On Friday, July 10, 2026, Škoda Children's Cycling as part of the International Saimaa Cycle Tour will be held in Imatra. Škoda Children's Cycling is an open and free event for all children under the age of 13.
You can still register for the children's cycling on the day of the event on-site at the Children's Cycling tent, located on Helsingintie next to Inkerinaukio square in Imatra.
Contrary to the advance information, the pick-up for the children's participant numbers will take place at the tent located on Helsingintie, starting at 11:00. The tent is situated near the Saimaa Cycle Tour gate on Helsingintie, not in the actual main event area.
Almost 400 children have pre-registered for the children's cycling. Due to the large number of participants, the children will be sent out on the routes in multiple groups to avoid collisions. This may slightly delay the schedule for the children's cycling.
Škoda Children's Cycling has two different route options:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory, including guardians who cycle with the child.
Departure for a children's route takes place from Imatrankoski Bridge over the Imatra Rapid at 16:30.
At the finish, each child gets a Saimaa Cycle Tour medal. Also water, juice and snacks are served.
