The registration phase for the ASVÖ King of the Lake, which is considered the biggest time trial in Europe, begins on 4 April 2025. The 15th edition of the race will take place on 20 September and will take participants on a 47.2-kilometre route around Lake Attersee. The special feature of the Attersee is that the route for the time trial is completely closed to traffic. A total of 1400 starting places are available. The race offers a mixture of flat sections for high speeds, challenging climbs and technical passages. The riders have to conquer a total of 280 metres in altitude.
Registration system and starting places time trial
Registration for the ASVÖ King of the Lake runs from 4 to 20 April 2025. For years, there have been more people interested in taking part than there have been starting places. In order to offer all those interested the same chance of a starting place, the places for individual starters and teams of 4 will be drawn by lot after the end of the registration phase. For the 10-rider team time trial category, however, the principle of "first come, first serve" applies. A new feature this year: for the first time, starting places drawn by lot can be transferred if someone is unable to start at short notice. The registration fee is 5 euros per person and will be donated to the Upper Austrian Red Cross Vöcklabruck branch.
Classes and prizes
The ASVÖ King of the Lake offers various classification classes. In the individual classification, the titles "King of the Lake powered by Specialized" and "Queen of the Lake" are awarded. For professional time trialists, there are the elite categories "Elite Queen of the Lake powered by Lenzing AG" and "Elite King of the Lake". Young talents under the age of 23 compete for the "U23 Queen of the Lake" and "U23 King of the Lake powered by Raiffeisen" titles. There are also classifications for the 4-man team time trial powered by Autohaus Eder & Volkswagen and the 10-man team time trial.
Route and start times of the time trials
The route of the ASVÖ King of the Lake runs over 47.2 kilometres around Lake Attersee and has 280 metres of elevation gain. The start takes place from 13:00 in intervals of 15 to 30 seconds. The entire route is closed to normal traffic to ensure optimal and safe conditions for the time trial participants.
Entry fees and registration for time trials
The entry fees for the ASVÖ King of the Lake vary depending on the category and time of registration. Individual starters in the road bike and time trial categories pay 85 euros until 31 July 2025 and 95 euros thereafter. The entry fee for the 4-rider team time trial is 300 euros until 31 July and 340 euros from 1 August. The 10-rider team time trial costs 595 euros if you register by 31 July. You can register via the official website www.kotl.at.
Info
- Route length: 47.2 kilometres
- Altitude metres: 280
- Start interval: 15 to 30 seconds
- Start time: from 13:00
- Categories: Individual rider (road bike and time trial class), 4-man team time trial, 10-man team time trial
- Classifications: Road bike class, time trial class, age groups, licence riders, 4-man team time trial (women, men and mixed), 10-man team time trial
- Registration phase: 4 April 2025 to 20 April 2025
Entry fees
- Single driver: 85 euros (until 31 July 2025), 95 euros (from 1 August 2025)
- 4-man team time trial: 300 euros (until 31 July 2025), 340 euros (from 1 August 2025)
- 10-man team time trial: 595 euros (until 31 July 2025)
Kristian Bauer
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