Maps & Tour Rules - Samoa Events

DAY 1 - Two stages

STAGE 1 - 60 KM

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)

Flat Section (5 km) – A mix of road surfaces with scenic views.
Hill Climb (9 km total) – A 4 km ascent to 384m above sea level, followed by a gradual 5 km incline
Hill climb 2 – Sharp climb for 1.5 km.
Mountain ride – Rolling terrain with a mix of slow and fast surfaces, including good flat sections
Downhill - 8 km to sea level - nice long straights
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 - 40 KM
Lalomanu beach to Sinalei Resort

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

STAGE 3 - 33 km
FALELATAI COASTAL CLASSIC
Out and back course

Ferry ride to Savai'i

STAGE 4 - 55 KM
Salelologa to Manase

Stage 3: Coastal 15 km out and back. Flat
Stage 4: Flat, coastal, long straights and rolling hills

DAY 3

STAGE 5 - 31 KM
Time Trial
Tanu Beach Fales to Asau

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

TOUR OF SAMOA – OFFICIAL TOUR RULES

1. Bike Requirements
- Road bikes only.
- Time trial (TT) bikes and aero bars are not permitted.

2. Start Times & Timing
- Riders must be at the start line well before the scheduled start time.
- Every stage will start exactly on time — no exceptions.
- Timing will not be adjusted for late starters. If you miss the start, the clock continues to run from the official start time.

3. Rider Identification & Equipment
- Each rider will receive a helmet sticker, which must be displayed on the front of the helmet.
- Personalised bike tags will also be provided and must be securely attached beneath the seat.

4. Race Timing
- Standard Tour timing rules apply to every competitive stage.
- Official stage times and results will be determined by the Tour timing team.

5. Tour Completion & Hall of Honour
- To officially complete the Tour, riders must complete every required stage and distance without outside assistance.
- Riders who successfully complete the full Tour will be inducted into the Tour Hall of Honour and awarded their Tour Lifetime Number.

6. Redemption Ride – Lost Mileage
- A Redemption Ride will be held on the designated Rest Day for riders who need to make up missed mileage. The required redemption distance will be determined by the Race referee.
- Completion of the required redemption distance is necessary for riders wishing to qualify as official Tour finishers.

7. Victory Ride – Final Day
- Participation in the Victory Ride on Day 6 is mandatory for official Tour completion. - - The Victory Ride is not a racing stage. It is a ceremonial and compulsory part of completing the Tour.

8. Protests & Appeals
- Any protest must be lodged immediately following the completion of the relevant stage.
- The Tour Panel will consider all relevant information before making its decision.
- The Tour Panel’s decision is final.

9. Fines System
- The Tour operates a Fines System for minor rule breaches, Tour misdemeanours, and misconduct.
- The system applies to everyone — riders and the tour team.
- Riders may call fines on fellow riders where appropriate.
- All money raised through fines will be donated to a local charity. The current supported charity is the Samoa Red Cross Society.

10. Daily Tour Briefing & Results
- A compulsory daily Tour briefing will be held for all riders. Attendance is mandatory and forms an important part of Tour communication, safety, results, and culture.
- Riders are responsible for being present for all announcements, stage information, updates, and official results.

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