What began as a vision in 2020 is now an established fixture: the European Peace Ride celebrated its 6th edition in 2026, sending a powerful signal for solidarity, sport and history.

As part of Chemnitz's bid to become European Capital of Culture 2025, the idea was born to revive the legendary International Peace Race. Even after the Capital of Culture year, the European Peace Ride continues this mission.

By now, the European Peace Ride has become firmly established – a socially relevant project that connects people, overcomes borders, and carries a message of peace.

What started as a one-time event has grown into a movement that lives on – with every turn of the pedals, with every encounter, with every shared ride for a peaceful future.

The European Peace Ride is not a race, but a joint ride for peace. In 2027, 200 participants will start together, ride as a closed peloton and reach the finish together. The three stages cover approx. 600 kilometers with around 6,000 meters of elevation gain, at an average speed of 28 km/h. A sporting challenge that puts team spirit, endurance and the idea of connection at its heart.