The Bringa Piknik has grown in recent years to become one of the region’s most popular community cycling events. This year, the organisers are once again welcoming anyone who’d like to spend a fun-filled day on two wheels – without any pressure to keep up or competitive atmosphere.
The tour starts on the morning of 23 May from Kossuth Square in Nyíregyháza, and the destination will be Tokaj and Fesztiválkatlan. Along the nearly 35-kilometre route, there will be several rest stops for participants: In Nyírtelek, Tiszanagyfalu-Virányos and Rakamazon, cyclists will be treated to mineral water, fruit and scones – as stated on the event’s Facebook page.
A circus atmosphere greets visitors to Tokaj
A new feature of this year’s event is that the BringaCIRKUSZ programme will create a festival atmosphere at the destination. At the Fesztiválkatlan in Tokaj, performers, clowns, mimes, aerialists and cycling displays will be waiting to welcome visitors, whilst music and community activities will fill the afternoon.
There will be a chance to grab a bite to eat after the ride. For a nominal fee of Minimal Gasztro, a variety of dishes will be available for those who’ve worked up an appetite by the end of the ride.
And if that’s not enough, there’s the Hegykerülő
Anyone who doesn’t want to get off their bike once they reach Tokaj can join the Hegykerülő again this year. This additional ride, covering around 20 kilometres, takes participants through the Tokaj wine region, allowing them to continue the day with another group ride.
Combining the Bike Picnic and the Mountain Loop has become a tradition in recent years, and for many people it is now an integral part of the whole cycling experience.
Service, medical supervision and return transport for cyclists
The organisers will once again be providing a mobile service van and medical supervision this year, and an ambulance will also be on standby in Tokaj. Before the start, there will also be an opportunity to register for BikeSafe free of charge in Nyíregyháza, which helps to keep a safer record of bicycles.
The return journey is organised individually, but the MÁV also attaches bicycle carriages to the afternoon services on the Tokaj–Nyíregyháza line. For those who would prefer to stay in the saddle on the way back, the Florida ice cream parlour in Nyírtelek is offering a special deal.
