This year’s Baltic Chain Tour will be particularly challenging — expect long stages, full racing days, and hilly terrain throughout. The routes have been confirmed, but coordination is still ongoing with the national road authorities. In many locations, roadworks are scheduled to be completed by the time of the race, but not all might be finished in time. Therefore, we are still working on potential detours and alternative segments.

Race dates: 22.08.2025 – 24.08.2025

The race will start from Riga (Latvia) and ends in Tartu (Estonia).

Thursday – 21.08.2025 – Riga(LAT) 🇱🇻

• 16:00-18:00 Final confirmation of starters, verification of licenses and distribution of race numbers in Rija VEF Hotel (Address: Brivibas gatve 199C, Riga)
• 19:00-20:00 Team managers meeting at Rija VEF Hotel (Address: Brivibas gatve 199C, Riga)

Friday – 22.08.2025 – Riga(LAT) 🇱🇻

• Stage 1A – Riga (LAT) Team Time Trial (TTT)
• Start: 10:15
• Distance: 5.4 km
• Notes: No time trial-specific equipment allowed (e.g., TT bikes or aero helmets).

• Stage 1B – Riga (LAT) → Valga (EST)
• Start: 13:30
• Distance: 190 km
• Course Details:
  * Neutralized start may last up to 10 km before technical start.
  * One intermediate sprint finishes atop a hill in Sigulda (approx. 1.5 km with steep gradients).
  * The rest of the course is mostly flat with small climbs.
  * Final 3 km in Valga are extremely technical and complex – preview video here: https://youtu.be/-eFplH26ybA

Saturday – 23.08.2025 – Tartu – Antsla – Tartu (EST) 🇪🇪

• Start: 11:00
• Distance: 185 km
• Course: Predominantly hilly terrain with constant small climbs.
• Start and finish are located in the same area as the next day’s stage.

Sunday – 24.08.2025 – Tartu – Kuremaa – Tartu (EST) 🇪🇪

• Start: 10:00
• Distance: 185 km
• Course:
  * Mostly rolling and hilly.

* One technical and winding climb on a narrow road halfway through.

• Start and finish same as previous day.

General Classification & Jerseys

Each stage includes three intermediate sprints, awarding both bonus seconds and points. Final sprints also give points and seconds. Four leader jerseys will be awarded:
• General Classification Leader
• Most Competitive Rider (highest overall points)
• Most Active Rider (intermediate sprint points)
• Best Young Rider

Additional Notes

• Minor changes to routes are still possible, especially in case of major rerouting needs.
• The official race guidebook is currently under review by race commissaires.
• We aim to finalize and publish all confirmed details on our website in early July.