Radquer is a time-honored cycling sport that attracts huge crowds of spectators to race tracks in Belgium, the Netherlands and now also in the USA. In Switzerland, there are still attractive races that are almost traditionally held, but this spectator-friendly sport has been struggling for years. Now the initiator and former cyclo-cross pro Yves Corminboeuf wants to breathe new life into the sport with a new type of race and has even managed to win over Red Bull for the idea. "I wanted to create a spectacular, technically demanding and unique race that is also exciting for spectators to watch," says Cominboeuf.

The Red Bull Velodux was born from this idea: A spectacular cyclocross race that is ridden alternately in teams of two. The historic old town of Estavayer le Lac serves as the race course. With its cobbled, narrow alleyways, numerous steps and not least because of the special backdrop, it offers a unique terrain for this cycling happening. With additional obstacles such as sandy sections and mud holes, the Velodux will not only be an autumn cycling highlight from a technical point of view. The race is also worth the trip from a sporting point of view. Cycling greats such as Julien Absalon, Ralph Näf, Mathias and Lukas Flückiger, road world champions Philippe Gilbert and Danilo Wyss, Roger Rinderknecht and Adrian Kiener and many more will be at the start.

Radquer and a stair descent - an unusual mix.

Speaking of the start, the first category - women and juniors - will start at 10.30 am, followed by the open category at 12.45 pm. At 14:00, the international elite will start their battle. As is usually the case in cyclo-cross, the race lasts one hour plus one lap and the two-wheeler must also meet the usual cyclo-cross standards.
This spectacle is also free for spectators, which means that many passers-by can spontaneously get an idea of this attractive sport.

www.redbull.com/velodux