1. travel
2. tourist destinations
3. national parks

2015
27th May - 31st May
Technical guide
U C I I N T E R N A T I O N A L 2 . 1 C A T.
CONTENTS
JERSEYS
3
OFFICIALS
4
TV BROADCASTING
4
HOSPITALS
4
TEAMS
5
RACE HEADQUARTERS
5
STAGE 1: BERGEN - NORHEIMSUND
7
STAGE 2: JONDAL – HAUGESUND
11
STAGE 3: STORD – SAUDA
14
STAGE 4: STAVANGER – SANDNES
19
STAGE 5: HINNA PARK – STAVANGER
23
UCI SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
27
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE ORGANISER
28
PRIZES
29
JERSEYS
Leader in the GC
Uno X Yellow jersey
Best placed young rider in GC
MOT White jersey
Leader of the Points competition
Coop Blue jersey
Leader of the KOM competition
Centrica Polkadot jersey
Most active rider (decided by the public) – the unofficial jersey by FjordTours
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OFFICIALS
EVENT TEAM
Director: Roy Hegreberg
Technical Director: Torjus Larsen
Ass. Technical Director: Tor Arne Oltedal
Race Manager: Jan Inge Hegreberg
Race Headquarters: Elisabeth Haver
Childs Race: Tor Helge Skretting
Youth Bike duel: Espen Aareskjold
Classic, Cycling for all: Harald Karlbom
SITES MANAGERS
Start: Jørn Holzmann
Finish: Inge Rake
ACCOMMODATION AND LOGISTICS
Hotels: Tove Børresen
Ferrys: Eirik Helgesen
Caravan: Frode Friestad
MEDICAL SERVICE
Rolf Helge Bergseth, Stein Ørn
PANEL OF COMMISSAIRES
Jury President: Fredrik Haan (Ned)
Jury Members: Martin Bruin (Ned),
Kenneth Simonsson (Nor)
Finish Judge: Erwin Kistemaker (Ned)
Timekeeper: Rune Torkildsen (Nor)
Motorcycle Commissaires: Jacob Knudsen (Den),
Amund Klem Rønning (Nor), Turid Foss (Nor)
MEDIA
Public Relations: Roy Hegreberg
Press Office: Christian Foder
TV producer: Jens Knudsen
Arena producer: Erik Marthinsen
Speaker: Kjell Erik Kristiansen
TV BROADCASTING
NORWAY
TV2
Live from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm daily
EUROSPORT
Live from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm daily
WORLD
EUROSPORT 2 International
Broadcast from 11 pm to 12 pm (65 countries)
HOSPITALS
Stage Hospital
Haukeland universitetssykehus
1
Odda sjukehus
2
Haugesund sjukehus
2
Stord sykehus
3
Haugesund sjukehus
3
4 + 5 Stavanger universitetssykehus
In case of emergency: dial 113
Address
Telephone
Jonas Lies vei 65, 5021 Bergen
Sjukehusvegen 1, 5750 Odda
Karmsundgata 120, 5528 Haugesund
Tyssevegen 64, 5416 Stord
Karmsundgata 120, 5528 Haugesund
Armauer Hansens vei 20, 4011 Stavanger
55 97 50 00
05253
05253
05253
05253
05151
Race doctor: 452 19 653
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TEAMS
CAJA RURAL SEGUROS
ESP
CULT ENERGY
DEN
KATUSHA
RUS
MTN QHUBEKA
RSA
ORICA GreenEdge
AUS
TINKOFF SAXO
RUS
TOPSPORT
BEL
TREK FAKTORY TEAM
USA
WANTY
BEL
ACTIVEJET
POL
TREFOR BLUE WATER
DEN
COOP ØSTERHUS
NOR
TEAM FIXIT
NOR
MADISON GENESIS
UK
ROOMPOT ORANJE
NED
RABOBANK
NED
RINGERIKS KRAFT
NOR
TEAM JOKER
NOR
TRE BERG BIANCHI
SWE
DE RIJKE
NED
SPAREBANKEN SØR
NOR
RACE HEADQUARTERS
TUESDAY, 26TH MAY FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM
THON HOTEL BERGEN AIRPORT, Kokstadvegen 3, 5257 Kokstad
Phone: +47 55 92 00 00, e-mail: [email protected]
Meeting for the Commissaires: Thon Hotel Bergen Airport at 15:00
Confirmation of starters:
Thon Hotel Bergen Airport between 16:00 and 17:40
Meeting for Team Managers: Thon Hotel Bergen Airport at 18:00
Presentation of teams:
Bryggen, City center, at 18:00
Safety meeting for drivers:
At the start (Bryggen) at 12:00 (Wednesday 27th)
Meeting for TV motorbikes and photographers: Thon Hotel Bergen Airport at 17:20
Race headquarters: (+47) 915 32 699
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WEDNESDAY, 27TH MAY
Start: 13:45 at Bryggen, Bergen
THURSDAY, 28TH MAY
Start: 12:25 in Jondal
FRIDAY, 29TH MAY
Start: 13:50 in Leirvik, Stord
SATURDAY, 30TH MAY
Start: 13:50 in Stavanger
SUNDAY, 31ST MAY
Start: 13:50 at Hinna Park, Stavanger
Finish: +/- 18:00 in Vågen, Stavanger
THE STAGES
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STAGE 1: BERGEN - NORHEIMSUND
PROFILE
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START AREA
PROFILE KOM 1, 2 AND 3
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ITINERARY BERGEN - NORHEIMSUND
KILOMETRES
To cover Covered
0
2,6
6,1
6,5
8,7
8,8
10,4
13,0
18,2
23,7
25
25,1
25,4
28,2
29,6
57,3
58,5
58,7
61,9
67,8
68,9
90,9
94
96,2
107,7
121,8
125
129,9
149,5
150,1
174,3
171,7
168,2
167,8
165,6
165,5
163,9
150,2
152,6
155,8
156,6
161,9
167,5
168,2
168,2
173,6
174,3
24,1
21,7
18,5
17,7
12,4
6,8
6,1
6,1
0,7
0
156,1
150,6
149,3
149,2
148,9
146,1
144,7
117
115,8
115,6
112,4
106,5
83,4
80,3
78,1
66,6
52,5
49,3
24,8
24,2
ITINERARY
BRYGGEN - Unofficial start
Official start at FJØSANGER
Continue straight on Route 580 2.6 km
Roundabout left Fanavei / Rv580
Roundabout 2nd exit Rv546
Turn right onto Hordnes road
Turn right onto Fana road / Rv546
Start KOM
Centrica Energy KOM FANAFJELLET
Turn left onto the road Lysekloster
Turn left onto Ulven
Slight right toward E39
Roundabout take 2nd exit E39
COOP Sprint OS
Roundabout 3rd exit Hatvikvegen / Rv552
Turn left onto Hegglandsdalsvegen
Turn right onto Fv7
Tunell - Raunekleivtunnelen / Fv7
Continue on Fv7
Turn left onto Fv136
Turn right onto Rv 48
Tysse
Waste and Feed Zone start EIKELANDSOSEN
Start KOM
Centrica Energy KOM HOLDHUS
Turn left onto Mundheimsvegen / Rv49
COOP Sprint STRANDEBARM
Tunell without lights
Røyrvik
Passing Finish Line (Opposite way)
Turn right onto Hardangerfjordv / Straumsbrua
Left Norheim
Start circuit / Start KOM
Centrica Energy KOM SJUSETE
Roundabout 1st exit Hardangerfjordvegen
Roundabout 2nd exit Hardangerfjordvegen
Turn right Norheim (Last lap)
Roundabout 1st exit Hardangerfjordvegen
Continue on Fv7
Roundabout 2nd exit Hardangerfjordvegen
Turn left onto Grova / Rv49
FINISH NORHEIMSUND
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TIMETABLE
40
42
45
13:45 13:45 13:45
13:55 13:55 13:55
13:58 13:58 13:58
14:04 14:03 14:03
14:04 14:04 14:03
14:08 14:07 14:06
14:08 14:07 14:06
14:10 14:09 14:08
14:13 14:12 14:11
14:22 14:21 14:19
14:30 14:28 14:26
14:32 14:30 14:28
14:32 14:30 14:28
14:33 14:31 14:28
14:37 14:35 14:32
14:39 14:37 14:34
15:20 15:16 15:11
15:22 15:18 15:13
15:23 15:18 15:13
15:27 15:23 15:17
15:36 15:31 15:25
16:11
16:16
16:19
16:36
16:57
17:02
16:04
16:09
16:12
16:28
16:49
16:53
15:56
16:00
16:03
16:18
16:37
16:41
17:39
17:40
17:28
17:29
17:14
17:15
17:40
17:43
17:48
17:49
17:57
18:06
18:07
18:07
18:15
18:16
17:29
17:33
17:37
17:38
17:46
17:54
17:55
17:55
18:03
18:04
17:15
17:18
17:22
17:23
17:30
17:38
17:39
17:39
17:46
17:47
LAST KILOMETRES AND FINISH AREA
PROFILE LAST 3 KILOMETRES
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STAGE 2: JONDAL – HAUGESUND
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PROFILE
START AREA
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PROFILE KOM 1, 2 AND 3
ITINERARY JONDAL – HAUGESUND
KILOMETRES
Covered To cover
0
5,2
7,5
25,8
70,4
70,6
86,3
88,3
88,4
89,5
95,4
103,9
108,1
111,9
117
121,2
128,1
143,8
147,8
159,9
168,2
173,2
176,8
188,7
201,4
205,2
212,9
213,3
214,2
215
215
209,8
207,5
189,2
144,6
144,4
128,7
126,7
126,6
125,5
119,6
111,1
106,9
103,1
98
93,8
86,9
71,2
67,2
55,1
46,8
41,8
38,2
26,3
13,6
9,8
2,1
1,7
0,8
0
ITINERARY
JONDAL - Unofficial start
Official start at HEIRANE
KOM Start
Centrica Energy KOM HEREID
Ulvik
COOP sprint ODDA
Roundabout 1st exit onto Røldal road
Start KOM
KOM SKARE
Turn right onto E134
Waste and Feed Zone start
Right Rullestadjuvet
Fjæratunnellen 1500 m.
Langfosstunnelen 700 m.
Glymjatunnelen 900m.
Åkrafjordtunet
Trolljuvtunnelen 1 and 2
Kyrping Turn right onto E134
Etne/ Start KOM
Centrica Energy KOM ETNE
COOP sprint ØLENSVÅG
Knapphus Turn left onto Rv46
Turn right onto Fv738
Passing Raunes
Skoldastraumen Turn right onto Rv515
Aksdal, Roundabout , straight
Roadwork: Slight right onto Previous Brekka
Roundabout, straight to Jeppe road
Turn right onto Salhusvegen
Roundabout drive straight Salhusvegen
FINISH RÅDHUSPLASSEN
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TIMETABLE
40
42
45
12:25 12:25 12:25
12:45 12:45 12:45
12:52 12:52 12:51
12:56 12:55 12:55
13:23 13:21 13:19
14:30 14:25 14:18
14:30 14:25 14:19
14:54 14:48 14:40
14:57 14:51 14:42
14:57 14:51 14:42
14:59 14:52 14:44
15:08 15:01 14:52
15:20 15:13 15:03
15:27 15:19 15:09
15:32 15:24 15:14
15:40 15:32 15:21
15:46 15:38 15:26
15:57 15:48 15:35
16:20 16:10 15:56
16:30 16:19 16:05
16:44 16:33 16:18
16:57 16:45 16:29
17:04 16:52 16:35
17:10 16:57 16:40
17:28 17:14 16:56
17:47 17:32 17:13
17:52 17:38 17:18
18:04 17:49 17:28
18:04 17:49 17:29
18:06 17:51 17:30
18:07 17:52 17:31
LAST KILOMETRES AND FINISH AREA
PROFILE LAST 3 KILOMETRES
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STAGE 3: STORD – SAUDA
PROFILE
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START AREA
PROFILE KOM 1 AND 2
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ITINERARY STORD – SAUDA
KILOMETRES
Covered To cover
0
5,3
9,3
13,3
30,5
54,4
56,3
61,4
62,0
66,9
78,4
92,7
93,9
113,2
137,4
138,3
142,8
163,6
164,1
164,1
158,8
154,8
150,8
133,6
109,7
107,8
102,7
102,1
97,2
85,7
71,4
70,2
50,9
26,7
25,8
21,3
0,5
0
ITINERARY
STORD - Neutral start TORGET
Official start at HEIANE
Bømlafjordtunnel Care! Decent 8%
Start KOM 264,5 m. below sea level
Centrica Energy KOM BØMLAFJORDTUNNEL Incline 8%
Right onto Rv47
Roundabout 3rd exit onto the E134
COOP Intermediate Sprint RAGLAMYR
ROADWORK: Continue on Previous Brekka
Turn right onto Fv771
Roundabout 1st exit onto Rv515
Turn left onto Rv513 Skjoldastraumen
Waste and Feed Zone start VATS
Turn right onto Rv46
COOP Intermediate Sprint VIKEDAL
Continue straight on Saudaveien/ Rv520
KOM Start
Centrica Energy KOM ÅSEN
Turn Left at Roundabout onto Kyrkjegata
FINISH SAUDA FIREHOUSE
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
All riders are transported to Stavanger by boat (no bikes, and riders only).
Departure time: 18:40 next to the team parking. Travel time approx. 2 hours.
No meals are served on board. Bring your own food.
When arriving in Stavanger buses will take the riders to their hotels.
Riders that are taken to anti-doping tests are transported by helicopter.
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TIMETABLE
40
42
45
13:50 13:50 13:50
14:00 14:00 14:00
14:07 14:07 14:07
14:13 14:13 14:12
14:19 14:19 14:17
14:45 14:43 14:40
15:21 15:17 15:12
15:24 15:20 15:15
15:32 15:27 15:21
15:33 15:28 15:22
15:40 15:35 15:29
15:57 15:52 15:44
16:19 16:12 16:03
16:20 16:14 16:05
16:49 16:41 16:30
17:26 17:16 17:03
17:27 17:17 17:04
17:34 17:24 17:10
18:05 17:53 17:38
18:06 17:54 17:38
LAST KILOMETRES AND FINISH AREA
PROFILE LAST 3 KILOMETRES
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STAGE 4: STAVANGER – SANDNES
PROFILE
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START AREA
ITINERARY STAVANGER - SANDNES
KILOMETRES
Covered To cover
0
4,6
7,2
12,7
12,9
13,2
13,7
16,3
21,2
166,8
162,2
159,6
154,1
153,9
153,6
153,1
150,5
145,6
ITINERARY
STAVANGER - Unofficial start
Official start in HILLEVÅG
Turn right into Boganesveien / diagonal
Turn left onto Gamleveien
Straight forward stay on Elvegata
Turn left at the roundabout onto Høylandgaten
Turn right onto Hoveveien
COOP Sprint SANDNES
Turn left onto Kvernelandsveien
Turn right onto Engelsvollveien
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40
13:50
13:55
14:01
14:05
14:14
14:14
14:14
14:15
14:19
14:26
TIMETABLE
42
14:50
13:55
14:01
14:05
14:13
14:13
14:13
14:14
14:18
14:25
45
15:50
13:55
14:01
14:04
14:11
14:12
14:12
14:13
14:16
14:23
23,9
28,4
29,3
30,1
30,6
46,4
56
62
67,9
73
74,4
75,5
77,4
79,3
83,4
85,2
142,9
138,4
137,5
136,7
136,2
120,4
110,8
104,8
98,9
93,8
92,4
91,3
89,4
87,5
83,4
81,6
92,3
95,2
103,8
108,8
120,9
127,6
132,9
133,3
133,6
137,1
137,9
142,8
143,5
147,6
157,2
166
166,5
166,8
74,5
71,6
63
58
45,9
39,2
33,9
33,5
33,2
29,7
28,9
24
23,3
19,2
9,6
0,8
0,3
0
Klepp
Turn left onto Jærvegen /R44
Turn leftAt the roundabout Arne Garborgsveg
Turn right onto Trallfaveien 30.6 km
COOP Sprint BRYNE
Varhaug
Turn right onto Fv205
Turn right onto Rv506 towards Ålgård
Continue straight on Ole Nielsenvei
Ålgård
Turn right at the roundabout Opstadveien
Turn right to merge onto E39
COOP Sprint ÅLGÅRD
Turn left onto Fv288
Waste and Feed zone start GJESDAL
Right onto R45
Turn left onto Seldalveien
Start KOM
Centrica Energy KOM SELDAL
Turn left onto Trodalveien
Turn right onto Bersagelveien
Hommersåk
Continue on Lutsiveien / RV13
Entering from long route
Turn right onto Åsveien
Turn left onto Daleveien
Turn right At the roundabout Havnegata
FINISH LINE 1st time _START LAP 1
Start KOM
Centrica Energy KOM ÅSVEIEN
FINISH LINE 2nd time _START LAP 2
FINISH LINE 3rd time _START FINISH LAP
Straight forward At the roundabout Hanaveien
Turn right at the roundabout Havnegata
FINISH LINE SANDNES TOMTESELSKAP
PROFILE KOM 1 AND 2
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14:30
14:37
14:38
14:40
14:40
15:04
15:19
15:28
15:36
15:44
15:46
15:48
15:51
15:53
16:00
16:02
14:29
14:35
14:36
14:38
14:38
15:01
15:15
15:23
15:32
15:39
15:41
15:42
15:45
15:48
15:54
15:56
14:26
14:32
14:34
14:35
14:35
14:56
15:09
15:17
15:25
15:32
15:34
15:35
15:38
15:40
15:46
15:48
16:13
16:17
16:30
16:38
16:56
17:06
17:14
17:14
17:15
17:20
17:21
17:28
17:29
17:36
17:50
18:04
18:04
18:05
16:06
16:11
16:23
16:30
16:47
16:57
17:04
17:05
17:05
17:10
17:12
17:19
17:20
17:25
17:39
17:52
17:52
17:53
15:58
16:01
16:13
16:20
16:36
16:45
16:52
16:52
16:53
16:57
16:58
17:10
17:11
17:15
17:24
17:36
17:37
17:37
LAST KILOMETRES AND FINISH AREA
PROFILE LAST 3 KILOMETRES
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STAGE 5: HINNA PARK – STAVANGER
- 23 -
PROFILE
START AREA
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ITINERARY HINNA PARK - STAVANGER
KILOMETRES
Covered To cover
0
9,2
11,2
29,1
31,9
47,7
51,8
53,8
54,4
55,3
60,4
68
75,1
77,8
88,8
94,9
96,6
99,4
102,2
111,3
111,6
113,2
117,5
131,5
142,1
150,6
181,5
172,3
170,3
152,4
149,6
133,8
129,7
127,7
127,1
126,2
121,1
113,5
106,4
103,7
92,7
86,6
84,9
82,1
79,3
70,2
69,9
68,3
64
50
39,4
30,9
151,5
152,3
160,2
169,7
178,1
178,4
30
29,2
21,3
11,8
3,4
3,1
ITINERARY
HINNA PARK - Unofficial start
Official start on GAMLE FORUSVEI
Merge onto Austrått tunnel / RV13
COOP Sprint KRONEN GÅRD
Turn right onto Høleveien / RV13
Keep right to continue on Søredalen
Turn left onto Espelandveien
Turn left onto the E39
Take the exit toward Figgenveien
Start KOM
Centrica Energy KOM ÅSLANDSBAKKEN
Turn left onto Rv505
Bryne
COOP Sprint POLLESTAD
Turn right onto Norsjøveien / Rv507
Turn left onto Solavein / Rv510
Turn left onto Vigdelsvegen
Waste and Feed zone start HELLESTØ
Turn left onto Ølberg Havneveg
Turn right onto Nordsjøvegen
COOP Sprint SOLA
Turn left onto Tananger Ring
Turn left onto busway
Turn left onto Kvernevikveien
Turn left onto Torvmyrveien
FINISH LINE 1st time _START LAP 1
Turn left cycling path
Turn left onto Sørmarkbakken
Start KOM 17% incline
Centrica Energy KOM SØRMARKBAKKEN
FINISH LINE 2nd time - START FINISH LAP
Turn left onto Sørmarkbakken 17% incline
Speedbump Victoria hotel
FINISH SKAGENKAIEN
PROFILE KOM 1 AND 2
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40
13:50
13:59
14:15
14:42
14:46
15:10
15:16
15:19
15:20
15:21
15:29
15:41
15:51
15:55
16:12
16:21
16:23
16:28
16:32
16:45
16:46
16:48
16:55
17:16
17:32
17:44
17:46
TIMETABLE
42
13:50
13:59
14:15
14:40
14:44
15:07
15:13
15:15
15:16
15:18
15:25
15:36
15:46
15:50
16:05
16:14
16:17
16:21
16:25
16:38
16:38
16:40
16:46
17:06
17:22
17:34
17:35
45
13:50
13:59
14:13
14:37
14:41
15:02
15:08
15:10
15:11
15:12
15:19
15:29
15:39
15:42
15:57
16:05
16:07
16:11
16:15
16:27
16:27
16:29
16:35
16:54
17:08
17:19
17:21
17:47
17:59
18:13
18:26
18:26
18:17
17:36
17:47
18:01
18:03
18:13
18:04
17:22
17:32
17:45
17:46
17:56
17:47
LAST KILOMETRES AND FINISH AREA
PROFILE LAST 3 KILOMETRES
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UCI SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
Article 1. Organisation
The 8th edition of Tour des Fjords, previous named Rogaland Grand
Prix is organised by Tour des fjords AS, Gunnar Warebergs gate 13,
4021 Stavanger, Norway, under the regulations of the International
Cycling Federation (UCI) and the Norwegian Cycling Federation
(NCF). It will take place from 27th May to 31st May 2015.
Article 2. Type of Event
The event is open to athletes of the Men Elite and Under 23
categories. The event is entered on the UCI Europe Tour calendar.
The event is registered as a class 1 event. In conformity with the
UCI rules, points are awarded as follows for the UCI Men Elite and
Under 23 ranking:
Individual Classification by time: 80, 56, 32, 24, 20, 16, 12, 8, 7, 6, 5,
3 points
Stage winner (first 6): 16, 11, 6, 5, 4, 2 points
Wearing the race leader`s (yellow) jersey: 8 points per stage.
Article 3. Participation
As per article 2.1.005 of the UCI regulations the event is open to
the following teams: UCI ProTeam, UCI Professional Continental
team, Continental team and National team.
The number of cyclists per team is restricted to a maximum of 6
and a minimum of 4 at the start of the race.
The mere fact of entering and/or participating in the event, implies
that each team fully accepts all the provisions laid out in these
specific regulations and undertakes to respect them.
Article 4. Race Headquarter
Team managers shall confirm their starters and collect their race
numbers and transponders from 16:00 hrs to 17.40 hrs on Tuesday,
May 26th at the race headquarter.
Team managers’ meeting, organized in accordance with article
1.2.087 of the UCI regulations, in the presence of the
Commissaires’ Panel, is scheduled for 18:00 hrs on Tuesday May
26th at, Thon Hotel Bergen Airport, Kokstadveien 3, 5257 Kokstad .
All teams are requested to deliver time transponders in the race
headquarter after the last stage between 18:00 – 20:00 hrs at
location Stavanger, Rosenkildehuset (Næringsforeningen).
Article 5. Radio-Tour
Race information will be broadcast on following frequency:
154.500 Mhz. Broadcasted in English.
Article 6. Neutral Technical Support
The neutral support is taken care of by means of 3 cars.
Article 7. Team cars
For the first stage, the driving order of the team cars are
determined by drawing lots. All the vehicles driving in the caravan
are restricted to a maximum height of 1.66 m (art. 2.2.032).
Teams who are not present at the team managers’ meeting, will
not participate in the drawing and be placed last.
Only one vehicle per team will be permitted to circulate at race
level; however a second vehicle per team is allowed except on final
circuits. The second paragraph of UCI art.2.2.035 does not apply to
this second vehicles but its driver must nevertheless be licensed as
a member of the staff.
Article 8. Feeding
All static feeding must take place on the right side of the road (UCI
art. 2.3.026). Feeding from the team car is allowed between 50 km
after start and until 20 km before finish. Due to atmospheric
conditions etc, the Commissaires may reduce the distance before
feeding commences from the team cars, furthermore, they may
also extend the distance before feeding closes. Such a decision will
be communicated to interested parties in advance of the race or by
the Radio Tour during the
race.
Feeding zones will be listed at the route description and maps.
Article 9. Bonuses
Time bonus is awarded as follows to the UNO-X General
Classification by time. Intermediate sprints: 3” -2”-1”, finish: 10”6”- 4”. The general individual classification by points (COOP blue
jersey) is decided by adding points awarded at each intermediate
sprint and stage finish. Intermediate sprints: 6 – 4 – 2, finish:
20 – 16 – 14 – 12 – 10 – 8 – 6 – 4 – 2 – 1.
CENTRICA ENERGY King of the Mountains (polka dot jersey) is
decided by adding points awarded at each of the KOM sprints:
5 -3 -2 -1 points
Article 10. Finishing time limit
All riders finishing within a time limit exceeding 8% of the winner’s
time will not be included in the classification. The time limit may, in
exceptional circumstances, be increased by the Commissaires`
Panel in agreement with the organizer according to the article
2.6.032.
Article 11. Classifications
UNO-X INDIVIDUAL CLASSIFICATION BY TIME:
The individual general classification on time is established by
adding up the times recorded for stages, taking into account
bonuses and penalties - Article 2.6.014
In the event that two or more competitors are equal on time their
positions are decided by adding up their placings on each stage. As
a final resort, their placings in the latest stage are considered.
The leader of the individual classification on time wears a leader`s
jersey, yellow jersey.
The winner of Tour des Fjords is the rider who, after completed all
5 stages have the lowest accumulated time, including bonuses and
penalties.
The MOT young rider classification is open for riders born 1st of
January 1991 or later. The winner is the rider who, after completed
all 5 stages have the lowest accumulated time, including bonuses
and penalties. The leader of this classification shall wear the white
jersey during the race.
COOP INDIVIDUAL CLASSIFICATION BY POINTS:
In the event of a tie in the general individual classification by
points, the following criteria shall be applied in order until the
riders are separated:
1. Number of stage wins;
2. Number of wins in intermediate sprints counting for the
general classification on points;
3. General individual classification by time.
In the event of a tie in the general mountain classification, the
following criteria shall be applied in order until the riders are
separated:
1. Numbers of first places in the highest category
climbs;
2. Number of first places on climbs in the next
inferior category and so on.
3. General individual classification by time.
Article 2.6.017
Leader’s jersey(s) presented must be worn for the following stage.
Where a rider holds more than one jersey at the same time, the
jersey to be worn shall be that with highest-ranking as indicated
above and the lesser jersey shall be worn by the second placed
rider in the classification, and so on.
The rider who carries one of the race jerseys can put on advertising
for his team`s principal partner(s) at the white rectangle at front
and back (UCI art.2.6.018).
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Article 13. Anti-Doping
The UCI antidoping regulations are entirely applicable to the event.
Moreover, and in conformity with the law of Norway, the
Norwegian antidoping legislation is applicable in addition to the
UCI antidoping regulations.
Riders and team official must check and be aware whether they are
required for any daily antidoping controls. The antidoping tests will
take place close to the finish line, at the antidoping control post
(signposted).
Article 14. Awards Ceremony
In accordance with article 1.2.112 of the UCI rules, the following
riders must attend the official awards ceremony:
- The first three of the stage.
- The leaders of the following secondary classifications:
Individual Classification by time (Yellow jersey)
Individual Classification by points (Blue jersey)
King of the Mountains Classification (Polka- dot jersey)
Young Riders Classification (White jersey)
The riders will present themselves at the podium in a time limit of
maximum 10 minutes after crossing the finish line.
Moreover, at the general finish of an event, the following riders
must also present themselves at the final award ceremony:
- The first three of the event.
- The winners of the following secondary classifications:
Individual Classification by time (Yellow jersey)
Individual Classification by points (Blue jersey)
King of the Mountains Classification (Polka- dot jersey)
Young Riders Classification (White jersey)
Team classification
Article 12. Prizes
The prizes awarded are listed on page 29.
A grand total of €57429 will be awarded in prize money at the
event.
Article 15. Penalties
The UCI penalty scale is the only one applicable.
Article 16. Cycling and the environment
The Organizer would like to remind all parties involved in the race
to be sensitive to environmental concerns. There will be strictly no
littering at start/ finish venues, feed zones and throughout the
Race Route. The rider must safely and exclusively deposit their
waste on the sides of the road in the waste zones. All refuse is to
be disposed in a responsible and hygienic manner.
Article 17. Most active rider
A green FJORDTOURS jersey is awarded the rider who gets the
most votes from the public. The jersey is voluntary and is
presented on the signing in the following day.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE ORGANISER
Results
The top three and the jersey wearers will be broadcasted by sms to
all team managers when they are confirmed.
Results will be distributed from the race HQ/Permanence as soon
as possible after each stage, at all official hotels and on the
organizers web site: www.tourdesfjords.no and to email address of
each team.
Communication equipment
Radios will be pre-installed in all organizer-cars.
Hand-held radios will be issued on Tuesday 26th at the
HQ/Permanence Hotel for teams without radios and other race
units. Radios will be individually signed for and are the
responsibility of the holder, and must not be interchanged or
loaned out at any time.
Dangerous spots
Dangerous spots are marked with yellow flags and /or red cones,
eventually also safety guard with yellow flag and whistle.
Competitors are expected to be careful at these spots.
Responsible driving
Obligatory
Switch on your lights. Low-beam headlights are required at all
times.
Always wear a seatbelt. Seat belts are mandatory for occupants in
both the front and back seats of the vehicle.
Check your speed; 30 kmh or 50 kmh max in built-up areas,
depends on signs. 50 kmh max on stretches of road where there
are large numbers of spectators, 80 kmh max outside built-up
areas, even if there are few members of public.
Prohibited
Mobile phone has to be correctly mounted and use while driving is
prohibited.
Driving in the wrong direction on the course is strictly prohibited,
even if only for a short distance.
Zero alcohol limit: 0,0g/litre of blood. Alcohol and cannabis uptake
tests to be carried out during the event.
No overtaking when crowds, single lane only.
Norwegian Traffic Law § 3 do always apply
Everyone has to show consideration and be at alert and cautious to
prevent any risks and so that other traffic is not unduly hindered or
disturbed.
Wayfarers must also show respect to those who are living or
staying at the roadside.
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PRIZES
All prizes are given in Euro.
Rank
1
2
3
Rank
Stages 1-5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
3060
1548
760
385
314
225
225
152
152
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
Points
classification
1870
930
600
King of Mountains
classification
1870
930
600
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Individual general
classification
7650
3870
1900
963
785
563
563
380
380
190
190
190
190
190
190
190
190
190
190
190
Young rider’s
classification
1100
540
360
Team
classification
3400
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