Important!

Catergory 3 will not have a support convoy for stage 1. Cyclists in Category 3 are to use the aid stations (every 25km) along the route for refreshments.

The first 80 cyclist of Category 3 on stage 1 qualify for the Category 3 peloton with support convoy for Stage 2 and 3. The Cat.3 cyclists who finish outside the first 80 on stage1, will start with the Challenger Category for stage 2 and 3. Times will still be recorded and accumulated in a general ranking.

When selecting you category, please ensure you meet the below criteria.

Category 1:

• Estimated average speed of the peloton on a flat 150km ride: 42km/h
• Characteristics:
  
  • Very experienced cyclist with strong endurance base and acceleration capacity
  • Very good bike handling skills and thorough understanding of group riding etiquette and peloton rules
  • Has competed at a high level in several strong amateur competitions in the region or abroad.
  • Weekly training mileage: over 300km

Note: Spots for this category are limited

Category 2:

• Estimated average speed of the peloton on a flat 150km ride: 39km/h
• Characteristics:
  • Experienced cyclist with solid endurance base
  • good bike handling skills and a good understanding of group riding etiquette and peloton rules,
  • takes part regularly in local competitions and weekly group training rides.
  • Weekly training mileage: 200-300km

Note: Spots for this category are limited

Category 3:

"Important" note, as on top of the page

• Estimated average speed of the peloton on a flat 150km ride: 36km/h
• Characteristics:
  • Good cyclist with decent endurance base
  • Good bike handling skills and knowledge of group etiquette to ride safely in a peloton.
  • Weekly mileage: 100-200km per week

Category Women:

• Estimated average speed of the peloton on a flat 150km ride: 35km/hr
• Characteristics:
  
  • Good cyclist with endurance bas
  • Good bike handling skills and knowledge of group etiquette to ride safely in a peloton.
  • Weekly mileage: 100-200km per week

Note 1: For the women's category these are the minimum requirements. More able and stronger female cyclists will also start in this category.

Note 2: For safety reasons only the first 80 cyclists of Category 3 will be allowed to start in Category 3 for stage 2 and 3. Cyclists of Category 3 who finish outside the first 80 on stage 1 will start in the recreational category for stage 2 and 3. Their times will still be recorded and accumulated in the general ranking.

Challenger:

Any cyclist who would like to take on the challenge of completing any or all stages of the Tour de Bintan. Note that generous cut-off times are applicable.

Cut-off Times

Stage 1:

Km 73 cut-off time is 12:00 – cyclists who do not make the cut-off time are not allowed to continue.

Km 125 cut-off time is 14:20 – cyclists who do not make the cut-off time are not allowed to continue.

Km 150 cut-off time is 15:30 – cyclists are still allowed to cross the finish line, but will be disqualified in the final results.

Stage 2:

Km 58 cut off-time is 10:20 – cyclists who do not make the cut-off time are not allowed to continue.

Km 73 cut off-time is 11:10 – cyclists are still allowed to cross the finish line, but will be disqualified in the final results.

Stage 3:

Km 38 cut-off time is 14:00 – cyclists are still allowed to cross the finish line, but will be disqualified in the final results.