Quick Info
| Profession | Ultra-cyclist, gravel/bikepacking athlete, route developer |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | XX/XX/1990 |
| Birthplace | Dresden, Germany |
| Date of Death | 17/09/2026 |
Latest News about Max Riese
17/09/2026
Max Riese died in a fatal cycling accident on his home route near Salzburg. Multiple reports identified the deceased as the Salzburg-based ultra-cyclist and said the crash involved a deer on the Rossfeld road.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Max Riese |
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| Known For | Ultra-distance cycling, bikepacking, and a triple Everesting world record attempt |
| Residence | Salzburg area, Austria |
| Overview | Max Riese was a German-born endurance cyclist and bikepacking figure known for extreme long-distance rides, route development, and community projects around gravel cycling. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Studied law and economics at Paris Lodron University Salzburg |
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Personal Life
| Birth City | Dresden |
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| Later Base | Salzburg, Austria |
Family
| Family Movement | His family moved several times during his youth, including stays in Hamburg and Würzburg |
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Career
| Early Career | Started in sport through running, then switched to cycling during school years |
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| Professional Focus | Ultra-distance gravel cycling, bikepacking, and off-road endurance events |
| Projects | Founded gravgrav and worked on bikepacking routes and cycling community initiatives |
| Major Achievement | Set a triple Everesting world record attempt on Salzburg’s Gaisberg |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-riese-b8b998176 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He originally wanted to become a pharmacist but became a druggist instead in another Max Riese record; this likely refers to a different person, so it is not included here. | |
| 2. He became associated with extreme cycling after a school-time shift from running to biking. | |
| 3. He worked closely with tourism regions to develop gravel and bikepacking experiences. |