This weekend, the town of Peshtera, located in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains, will host the third edition of the unique amateur road cycling race in Bulgaria, L'Etape BULGARIA by Tour de France. The event has established itself as one of the most popular in the country over the past two years and promises to provide unforgettable moments for cycling enthusiasts.
A record number of participants will be at the starting line - over 1,100 cyclists, including 76 from 16 different countries. They will compete in two distances - 58 km and 112 km, on a specially prepared route following the model of the legendary Tour de France.
Unique Format and Route
The competition will begin on Sunday morning with a neutral start, similar to professional races. Participants will parade through the streets of Peshtera for 4 kilometers, after which the official start of the main race will be given.
For the first time, L'Etape BULGARIA will have its start and finish in Peshtera. The routes have been carefully selected and categorized by experts, offering different levels of difficulty for beginners and experienced cyclists. The courses pass through the picturesque Rhodope Mountains, reaching the highest point of 1,350 meters above sea level at the Saint Constantine resort.
Iconic Awards
Winners in various categories will receive the iconic Tour de France jerseys:
- Yellow jersey for the first to finish the stage
- Green jersey for the best sprinter
- Polka dot jersey for the best climbers
- White jersey for the best young rider
In addition to the prestigious jerseys, the top three men and women in the general classification of both distances will receive free entry to L'Etape du Tour 2026 in France, which will take place on one of the stages of the Tour de France 2026.
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This unique event not only promotes cycling in Bulgaria but also provides an opportunity for local athletes to experience the atmosphere of the world-famous Tour de France, encouraging a healthy lifestyle and sporting spirit in the country.
Коментари (39)
ivanka
06.08.2025, 13:47яко гот, ще е яко състезание в пещера!
ЛУД_ПЕТКО
06.08.2025, 13:58супер маршрут, ще има адски изпепеляващо темпо 💨
HOLERA
06.08.2025, 14:01факт!
barona
06.08.2025, 14:05страхотно събитие за България!!!
ninja
06.08.2025, 14:01факт!
niki_bg
06.08.2025, 14:02яко! cyclists rule 🚲💪
BLAGOI
06.08.2025, 14:02яко! педалите горят 🚲🔥
Л. Стоянов
06.08.2025, 14:04факт!
NINJA
06.08.2025, 14:07факт!
Maimunata1991
06.08.2025, 14:29strahotno! peshtera shte stane stolitsa na koloezdeneto!
guest123
06.08.2025, 14:31Яко! Пещера вече е международната мека за колоездачи 🚲💨
4ERVENO_FLAG
06.08.2025, 14:3316 държави? миждународен ни е купонът! 🇧🇬
anoniemen
06.08.2025, 14:35Ей, тоя купон ще разтърси Пещера! Международен cycling fest 💪🚲
ЛУД_ПЕТКО
06.08.2025, 14:58Пещера? Направо невероятно! Каква страхотна локация за колоездене 🚲
bg_tigar
06.08.2025, 15:01Яко! Колоездачите ще разбиqт трасето 🚲💨
blagoi
06.08.2025, 15:02факт!
krisko_bg
06.08.2025, 15:04факт!
Луд_Петко1972
06.08.2025, 15:51Яка гонка, ще е лудниц!
NOCOMMENT
06.08.2025, 15:55!
z. Димитров
06.08.2025, 15:55!
D77
06.08.2025, 16:01бтрз купон, супер трась ше е!!! 🤬
факт_състезание
06.08.2025, 16:06Факт, страхотно състезание!
VANKATABG
06.08.2025, 16:08Пещера вече не е само история, а спортна дестинация! Страхотно представяне!
nocomment
06.08.2025, 16:11факт! пищера влиза в спортната карта на българиq 💪
DARKANGEL
06.08.2025, 16:09Суперсъбитие,поздравленниянаорганизаторите!
REALIST
06.08.2025, 16:10пещера? луд мар6рут! 🚲💨
Гражданин_Х
06.08.2025, 16:58яка надпревара, мноо як маршрут!!
7A6D
06.08.2025, 17:00Пещера вдига летвата! 🚲💪 Световно класно събитие 👏
980
06.08.2025, 17:08факт!
гошо
06.08.2025, 17:13!
pich_0072001
06.08.2025, 18:19Абе, страхотно! Пещера влиза в голямата колоездачна карта!
ще_🤙_ннагоре
06.08.2025, 18:20кой ли ще изкара първи ннагоре по серията? 🤙
DAE91
06.08.2025, 18:22яко бе, в пещера! 🚲💨 поздрав за организаторите!!!
balgariya
06.08.2025, 18:23Chudesno sabitie, mnogo dobra reklama za Balgariya! 👏
peshaka
06.08.2025, 19:09тоя терен ще изпепели гумите им, яко предизвикателство! 🚲💪
PETROV
06.08.2025, 19:09Има ли по-як маршрут от този в Пещера? Супер!
VASIL_P
06.08.2025, 19:0916 държави? respect! 🌍🚴♂️
4. костов
06.08.2025, 19:10факт!
Nqkoi
06.08.2025, 19:10факт!