CYCLING: L’Étape Romania by Tour de France 2025 (ROU)

L’Étape Series: Bucharest, Romania 31.08.2025

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L’Étape Romania is part of the global L’Étape Series by Tour de France, which offers amateur cyclists the chance to experience a Tour de France-like event in their home country. The series was created in 1993, and Romania joined in 2022, becoming the 20th country to host a race.

History of the Event

L’Étape Romania is an annual cycling event held in Bucharest, typically at the end of August. The race routes are designed to take cyclists through the city’s iconic streets and past historical landmarks, such as the Palace of Parliament, the Arch of Triumph, and Calea Victoriei. The event is organized by MPG Romania, a sports marketing and event management company.

The event is designed to be accessible to cyclists of all levels, from families and amateurs to seasoned competitors. It typically offers three main routes of varying difficulty:

The Race: The longest and most challenging route, usually around 85 km.
The Ride: A medium-distance route, typically around 42 km.
City Adventure: A short route, around 14 km, often open to children and less experienced riders.

The event also includes a “Race Village” in Constitution Square, which serves as a festival-like atmosphere with a cycling expo, food and relaxation areas, and sponsor activations.

Key Highlights from Past Editions

2022 (First Edition): L’Étape Romania officially joined the L’Étape Series. The inaugural event attracted over 1,350 cyclists.
2023 (Second Edition): The number of participants grew to 2,100, solidifying its place as one of the largest races in the series.
2024 (Third Edition): The event continued its growth, attracting approximately 2,500 cyclists and setting a new record for participants. A Tour de France Museum was also set up in the Race Village.
2025 (Fourth Edition): The number of participants remained high at 2,500, with over 350 children and teenagers taking part. The event was presented by Decathlon and secured a spot among the top three races in the global L’Étape Series.

Notable Winners (Men’s and Women’s, The Race 85km)

2023: Cristian Raileanu and Viktoriia Bondarenko were among the winners in their respective categories.
2024: Emanuele Scipione and Iryna Vasylieva won the main 85 km race.
2025: Covalciuc Andrei and Daria Khandozhko won the 85 km race.

Winners of The Race (the 85 km route) for both men and women receive the prestigious Yellow Jersey and automatically qualify for the L’Étape du Tour in France. The event also awards the Green Jersey for the best time on a sprint section and the White Jersey for the fastest young riders.

TOUR DE FRANCE ATMOSPHEREIN THE HEART OF BUCHAREST

Discover closed routes and an experience open to all, from seasoned veterans to beginners and families. Join us at the 4th edition of L’Étape Romania by Tour de France, on the 31st of AUGUST 2025.