Cycling on Sunday: Diekirch gare via Echternach - 45km or 71km.

Hello Easy Spinners. This event will be on a Sunday because there is rain forecast for the previous day.

What we will do together
1. Cycle from Luxembourg gare (front of Police station) to Echternach lake (about 45km).
2. Have a meal at Echternach youth hostel.
Those who wish to do a shorter ride can take the bus from Echternach back to Lux gare.
3. Cycle from Echternach lake to Diekirch gare (about 26km).
If we maintain an average speed of about 18km/hour and have a total stop time of 90 minutes (including 1 hour dining at the lake), we can finish the ride in 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Getting home from finishing point (Diekirch gare)
There are trains from Diekirch to Luxembourg Gare every 30 minutes. Also, there are buses from Diekirch to other directions.

What to bring
1. Your bike in tip top condition.
2. Energy snacks.
3. Lots of fluids to stay hydrated.
4. Packed food for the the meal at Echternach. ALTERNATIVELY, you can order food at Echternach Youth hostel.

Disclaimer
If you decide to participate in this event, you are responsible for your own property and health. This distance (71km) requires high exercise tolerance/endurance/fitness.
The organizer will NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for damages to the property or the health (including cycling injuries) of the participants.
The organizer will be responsible for navigating the cycle route from the start point to the finish point.

Weather conditions. Updated on 08/03/2026 (https://www.bbc.com/weather/2960316)
12 degree Celsius. Mostly cloudy, and 28% chance of rain. Total rain forecast is 0mm.
If the forecast becomes worse, the organizer may cancel the event 6 hours before the start time or earlier.

The terrain is 99% tarmac (paved), 56km of which is cycle path.
**Komoot route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2122720628?share_token=a3ldIIqAvshXO07oT2z3IfKFPJWlMwGzMKWDK05LdLxOOOSJwp&ref=wtd**

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