Once again this year, AMAL organized its traditional Tour de Luxembourg for historic motorcycles on the third weekend in June. As in previous years, we met for the three days at Camping Fuussekaul.
Unlike last year, the 90 participants were able to enjoy beautiful summer weather and ride their motorcycles along Luxembourg’s wonderful roads.
On Friday afternoon, at 3 p.m., those who had arrived early or did not have a long journey set off on a short tour of about 80 km. While the first riders were already on the road, more and more participants arrived throughout the afternoon. In the evening, everyone enjoyed a good meal and had the chance to meet or reconnect in the cozy festival tent.
On Saturday morning, after breakfast the group set off at 10 a.m. after a short briefing.
For the first time, the Tour de Luxembourg could be ridden using either a roadbook or GPX files, allowing everyone to ride at their own pace.
The Saturday route, which covered about 190 km, had plenty to offer. Our usual lunch stop, with a snack – this time a leek soup, a nice piece of cake, and something refreshing to drink – took place in Käerch with the Millepätter association. There, we were also treated in small groups to an interesting demonstration of their old sawmill.
Afterwards, the route continued from Beckerich towards Habay-la-Neuve in Belgium. By coincidence, the Collection Thiry held its Open House that same weekend – an event we naturally didn’t want our participants to miss. Anyone who has been there before knows what we’re talking about. From Habay, the route led back along beautiful roads to Fuussekaul, where the day ended with a delicious barbecue in a relaxed atmosphere.
On this occasion, AMAL also presented several awards:
- The award for the longest journey went to a participant from the French–Swiss border region, who had traveled over 600 km to take part in the Tour.
- The award for the oldest motorcycle went to Vincent Derdeyn from Belgium, who completed the Tour on a 1922 Gillet with belt drive.
- The award for the youngest participant went to Jonathan Runkel from Germany, who at 17 years old rode a 125cc Hercules.
On Sunday, another 157 km tour through northern Luxembourg was on the program – once again under perfect weather conditions. As a stopover, we visited the Donatus, where, almost traditionally by now, there were Kachkéis sandwiches (Luxembourgish cheese spread) and a piece of homemade Riesling pâté before continuing the ride.
Around 3 p.m., we returned to Fuussekaul, where the participants brought the weekend to a pleasant close with a roll filled with sausages and sauerkraut.
AMAL would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Anna and the entire team at Camping Fuussekaul for their excellent cooperation – as every year.
A big thank-you also goes to Sarita Neu and the Millepätter team for their warm and interesting support at the mill in Beckerich.
And thanks as well to Albert Thiry and his team from the Collection Thiry in Habay-la-Neuve, who will hopefully forgive us for the occasional oil stain we may have left in front of their door!
Finally, a quick look at the calendar:
The Tour de Luxembourg 2026 will once again take place on the third weekend in June, that is, from June 19 to 21, 2026, at Fuussekaul.
Since it will be the 40th edition, the organizers are sure to come up with something special!
