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Congratulations to Ivan Tsud who finished today his ride in Helsinki in 7 days 14 hours and 34 min. Ivan registered originally for Tarifa. But unfortunately he had to change his plans.

Photo: Ivan at the cp and finish Helsinki

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Eighteen riders have already reached the Helsinki checkpoint at km 1753 and are either on their way through the Baltic or already in Poland.

From the checkpoint in Helsinki, riders find their own way to the ferry to Tallinn. There are three ferry companies offering the transfer to Tallinn, where the journey continues.

Mark Gibbens:
“Arrived Helsinki check point 25th June at 5:30pm. In good condition so far.”

Kim Roelants:
“I have just reached checkpoint 1 in Helsinki.
Date: 25-06-2024
Time: 11:31 EEST (so 10:31 CEST)
It’s only cp1 but what a ride this has already been!
I’m currently suffering serious pain in my left knee so I’ll take at least the rest of the day in Tallinn to rest. Maybe I’ll need tomorrow too , so if you’d notice that my dot stopped moving , that’s the reason.”

Photos: from the riders at checkpoint Helsinki.

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“Ein weiterer harter Tag! Aber es hat sich gelohnt!! ” / “Another hard day! But it was worth it!!” – Steffen Streich writes us from the last ferry of the day to Tallinn that he catched in the last minute for boarding. Good timing!

3 days 20 hours and 39 minutes from the NorthCape to Helsinki checkpoint. 1753km in 69h46min on the bike, moving time. This results in an average speed of 25.13km/h the time on the bike and 452.52km per day. Or 18.9km/h total average speed. Without any support. And Steffen has an impressive 25% rest time.

Congratulations, big respect for this new record!

The old record for Helsinki checkpoint was from 2022 when Matti Ainasoja arrived at the 24th at 04:40 in the morning. In 2018 Samuli Mäkinen arrived at 09:45 in the morning of June 24th and in 2019 Thomas Jacquelinet same day at 12:38.

Photos: selfies from Steffen Streich

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The top of Col du Galibier is still closed. It is expected to open 29th of June, just before the first riders arrive at the checkpoint Col du Galibier. The Tour de France will go over Galibier 2nd of July. In 2018 Steffen Streich and Kai Edel reached this checkpoint 3th of July.

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Denis Crivellaro cap 19 at 6th position is in good mood despite a broken spoke and limited gear shifting. Between Alta and Kautokeino a spoke at the front wheel broke. And later the right shifting lever stopped to work. He reconfigured the shift levers that he can operate the rear derailleur with the left side shift lever and placed the chain on the lower front chain ring.

Photo from day one and this morning Danis having breakfast.

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Yesterday, precisely 00:01, under the midnight sun, the NorthCape-Tarifa race has begun.

Ahead lies a long, beautiful, and challenging journey to the southernmost point of the continent in Tarifa.

Riders will test their limits, embrace breathtaking landscapes, and forge unforgettable memories.

Stay safe out there and cherish every mile.

P.S. For those daring to break the route record – Allez, allez, allez!

NCT2024
15 countries
7400 km
80,000 vm

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In this year’s edition, one rider finishes in Helsinki, two in Bregenz, and one in Nice. Two pairs will start and finish in Tarifa, and one rider in the velomobile category will finish in Bregenz.

Check out these photos from our route check in May:

In southern France, the new cycle route in Sète bypasses red lights and roundabouts, taking riders straight to the heart of the town.

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In this year’s edition, one rider finishes in Helsinki, two in Bregenz, and one in Nice. Two pairs will start and finish in Tarifa, and one rider in the velomobile category will finish in Bregenz.

Check out these photos from our route check in May:
In southern France, the new cycle route in Sète bypasses red lights and roundabouts, taking riders straight to the heart of the town.

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This year’s NorthCape-Tarifa adventure has 55 registered riders, with most planning to complete the entire 7,400 km route to Tarifa. After some cancellations, we expect 45 riders at the start.

Photos from the Camargue in southern France.

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Less than 9 days until the NorthCape-Tarifa bicycle adventure begins!

Tracking is now live and will start at 00:01 on July 20th:
https://www.northcape-tarifa.com/2024-tracking/

Photos from the route check in May:
Cannes to Nice, a stunning section along the Mediterranean Sea with red rocks.

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