EPR 2024 built a bridge between the Capitals of Culture Bad Ischl (2024) and Chemnitz (2025). Even though the weather demanded everything from us with heavy rain, we didn’t let it stop us and saw the Peace Ride through together.

The main peloton’s route started in Bad Ischl, led via the Czech town of Lipno nad Vltavou, and met the Polish peloton in Plzeň. The Polish group had started in Lwówek Śląski and travelled in via Teplice. United, the ride continued from Plzeň on the final stage all the way to the finish in Chemnitz.

Over a total of 570 kilometres and 6,000 metres of elevation gain, 200 participants showed what defines the spirit of the Peace Ride. Riding, fighting, and arriving together — a sporting challenge across borders and a strong sign for peace and European friendship.