Marcin Budzinski triumphs after protest in the gripping sprint in Ried!

Marcin Budzinski triumphs after protest in the gripping sprint in Ried!

What an exciting day for Ried im Innkreis! On May 30, 2025, the second stage of the 15th International Raiffeisen Upper Austria was held. In a gripping target sprint, Marcin Budzinski from the ATT investments prevailed after his original protest was accepted against Carlos Garcia Trejo (Team Petrolike). The first about the finish line was Trejo, but you have to take into account the racing dynamics that have many surprises.

After a travel time of 4:12:49 hours, Budzinski secured the day's victory, which catapults him forward in the overall ranking. A total of 95 drivers took part in the target sprint, which took place after early attacks and an exciting chase. Bartlomiej Proc from Team Runrace Wibatech and Budzinski held against the supposed injustice against the supposed injustice and were heard from the race directors.

course of the race and placements

Josef Dirnbauer from Schwingshandl Cycling Team showed an excellent performance and won all three mountain ratings. As a result, he now bears the coveted mountain jersey. Marco Schrettl from Tirol KTM Cycling Team remains the best Austrian in the overall ranking and takes the twelfth place with just ten seconds behind the overall leading, Lorenzo Galimberti (Team Petrolike), whose total time is 4:21:09 hours.

• Best Austrian: Fabian Steininger (Team WSA KTM Graz) in 4th place
• Emanuele Zangerle in 6th place
• Giacomo Ballabio (Team Hrinkow Advarics) in 9th place

The next stage will lead from Bad Schallerbach to Aigen/Schlägl on Saturday, May 31, 2025 and promises 141 kilometers and 2310 meters of altitude, followed by another challenge on June 1st, which then also has decisive climbs.

A look at the tour

The international Raiffeisen Upper Austria tour is not only a highlight for the drivers, but also for the region. The event attracts cycling enthusiasts from near and far and is part of a varied competition year on cycling. Various other races are in the 2025 calendar, so it remains exciting for all drivers and fans.

SPORTERISTION becomes an experience not only for the athletes but also for the local population. The enthusiasm for cycling is shown over the entire tour and brings people together, be it as a spectator or in competition. So it remains to be said: Ried, you are ready for more!

For more details on the tour and the placements, you can report the reports on tips.at meindezirk.at and cycling- page.de track.