Züri Velo Cup

The Züri Velo Cup is an innovative racing bike format around Zurich - a challenge for cycling enthusiasts in which selected segments of the legendary "Züri Metzgete" and the 2025 UCI Road World Championships are ridden and collected.

Who is it for?

• Hobby cyclists who want to collect segments around Zurich and discover new routes
• Athletes who want to ride flexibly - without a fixed race start and without timekeeping
• Fans and communities who value excitement, comparison and motivation

How does it work?

• Participants register digitally and connect their tracking accounts (e.g. Strava, Garmin) with LaceUp
• They travel on defined route sections (segments) whenever they want
• LaceUp automatically extracts the completed routes from the GPS data
• There are open-ride events where everyone can ride at the same time - with refreshment points along the way

Highlights & advantages

• Flexible procedure without mass start or large race setup
• Digital integration: automatic tracking, but without segment times
• Community component: Participation motivation through comparison and open events
• Visibility for route & region: publicizing segments and cycle routes
• Low hurdles, great incentive: sections or individual segments are also relevant

Current figures & successes

• Over 1,600 registrations in the first edition
• Over 1,000 active participants who have collected thousands of segments
• Due to its popularity, the Cup was extended and regional open-ride formats were offered