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DAY 1 Stage 1
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Stage 2
There is no break between (1) and (2) on Stage 2.
Break in the mapping system
There is no break between (1) and (2) on Stage 2.
Break in the mapping system
The 55 km ride to Tanu Beach Fales Stage 2 of Day 2 is on this excellent surface
Video below - First hill on Day 4
Video below - First hill on Day 4
7 km into the 74 KM Challenge on Day 4, is the Papa Sataua 5 km hill.
This is the most challenging part of the climb
This is the most challenging part of the climb
TOUR RULES
- Tour Rules
- Bike Requirements
- Road bikes only.
- No time trial (TT) bikes or aero bars allowed.
- Start Times & Timing
- Riders must be at the start line well before the scheduled time.
- Each stage starts exactly on time—no exceptions.
- The stopwatch will not be adjusted for late starters. If you miss the start, your time still runs.
- Identification & Equipment
- Riders will receive a helmet sticker—this must be placed on the front of the helmet.
- Bike tags will be provided and must be attached to the seat base. These tags are personalized.
- Race Timing
- Standard timing rules apply for each stage.
- Tour Completion & Hall of Honour
- Only riders who complete every stage without assistance will be inducted into the Tour Hall of Honour and awarded a Tour lifetime number.
- Redemption Ride (For Lost Mileage)
- Held on Rest Day for riders who need to make up mileage to complete the Tour.
- The required redemption distance is set by the Race Committee.
- Victory Ride (Final Day)
- Participation in Victory Ride (Day 6, Final Day) is mandatory to officially complete the Tour.
- This is not a racing stage but is required for completion.
- Protests & Appeals
- Protests must be lodged immediately at the end of a stage.
- A Tour Panel will review all sides and make a final decision.
- The Panel’s decision is final.
- Fines System
- A Fines System is in place for minor rule violations or misconduct.
- Everyone is subject to fines—no exceptions.
- Riders can call fines on each other.
- All funds raised are donated to a local charity (our current charity is the Samoa Victims Support Group).
- Daily Tour Briefing & Results
- A compulsory daily briefing will be held for all riders.
- This is an important part of Tour culture and must be attended.