July 11-13, 2024

June 21-22, 2024

March 16 – 23, 2024

Be the hero of your own story – at the legendary TORTOUR

TORTOUR Ultracycling – 16th Edition

Your incomparable experience in 2024!

What awaits you in 2024

  • Incomparable emotions
  • Ultracycling & gravel experiences
  • Community events with like-minded people
  • Training camps for preparation

That’s us.

The TORTOUR is the largest multi-day non-stop ultracycling event in the world. The bike race with start and finish in Zurich demands everything from cyclists and their crew: In just two days, a 1000-kilometer non-stop race route over several Alpine passes around Switzerland has to be mastered – day and night, solo or in a team. In addition, the TORTOUR Gravel is the first multi-day stage race on gravel roads and has been held since 2016. Solo or in teams of 2, the participants complete a total of 180 kilometers – on the most beautiful gravel routes in Switzerland.

General information about the TORTOUR Ultracycling 2024

News TORTOUR 2023

WHAT'S NEW FOR THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY?

Formats: New and clear format designations: TORTOUR 1000, TORTOUR 500, TORTOUR 250

New format: TORTOUR Myself - Test your limits!
The perfect format if you want to find out how far you can go with your bike. Set your own start time and ride the 50km course as many times as you can in 24, 12 or 9 hours. Also as a team of 2/3.

Prologue: A prologue is omitted.

Teams: New team spirit

  • In teams of 4 and 6, at least half of the team members are always on the track
  • The teams can freely determine the missions and distances of their athletes and make changes at any time.
  • Team ride (entire team) on the last stage
  • TORTOUR 1000/500: Reduction to one escort vehicle
    (Unchanged: TORTOUR 250/Myself no escort vehicles)

Routes: New routes always lead back to the KEK, Küsnacht

  • TORTOUR 1000 - 4 times: after 500, 750, 950 and 1'000 km
  • TORTOUR 500 - 3 times: after 250, 450, 500 km
  • TORTOUR 250 - 2 times: after 200 and 250 km
  • TORTOUR Myself - x times: after 50, 100, 150, 200 km etc.

Location: KEK, Küsnacht

Generous space, rest rooms, dressing rooms & showers

Ultracycling Community: Together we celebrate our passion

  • Pasta party for all participants and team members
  • Briefing before the race
  • Finish in the CEC
  • Award ceremony & finisher party with food and drinks
  • Spectators will have the opportunity to see their athletes several times in the KEK and receive them with all honors at the finish line, in addition to the online live tracking.

Catering Route: For all unaccompanied athletes*.

  • TORTOUR 500: Winforce products at timestations and in the KEK
  • TORTOUR 250: Winforce products at timestations and in the KEK
  • TORTOUR Myself: Winforce products in the KEK after each round.

Catering KEK: For all athletes and team staff

  • Pasta party before the briefing/race
  • Finisher party after crossing the finish line
  • Barbecue operation on Saturday throughout

Charity: The event for you - help for others

For all teams of 6, a portion of the entry fee will go to selected charities. You can decide for yourself which charity you would like to ride for.

TORTOUR 2024

Format: TORTOUR Myself - Test your limits!
The perfect format if you want to find out how far you can go with your bike. Set your own start time and ride the 50km course as many times as you can in 24, 12 or 9 hours. Also as a team of 2/3.

Prologue: A prologue is omitted.

An ultracycling bike race with team spirit

  • In teams of 4 or 6, at least half of the team members are always on the bike
  • The teams can freely determine the missions and distances of their athletes and make changes at any time.
  • Team ride (entire team) on the last stage
  • TORTOUR 1000/500: Reduction to one escort vehicle
    (Unchanged: TORTOUR 250/Myself no escort vehicles)

The routes always lead back to the KEK, Küsnacht

  • TORTOUR 1000 - 4 times: after 500, 750, 950 and 1'000 km
  • TORTOUR 500 - 3 times: after 250, 450, 500 km
  • TORTOUR 250 - 2 times: after 200 and 250 km
  • TORTOUR Myself - x times: after 50, 100, 150, 200 km etc.

Location: KEK, Küsnacht

Generous space, rest rooms, dressing rooms & showers

Ultracycling Community: Together we celebrate our passion

  • Pasta party for all participants and team members
  • Briefing before the race
  • Finish in the CEC
  • Award ceremony & finisher party with food and drinks
  • Spectators will have the opportunity to see their athletes several times in the KEK and receive them with all honors at the finish line, in addition to the online live tracking.

Catering Route: For all unaccompanied athletes*.

  • TORTOUR 500: Winforce products at timestations and in the KEK
  • TORTOUR 250: Winforce products at timestations and in the KEK
  • TORTOUR Myself: Winforce products in the KEK after each round.

Catering KEK: For all athletes and team staff

  • Pasta party before the briefing/race
  • Finisher party after crossing the finish line
  • Barbecue operation on Saturday throughout

Charity: The event for you - help for others

For all teams of 6, a portion of the entry fee will go to selected charities. You can decide for yourself which charity you would like to ride for.

Category / Format / Pricing

KategorienPreis-StaffelTORTOUR 1000TORTOUR 500TORTOUR 250TORTOUR Myself
Solo / U25 & Women- 1.4850 / 490620 / 375270 / 145120 / 100
ab 2.4980750290150
2er-Team / U25 & Women- 1.41430 / 7901060 / 625460 / 245
ab 2.415801250490
2er-Team Mixed- 1.41070795345
ab 2.415801250490
4er-Team Open- 1.425401740880
ab 2.426801880960
Charity 6er-Team Open- 1.43300
ab 2.43600

Schedule
FormatCheck-InBriefing / Pasta-PartyStartzeitDatum
TORTOUR 1000 Solo15:00 - 15:30 15:30 - 16:3018:00Do. 11.07.2024
TORTOUR 1000 2er & 4er Team15:00 - 15:30 15:30 - 16:3020:00Do. 11.07.2024
TORTOUR 50014:30 - 15:30 15:30 - 16:3017:00Fr. 12.07.2024
TORTOUR 25003:00 - 03:3003:30 - 04:0004:30Sa. 13.07.2024
TORTOUR Myself 24h15:00 - 16:3016:30 - 17:0017:00Fr. 12.07.2024
TORTOUR Myself03:00 - 03:3007:00 - 07:3008:00Sa. 13.07.2024
Charity 6 Team
The event for you - help for others

The Charity 6er-Team is aimed at all those who, in addition to top sporting performances, would also like to make a valuable contribution to charitable organizations at the same time. A portion of the entry fee will be donated by TORTOUR to the selected charity. You can decide for yourself which charity you would like to ride for. This can be one of our partner organizations, but you can also specify your own charity that we will support.

 

Route concept

NEWS

Today and every other day: International Women’s Day!

Today and every other day: International Women’s Day!

We are more than happy to see a steadily growing number of female participants in the TORTOUR, because we believe that ultracycling is a fantastic sport for women. Good organization, a suitable race strategy and plenty of willpower are required - and not too seldom...

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Clear the stage for lots of female power!

Clear the stage for lots of female power!

Priska Dörig, from Cycling Team Ost, will be competing in the 500 solo category this year. Priska is a TORTOUR "repeat offender", as she completed the 250 solo last year. Anyone who thinks Priska has a long history in cycling is mistaken. She has only been cycling or...

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A family affair – the TORTOUR a family event?

A family affair – the TORTOUR a family event?

The TORTOUR a family event? Yes, there is such a thing! Find out more about Melissa Riesen and her ultracycling family in the new interview. The TORTOUR has been with you for a long time, how should we understand that? "My godfather has been riding various...

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TORTOUR

We are the world’s largest multi-day non-stop ultracycling velo race, in which cyclists and their crews tackle a 1000-kilometer route over Alpine passes in Switzerland in just two days, day and night, non-stop, solo or in a team. The TORTOUR Gravel, a counterpart for off-road crazy ultracycling enthusiasts, has also been available since 2016.

ETHOS

Security, commitment, sustainability & fairness are important success factors of the TORTOUR. We subject all work to these key terms and ensure a high-quality event for our participants, helpers and partners. We encourage people to enjoy endurance sports and are politically, financially and religiously independent.

helper

You are a key player at the TORTOUR! We are always looking for motivated helpers to accompany our athletes on their journey through Switzerland.

Working as a volunteer promises a varied experience as part of the TORTOUR community: in addition to road bike action, a motivated team, fun and the unique opportunity to experience an ultra-cycling velo race up close, there are attractive volunteer gifts.