VELOBerlin 2026: Marcel Kittel, Tony Martin and Annemiek van Vleuten as guests

On 11 and 12 April, VELOBerlin invites you to the bicycle festival at the historic Tempelhof Airport. The programme includes test rides, bike races for all age groups, workshops and group rides through Berlin. Tickets for two days cost 15 euros in advance and 12 euros for one day. In addition to various races, there will also be a programme for cycling fans: on Sunday, the classic Paris-Roubaix will be broadcast live. The individual time trial will not take place this year.

Adventure reports at the VELOBerlin

Markus Weinberg cycled more than 7,000 kilometres through 14 countries from the North Cape to Cabo de São Vicente. He will be reporting on this journey at VELOBerlin. Vico Merklein, Paralympic hand cyclist and gold medallist, talks about sport, everyday life and mobility on three wheels in Berlin. He talks about his path to elite sport, his experiences on Berlin's streets and accessible cycle routes in the city. Extreme runner Fritz Sitte crossed the African continent on foot, while his brother Max accompanied him on his bike from Cape Town to Morocco.

Marcel Kittel and Tony Martin

Marcel Kittel is one of the most successful German sprinters of all time. Tony Martin won several world championship titles in individual and team time trials. After the end of their active careers, both are now working in the children's bike sector. They will be talking about their new projects at VELOBerlin. A big name from women's cycling will also be a guest: Annemiek van Vleuten won the Tour de France Femmes, the Giro Donne several times and the Vuelta Femenina. She won gold in the time trial at the Olympic Games and became road world champion. In two formats, she talks about the biggest races on the calendar, her career and the time after active cycling.

Cycle race at VELOBerlin

The first day (Saturday, 11 April) will be dedicated to the road races on a seven-kilometre circuit on Tempelhofer Feld. The circuit race is organised as an open Berlin state association championship. In addition to various age groups, there is also a Jdermann race. On Sunday (12 April), the Crit Championships are on the race programme. The race will take place on a 1.5 kilometre circuit.

Women in Cycling at VELOBerlin

The Women in Cycling network brings together perspectives from women in the cycling scene. The discussion deals with the question of how local cycling culture is organised and how women can make more of a difference in bike shops, on the street, in networks and in companies in the sector. The network is committed to breaking down structural barriers in the cycling sector and empowering women. "Through mentoring, networking and targeted support, the aim is to get more women into management positions, close the gender pay gap and create better working conditions," reads the self-description.

VELOBerlin 2026 facts

• Date: 11-12 April 2026, 10.00-18.00 hrs
• Venue: Tempelhof Airport, Hangar 5 & outdoor area
• Entrances: "Land side" entrance at Hangar 5: Tempelhofer Damm 45, U Paradestraße; "Air side" entrance: via Tempelhofer Feld
• Area: entire event approx. 50,000 m²
• Tickets: day ticket in advance € 12.00, at the weekend € 15.00; festival ticket in advance € 15.00, at the weekend € 18.00 online at www.veloberlin.com and box office on site