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Safety for 2025 edition

Olympia’s Tour 2025 is a fast and exciting race, with Safe Cycling working to keep all riders safe. Dangerous spots will be clearly marked, and marshals will be in place to help guide the race.

• Traffic islands, narrow roads, and fast finishes will be protected.
• Safe Cycling teams will secure the course and help where needed.
• Good communication and awareness will help make the race safer for everyone.

With Olympia’s Tour and Safe Cycling working together, this year’s race will be well-planned and safe.

• All risky areas are marked and protected.
• Safe Cycling teams and marshals will be there to help.
• Final sprints and tricky sections will be watched closely.

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Stage 1: Beltrum – Beltrum / 10,9 km

Safety Plan and Interactive Map for Stage 1

Course video for stage 1

Last 3 km of Stage 1

In the last 3 km, there are four sharp turns.

Weather and Wind Forecast for Stage 1

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Stage 2: Beek – Beek / 175,2 km

Safety Plan and Interactive Map for Stage 2

Stage 2 consists of two laps on a balanced route with a mix of wide roads and narrower sections through residential areas. While the course does not have any major dangers, certain areas will require extra attention.

• Start & Finish: Sportcentrum De Haamen, Beek
• Neutralization: 1.7 km
• Feeding Zone: 86.5 km (Adsteeg)

⚠️ Safety Considerations

• All potential risk areas will be clearly marked and protected by Safe Cycling.
• Marshals will be positioned at key locations to guide riders and ensure safety.
• Narrow sections in neighborhoods may require careful positioning.

✅ Summary

This stage is expected to be safe and well-organized, with only a few minor technical challenges. Riders should stay focused in the tighter residential areas.

Course video for stage 2

Last 3 km of Stage 2

The final 3 km include several fast turns, making positioning crucial. Expect a high-speed fight for the win, likely with a small front group. Stay aware, hold your line, and be ready for an intense finish.

Weather and Wind Forecast for Stage 2

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Stage 3: Kerkdriel – Rossum / 148,8 km

Safety Plan and Interactive Map for Stage 3

Stage 3 brings similar challenges to Stage 2, with fast roads, high speeds, and key positioning battles. The course is mostly open, but some sections through towns and narrow areas require extra attention.

• Neutralization: 5.1 km
• Feeding Zone: 84.3 km (Oude Rijksweg, Hedel)
• Team car deviation: 145.1 km, left (Van Thielenhof)

⚠️ Safety Considerations

• Fast and open roads will keep speeds high throughout the stage.
• Some urban sections may include narrow passages, similar to Stage 2.
• All critical points will be marked and protected by Safe Cycling.

Course video for stage 3

Last 3 km of Stage 3

Weather and Wind Forecast for Stage 3

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Stage 4: Zwolle – Zwolle / 195,8 km

Safety Plan and Interactive Map for Stage 4

Stage 4 is a long and demanding race, with high speeds and key tactical sections throughout the course. Riders should expect a fast and aggressive race, with positioning playing a major role in the outcome.

• Distance: 195.8 km
• Start Time: 12:00
• Finish Time: 16:30
• Feeding Zone: Not specified in the document
• Team Car Deviation: To be confirmed on the route

⚠️ Safety Considerations

• Long stage with high intensity – staying fueled and hydrated will be crucial.
• Fast sections and potential wind exposure may create difficult racing conditions.
• Several turns in the final kilometers will make positioning and bike handling key.
• All critical points will be marked and secured by Safe Cycling.

Course video for stage 4

Last 3 km of Stage 4

Weather and Wind Forecast for Stage 4

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Stage 5: Neede – Tiel / 185,4 km

Safety Plan and Interactive Map for Stage 5

Stage 5 follows a fast and mostly flat route, leading to what is expected to be a high-speed sprint finish. The key challenges come in the final 3 km, where riders will need to stay alert for traffic islands and road obstacles near the finish.

• Distance: 185.4 km
• Start Time: 11:30
• Finish Time: 15:45

⚠️ Safety Considerations

• Fast and open roads will set up for a group sprint.
• Traffic islands near the finish will be clearly marked and protected with crash barriers.
• The final sprint will be technical—riders must stay focused and hold their line.
• All key sections will be monitored and secured by Safe Cycling.

Course video for stage 5

Last 3 km of Stage 5

Weather and Wind Forecast for Stage 5

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Accomidation

🏨 Fletcher Hotel Erica (Berg en Dal)

📅 Stay Dates: Likely March 25 – March 30 (teams based here for multiple stages)
📍 Address: Molenbosweg 17, 6571 BA Berg en Dal
📞 Phone: +31 24 684 3514
🚴 Teams staying here:

• Alpecin-Deceuninck Development Team
• Beat Cycling Club
• Diftar Continental Cycling Team
• Lucky Sport Cycling Team
• Metec-Solarwatt P/B Mantel
• Decathlon AG2R Mondiale Newgen
• Team Coloquick
• Tudor Pro Cycling Team U23

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🏨 Fletcher Hotel Mooi Veluwe (Putten)

📅 Stay Dates: Likely March 25 – March 30
📍 Address: Garderenseweg 154, 3881 NC Putten
📞 Phone: +31 577 462 588
🚴 Teams staying here:

• Airtox – Carl Ras
• MG. K. Vis Costruzioni E Ambiente
• Team Lotto Kern Haus PSD Bank
• National Team Turkey
• Regional Team Limburg Cycling

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🏨 Fletcher Hotel Zutphen (Zutphen)

📅 Stay Dates: Likely March 25 – March 30
📍 Address: De Stoven 37, 7206 AZ Zutphen
📞 Phone: +31 575 525 555
🚴 Teams staying here:

• Lidl-Trek Future Racing
• VolkerWessels Cycling Team
• Parkhotel Valkenburg
• Sensa Kanjers voor Kanjers Cycling Team

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🏨 Fletcher Hotel Val Monte (Berg en Dal)

📅 Stay Dates: Likely March 25 – March 30
📍 Address: Oude Holleweg 5, 6572 AA Berg en Dal
📞 Phone: +31 24 684 2000
🚴 Teams staying here:

• Project Echelon Racing
• Team Coop – Repsol
• Rad-Net Rembe Pro Cycling Team
• Giant Store Assen CT – NWVG

Time Schedule – Breakfast & Dinner

Stage	Date	Breakfast Time	Dinner Time
Stage 1	March 26	7:00 – 8:30	19:00 – 20:30
Stage 2	March 27	6:30 – 8:00	19:00 – 20:30
Stage 3	March 28	7:30 – 9:00	19:00 – 20:30
Stage 4	March 29	7:00 – 8:30	19:00 – 20:30
Stage 5	March 30	6:30 – 8:00

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Organisation

Event Organizer

🏢 Organiser: Courage Events B.V.
📍 Address: Baroklaan 1, 9351 TR Leek, Netherlands
🌍 Website: www.courage-events.nl/olympias-tour
📧 Email: thijs.rondhuis@courage-events.nl
📞 Phone: +31 622 900 131

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Key Officials & Roles

Race Management

• Race Director: Thijs Rondhuis

Commissaires’ Panel

• President Commissaire: Mladen Duren
• Commissaire 1: Herman van Plateringen
• Commissaire 2: Kevin Gelens
• Commissaire 3: Kees Noorden

Officials & Logistics

• Radio Tour: Simone Manders
• Finish Judge: Bram Dijkhuis
• Computer Commissaire: Daan Brand
• Announcer: Rik Jansen

Motorbike Officials

• Motor Commissaire: Koen van der Linden
• Motor Rider Commissaire: Erik Bos
• Motor Rider Ordonance: Hielke Haanstra
• Motor Rider Blackboard: Pierre de Wildt

Other Key Roles

• Blackboard: Tom Rensema
• Video Finish: Honore Pieters
• Broom Wagon: Patricia Bijl-May
• Commissaire Time Trial (Stage 1): Edwald Martijn

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Registration & Meetings

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
📍 Location: VIOS Beltrum, Avesterweg 1, 7156 MH Beltrum

🕗 Schedule:

• 08:00 – 09:45 – Team Registration & Confirmation
• 10:00 – Team Managers’ Meeting
• 10:30 – Panel of Commissaires’ Meeting
• 11:00 – Drivers’ Briefing
• 12:30 – Start of First Rider in Individual Time Trial

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Teams

🚴 UCI Continental Teams

1. Lidl-Trek Future Racing (🇺🇸 USA)
2. Airtox – Carl Ras (🇩🇰 Denmark)
3. Alpecin-Deceuninck Development Team (🇧🇪 Belgium)
4. Beat Cycling Club (🇳🇱 Netherlands)
5. Decathlon – AG2R La Mondiale (🇫🇷 France)
6. Diftar Continental Cycling Team (🇳🇱 Netherlands)
7. Lucky Sport Cycling Team (🇸🇪 Sweden)
8. Metec-Solarwatt P/B Mantel (🇳🇱 Netherlands)
9. MG.K Vis Costruzioni e Ambiente (🇮🇹 Italy)
10. Parkhotel Valkenburg (🇳🇱 Netherlands)
11. Project Echelon Racing (🇺🇸 USA)
12. Rad-Net Rembe Pro Cycling Team (🇩🇪 Germany)
13. Team Coloquick (🇩🇰 Denmark)
14. Team Coop – Repsol (🇳🇴 Norway)
15. Team Lotto – Kern Haus (🇩🇪 Germany)
16. Team Visma – Lease a Bike (🇳🇱 Netherlands)
17. Tudor Pro Cycling Team U23 (🇨🇭 Switzerland)
18. VolkerWessels Cycling Team (🇳🇱 Netherlands)

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🏆 Club Teams

These regional and development teams compete at a national level.

19. Giant Store – NWVG (🇳🇱 Netherlands)
20. Sensa – Kanjers voor Kanjers Cycling Team (🇳🇱 Netherlands)

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🌍 National & Regional Teams

Representing national cycling federations and local talent.

21. National Team Turkey (🇹🇷 Turkey)
22. Regional Team Limburg Cycling (🇳🇱 Netherlands)

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Feeding zones

🥤🚴 Feeding Zone Locations by Stage

Stage	Race Name	Feeding Zone Location
Stage 1	Individual Time Trial (ITT)	❌ No feeding zone (short distance)
Stage 2	Ronde van Limburg	86.5 km – Adsteeg
Stage 3	Kerkdriel → Rossum	84.3 km – Oude Rijksweg, Hedel
Stage 4	Ster van Zwolle	🔹 Not specified in the document
Stage 5	Neede → Tiel	🔹 Not specified in the document

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Feeding Zone Rules & Guidelines

• Riders can only receive food and drinks in designated feeding zones.
• Feeding is not allowed in the first 50 km or the last 20 km of a stage.
• Support staff must stand in the designated team areas to hand out supplies.
• Riders must not litter outside of the feeding zone.

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Stage Files (GPX)

Coming soon..

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Regulations

📜 General Regulations

📅 Race Dates: March 26 – March 30, 2025
🏢 Organizer: Courage Events B.V.

• Race Class: UCI 2.2
• Eligible Teams: UCI Continental Teams, National Teams, and Club Teams
• Team Size: 6 riders per team (minimum 4 required)

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🚴‍♂️ Race Participation & Registration

• Registration & License Verification:
  • 📍 Location: VIOS Beltrum, Avesterweg 1, 7156 MH Beltrum
  • 🕗 Time: March 26, 2025, 08:00 – 09:45
• Team Managers’ Meeting:
  • 🕗 March 26, 2025, 10:00
• Commissaire’s Panel Meeting:
  • 🕗 March 26, 2025, 10:30
• Drivers’ Briefing:
  • 🕗 March 26, 2025, 11:00

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🏆 Classifications & Leader Jerseys

The race features multiple classifications with corresponding leader jerseys:

Classification	Jersey	Points
General Individual (Overall Winner)	🟡 Yellow Jersey	Based on total time
Points Classification	🟢 Green Jersey	25-20-16-14-12-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 points for top 15 riders per stage
Young Rider Classification (U23)	⚪ White Jersey	Riders under 23 years
Combativity Award	🔴 Red Jersey	Awarded per stage based on effort & attacks
Best Team Classification	No jersey	Sum of best three times per team

Time bonuses:

• Stage finish bonuses: 10, 6, and 4 seconds for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
• No bonuses in the individual time trial (Stage 1)

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⏳ Time Limits & Penalties

• Time Limit: Riders must finish within 5% of the winner’s time (can be extended in exceptional cases).
• Penalties: UCI’s standard penalty system applies.

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🚲 Equipment & Technical Regulations

• Riders must use official body/frame numbers and transponders.
• Modifying race numbers or transponders is prohibited.
• Neutral Technical Support: Provided by three BNCR cars.

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🏁 Race Conduct & Safety

• Radio Tour Frequency: 📡 155.0125 MHz
• Dangerous Sections: Marked with yellow flags & whistles.
• Forbidden Cycling Areas:
  • No riding on pedestrian paths or closed roads.
  • Crossing closed railway crossings is strictly prohibited.
• Team Cars & Support Vehicles:
  • Must follow the official route.
  • Must exit 2 laps before the finish if a local circuit is included.
  • Deviation points for parking will be indicated.

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🏅 Podium Ceremonies

After Each Stage:

• Stage winner
• Combativity prize winner
• Leaders of all classifications

Final Overall Podium:

• Stage 5 winner
• Combativity prize winner
• Top 3 in General Classification
• Winners of Points, Young Rider, and Team Classifications

🕗 Riders must report within 10 minutes after finishing.

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🩺 Medical & Anti-Doping Control

• Medical Support: Provided by Star of Life Team.
• Anti-Doping Control:
  • Conducted under UCI rules & Dutch anti-doping laws.
  • Location: Indicated at the permanence.

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🌍 Environmental Responsibility

• Riders & teams must dispose of waste in designated litter zones.
• Waste zones are located before & after feeding zones and near the finish line (20 km & 3 km marks).

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📍 Race Permanence & Unforeseen Circumstances

• Race Office (Permanence): Open 2.5 hours before each start & 1.5 hours after each finish.
• Final Decisions:
  • Race disputes: Decided by the Panel of Commissaires.
  • Other issues: Decided by the race organization.

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