19 – 22 August 2021
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News
TORTOURISTI Record breaking attempt
Herbert Zahner led the field of solo athletes in the Ultra 1'000 km category of TORTOUR Ultracycling 2020. Halfway to the finish came the sad news of the accident at the Oberalppass and the subsequent cancellation of the race. New race with an ambitious goal Simon...
In memory of Roger
Dear Cycling Community Early Sunday morning in Hütten - grey, cool and wet. Not how we imagined it. Nevertheless, nobody complained about the bad weather. Rather, gratitude has spread. Gratitude that we were given the opportunity to say goodbye to Roger with honour,...
The right clothing at the TORTOUR
TORTOUR poses a major challenge for people, bikes and clothing. It is therefore important that the right material is chosen, especially when crossing passes at night. A change of temperature requires that the fullest possible range of cycling clothing must be carried....
TORTOUR Ultracycling
The TORTOUR is the largest multi-day non-stop ultracycling event in the world. The race with start and finish in Zurich demands everything from a cyclists and his crew: In just two days, a 1000 km long nonstop race over several Alpine passes around Switzerland can be mastered – day and night, solo or in a team. The hard, sweat-driving adventure promises unforgettable emotions and a unique cycling experience.
Hours Non-Stop (Solo)
Miles (Ultra)
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The ultracycling experience for every level of fitness
Ethos
Safety, commitment, sustainability & fairness are important success factors of the TORTOUR. We put all our work into these key terms and ensure a high-quality event for our participants, helpers and partners. We promote the joy of endurance sports and are politically, financially and religiously independent.
Volunteer
You are a key player of the TORTOUR! We are always looking for motivated volunteers to accompany our athletes on their journey through Switzerland.
Working as a volunteer promises versatile experiences as part of the TORTOUR community: In addition to road bike action, a motivated team, fun and the unique opportunity to experience an ultracycling event up close, there are attractive volunteer gifts.