Change of route TORTOUR 1000

Due to a rockfall at the Klausen Pass there will be a short term change of the route. The 1st lap of the TORTOUR 1000 route has been adapted and the corresponding GPX file can be downloaded from the TORTOUR 1000 format page.

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...

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...

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...