Race dates: 20.08.2026 – 23.08.2026

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

Thursday – 20.08.2026 – 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 – 21.08.2026 – 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).
  • Approx. finish: 11:10
  • Awarding ceremony: 11:20

• Stage 1B – Riga (LAT) → Valga (EST)
• Start: 13:30
• Course Details:
  * One sprint finishes atop a steep hill in Sigulda (~1.5 km)
  * Mostly flat course with small climbs
  * Final 3 km in Valga are extremely technical and complex – preview video here: https://youtu.be/-eFplH26ybA
  * Approx. finish: 17:45 – 18:00
  * Awarding ceremony: 18:00

Saturday – 22.08.2026 – Kuremaa – Ülenurme (EST) 🇪🇪

• Start: 12:00 (Kuremaa castle – https://maps.app.goo.gl/bkmK85PRHj1Xnhax7 )
• Finish: Estonian Agricultural Museum, Ülenurme (https://maps.app.goo.gl/HA613yvHZPE8ra6A8)
• Distance: 175,9 km
• Course: In the beginning, 1 lap 20 km + 4 very technical 18 km laps (inside of that 2 sprints)
• Predominantly hilly with continuous small climbs
• Approx. finish time: 14:50 – 15:30
• Awarding ceremony: 15:3

Sunday – 23.08.2026 – Tartu – Kuremaa – Tartu (EST) 🇪🇪

• Start/Finish: Estonian Agricultural Museum, Ülenurme
• Start time: 10:00
• Course info: 35 km +( 4 x 20km laps) + 35 km all 3 sprints in the same place, top of the climb (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ef3pWkDgayiaZxs27)
• Course type: Mostly rolling terrain, narrow roads
• Approx. finish: 13:15 – 13:30
• Awarding ceremony: 13:30

General Classification & Jerseys

Each stage (except stage 1B) includes 3 intermediate sprints, awarding both bonus seconds and points. Final sprints also count.

Leader jerseys awarded:

• General Classification Leader
• Most Competitive Rider (most points overall)
• Most Active Rider (intermediate sprint leader)
• Best Young Rider

Additional Notes

• Minor changes to routes are possible in case of rerouting needs
• Official race guidebook currently under review by commissaires
• Final details will be published on the website at the end of July