A strong community for the Grand Départ 2029
The bid for the Grand Départ is supported by a broad alliance - politics, institutions and business are pulling together to make Central Germany the host of the Tour de France.
©IMAGO / Bürhaus: Olaf Ludwig (Germany / Panasonic) on the climb of the men's cycling Tour de France 1990
Political backing at all levels
From the federal level to the federal states to the cities: the application is based on a strong political foundation.
Confederation
Federal Government
The project is expressly supported at federal level. The Minister of State for Sport and Volunteering, Dr. Christiane Schenderlein, würdigt den Grand Départ 2029 als nationales Vorhaben mit europäischer Dimension. Auch the Federal Chancellor has reaffirmed its support for the bid and emphasized the importance of the project for sport, cohesion and Germany's international visibility.
Countries
Free State of Saxony
Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer
Saxony-Anhalt
Prime Minister Sven Schulze
Free State of Thuringia
Prime Minister Mario Voigt
State of Berlin
Governing Mayor Kai Wegner
Cities
Chemnitz
Lord Mayor Sven Schulze
Dresden
Lord Mayor Dirk Hillbert
Erfurt
Lord Mayor Andreas Horn
Gera
Lord Mayor Kurt Dannenberg
Halberstadt
Lord Mayor Daniel Szarata
Halle (Saale)
Lord Mayor Dr. Alexander Vogt
Jena
Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche
Leipzig
Lord Mayor Burkhard Jung 1st Chairman of the Metropolitan Region of Central Germany
Magdeburg
Lord Mayor Simone Borris
Weimar
Lord Mayor Peter Kleine
Zwickau
Lord Mayor Constance Arndt
Strong partners from associations and chambers
The application is supported by central institutions from the worlds of business and sport.
They bring expertise, networks and credibility to the project.
Leipzig Chamber of Commerce
Committed to a strong economic region and sustainable mobility.
Chemnitz Chamber of Commerce
Supports the bid for the Grand Départ 2029 as a driving force for tourism, the economy and regional cooperation.
German Cycling (BDR)
with Rudolf Scharping as honorary president and national advocate.
Commitment from the private sector
In addition to politics and institutions, the business community also makes a significant contribution to the application. Companies from the region and national partners are involved as sponsors and supporters. They create the economic basis for the Grand Départ 2029 to become a reality.
Cyrcle Media
connect. communicate. collaborate. create.
Cyrcle Media is the main sponsor and creative partner of the Grand Départ Allemagne e. V. - specializing in strategic communication, brand development and projects that connect people.
Gecko One
Gecko One is a partner in the video sector and stands for authentic images and strong emotions. The team accompanies the Grand Départ Allemagne e. V. with cinematic precision and a passion for moving stories.
Savings Bank Gera-Greiz
The Grand Départ Allemagne is supported by regional savings banks, which are committed to the development of their regions as part of their public mandate.
Savings Bank Leipzig
The Grand Départ Allemagne is supported by regional savings banks, which are committed to the development of their regions as part of their public mandate.
Saalesparkasse
The Grand Départ Allemagne is supported by regional savings banks, which are committed to the development of their regions as part of their public mandate.
Politics, institutions and business form a strong alliance. They are united by the conviction that the Grand Départ 2029 is a unique opportunity for Central Germany and for Germany.
