By paying the participation fee, you agree to follow the rules of the Saimaa Cycle Tour
On the longest route, participants must be at least 18 years old during the year of the event
Finnish law prohibits littering. Do not throw any debris into nature along our beautiful route. Take the rubbish with you to the rubbish bins at the nearest service point or to the rubbish areas marked along the route
When attending the longest route of Saimaa Cycle Tour, it is recommended to have a rest of at least six (6) hours after reaching the finish line before driving a vehicle
Riding in a large group can be dangerous for first-time or inexperienced cyclists
Saimaa Cycle Tour recommends that you cycle at your own pace and do not cycle too hard right from the start
Cyclists who have not registered for the event cannot cycle with the participants in the event
Traffic Rules
The event complies with Finnish road traffic legislation
In accordance with Finnish road traffic legislation, front and rear lights must be used during the low light hours from dusk till dawn (during the event from Friday 11:30pm and Saturday 3:30am
The event is run on a route open to all traffic, so you are always responsible for being up-to-date on your traffic environment where you are moving forward
Ride on the right side of the road and stay in your own lane
Also always respect traffic outside of the event. Participation in the event does not give the right to traffic violations. For example, be careful when passing other cyclists
Saimaa Cycle Tour recommends that cyclists ride in a single line during the event to avoid inconveniencing other road users.
Always respect and follow the traffic rules as well as the instructions given by the organizer, such as the organizer's markings on the route
Pay special attention to intersection areas, as despite of hundreds of traffic controllers, there are small intersections on the route where there is no traffic control
Always remember to keep a safe distance when passing other cyclist or cyclist groups
Bicycle Rules
Only bicycles with two wheels are allowed on the Saimaa Cycle Tour
Special bicycles, eg recumbent bikes, are not permitted. Exemption may be granted for health reasons; in order to be eligible, participation requires a medical opinion that participation on an ordinary bicycle is not possible. Please contact the organizer before registering.
Max. two-person tandem bicycles are allowed. Both cyclists must register for the event separately
Bicycle Accessory Rules
The ends of the handlebar must be plugged
The use of triathlon, time trial or another non-standard handle bar is not permitted
Disc wheels are not allowed
High-profile wheels has no restrictions
Cyclist Rules
Each participant rides the event at their own risk and with their own insurance (it is also a good idea to check the insurance coverage of your bicycle with your insurance company)
The use of a helmet is mandatory (your helmet must meet the requirements of the EU EN 1078 standard)
During the event, the entry number must be affixed with the instructions given by Saimaa Cycle Tour
Be sure to fill in the ICE information on the back of the largest entry number as instructed by Saimaa Cycle Tour
The chip number must be affixed to your bike. Please remove all other chip numbers from your bike
Using the phone while cycling is not permitted (if you need to use your phone, stop and move to the side of the road).
The use of radios or headphones while driving is prohibited
If you need to stop, go with your bike to the side of the road to avoid endangering other cyclists, vehicles, or yourself
Other Rules
Private cars or your own service cars are not allowed on the route during the event
Receiving any kind of service from a moving car is not allowed
Do not photograph accident events and do not share any information on social media to respect those involved in the accident
