STAGE 1 - TALLINN 15TH FOLK RACE

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, VARRAKU 14D

Distances

• Main distance elite group - 80.8 km (3 laps)
• Main distance main group - 80.8 km (3 laps)
• Youth race - 29.9 km (1 lap)

Programme

9:00-10:15 - registration open, race numbers can be picked up at the registration desk
10:00 - team representative meeting / numbers for support vehicles - at catering tent
11:00 - start for main race
11:00:30 - start for youth race
The award ceremony will take place approximately 90 minutes after the winner of the main distance has finished.
14:50 - finish closed

Track

Capital’s granfondo - The start of the race is in Tallinn, from where the race will be held in the form of a festive joint ride out of the city. The technical start will be given and the raceheld in calmer conditions on the edge of the city, with the finish line placed to Ülgase ascent. By enjoying riding through the city together you can feel like a real king or queen of the bike!

Trail is run counter-clockwise.

CHIP TIMING

In Filter Road Cup stages timing is with chips. Chips are issued from the secretariat against a guarantee and must be returned immediately after finishing back to the secretariat.

Participation in the next stage or a €50 deposit is suitable as a guarantee. If participation in the next stage was set as a guarantee, if the chip is not returned on time, the registration will be canceled and the registration fee will be counted as a deposit for the chip.

Parking

To avoid traffic jams in the race centre we ask that individual participants park their cars in nearby parking lots or on streets that don't overlap with the race track, according to the usual traffic regulations that apply.

Catering by Põltsamaa

At all Filter Road Cup events there is a Põltsamaa travelling restaurant providing tasty Põltsamaa soup and juice drinks to all participants.

Previous winners

Additional important information

Even though the riders have priority over other traffic on the race track, most of the track is also open to cars. Riders are obliged to follow traffic regulations and ensure their own safety to the best of their ability. If no police or security escorts are present, all riders must stay on the right side of the road.