PARTICIPANT INFORMATION 2024

The Race Guide will be launched in August, closer to the event date. Please come back here to access the Race Guide. 

Here’s what you can expect to discover in the Race Guide:

• Collection of the Race Packs and related documents;
• Map of the start / finish area (Race Village), exhibitors and all available services;
• The complete profiles of the routes, the positioning of the supply points;
• Preparation and how to find your place in the start line corridor;
• Medical procedure in case of an accident;
• How to get possession of your photos, for FREE.

All Race Pack can be picked up ONLY on Saturday, the 31st of August, directly from the Race Village registrations tent, between 09:00-19:00.

To pick up the Race Pack and the race number, you will need to present:

• Valid ID document (National ID card / Passport / Drivers License);
• Statutory declaration, signed and dated.

If you cannot pick up the Race Pack in person, the delegated person will have to present a copy of your ID and the statutory declaration signed by you.

Statutory declarations can be downloaded closer to the event date and they will be published here. Please come back. 

Saturday, 31 August 2024

• 09:00 - 19:00 Race pack collection

Sunday, 1 September 2024

• 6:30 Race Village opens
• 7:00 Participants can access the starting corridor for City Adventure 14km
• 7:20 Technical meeting before the start, for City Adventure 14km
• 7:30 START City Adventure 14km
• 8:00 Estimated time for the arrival of the first competitors from City Adventure 14km
• 8:00 Participants can access the starting corridor for The Ride 42km
• 8:20 Technical meeting before the start for The Ride 42km
• 8:30 START for The Ride 42km
• 09:30 Estimated time for the arrival of the first competitors from The Ride 42km
• 09:30 Participants can access the starting corridor for The Race 85km
• 09:50 Technical meeting before the start for The Race 85km
• 10:00 START for The Race 85km
• 11:30 Cut off time for entry into the 2nd lap for The Race 85km, measured at the Race Village location*
• 11:50 Estimated time for the arrival of the first competitors from The Race 85km
• 13:00 Race ends / Complete closure of the route
• 13:30 Awards Ceremony and Raffle

*Details about the time limits applied at fixed points on the route will be available in the Race Guide.

The allocation of competition numbers will take place during the week of the race, no later than Thursday, August 29, 12:00.

The final allocation of competition numbers will be available on the List of Participants. Link will be posted here in the week of the event.

IMPORTANT! Complete information on starting positioning based on competition numbers will be available in the Race Guide.

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We remind you that the timing system for this edition has changed to CHIP TIME. It does not matter the place you will occupy in the starting corridor, given that the official time taken into account in the rankings is the time you recorded between crossing the start line and passing the finish line. In other words, the first rider to cross the finish line is not necessarily the one who will occupy the 1st place in the rankings. Please respect those around you and do not force your way into the start line to take a position at the front of the platoon of the segment you have been allocated to.

Access the Race Guide to check the final versions of the race maps, the signage used and download the GPX / KML files. 

Any amateur or professional cyclist over 8 years old (born before Dec. 2016) can participate in L'Étape Romania by Tour de France. Since this can be a physically demanding cycling event that requires intensive training, especially if you are considering to participate on the longer routes, we recommend that you perform a medical check and see that you are fit for long distance cycling / competitive cycling. 

Participation is allowed with both road and MTB bikes. 

L'Étape Romania by Tour de France will start in Constituției Square and offer you a unique cycling experience in the heart of Bucharest, on entirely closed routes. We will pass iconic landmarks such as the Bucharest City Hall, The Atheneum, the National Library, the Royal Palace, L'arc de Triomphe and more.

The 3rd edition of L'Étape Romania by Tour de France will take place in Bucharest on Sunday, Sept. the 1st, 2024.

L'Étape Romania by Tour de France is the best experience any amateur cyclist can enjoy on his bike, without a doubt. You will enjoy a unique experience in an amazing route, a great Race Village atmosphere (start/finish area), in the heart of Bucharest, with relaxation zones and activities to be enjoyed after the race. As we want L'Étape to be accessible to every amateur cyclist, we offer routes for all abilities, strating from 14 km. The min. age required to participate is 8 years old (born before 31 Dec. 2016) for the City Adventure competition and 15 years old (born before 31 Dec. 2009) for the Ride and Race competitions. 

Please note that there are specific minimum average speeds required for each route, in order to stay in the race. The minimum speed imposed is necessary to ensure the running of the race in safe conditions, to preserve the experience and emotion of a competitive nature of the event, but also to guarantee the use of the capital's roads and boulevards with respect to the city's inhabitants.

• City Adventure 14km - min speed of 14 km/h;
• The Ride 42km - min. speed of 25 km/h;
• The Race 85km - min. speed of 30 km/h.

Before the race

• Your race number and timing chip;
• A complimentary race kit included in the registration, with goodies from our partners and also the personalized event t-shirt (standard cycling fabric) + the option to add the L'Etape Romania Pro Jersey by Santini.

During the race

• Medical assistance throughout the race;
• Mechanical assistance will be provided free of charge, including at hydration stations on the route;
• Access to the feeding stations during the race (incl. PowerBar ISOLITE isotonic drink and Dorna water);
• Participation to the official Sprint Challenge to compete to win the Tour de France Green Jersey; 
• Great atmospheare and a safe experience, with all roads being closed for the event.

After the race:

• A premium finishers' medal;
• Exclusive access to the Race Village, activities and entertainment;
• Relaxation Area in the Race Village where participants and their supporters can get together to share their experience of the race;
• A post-race recovery meal (Băneasa Pasta & Agriro Fresh OLIVERIS Salad & Ursus Cooler);
• Your official results;
• Official race photos, free of charge.

The event is dedicated to both professional (ELITE) riders and also amateurs, all of which will find the experience to be equally challenging and exciting. The allocation of a participant to a specific age group is determined by subtracting his/her birth year from the year of the race (2024). For example, if a runner is born in 1985, his/her age will be considered to be 39 for the purpose of the race, the exact day of birth being of no consequence. 

The following race categories will be organized for AMATEURS, both Men and Women:

• City Adventure: 8-10, 11-13, 14-18, 19+
• The Ride: 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
• The Race: 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Additionally, the supreme champions of the L'Etape Romania event (ELITE category) who will achieve the best results on the 85km route will be rewarded with cash prizes, for the following race categories, both for Men and Women:

• The Race: ELITE Juniors 15-18, ELITE Seniors 19+

All race categories will be rewarded with an official diploma & flowers. 

• Sprint Challenge (best man & woman to pass the 300m Sprint Challenge section available for 42km & 85km participants): Green Jersey
• ELITE Riders - Juniors 15-18, ELITE Seniors 19+ (best results registered on the 85km race): Cash prizes
• L'Etape Championship (best results registered by AMATEUR participants on the 85km race): the best 3 men and best 3 women will receive a free invitation to the 2025 edition of L'Etape du Tour. 

Prizes for ELITE Riders 2024

• ELITE Seniors 19+: 1st place 1000 RON + Tissot TDF Special Ed. Watch / 2nd place 700 RON / 3rd place 400 RON
• Juniors 15-18: 1st place 700 RON / 2nd place 500 RON / 3rd place 300 RON

The event raffle will be organized after the Awards Ceremony. All participants in the race will be automatically entered into the raffle. Winners will be selected through randomization (random.org). In case you are among the winners, you must present your race number on the spot in order to pick up your prize. 

Prizes 2024

• To be announced closer to the event date. Please come back.