PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

GENERAL RULES

Participants 2024

You can see a list of registered participants of both distances from the links below:

Participant List 102 km

Participant List 57 km

Roadbook 2024

From the link below you can download the information about our competition

 Bulgarian Version

 

WHO?

Any amateur or professional cyclist as long as they are over 18 years old can participate in L'Etape by Tour de France. Since this is a physically demanding cycling event that requires intensive training, the only requirement is the submission of a valid medical certificate of fitness for competitive cycling practice, issued with a Personal or General Practitioner.

A template of the certificate you could download from HERE.

WHERE?

L'Etape Bulgaria of the Tour de France will take you to Velingrad, the SPA capital of the Balkans, ideally located 130 km from Sofia and 80 km from Plovdiv in the heart of the Mystical Rhodopes. A place that attracts tourists all year round and an excellent destination for cycling in the summer. The advantages are also the excellent infrastructure built in the region, the many cultural and natural attractions, and last but not least the mineral springs and their healing and restorative properties.

WHEN?

The second L'Etape Bulgaria by Tour de France will take place on Sunday, July 28, 2024

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AS A RIDER?

L'Etape Bulgaria by Tour de France is the best experience any cycling enthusiast can enjoy on their bike. You will undoubtedly enjoy a unique experience with an amazing route, a great atmosphere in the village, and a start/finish area in Velingrad.  And because we want L'Etape to be accessible to every amateur cyclist, participants will be offered 2 official formats:

Distance Elevation Gain Feeding stations
THE RACE - 102 km 1700m  5
THE RIDE - 57 km 850m 3

You could also download the related GPX Files:

GPX file for the RIDE(57km)

GPX file for the RACE(102km)

 

TYPES OF BIKES RECOMENDATION

  • Keeping the spirit of the Tour for the Race (102km), only road and gravel bikes with drops are allowed.
  • For the Ride (57km) course, all bikes are allowed, including mountain bikes, gravel bikes, touring, and trekking bikes. Time Trial Disc wheels, Tri or aero bars are not permitted.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION?

Before the race

  • Your personalized race number and personalized registration number;
  • A tag in the bag you will leave at the baggage drop-off facilities on the morning of the race;
  • The welcome bag: L'Étape from Tour de France bag with goodies from us and our partners;
    • The 102 km package contains a Jersey, a bottle, a Road Book with important information for the participants, and gifts from partners.
    • The 57 km package contains: a Jersey, a bottle, a Road Book with important information for the participants, and gifts from partners

During the race

  • Medical assistance throughout the competition;
  • Stationary and mobile mechanical assistance will be provided free of charge, including at the food stations;
  • Access to eating places during the competition;
  • Participate in the official Sprint Challenge & KOM Challenge to compete to win the Tour de France Green Jersey & the Polka Dot Jersey( for the Race);
  • If you need to withdraw from the race, we will provide transport to the finish line.

After the race:

  • Medal for finishers;
  • Access to the Finnish Village, activities and entertainment, toilets, and podium;
  • Your official results.
  • Photos from the event

YOU FEEL READY ?

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