Olympias Tour 2024

Engaging in discussions with riders and teams to gather their insights. Our surveys have compiled initial data directly from these key stakeholders, ensuring their experiences and concerns are incorporated into our planning.

Utilizing a detailed database to analyze past crashes, identifying common locations and causes. This enables us to pinpoint high-risk areas and devise strategies to mitigate potential accidents.

Conducting weekly meetings with race organizers to receive their feedback and incorporate their knowledge into our safety measures. This continuous dialogue helps to align our safety strategies with the specific needs of each event.

Applying our vast experience gained from over 1000 days of racing to enhance road safety. Our expertise in cycling safety is instrumental in developing effective prevention and response strategies.

Gathering inputs from various stakeholders within the sport, including official bodies, local authorities, and the cycling community at large. This holistic approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of all possible safety concerns and solutions.

This document provides an in-depth analysis of the course, identifying obstacles and potential risks.

A comprehensive map detailing the placement of safety equipment, warning systems, and other preventive measures to ensure the well-being of participants and spectators.”

Focuses on reviewing the events that occurred during the race, identifying both successes and areas for improvement. This includes assessing the effectiveness of the safety measures implemented, gathering feedback from participants, teams, and officials on the course layout and safety protocols, analyzing incident reports to enhance future race safety, and recommending adjustments based on observed outcomes.

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Stage 1 features over 80 obstacles, which might seem manageable at first glance.

However, the real challenge emerges closer to the finish, particularly in the last 3 km, where riders face a dense array of dangerous traffic islands and narrowing sections.

This concentration of hazards in the closing kilometers significantly elevates the difficulty, demanding heightened vigilance and skill from the competitors.

The final 10 km of the lap are the most obstacle-dense, featuring 24 obstacles at a density of 2.4 per km.

From 30 to 20 km before the finish, the obstacle density increases to 1.8 per km, with a total of 18 obstacles.

The segment from 20 to 10 km before the end also poses a significant challenge, with 16 obstacles at a density of 1.6 per km.

The stretch from 50 to 40 km before the finish has a lower obstacle density of 1.3 per km, totaling 13 obstacles.

The least obstacle-dense section is from 40 to 30 km before the end, with just 5 obstacles, equating to a density of 0.5 per km.

The final 3 km feature sharp turns and two roundabouts, with the most challenging part beginning at the 1 km mark. This section includes two narrow passages, clearly marked by Safety Signs.

The ultimate turn, right before the finish line, presents two traffic islands, posing significant risks during the sprint. For your safety, these islands will be highlighted with safety signs and equipped with crash protection.

There is a strong possibility that this stage will end in a sprint. Although we see that many flat stages in recent years within this stage race are still settled in a sprint of a very small group. The wind strength and the extent to which the peloton uses this to make it a hard race will determine the size of the group sprinting for victory.

The local lap is very technical and twisty and thus, as a matter of course, also makes for a long drawn-out peloton. We will also find some obstacles in the last 3 kilometres that ensure positioning will be crucial.

For stage 1, we’ve decided to concentrate on the densest areas with obstacles, ensuring the last 50 km are as safe and straightforward as possible. We’re employing a variety of systems for the race, including Safety Signs, Arrows, Banners, and Crash Protection, among others, to enhance security and clarity throughout.

Stage 2 boasts a low density of obstacles, which generally suggests a smoother ride.

The primary challenge arises in the final kilometers, characterized by partly narrow roads.

However, the most notable feature near the finish is a bridge crossing, which, while potentially demanding attention, doesn’t pose a significant danger to the competitors.

From 30 to 20 km before the finish, the obstacle density peaks at 2.0 per km, with a total of 20 obstacles.

The last 40-30 km stretch sees a density of 1.8 per km with 18 obstacles.

Initially, the segment from 50 to 40 km before the end presents 17 obstacles at a density of 1.7 per km.

Nearing the finish, the density decreases, with the last 20-10 km having 11 obstacles at a density of 1.1 per km.

The final 10 km are the least obstacle-dense, featuring 9 obstacles at a density of 0.9 per km.

For stage 2, the finish is straightforward. Shortly after the 3 km mark, there’s a left turn, leading onto a straight path directly to the finish line.

The route is largely hazard-free, except for a bridge close to the end. The main point of attention is the road’s partial narrowness, limiting space for a large group. However, this shouldn’t pose significant problems.

There is also a strong possibility of this second stage ending in a sprint. The wind strength and the extent to which the peloton uses this to make it a hard race will determine the size of the group sprinting for victory.

The last 3 kilometres are significantly straighter than the first stage and thus also lend themselves more to the setting up of possible sprint trains.

For stage 2, we’re concentrating on the densest areas with obstacles.

Be alert for a hazardous bridge passage and a sharp turn soon after the race starts in Lutke Saaxum, which will be marked by a Safety Arrow and Banner.

We’re employing various systems for the race, including Safety Signs, Arrows, Banners, and Crash Protection, to enhance participant safety.

In the concluding segments of Stage 4, the obstacle distribution indicates a relatively low challenge level.

From 30 to 20 km before the finish, there are 11 obstacles, equating to a density of 1.1 per km.

This density slightly decreases in the next segment, with 8 obstacles at 0.8 per km from 20 to 10 km out.

In the final 10 km, the obstacle count modestly increases to 10, maintaining a density of 1.0 per km, marking a consistent challenge without significant peaks in difficulty.

In the final 3 km of stage 3 leading into Roden, there are no significant hazards.

Some traffic islands appear in the last km, yet they are clearly indicated with Safety Signs and equipped with crash protection for safety.

Just before the weekend, a few altimeters occur for the first time. Although here are rather negligible on a stage of this length.

It´s more of a taster for what awaits them at the weekend. Here, too, we expect a sprint from a group although course behaviour will again determine how coarse that group is. 

Our safety protocols kick in upon entering Norg and during the final laps of the race. We’re utilizing a range of systems, such as Safety Signs, Arrows, Banners, and Crash Protection, to bolster participant safety.

The last 3 km of stage 4 lead straight to Ruurlo with a straightforward finish.

The only notable hazard is a traffic island, which will be clearly marked with a safety sign and equipped with crash protection for safety.

In this stage, the first significant hills have to be overcome. This could obviously cause shifts in the general classification.

The course, which up to now has mainly lent itself to the riders of the flatter work, will thus become a bit heavier.

We suspect that because of the increase in difficulty and the hilly section this stage will be decisive for the final classification and that we will see small groups at the finish. 

For stage 4, we initiate our safety measures 75 km before the finish in Ommen, the site of a crash in the 2023 edition.

We’re utilizing a range of systems, such as Safety Signs, Arrows, Banners, and Crash Protection, to bolster participant safety.

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The final 3 km of stage 5 feature a rapid finish, approaching some traffic islands near the end.These islands will be clearly indicated with safety signs and crash protection.

The stage mirrors the 2023 edition, expecting a streamlined group navigating through the last 3 km. While not overly hazardous, the presence of obstacles introduces a heightened risk.

The altimeters are largely in the first part of the stage and will thus be of less importance than in the Saturday stage.

Rather like the first 3 stages, we expect it to be a sprint of a group.

Of course, the battle for the general classification could still influence the stage.

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