TORTOUR 500
The TORTOUR 500 is a separate, shorter race format within the TORTOUR. Start and finish of the course are in Küsnacht ZH. The about 500 kilometers allow easier preparation, less effort and still a great competition. The individual riders and teams need 14 to 28 hoursfor this route. The TORTOUR 500 is attractive for competitive athletes, amateur athletes as well as team athletes and companies. The race runs day and night – a great challenge for both riders and team. The TORTOUR 500 can be ridden unaccompanied in all categories.
Category |
Until 5.1 |
Until 1.3 |
From2.3 |
Solo |
490 |
620 |
750 |
Team of 2 |
880 |
1060 |
1250 |
Team of 4 |
1600 |
1740 |
1880 |
Charity Team of 6 |
3000 |
3300 |
3600 |
Will be updated – Status 2024.
Date |
Format |
Check-In |
Pasta Party |
Briefing |
Start time |
Fri. 12.07.2024 |
TORTOUR 500 unbegleitet |
14:30 – 15:30 |
15:00 – 16:00 |
15:30 – 15:45 |
16:00 |
Fri. 12.07.2024 |
TORTOUR 500 begleitet |
14:30 – 15:30 |
15:00 – 17:00 |
15:30 – 15:45 |
17:00 |
Will be updated – Status 2024.
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 KEK
- 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.
Will be updated – Status 2024.
Route
Will be updated – Status 2024.
