Cycling races in Vejle

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Vejle’s hills are made for cycling races, which is why Vejle is also known for its many cycling events. Each year, the area attracts cycling enthusiasts for both professional races and amateur rides, and in 2022, Vejle’s terrain was the setting for the start of Stage 3 of the Tour de Franc

This year's cycling races in Vejle

The hills in and around Vejle attract cycling enthusiasts from near and far every year. That’s why Vejle hosts numerous cycling races annually, both professional and amateur. In 2022, the Tour de France passed through Vejle’s landscape, and every year, PostNord Danmark Rundt comes to ride the Queen Stage. You can also ride in the cycling tracks of the pros by participating in the many amateur cycling races.

Cyclists for the spring cycle race Grejsdalsløbet
Kenneth Stjernegaard

Grejsdalsløbet

Grejsdalsløbet is a classic in amateur cycling races. It may even be Denmark’s most challenging amateur race, pushing even the strongest riders to their limits.

Every year in May, the race organizers invite cyclists to an event that combines cycling community, exercise, and festive socializing. There are routes for both road and gravel riders.

Choose from the following routes: Spring Classic, challenging you with a 229-kilometer route, over 2,000 meters of elevation, and 22 categorized climbs. Granfondo, a memorable challenge of 167 kilometers with 14 categorized climbs and over 1,800 meters of elevation gain. Mediofondo, designed for experienced cyclists, featuring 1,200 meters of elevation over 127 kilometers. The Challenge, suitable for both beginners and experienced riders, offering an 83-kilometer route with nearly 1,000 meters of elevation through Vejle’s beautiful and hilly terrain. The Gravel Route explores Vejle Ådal on a 78-kilometer route with a luxury pit stop at Bindeballe Købmandsgård.

A participant in the Danish Mountain Bike Championships on the track in Nørreskoven in Vejle
Arne Matthiesen

Danish Championships in XCO Mountain Biking

The Danish Championships in XCO Mountain Biking are coming to Vejle on August 23, 2025! Mountainbike Club Vejle is hosting the championship, which will take place in Nørreskoven. Expect an action-packed event and a cycling celebration in the beautiful green forest setting.

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NORDIC GRVL GRINDER

NORDIC GRVL GRINDER

The organizers of NORDIC GRVL GRINDER invite you to an entire weekend filled with gravel riding, festivities, and community. From Thursday, August 28, to Sunday, August 31, Vejle will host a gravel weekend where you can ride through some of Denmark’s most stunning landscapes—featuring varied terrain, breathtaking views, and plenty of glorious gravel.

There are three different gravel routes to choose from: 200 kilometers, 130 kilometers, and 80 kilometers.

That same weekend, the Vejle Fjordfestival will also take place, adding an extra festive atmosphere to the event.

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