The TORTOUR is the largest, multi-day non-stop ultracycling event in the world. The CHALLENGE is a shorter racing format as part of the TORTOUR. The start and finish line are in Zurich. The approx. 520 kilometers allow easier preparation, less effort and still a great competition. The individual riders and teams need 14 to 27 hours for this route. The CHALLENGE is attractive for competitive athletes, amateur athletes as well as team athletes and companies. The race runs day and night – a big challenge for both riders and team staff. The CHALLENGE can also be ridden unaccompanied.
- Solo riders, teams of 2 and 3
- Men’s, Women’s and Mix Categories
- Control or sp. Exchange posts (time stations) approx. every 50 kilometers
- Within the teams, only one rider is in use at a time, the others drive in the accompanying vehicle and change at each time station (each after approx. 50 kilometers).
Exception: The first and last stages are ridden by the whole team.
Route
Stage 1: Sihlcity - Niederurnen
55 kilometers, 220 meters of altitude
| Team of 2 | Team of 3 | GPX Download |
| A, B | A, B, C | View map |
Stage 2: Niederurnen - Altdorf
73 kilometers, 1,690 meters of altitude
| Team of 2 | Team of 3 | GPX Download |
| A | A | View map |
Stage 3: Altdorf - Disentis
63 kilometers, 1,730 meters of altitude
| Team of 2 | Team of 3 | GPX Download |
| B | B | View map |
Stage 4: Disentis - Serravalle
56 kilometers, 950 meters of altitude
| Team of 2 | Team of 3 | GPX Download |
| A | C | View map |
Stage 5: Serravalle - Nufenen
83 kilometers, 1,960 meters of altitude
| Team of 2 | Team of 3 | GPX Download |
| B | A | View map |
Stage 6: Nufenen - Chur
57 kilometers, 650 meters of altitude
| Team of 2 | Team of 3 | GPX Download |
| A | B | View map |
Stage 7: Chur - Niederurnen
69 kilometers, 540 meters of altitude
| Team of 2 | Team of 3 | GPX Download |
| B | C | View map |
Stage 8: Niederurnen - Hütten
35 kilometers, 570 meters of altitude
| Team of 2 | Team of 3 | GPX Download |
| A | A | View map |
Stage 9: Hütten - Sihlcity
31 kilometers, 180 meters of altitude
| Team of 2 | Team of 3 | GPX Download |
| A, B | A, B, C | View map |
Further informations
| Categories | Fee | Comments | |
| Solo (with and without crew)* | |||
| (1F) | Women | CHF 750.- | |
| (1M) + (1M/Ü50) | Men | CHF 750.- | (1M/Ü50) Participants born until August 18, 1971 or older |
| Teams of 2 | |||
| (2F) | Women | CHF 1250.- | |
| (2M) | Men | CHF 1250.- | |
| (2F/M) | Mixed | CHF 1250.- | |
| Teams of 3 | |||
| (3) | Open | CHF 1750.- |
* Solo starter with or without escort crew
INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY FEE ARE:
- Event in Sihlcity, supporting programme, award ceremony
- TORTOUR Ultracycling jersey, starter bag
- reflective belts
- Time measurement / GPS tracking (on loan)
- Routebook, GPS route data
- Bicycle and accompanying vehicle identification
- Challenge Solo: catering at time stations, transport of personal items to two time stations
The organiser expressly reserves the right to reject registrations.
Cancellation or cancellation of the event for reasons of safety, force majeure or other important causes does not trigger a refund of the participant’s contribution or claims for damages in favour of the participants. No claims for damages can be made against Cycling Unlimited AG for hotel costs of caregivers or possible cancellation fees in the event of a short-term cancellation of the event. In case of cancellation of participation up to 6 weeks before the event, a deferral on the following event is possible. However, no starting fees will be refunded. Also not in the event of a cancellation with a medical certificate. The organiser recommends taking out cancellation insurance. This is not offered by the organizer and is the responsibility of the participant.
Solo riders with and without accompanying crew start in the same category. Riders without crew will receive one hour of time-crediting. This is granted by an earlier start time.
Solo riders who start in the category without accompanying crew can fill two bags with food and/or clothing. These are brought by us to two pre-defined time stations.
Detailed timetable 2021 will follow.
Rankings of the past years
The CHALLENGE is a sporting challenge and needs good preparation. For simplicity, we have compiled a list of all the important information.
What do you need to participate in the CHALLENGE?
• Solo rider
- 1 accompanying vehicle, not wider than 210 cm, not longer than 600 cm and not taller than 275 cm (excl. roof rack)
- 3 helpers as crew (for steering and navigating the accompanying vehicle as well as for the care of the athlete)
- 1 bike incl. Lighting (and spare batteries) for night trips (you can also use a road bike and a time trial bike alternately)
- Clothing for all weather situations during the race (think of the mountains)
- Meals for the athlete as well as for the crew (helpers)
- 2 mobile phones per team
- Reflective clothing for the athlete’s night rides and light vests for the crew
- RECOMMENDED: Navigation device and simple radio between vehicle and cyclist
Team of 2
- 1 accompanying vehicle, not wider than 210 cm, not longer than 600 cm and not taller than 275 cm (excl. roof rack)
- 3 helpers as crew (for driving and navigating the escort vehicle as well as taking care of the athletes)
- 2 bicycles incl. Lighting (and spare batteries) for night trips (a bicycle can theoretically also be used by several athletes, but at least one bike per athlete)
- Clothing for all weather situations during the race (think of the mountains)
- Meals for the athletes as well as the crew (helpers)
- 2 mobile phones per team
- Reflective clothing for the athlete’s night rides and light vests for the crew
- RECOMMENDED: Navigation device and simple radio between vehicle and cyclist
• Team of 3
- 2 accompanying vehicles, not wider than 210 cm, not longer than 600 cm and not taller than 275 cm (excl. roof racks)
- 2 helpers by car as a crew (for steering and navigating the/per escort vehicle/it which can be supported by the paused athletes)
- 3 bicycles incl. Lighting (and spare batteries) for night trips (the same bike can theoretically be used by several athletes, but at least one bike per athlete)
- Clothing for all weather situations during the race (think of the mountains)
- Meals for the athletes as well as the crew (helpers)
- 2 mobile phones per team
- Reflective clothing for the athlete’s night rides and light vests for the crew
- RECOMMENDED: Navigation device and simple radio between vehicle and cyclist
What does each participating team receive from the organizer (before/after the race, at check-in)?
- Starter Bag incl. Routebook, printout of the route incl. Route
- On loan a tracking set
- Start numbers for all athletes as well as accompanying vehicles (without reflectors for the wheel)
- All prescribed stickers for registered escort vehicles
- Admission to pasta party, brunch and award ceremony
- TORTOUR Starter Shirt (Athletes)