DAY 1 - Two stages
Apia to Lalomanu S1
Lalomanu to Sinalei, Si'umu S2

Stage 1: Course OverviewPart 1: Neutral Ride to Falefā Falls (26 km)
  • Surface: Chip seal
  • Terrain: Flat
  • Details: A relaxed, neutral-paced ride to Falefā Falls, where we’ll regroup, refuel, and take a short break.
Part 2: Race to Lalomanu beach (34 km)  
  1. Flat Section (5 km) – A mix of road surfaces with scenic views.
  2. Hill Climb (9 km total) – A 4 km ascent to 384m above sea level, followed by a gradual 5 km incline  
  3. Hill climb 2 – Sharp climb for 1.5 km.
  4. Mountain ride – Rolling terrain with a mix of slow and fast surfaces, including good flat sections
  5. Downhill - 8 km to sea level - nice long straights 
  6. Coastal flat - 5 km to finish at Lalomanu 
🏁 Finish at Lalomanu beach
A 1-hour break to regroup, refuel, and refresh before the next stage.

Stage 2: Course Overview Part 1:  
  • Distance, 40 km
  • Surface: Chip seal
  • Terrain: mixture of flat and contour rises and falls
Two wave start

🏁 Finish at Sinalei Reef Resort 
End of Day 1. Lunch at Sinalei Resort. 

DAY 1 Stage 2
Lalomanu beach to Sinalei Resort 40 km


Stage 1 Finish & Group SplitAt the conclusion of Stage 1, the tour will divide into two groups:
  • Group B will start first.
  • Group A will follow 20 minutes later.
Course OverviewRacing Stage – 35 km
  • The first 10 km is flat.
  • The next 25 km features a gradual climb.
  • Surface: Chip seal (reasonable condition).
  • Finish Line: Āleisā Primary School.
Neutral Stage – 17 km
  • A group ride from Āleisā Primary School to Apia, mostly downhill.

DAY 2 - Two stages
Apia to the Ferry S1 33 km
Ferry ride to Savai'i
Salelologa to Manase S2 50 km
33 km

DAY 3
Time Trial
Tanu Beach Fales to Asau
31km

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 
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

TOUR RULES 

  1. Tour Rules
  2. Bike Requirements
    • Road bikes only.
    • No time trial (TT) bikes or aero bars allowed.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Race Timing
    • Standard timing rules apply for each stage.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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).
  11. Daily Tour Briefing & Results
  12. A compulsory daily briefing will be held for all riders.
  13. This is an important part of Tour culture and must be attended.










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