But that has nothing to do with the track work, but with the cyclists. However, this is not a sign that the car-free main square will become reality overnight, but with the start of the Upper Austria cycle tour. It is a sporting spectacle of a special kind, because from 651 meters you don’t usually cause a stir. The prologue from the main square over the old town to the Linz Castle is one of the extraordinary category.
Because 37 meters in altitude and a maximum incline of 15 percent on this short distance as well as the cobblestones as a treacherous surface, especially when it rains, are quite a challenge for the professional cyclists. Due to the narrowness of the route, the 144 athletes will start individually, starting at 6.15 p.m. (there is a moderated live stream on nachrichten.at). In 2021, the Belgian cross specialist Daan Soete won with 1:03:24 minutes. Its average speed: 40 km/h. The supporting program on the main square starts at 4.30 p.m. with a trial show.
The necessary construction work for the spectacle makes it necessary to close Klosterstraße and the main square from 10 a.m. The Promenade-Graben axis remains passable. Even the taxis have to leave the main square at short notice today, they can be found at the Lentos.
Source: Nachrichten
