Always the first weekend in June!
The organizer is the Mátra Biker Sport Club (MBSC) non‑profit sports organization. The main event of the Tour de Mátra is the two-day road cycling race (paid event). As a friendly club, from fans and riders to cycling enthusiasts and professionals, MBSC is suitable for all levels and actively encourages all to get involved. This weekend lets you climb our iconic mountain and pass some of the most spectacular views along the way. Race entry: tourdematra.hu
This year, our event is part of a series of events leading up to the 2023 World Athletics Championships! The biggest event in Hungary’s history, the 2023 World Athletics Championships will be held from 19-27 August 2023, in Budapest, in the brand new National Athletics Centre. More information: hetkoznapihos.hu
Everyone interested is welcome to take part in the free hiking, walking, and running tours in the Mátra Mountains during the weekend! Registration is free and entry starts on 1 May 2023: tourdematra.hu/turak
Free concerts during the weekend! CandyMen Duo plays on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 14:00. Erős Pista RHCP Tribute Band spices up the mood on Saturday from 16:00 to 18.00 on the hill, the highest peak of Hungary!
This event is perfect for a weekend away with your family and a great way to explore the countryside and Hungary's highest peak at 1014m (3,327 feet).
Always the first weekend in June!
Our club works for an exemplary lifestyle. We want to make the region of the Mátra Mountains physically active, where happier and healthier people live. Since 2020, our goals have included equal opportunities, social participation, urban-rural development, social inclusion, developing digital competencies, formal and informal activities, strengthening European values, encouraging youth to take responsibility, volunteering, developing tourism, promoting cross-cultural understanding, sustainability, environmental protection, digital renewal, national and international relations, seeking new partnerships and opportunities, exchanging ideas, cooperating with our European environment, promoting self-esteem and independence, fostering intercultural sensitivity, reducing our environmental footprint, promoting healthy lifestyles, and developing well-being. We promote sport as a means of education, health, leisure, social integration, green, sustainable urban mobility, and greater environmental responsibility. Since 2021, we have been the founder and organizer of the officially accredited Tour de Mátra Sports Festival. In 2020, we took all our sports membership and events registration systems into the digital age, we completely went green and paperless.
By adopting sustainable practices, our sports organization has not only been contributing to a better world but also trying to create a more resilient and profitable organization.
- Free hiking, running, and walking tours at the Tour de Mátra festival.
- Our events are plastic-free.
- We work towards a zero-waste policy.
- We regularly organize clean-up days where we educate members and the community about sustainability and environmental protection.
- We encourage our members and event participants to use sustainable transportation options like walking, cycling, or public transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote healthy lifestyles.
- We are a responsible and socially aware organization.
- We promote diversity and inclusivity.
- We engage in community development initiatives.
- We keep trying to attract environmentally and socially conscious sponsors, partners, and fans.
- We are committed to digitization. We don't accept cash anymore. We use Stripe.
- Save money and save your planet by opting to repair rather than replace or buy new items for your bike!
- Ride your bike regularly for your health and for the planet!
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1% DONATION IN HUNGARY
In Hungary, you can request that 1% of your previous year's paid Hungarian personal income taxes be given to support the activities of a non-profit organization without any loss to your income. A second 1% may also be given to a church/religious organization. Designating your 1% is easy, confidential, and enables Hungarian taxpayers to support worthy causes in Hungary at no financial cost. The Mátra Biker Sport Club as a non-profit organization is entitled to receive 1% donations under the 1% Law. In Hungary, the filing deadline for tax returns is 20 May.
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MBSC Tax No: 18024502-1-10
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1% GLOBAL DONATION
The Mátra Biker Sport Club is proud to be a 1% for the Planet environmental partner! 1% for the Planet is a registered nonprofit in the USA. As a partner, our nonprofit sports club is eligible to receive donations from 1% for the Planet businesses and individuals globally, on behalf of members’ annual 1% commitment. Members give directly to Environmental Partners and 1% for the Planet certifies these donations. For this option, there is no deadline. Thank you for your support! ❤ More information: onepercentfortheplanet.org
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MBSC VAT ID: HU18024502
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GENERAL DONATION
If you would like to donate outside of the 1%, you can do so here. Your donation means a lot to us and helps us make a real difference. Thank you for your generous support!
