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RIDE PUPPYTON.

A Vienna-based road cycling community built on ambition, inclusivity, and shared moments on and off the bike.

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OUR RIDES

  • Every Wednesday at 17:30 in summer, 16:30 in October.

    The original Wednesday ride and the heart of Puppyton.

    A structured group ride with a fixed route and clearly defined pace groups. The ride includes four speed groups:

    Neutral — relaxed & beginner-friendly
    Peloton — strong & steady
    Chasing — fast & focused
    Leadout — full gas

    Whether you’re chasing wheels or finding your rhythm, there’s a place for you in the group.

    Please note that routes differ depending on the speed group you choose. The ride finishes at Poidlhütte for an evening drink.

    By joining the ride, you agree to our Waiver & Rules. Please take a moment to read them.

    For weekly updates, route briefings and last-minute changes, please visit our events section in our Strava Community.

  • Every Thursday at 06:30 during summer.

    The recovery spin edition of Puppyton.

    A relaxed morning recovery ride designed to flush the legs, start the day together on the bike, and still make it to work in time.

    The ride starts at Schönbrunn, and a coffee or snack stop at the end of the ride is part of the tradition.

    This ride is reserved for members and the ride details, weekly updates, route information are published on our Strava for Members Page.

    More information on how to become a member can be found here.

  • This format is currently a work in progress. We’re actively refining it and plan to introduce it as an official weekly Puppyton ride in 2026.

    A short-and-sweet after-work interval ride designed to get quality work done and set the tone for the week.

    Once launched, ride details, weekly updates, route information will be published on our Strava for Members Page.

    More information on how to become a member can be found here.

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OUR EVENTS

  • Backyard Adventures is a full-day event that creates space for something different, from gravel rides and classics-inspired routes to spontaneous ideas and one-off explorations beyond the usual paths.

    The format depends on the initiative of members and changes with each edition.

    This ride is reserved for members.

    If you’re a member and would like to organize a Backyard Adventure, please get in touch with us.

  • Usually held in August.

    Our yearly mountain getaway. A long weekend dedicated to real climbs, long days in the saddle and unforgettable descents.

    In recent years, destinations have included Carinthia, Tyrol, Salzburg, and Styria.

    This event is reserved for members.

  • Held around the season start, in spring.

    Our yearly start into the new cycling season. A shared weekend with group rides, dinners and time spent together off the bike.

    Previous editions have taken place in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.

    This event is reserved for members.

  • We’re currently working on developing this into an official Puppyton event, held once a year during the summer.

    A longer cycling trip beyond Austria, usually spanning around one week.

    The destination changes each year and takes us to new countries, unfamiliar roads and different riding cultures.

    The focus lies on exploring together, experiencing new landscapes and creating shared moments on and off the bike.

    This event will be reserved for members.

  • Occasional sessions held during the winter season.

    A small number of workshops offered alongside the regular ride calendar.

    Focused on learning, exchange and staying connected off the bike during the colder months.

    Past topics have included bike maintenance, strength training, recovery, swimming and bike fitting.

    This event is reserved for members.

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OUR CULTURE
OUR VALUES
OUR RULES.

Our values and rules exist to make sure everyone feels welcome, safe and part of the group. Please take a moment to read through them so we can ride together with clarity, respect and good vibes.

  • Puppyton is built for motivated cyclists, not a certain background, look or level. We believe cycling is better when it's accessible, inclusive and genuinely welcoming. Every new rider should feel like they belong from day one.

  • We love getting stronger, pushing ourselves and celebrating progress. But we never confuse community with competition. The best rides challenge you while leaving everyone smiling.

  • Cycling is a team sport, even when you're chasing your own goals. We share our knowledge, parts, tools and encourage each other. Strong riders can help build to a stronger community.

  • Puppyton is about friendships, shared experiences and a community people want to come back to. We value curiosity, openness and spending time together on and off the bike.

  • Some behaviours simply don't belong at Puppyton. We do not accept discrimination, sexism, racism, xenophobia, harassment, predatory behaviour, exclusion or actions that knowingly put others at risk. Our community only works when everyone feels safe, respected and welcome.

    If you experience or witness behaviour that goes against these values, please report it to any of the board members. Protecting our culture is everyone's responsibility.

OUR SAFETY PROTOCOL

Great group rides require structure. Our safety protocol defines how official Puppyton rides are planned, communicated and conducted — before, during and after every ride.

    • Official Puppyton rides are published as Strava events. Only those are considered club rides.

    • Strava event descriptions include details on the route, pace groups and relevant route information.

    • Ride captains are assigned for each group and clearly announced before the ride.

    • Our ride rules and liability terms are listed in our waiver.

    • Club members are covered by BSO liability insurance during official Puppyton rides.

    • Routes are planned with safety as a priority. Traffic flow, road width, surface quality and critical intersections are considered to minimize unnecessary risk.

    • Sections that feel unsafe or unpredictable are reviewed and neutralized or adjusted.

    • Route updates are communicated via Strava.

    • A ride captain provides a pre-ride briefing covering route specifics, group structure and safety reminders.

    • Riders choose the appropriate pace group based on experience and current fitness.

    • Large groups are split into smaller pace groups to improve safety and communication.

    • Extreme weather conditions may lead to cancellation or adjustments, communicated via Strava.

    • Participants without the required equipment cannot participate: helmet, drop bar road bike, lights when conditions require.

    • The ride captain has final say on safety-related decisions.

    • Traffic rules are followed at all times.

    • Group riding rules regarding rotation, signaling and formation apply.

    • Some sections may be ridden in neutralized manner.

    • On no-drop rides, we regroup after climbs and descents.

    • Riders are expected to communicate hazards clearly and pass signals through the group.

    • Feedback from ride captains and participants inform future route decisions.

    • Routes are adjusted if recurring risk points are identified.

    • Safety observations are discussed internally and used to improve future rides.