTA* Techtalk, we demystify the mechanics and transform apprehension into pure screwdriver power!

You can look forward to this:

Knowledge is independence: We'll tackle the multitool and see what hidden talents lie within this little lifesaver.

Real-life hacks: No dusty theory, but actual breakdown stories from the road and the most ingenious tricks that saved me (and soon you too) from having to call it a day.

Take action instead of watching: Get your hands on the Allen wrench! Here, you can do it yourself. I'll show you the tricks on the bike and invite you to try them out yourself. Feel for yourself how easy it is once you've got the hang of it!

No more mansplaining and the thought, "I can't fix this anyway." This FLINTA* space belongs to us! We celebrate empowerment, mutual support, and this incredibly strong feeling of being able to count on yourself on the trail or on the tour.

Grab your bike buddies and get the confidence for your next big tour!

Who gets to be a "real" cyclist? The relevance of FLINTA communities, but also, what does accessibility truly mean? How do we bridge the gap between commuting and athletes? What are the challenges faced by trans cyclists, and what can be done?

Speakers:

Oumou Aidara: Berlin-based athlete, visual artist, and founder of Sport Is For Everyone, advocating for equity and access in sports.

Natacha Bidgoli Rad-Lutaud: Bike messenger and researcher studying cycling as a tool of emancipation for FLINTA people in Berlin.

Benedetta Lepri: Community builder, founder of Audace, and co-organizer of Chicane, creating spaces for FLINTA cyclists to grow.

Svenja König: Non-binary queer ultra-cyclist, Steppenwolf e.V. member, and lawyer advocating for queer and non-binary visibility in sport.

The talk will be moderated by Chicane's Harriet Davey.

Community – what is that really; what does it mean? We talk about how it can work to build a community. What structures are behind it, and how do people organize and communicate? Three representatives talk about what motivates them, but perhaps also frustrates them. How they deal with potential interests of brands, sponsors, etc. An open discussion with exchanges, anecdotes, and tips and tricks.

Participants

• Marc Müller, Cycling Association NRW
• Kathi Sigmund, from the Kandie Gang in Hamburg
• Jenny Kolberg, Bikebash144 from Potsdam
• Moderation: Felix Krakow, Gravel Bike

Here you can find out everything about eMTBs and Uphill Flow and have the opportunity to talk to Stefan Schlie about eBike or VAUDE topics after the event. The aim is to show you how to overcome easy obstacles with the eMTB and give tips on possibilities, riding technique and technology. The concepts of pedal management and flow are certainly in the background here.

Stefan was a multiple North German Champion, German Champion, Vice World Champion and World Team Champion in bike trials. He used this expertise for countless bike shows, but in particular to go down in eMTB history as a pioneer. He is also the first person to ride down the Zugspitze.

Shows: Daily 12:30 PM / 2:30 PM

The plan was ambitious: two siblings, with no experience in ultra-cycling, are handed the gravel track from Munich to Milan. Add to that a three-year-old child on the top tube and one week of time – can this unusual family vacation succeed? Can it even be fun? What would it mean to fail? And how do you deal with the needs of three very different people without frustration setting in?

In August 2025, Simon from the 8bar community, his daughter Toni, and his sister Naomi took on the challenge, finding answers to these questions during their planned crossing of the Alps.

Trust the process & push your limits. This talk takes you on the Annapurna Circuit, where cycling becomes a struggle through thin air, remote trails and extreme altitudes. From glacier-carved valleys to the Thorong La Pass (5,416 m), it's a story of resilience, team spirit and pure adventure in the heart of the Himalayas.

They are two brothers. Fritz runs. Max cycles. Then we set off running or cycling. Without a support car. Without a plan B. 11,000 kilometers. From Cape Town to Cairo. 200 days. 60 kilometers a day. That was the idea. They got as far as Morocco. "At some point, it was no longer about the destination, but about what was still carrying you. And how much longer we could hold on..."

We are looking forward to an exciting adventure, the relationship between the brothers and what role does a bicycle escort vehicle actually play?

Dates &Times:

• Travel lectures: 11.04. at 14:00, 12.04. at 12:00, VELOSalon (Hangar 5)
• Live interviews: 11.04. at 12:30, 12.04. at 14:00, FluxFM Bicycle Forum (covered outdoor area)

Ride into the golden hour and discover how people of Bauhaus reshaped Berlin's streets and skyline. Join us for a laid-back 15 km sunset tour exploring adventures of modern designers with music that re-awakens the city's radical past. Bring your bike (or rent one nearby), switch on your lights, and let's time-travel through Bauhaus Berlin together. The route was first premiered for Bauhaus100 Festival commissioned by Kulturprojekt Berlin.

Dates & Times: Friday April 10, Saturday April 11, Sunday April 12 at 6pm, meeting point: Mehringplatz/Hallesches Tor.

This is an event is organized and guided Velonotte, Dr. Nikitin-Rimsky, historian & VeloNotte's founder.

Photos: Velonotte

This is Miki. Bike courier, mechanic and community organizer. Join her as she explores the Munich bike courier community, builds a business and tries to change her city for the better. In doing so, she repeatedly asks the question: How can we shape our lives in a way that corresponds to what is really important to us? This documentary is part of "Technical Terrain", a series about the stories, communities and challenges of FLINTA* bike couriers in different cities, which can be seen in advance this month.

Followed by a discussion with director Claire Tayler, moderated by Toma Amelchenko

Technical Terrain (20min) will be shown as one of several films as part of VELOKino on 11.04.2026 from 6-8 pm in the Berlin Bike Gallery.

The Eroica Germania will take place for the 9th time in 2026 and has developed into one of the most important cycling culture festivals in Germany, with the number of participants increasing every year. At the same time, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find sponsors for such a special format. So why not turn the tables and develop a community of good guys? We discuss social partnerships in crazy times with Silke Buhrdorf from Eroica Germania, Viktoria Zwerschke from Opportunity International and Chris Wawrzyniak from the International Cycling Film Festival.

Moderated by Uwe Buhrdorf.

Nothing embodies this motto as aptly as the Tour Brandenburg: at 1,111 kilometers, it is the longest long-distance cycle route in Germany. A video shows impressions from the various travel regions along the route, as well as from the neighboring regions that are worth a detour. If you would like to find out more, you can ask the experts from the respective regions at our stand.

What does it feel like to cycle over Alpine passes, roll through lonely landscapes and wake up in a new place every day? Roger Schlecht from Rogonneur talks about his experiences from over 40,000 kilometers in the saddle. An inspiring insight into adventures big and small - with practical tips on how to turn your dream of your own bike trip into reality.

The routes bring to life a topic that has had a decisive influence on the city's history: the industrial development around 1900. The imposing buildings are still visible everywhere today, but their fascinating history is not. The routes show how industrial culture has changed the cityscape as well as the life and work of the population. The Berlin Center for Industrial Heritage has put together the most beautiful routes, the most interesting places and the most exciting stories.
industriekultur.berlin/erleben/fahrradrouten/

At VELOBerlin, Stefan Schlie will be offering an infotainment show on eMTBs and Uphill Flow as well as the opportunity to talk to him about eBike or VAUDE topics after the event. The aim is to show how to overcome easy obstacles with the eMTB and to give tips on possibilities, riding technique and technology.

Stefan was a multiple North German Champion, German Champion, Vice World Champion and World Team Champion in bike trials. He used this expertise for countless bike shows, but in particular to go down in eMTB history as a pioneer. He is also the first person to ride down the Zugspitze.

Showtimes: daily 12:30 & 14:30

The latest development plans for Columbiadamm threaten our valuable common property. We cycle to the facts and show why the field is indispensable - for the urban climate, environmental justice and a fair urban policy. Find out on site why building development does not solve the rent crisis, but takes away the air we breathe. Bring your bikes and find out what you can do.

Date: Saturday, April 11th at 11:30 AM, Meeting point: VELOBerlin "Airside" entrance, Tempelhofer FeldGoogle Maps Link)

We ask for registration.

This event is organized by the 100% Tempelhofer Feld initiative.

SA, 11.4. 11 am @ Adventure Hub: Techtalk Tubeless: More performance, fewer breakdowns - how to make the switch! No more flat tires, snakebites and annoying mini-pump orgies at the side of the track!

SA 11.4. 12 noon @ Adventure Hub: Ergonomics for gravel bikes: More comfort, more control - more fun.Numb hands, a tense neck or sleepy feet? Not necessarily!

SO 12.4. 11 am @ Adventure Hub: Techtalk: Chain grow: Cleanliness that lasts - here's how. Black fingers, dirty legs and a chain that sounds like a coffee grinder? Not necessarily!

SO 12.4. 12 noon @ Adventure Hub: Techtalk: Bikepacking for beginnersJust set off - without overkill. Just set off, sleep outside, take everything with you - bikepacking sounds like freedom, but many fail because of the question: where to start?

Please register in advance. The workshops are free of charge, but you will need a valid VELOBerlin ticket, which you can simply buy during the registration process.

Come along on the climate tour and celebrate the start of the tour at VELOBerlin with us and Julian Janssen, known from the KiKA program "Checker Julian".

In a talk format, we will talk about climate protection, the campaign and why the bicycle is so important to us and what we can do together to combat climate change. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to prove your cycling skills in the Fat Snail Race with Julian Janssen.

The youth campaign "FahrRad! - Fürs Klima auf Tour" is a mileage collection competition for children and young people with knowledge transfer. For more information and registration, click on the link!

3,700 m² of bumpy and slippery cobblestones - Hufelandstraße used to be a challenge for cyclists. Despite the historic building fabric, the road was hardly inviting for cycling, with many people taking to the sidewalk. Now that the cobblestones have been removed, the 600-metre-long road has a comfortable cycle connection. The infraVelo project team provides insights into the innovative grinding process and presents the initial results of the ongoing accompanying study. The project shows how the mobility transition can be advanced in Berlin.

Photo: GB infraVelo

We will be broadcasting the "Queen of the Classics" live at VELOBerlin together with our partner discovery+. For the first time, both the women (Paris-Roubaix Femmes) and the men will be pedaling on April 12. As every year, these will be two of the most exciting races of the season - spectacle guaranteed!

We will be broadcasting from around 11 a.m., with the men's finish expected at around 4 p.m. and the women's at around 6 p.m.

Many thanks to discovery+ for making the viewing possible!

"Stop the highway construction - rally to Tiergarten with bicycles!" - with this call, the first bicycle rally 50 years ago protested against car-centered transport policy and for a Berlin worth living in. SuSanne Grittner and Marlene Alber talk about 50 years of protest history of this unique demonstration. It continues on June 7 with the #Sternfahrt26. Then, for the 50th time, it's time to get on your bikes for the ADFC Sternfahrt - Die Zukunft fährt Rad!

The bicycle is the key to a good city for everyone - but Berlin's transport policy is stuck. The ADFC catalog of demands #NeustartFürsRad shows how Berlin can be transformed into a healthy, fair and sustainable city for everyone by promoting cycling over the next five years. What does Berlin need - and what can you do yourself in the districts? A panel of the ADFC Berlin between vision, political demands and practical commitment.

The Young ADFC Berlin is committed to youth-friendly transport policy and connects young cycling enthusiasts. As a group of people between the ages of 16 and 26, we meet regularly, exchange ideas and implement them together. Our common goal is a change in transportation policy, because a car-friendly city is not a youth-friendly city. Introducing the Young ADFC Berlin - come along and get to know our work!

Michael Cramer is a former EU politician, was Chairman of the Committee on Transport and Tourism, was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and has always been an enthusiastic cyclist. At the intersection of his interests, he initiated two projects that could not have made Europe easier to understand or "experience": the famous Berlin Wall Cycle Route and the Iron Curtain Trail along the border between the two systems. At VELOBerlin, he will be reporting on the new features of the Berlin Wall Cycle Path.

Since 1982, the Race Across America (RAAM) has been considered one of the toughest challenges in ultra-cycling. The race covers around 4,800 kilometers across the USA - from the west coast to the east coast. Extreme heat, icy cold, sleep deprivation and more than 52,000 meters of altitude demand everything from the riders. Only around 25 solo athletes start each year - many do not reach the finish within the 12-day time limit.

Claus-Henning Schulke from Berlin is one of the few athletes in the world to take on this extreme challenge. Filmmaker Alex Hüfner accompanied him and his team on the RAAM 2024. The film shows the relentless competition against time, exhaustion and his own limits - a race that demands everything. Schulke wants to take on this challenge for the third time in 2026.

Followed by a discussion with ultra-cyclist Claus-Henning Schulke and filmmaker Alex Hüfner. The film will be shown in German with English subtitles.

RAAM will be shown as one of several films as part of VELOKino on 11.04.2026 from 6-8 pm in the Berlin Bike Gallery.

Salber Lee Williams is an artist, poet and founder of This Is Joy Bro. Through spoken word, film and community building, she explores joy not as an escape from reality, but as a means of resistance and understanding that we are so deeply connected to everything. In this performance, accompanied by an audiovisual installation, she captures the experience of cycling through Berlin. The rhythm and the unexpected (and fleeting) moments when everything just seems to fall into place. A meditation on movement and presence and what it means to be fully alive on a bicycle.

All of Salber's shows are in English.

Dates & Times:

• Spoken Word & Visual Performance on 11.04.2026 at 13:30, VELOSalon
• Spoken Word & Visual Performance on 12.04.2026 at 13:00, VELOSalon
• Live interview on 12.04.2026 at 15:00, FluxFM Bicycle Forum

What does Berlin feel like from the perspective of a handbiker? In this interview with Paralympic hand cyclist and gold medal winner Vico Merklein, we talk about sport, everyday life and mobility on three wheels. Vico talks about his path to elite sport, his experiences on Berlin's streets and accessible cycle routes in the city. Together with visitBerlin, he is working on making suitable routes for handbikers visible. A personal talk about inspiration, challenges and handbiking in Berlin.

Thanks to visitBerlin for the support!

Image sources: Oliver Kremer & Vico Merklein

Modern special bikes for senior citizens and people with mobility impairments have made their way out of the "rollator corner" and into our everyday mobility. As a transportation transition agency, cargobike.jetzt accompanies and supports this transition in a mediating role between end users, interest groups (advisory boards, social institutions, ...), municipalities and special bike manufacturers and dealers. The short presentation highlights the status quo of the "specialty bike boom" over the past 1.5 years, the roles of the key players, success factors as well as best practice examples and empirical values from the event and test event series "stabil mobil".

Image source: Andreas Lörcher, cargobike.jetzt

Since Annemiek van Vleuten burst onto the scene 14 years ago, women's cycling has changed forever. Annemiek's palmarès makes her one of the best athletes of her generation. After signing with Movistar and switching to Canyon bikes in 2021, she made history by winning the Tour de France Femmes, the Giro Donne and the Vuelta Femenina, as well as the time trial at the Olympic Games and the Road World Championships. Together with Canyon, we are bringing Annemiek to Berlin!

Be there when Annemiek answers questions from the respective hosts in two live podcasts at VELOBerlin.

• Annemiek van Vleuten Live Podcast Interview with Bikers Paradise on 12.04.2026 at 12:30 pm, FluxFM Bike Forum
• Annemiek van Vleuten Live Podcast with Movement Podcast on 12.04.2026 at 13:30, VELOSalon

Sonja has actually always been cycling - she used to simply cycle from A to B: to school, to ride, to work. It only became sporty in 2023/24 when she had to give up jogging due to osteoarthritis. A colleague introduced Sonja to the Mecklenburger Seerunde 300 - since then, it's hard to imagine life without racing bikes and gravel. After many accidents in city traffic and a serious truck accident in 2006, safety is a key issue for the presenter and podcaster. Today, cycling is sport, processing and the center of her life - even after the tragic road death of her father in 2025.

Sonja Koppitz talks about her love and challenges of cycling in a live interview on April 12 at 11:30 a.m. in the FluxFM Bicycle Forum.

At VELOBerlin, your bike becomes a canvas. In the VELO CUSTOM CATS DIY sticker competition by Reflective Berlin, you can design your own bike with reflective stickers. Creative, visible, unique. The best designs will be awarded a prize. Take part and make your bike shine!

VELOBerlin live! FluxFM is bringing along two of their favorite artists this year. The VELO Saturday will feature Paula Paula with her dystopian-romantic riot pop. Feminist educational mission, unwavering love of humanity and lyrics that poke you in the face with one hand while stretching out the other for final reconciliation - that's PAULA PAULA. With an incredibly touching mixture of furious political positioning, laughing at their own fallibility and plenty of space for the tender nuances of being human, PAULA PAULA sweeps all the listeners' channels clear for once. There is fidgeting, laughter and even tears.

Showtimes: 11.04.2026 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm

7,000 km, 14 countries, one gravel bike: Markus Weinberg follows the "European Connection Trail" to find Europe's real, conciliatory stories - in the wild north, in dense Central Europe, in quiet Spain. An adventure about freedom and connection in the saddle.

At VELOBerlin, Markus will be presenting the best pictures and videos of his trip in his travel talk, answering questions in the FluxFM bike forum and also showing the 30-minute version of his European Connection film in the VELOKino on Saturday evening.

Dates & Times:

• Travel lecture 11.04. at 12:00 and 12.04. at 15:00, VELOSalon
• Live interview in the FluxFM Bicycle Forum, 11.04. at 15:00 and 12.04. at 13:00, FluxFM Bicycle Forum
• VELOKino: European Connection Trail Film Screening & Talk, 11.04.2026 at 18:00, Berlin Bike Gallery

Photos: Daniel Rintz, Freya Weinberg, Markus Weinberg

Not only are they 19-time Grand Tour stage winners (Marcel Kittel) and 8-time world champions and multiple stage winners (Tony Martin), they are also fathers who want to inspire their children to cycle. With a total of one million kilometers in the saddle, they have set out to create a new standard for cycling for children and young people with li:on BIkes. In the VIP talk in the FluxFM bike forum, the two celebrated cycling champions talk about their journey from professional cyclists to children's bike manufacturers.

• 11.04. at 14:30
• 12.04. at 11:00 a.m.

VELOBerlin live! FluxFM is bringing along two of their favorite artists this year. LNA (pronounced like DNA) will be performing on VELO Sunday. With her powerful and delicate voice, she combines elements that seem to have nothing in common to create a fascinating universe in which indie, electro-pop and elements from film music shake hands. We are looking forward to two magical solo sets at the FluxFM Fahrradforum.

Showtimes: 12:00 & 16:00

Photos: FritöseFilm

Diagnosed with high blood pressure in my early 60s - and a passionate racing cyclist at that. Do you now have to pedal more slowly or even stop? Heiko Mehnert tells us personally how he changed his training, intensity and posture to keep cycling healthy. A short experience report about pulse, ego and the good news: cycling can be one of the best decisions you can make, especially as you get older.

We seek our adventures outdoors. In forests, mountains and wild landscapes. But it is precisely these places that are under more pressure today than ever before. In this short talk, ORBIT360 and The Generation Forest show why the outdoor and cycling scene has a special responsibility not only to use nature, but also to actively protect it.

We talk about the reality of climate change, deforestation and species extinction and why traditional solutions are often not enough. We then present The Generation Forest, a community-based model for regenerative forests that protects biodiversity, binds CO₂ and creates long-term prospects for people and nature.

The central question is: How can a community that loves nature also become part of its restoration?

In the period from 11.04. until 12.04.2026 takes place on the VELOBerlin again the popular Fat snail race will take place. Invited are again all pupilswho fancy an entertaining yet challenging race of skill. Goal: The winner is the one who slowest drives. In the snail race - also Slow Bike Race speed is not the most important factor, but the Skill in the foreground. Bicycles and helmets are provided.

On Saturday, 11.04.2026 at 14:15 is also Julian Janssen, known from the KIKA program Checker Julian and ambassador of the VCD Climate Tour on site. He is happy to make himself available for comparison races. So be at VELOBerlin and take part!

The BIKE Film Tour presents: Düsseldorf bike courier Albert Rabaev gives insights into his everyday work, the courier scene and the feeling of life between time pressure and freedom. With a 7-minute film screening followed by a discussion.

Graphics/Photos: Bike Film Tour, El Flamingo

"Cycling circle? This is a completely new kind of bike tour. It's not about performance, distance or equipment. What counts is the moment. And that connects!" The cycling circle morning routine is for women* who want to start VELO Sunday on their bikes - in a circle of women* and with a cocoa ritual. Karen Rike from Runde Reise is the guide. Cycling circles usually take place around Eberswalde (BB). Participation in the VELO is free of charge.
Binding seat reservation under hej@rundereise.com
Start location + tour: will be announced after binding registration.

This event is organized by Runde Reise.

# Online registration closed, on-site late registration is possible at the number pickup counter #

Now it's getting fast! The slightly older children can show off their skills on their own bikes. The same applies here: Don't forget your helmet! The division takes place on site.

Start: Sunday, April 12, 12:00 noon, Airfield Race Track, Open Air
Number issue: BRV tent at the start/finish area of the Airfieldrace track
Costs: Participation free of charge
Important: Please bring your own bike.
Pre-registration is now open - Registration for the children's bike race is valid as an admission ticket for 1 parent, but please book a free day ticket for the participating child or accompanying sibling (free of charge up to 14 years). Additional accompanying adults require a normal day ticket.

# Online registration closed, on-site late registration is possible at the number pickup counter #

Balance bike racing for kids ages 2 to 5. Show us what you've got! Here, the little ones can go full throttle – on their own balance bike, of course.

Start: Sunday, April 12 at 11:30 a.m., Airfield Race Track, Open Air
Number issue: BRV tent at the start/finish area of the Airfieldrace track
Costs: Participation free of charge
Important: Please bring your own wheel.
Pre-registration is now open - Registration for the wheel race is valid as an admission ticket for 1 parent, but please book a free day ticket for the participating child or accompanying sibling (free of charge up to 14 years). Additional accompanying adults require a normal day ticket.

What is a wheel race?
A balance bike race is a child-friendly race on two wheels - without any pedals. The kids push themselves off the ground with their feet and race along a closed-off track. It's not just about speed, but above all about fun, exercise and the first feeling of racing on two wheels. Ideal for little explorers aged 2 to 5!

Berlin is on the move - and in September there are elections to the Berlin House of Representatives. What do the parties in Berlin have in mind, what mobility demands are in their programs and what role does the bicycle play? We invite the experts from the democratic parties to VELOBerlin to give you an overview.

Panel:

• Daniela Röss, SPD
• Kristian Ronneburg, The Left
• Oda Hassepaß, Alliance 90 / Greens
• Johannes Rudschies, CDU Tempelhof-Schöneberg

We cordially invite you to the Women in Cycling Germany Meet-Up. Women in Cycling Germany is a network that aims to connect and empower women working in the cycling sector. This session is for women* who already work in the sector and for those who are interested in the cycling industry professionally. Three inspiring impulses and lots of networking, job matchmaking and fun at VELOBerlin.
It's a woman's world!

Since 2007, the Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment, together with the FahrRat, has honored projects and initiatives that have rendered outstanding services to Berlin as a cycling metropolis. The aim of the "Fahrrad Berlin" award is to make the diverse commitment of Berlin's cycling community and the work of the districts more visible. The award-winning projects should serve as examples and role models and motivate further action.
As in previous years, the prize will be awarded at VELOBerlin.

• 14:00: Award ceremony for the Berlin Bicycle Engagement Prize, FluxFM bicycle flea market
• 15:00: Meet & Greet with the award winners, VELOSalon
• 15:30: Short presentations of the winning projects

Cargobikeracing is back in Berlin! At VELOBerlin we're hitting Tempelhofer Airfield again.

Dates & Registration: Sunday, April 12

• 10:00 - 11:00 Check-In & Warm-Up
• 11:00 - 14:00 Racing
• 14:00 Award Ceremony

Please register using the registration link.

Whether along the Dahme, around Lake Tegel or through the neighborhoods - Berlin is perfect for cycling. Flat, green and full of paths just for you. Rediscover the city - with our tour tips.

Dates & Times: tba

Multi-instrumentalist, DJ and live entertainer LASCA FOX is already a tradition at VELOBerlin. Always sustainable with his solar-powered Lasca Fox mobile, this year he will be delighting the Family Area with danceable rhythms and lots of positive vibes.

• 11.04.2026 at 10:30, 13:30, 16:30
• 12.04.2026 at 10:30, 13:30, 17:00

Lasca Fox also offers energy workshops for kids between his shows, where you can learn all about solar energy, what his bike can do and how this can help you in everyday life:

• 11.04.2026 at 11:00, 14:00, 16:00
• 12.04.2026 at 11:00, 14:00, 16:00

At the big bike festival for everyone, we place particular emphasis on kids and young people - those who will soon be changing the way we get around. Test bikes, practise riding technique and BMX skills, marvel at thrilling shows by professional bikers, gain your first competitive experience in children's and running bike races, join in and sing along with Lasca Fox and our children's musician Lars Feuerstein and, of course, get plenty of exercise on the bungee trampoline and bouncy castle: the aim is to get them excited about bikes with fun and games. And parents: there's plenty for you to experience between the coffee bike and cargo bike tests.

New this year: the VELO Custom Cats sticker contest by and with Reflective Berlin for kids and adults.

Thanks to TAGESSPIEGEL for its long-standing support of our young talent program.

Music for children - and their parents! There's no sitting still today, because Lars Feuerstein brings a breath of fresh air to children's music! With modern beats and child-friendly but clever lyrics, he not only inspires the little ones, but also their parents. His music combines pop, hip-hop and other current sounds into a rousing mix - perfect for singing, dancing and partying along!

• 11.04.2026 at 13:00
• 12.04.2026 at 14:30

The dance on the bike: at the BMX School Berlin shows, you will experience exciting and entertaining action from BMX freestyle pros. Afterwards, you can learn some skills yourself and pick up tips and tricks from the pros.

• BMX Flatland shows daily at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
• BMX workshop for kids & teenagers daily at 11:20 am, 1:20 pm, 12.04. also 3:20 pm
• BMX Kids Challenge 12.04. Qualification BMX School Berlin 14:00, Final 15:20

The Berliner Radsport Verband e.V. (BRV) is once again organizing the so-called "Airfield Race" as part of the VELOBerlin with start and finish on the festival grounds and a 10km circuit over the entire Tempelhofer Feld. The competitions are also open Berlin championships. The two-day event is supported by the Berlin Senate Department for the Interior, Digitization and Sport.

The Berliner Radsport Verband e.V. (BRV) is once again organizing the "Airfield Race" as part of the VELOBerlin with start and finish on the festival grounds and a 10km circuit over the entire Tempelhofer Feld. The competitions are also open Berlin championships. The two-day event is supported by the Berlin Senate Department for the Interior, Digitization and Sport.

Two days × two races = one prize. The 8bar LAST ONE STANDING and the 8bar CRIT 2026 will take place on April 11-12, 2026 during the VELO Berlin Bike Show. For the 8bar LAST ONE STANDING on Saturday, we have designed a 450m course that is both intense and technical. Tight corners combined with fast straights keep the pressure high from the first lap to the last rider. It's not just about power, but also about bike handling and race strategy.

On Sunday we bring back our legendary 8bar CRIT. The race will be split into a Party Race and a Fast Race. Both races will last 25 minutes plus an additional 10 laps. Lapped riders will be taken out of the race.

The track is velodrome-shaped and 300 m long - fast, direct and built for pure speed.

Do you think you have the legs and the nerve for it?

Dates & Times

• Saturday, April 11, 8bar Fixed Gear Last One Standing
  • 11:00 - 13:00 - Start number distribution at the 8bar stand (OUT_B5 Adventure Area)
  • 13:00 - 13:30 - Warm up
  • 13:30 - 17:00 - Race
• Sunday, April 12, 3-5 p.m.: 8bar Fixed Gear Crit
  • 13:00 - 15:00 - Start number distribution at the 8bar stand (OUT_B5 Adventure Area)
  • 15:00 - 15:30 - Warm up
  • 15:30 - 17:00 - Race

Registration: coming soon via the 8bar website.