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Patrick Konrad: Targeting the home tour as a career highlight!
Patrick Konrad is starting in the Tour of Austria 2025 and is aiming for overall victory. The tour takes place from July 9th to 13th.
Patrick Konrad: Targeting the home tour as a career highlight!
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 finish in Feldkirch. Konrad, who already has a stage win in the Tour de France and finished 73rd in the Giro d'Italia, is aiming for overall victory in this home tour. In a statement, the athlete said that a victory at the home tour would be a career highlight for him and he appreciates being able to win in front of home fans.
The Tour of Austria, which is celebrating its 69th edition this year, has a long history that dates back to 1955. At that time, the first tour through a free Austria without zone borders took place. Interestingly, the first stage did not lead to Graz, but rather on the B1 to Linz. At that time, Swedish riders dominated the tour with overall winners Nordvall, Ströhm and Göransson in the early years. Despite the long-standing tradition, the event is very popular, both among drivers and fans.
Patrick Konrad's racing calendar
Patrick Konrad has taken part in numerous major races in recent years. In June 2025 he is already on the participation list for the Giro d'Italia, the races he has completed in the past have played an important role in his career. Here are some of his recent starts:
| Month | run |
|---|---|
| June | Giro d'Italia, Criterium du Dauphiné, Tour de Suisse |
| July | Tour de France, International Austria tour |
The 69th Tour of Austria promises to be exciting, especially with Konrad's ambitions taking him around the impressive alpine landscapes of Austria. With numerous stages and challenges during the tour, the event is a highlight in the cycling racing calendar in Austria.
The Tour of Austria is very important not only for the participants, but also for the spectators. The event attracts a large audience each year to cheer on the athletes and watch the live track broadcasts. Those responsible are hoping for another successful year with numerous spectators and an exciting competition atmosphere.