5th Cycle for Science
May 13th to May 19th 2026
Ride to ESSKA 2026 – Join the Legendary Road to Prague!
Before the science begins, the adventure awaits: Join colleagues from around the world on the legendary ESSKA Cycling Tour—a multi-day road bike journey from Munich to Prague, leading into the ESSKA Congress 2026.
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just passionate about movement and medicine, this is your chance to combine sport, networking, and scenery in a unique pre-congress tradition. Over six unforgettable stages, you’ll ride through spectacular landscapes, choosing daily between a challenging or a more relaxed route.
The biannual ESSKA Meeting will officially open upon the peloton’s arrival in Prague, marked by the ceremonial handover of the ESSKA sceptre during the opening ceremony.
✔ Bring your own bike or rent one via the congress organization
✔ Luggage transport, technical support, breakfast & dinner, hotel accommodation – all included
✔ Support van for tired legs & a media team to capture the moments
✔ Ride, connect, recover – and then dive into ESSKA 2026
Limited spots available – stay tuned and saddle up!
Juan Carlos Monllau (president of ESSKA)
Dominik Krejci, Sebastian Kopf, and Wolfgang Nebelung (organisation CFS)