Pre-Race Vienna Extension
Monday 12 May 2025
Touch down in Vienna where an included transfer will take you to your hotel at the Radisson Red Vienna. Today is free for your to adjust to your surroundings. We will meet this evening to say a quick hello and go through the schedule for your race week.
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Join us this morning as we explore the beautiful city of Vienna on foot. We will be joined by a local runner to lead us on an 8km running tour of the city, taking in some key highlights. This is an optional extra, therefore you are free to enjoy your morning however you choose.
The afternoon and evening is free for you to enjoy the city. If you are planning on taking the cruise and ride transfer option on the 14th, we recommend you build your bike today, we can assist you with a local mechanic if you would like any bike servicing.
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Cruise & Ride transfer
If you have selected the cruise and ride option, this morning we will head down to the river where we will pick up an included cruise along the Danube from Vienna to Bratislava, bikes are allowed onboard. Once we arrive in Bratislava we will enjoy a local lunch in the city. You can then choose to ride with your Tri Travel leader to the race site in Samorin, where you will check in for your 5-night stay during the race, or you can pick up the group coach transfer in Bratislava and save your legs.
This activity is available for both athletes and spectators. Your luggage will be transferred for you by the group coach transfer.
Coach Transfer
If you are on the pre-race extension and have selected a coach transfer, a coach will collect you from the hotel lobby after check-out. You will stop for a short while in Bratislava en route to stretch your legs and sample the city – then we will continue to x-bionic® sphere to check-in to your rooms.
5-night X-Bionic® Sphere package arrivals
For those flying in today on the 5-night package, if you arrive in the morning, you will join the group transfer collecting fellow group members from Radisson Red Vienna, making a stop in Bratislava on route to your destination at X-Bionic® Sphere. If you arrive in the evening, you will pick up a scheduled evening transfer, and travel direct to X-Bionic® Sphere.
Thursday 15 May 2025
During your stay at X-Bionic® Sphere you have unlimited access to swimming pools, athletic track and gym to use at your leisure. Today is free for you to explore the facilities and the surrounding area of Samorin. This evening, we will meet for a welcome drink and meeting to discuss the race schedule.
Friday 16 May 2025
This morning access to the swim course will be open 7 am to 9 am for us to enjoy a group swim in the Danube River. We will regroup later this morning after breakfast to visit the expo – as part of the Tri Travel group you will have access to a 10% discount on official merchandise.
This afternoon, we will do a group ride as part of a familiarisation tour of the bike course. There is also a venue walk through hosted by the organisers for first timers at 5pm this evening.
Saturday 17 May 2025
This morning, we will freshen up with a morning shake-out run. The route will be short and at a relaxed pace to loosen the legs for tomorrow. Unless you are participating in these races; TRYATHLON, SPRINT, STANDARD (OLYMPIC), in which case, it is race day for you! Your bikes will need to be checked in this morning.
Bike check-in for those racing The Championship is from 5.30pm. You have the freedom to enjoy a VIP spectator experience today with your included VIP ticket.
There is a Pasta Party this evening in the OLYM-PICK Restaurant. Times may be staggered.
Sunday 18 May 2025
Today is race day for those racing the middle distance (open) and The Championship. If you raced yesterday, it’s your turn to enjoy the VIP hospitality as we cheer on our fellow athletes. Spectators are welcome to join both days of the VIP viewing.
Once you have completed your race, come join us for a post-race celebration in VIP area. Your bikes & transition bags can be checked out after 3.30pm.
Monday 19 May 2025
After a fantastic stay at the impressive X-Bionic® Sphere, it’s time to say goodbye. If you aren’t ready to fly off just yet, our team can book you extra nights in either Vienna or Bratislava.
Can we tempt you into another triathlon while you’re here? Make it a challenge like no other by joining us at Challenge St Polten the following weekend. We can organise your transfer with a couple of extra nights in Vienna in between. Contact our team for more information.
