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Team Vorarlberg with focus on attack at the GP Vorarlberg – it will be a cycling spectacle in a class of its own <\/h3>\n

Rankweil, April 29, 2026<\/strong> – Everything is set for a top-class cycling festival in the heart of Vorarlberg. The 15th edition of the GP Vorarlberg, Austria’s only UCI World Cup race, is just around the corner. Next Friday, May 1st, the starting signal for the elite race over 163.1 kilometers and a challenging 2392 vertical meters will be given at 11:30 am. An open and exciting battle between a wide range of favorites from 23 teams and over 20 nations is guaranteed.  <\/p>\n

Team Vorarlberg at the start with the best line-up <\/h4>\n

The local professional cycling team Team Vorarlberg is entering the race with a top line-up. Sports Director Paul Renger<\/strong> has nominated a powerful line-up. The team is led by team captain Colin St\u00fcssi<\/strong> (SUI). He is supported by the Austrians  Kilian Feurstein<\/strong>, Emanuel Zangerle<\/strong> and Philipp Hofbauer<\/strong>. From Germany are  Dominik R\u00f6ber<\/strong> and Tobias Nolde<\/strong>, while Giacomo Ballabio<\/strong> completes the Italian group. As international as the Vorarlberg team is. The competition is just as international.  <\/p>\n

Many favorites make for open cards<\/strong><\/p>\n

List of favorites according to the current start list: Last year’s winner Jaka Marolt <\/strong>(SLO \/ Factor Racing), Colin St\u00fcssi, Philipp Hofbauer <\/strong>(Team Vorarlberg), Martin Voltr<\/strong> (CZE \/ ATT Investments), Patryk Goszczurny <\/strong>(POL), William Smith<\/strong> (GBR) both Team Visma – Lease a Bike, Johannes Adamietz, Miguel Heidemann <\/strong>(both GER \/ Rembe-rad-net), Michael Boros<\/strong> (winner 2023), Jakub Toupalik <\/strong>(both CZE \/ Kasper Crypto4Me), Riccardo Zoidl <\/strong>(AUT \/ Hrinkow Advarics), Santiago Umba<\/strong> (COL) Alexandre Balmer<\/strong> (SUI) both from UCI Pro Team Solution Tech Nippo Rali, Andrin Z\u00fcger<\/strong> (SUI \/ RunRace Solarpur). <\/p>\n

Confident and focused on the home race<\/h4>\n

Team Manager Thomas Kofler<\/strong> and Sports Director Paul Renger<\/strong> are motivated ahead of the start: “We know that it will be super tough, as we have a duty as the home team. But with so many top teams, the pressure is spread over several shoulders. In any case, we will try to be active again in order to place one of our riders at the front in the final. The boys are definitely fired up for the GP Vorarlberg!”<\/p>\n

Wide-ranging supporting program for young and old – Record entries for the K\u00e4ferle Cup – Live broadcast from Studio K19<\/h4>\n

In addition to the top-class professional race, visitors can look forward to an attractive supporting program. The traditional K\u00e4ferle Cup, with over 200 pre-registered kids, promises shining children’s eyes before the pros start. The competitions for the 2 to 14-year-olds start at 09:00 and open the race day in style. There will also be a supervised bike course available all day, which will be a lot of fun for young racers. The B\u00fcrgermusik Nenzing will provide entertainment and a wide range of food and drink and invites you to linger in the start\/finish area at the Sportmittelschule Nenzing. At the R\u00f6nsberg mountain classification, the OF R\u00f6ns will also be providing action and refreshments, which will ensure a fantastic atmosphere along the route. <\/p>\n

GP Vorarlberg is LIVE!<\/strong> The race will be broadcast live at the start and finish from 12.30 p.m. via video wall from Studio K19. It can also be viewed online at www.k19.at<\/strong> so that fans don’t miss a second of the exciting action. Cycling enthusiasts and families can look forward to an unforgettable May Day celebration. Admission is free.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Provisional start list: https:\/\/www.computerauswertung.at\/veranstaltungen\/2026\/260501\/entrylist.pdf <\/p>\n

Roadbook: https:\/\/www.proevent-cycling.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Roadbook_GP-Vorarlberg_26.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

15th GP Vorarlberg May 1st – Program highlights:<\/h4>\n