STAGE 1 - TALLINN 15TH FOLK RACE

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, VARRAKU 14D

Distances

• Main distance elite group - 80.8 km (3 laps)
• Main distance main group - 80.8 km (3 laps)
• Youth race - 29.9 km (1 lap)

Programme

9:00-10:15 - registration open, race numbers can be picked up at the registration desk
10:00 - team representative meeting / numbers for support vehicles - at catering tent
11:00 - ceremonial start for main and youth race
The award ceremony will take place approximately 90 minutes after the winner of the main distance has finished.
14:50 - finish closed

Start procedure

There are three start groups at the race center. From the ceremonial start, the route leads to Maardu. After turning from Kroodi Road onto Kiltri Road, the technical start is given. The main race uses a rolling start, while the youth race begins from a standing start.

During the ceremonial section, a commissaire car will remain between the main race and youth race participants. Youth race participants are not allowed to overtake the commissaire car before the technical start or start from the main race start groups. Riders who violate these rules will be disqualified.

Before the youth standing start, the support vehicles of the main race will be allowed to pass.

The radio tour is through the Zello app. Link: https://zello.page/nvLuM4RFWtnat6QM7

Track

Stage 1 – our own Paris-Roubaix! This is probably the most exciting cycling route you've ever ridden. Hillier than many South Estonian courses, with winding low-traffic roads and interesting sights along the way – that’s exactly what this year’s Tallinn Rahvasõit route is like. Oh, and to spice things up, there’s also a 1.2 km gravel section, and the urban vibe is guaranteed by the race center being located at Tondiraba. After a ceremonial start, everyone rides out calmly together to the course where the actual race and technical finish take place. After that, you can cruise back to the race center at your own pace and chat with friends.

Trail is run counter-clockwise.

CHIP TIMING

In Filter Road Cup stages timing is with chips. Chips are issued from the secretariat against a guarantee and must be returned immediately after finishing back to the secretariat.

Participation in the next stage or a €50 deposit is suitable as a guarantee. If participation in the next stage was set as a guarantee, if the chip is not returned on time, the registration will be canceled and the registration fee will be counted as a deposit for the chip.

Parking

To avoid traffic jams in the race centre we ask that individual participants park their cars in nearby parking lots or on streets that don't overlap with the race track, according to the usual traffic regulations that apply.

Catering by Põltsamaa

At all Filter Road Cup events there is a Põltsamaa travelling restaurant providing tasty Põltsamaa soup and juice drinks to all participants.

Previous winners

Additional important information

Even though the riders have priority over other traffic on the race track, most of the track is also open to cars. Riders are obliged to follow traffic regulations and ensure their own safety to the best of their ability. If no police or security escorts are present, all riders must stay on the right side of the road.