Patrick Konrad: Home tour of as a career highlight in sight!

Patrick Konrad: Home tour of as a career highlight in sight!

Steyr, Österreich - On June 12, 2025, the Lidl-Trek team officially announced that Patrick Konrad will take part in the Tour of Austria 2025. The tour takes place from July 9th to 13th, with the start in Steyr and the destination in Feldkirch. Konrad, who has already had a stage victory at the Tour de France and took 73rd place at Giro d’Italia, is aiming for the overall victory on this home tour. In an explanation, the athlete expressed that a victory on the home tour was a career highlight for him and that he appreciates to win in front of local fans.

The Tour of Austria, which is already experiencing its 69th edition this year, has a long history that goes back to 1955. At that time, the first tour of a free Austria took place without zone limits. Interestingly, the first stage did not lead to Graz, but on the B1 to Linz. At that time, Swedish drivers dominated the tour with the overall winners Nordvall, Ströhm and Göransson in the first few years. Despite the long -term tradition, the event is very popular, both for drivers and fans.

Patrick Konrad's racing calendar

Patrick Konrad has participated in numerous big races in recent years. In June 2025, he was already on the list of participation for Giro d’Italia, whose races he completed have played an important role in his career in the past. Here are some of his last starts:

The 69th tour of Austria promises to be exciting, especially with Konrad's ambitions that lead around the impressive alpine landscapes in Austria. With numerous stages and challenges during the tour, the event is a highlight in the racing calendar of cycling in Austria.

The Tour of Austria is of great importance not only for the participants, but also for the audience. The event attracts a large audience every year who cheered the athletes and pursues the live routes. Those responsible hope for another successful year with numerous spectators and an exciting competitive atmosphere.