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ENGLISH SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 PARTS FROM THE RULES No traffic on the route in the first 30 minutes behind the leading group From the start, the route will be closed to all traffic for around 30 minutes. The organisers will endeavour to keep motorised traffic away from the route and to signpost diversions for road users. The race can be carried out on largely secured streets; however,the route is not completely cordoned off. Oncoming traffic and accompanying vehicles will need to be taken into account at all times. The organiser accepts no liability.

No traffic on the route after the first 30 minutes behind the leading group Around 30 minutes behind the leading group, a labelled vehicle from the cantonal police will signal to each racer that traffic must now be taken into account on the route. Each racer who is overtaken by this vehicle will cycle with traffic. From this moment, the Swiss Road Traffic Act shall apply at all times. The organisers remain keen to keep motorised traffic away from the route and to signpost diversions for road users. However, oncoming traffic and accompanying vehicles still need to be taken into account here at all times. The organiser accepts no liability.

Route closing times/broom wagons Those who are still racing after the published route closing times (broom wagons) will no longer be participants in the event and will need to hand in their race number at the check points/broom wagons. They will then no longer be able to benefit from the comprehensive services provided by the event such as repairs, catering and security along the route.

Did you read all the rules? VALUATION Your race time Your net race time will be assessed from the ‘start proper’ (approximately 7.5km after the starting line) up to the finishing line in Interlaken. The exceptions to this will be the 10 best racers, who will be assessed based on the order in which they cross the finishing line.

INFO & EMERGENCY NUMBER ON RACE DAY 031 747 05 10 GENERAL INFORMATION Issue of start numbers Your start Friday 13 September from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. The race begins at 7.30 a.m. Saturday 14 September from 6 a.m. – 7.15 a.m. Make sure that you are in your starting at the square in front of the Stade de Suisse position 15 minutes beforehand. in . Emergencies | Paramedics Luggage transport Ambulances from the Event Ambulanz Luggage can be handed in at the starting line foundation are on hand throughout the day. and collected again at the finishing line. In the event of an accident, please call the emergency number 031 747 05 10 if you are a Cloakroom participant. Treatment, transport costs and There is no cloakroom at the starting line. medical care are payable by the participant.

Catering Waste You will receive isotonic drinks and solid food. Littering is absolutely forbidden and will result There are 3 catering stands on the route. in disqualification. There are large waste bins At the finishing line, you can join in the available at the catering stands. pasta party.. Showers Photo service There are showers available in Interlaken. Our partner ALPHAFOTO.COM snaps pictures along the route which you can then download Closed-off bike park at the finishing line for a fee. You can hand in your bike in Interlaken and relax and enjoy your pasta.

Award ceremonies in Interlaken Timing your race The award ceremonies will be held from 2.30 p.m. The time-measuring transponder is on your handlebar plate. Please mount the plate Ranking list correctly onto your handlebar. TRACKMAXX.CH will publish the ranking lists live on the internet.

Repairs service PLEASE NOTE, there are rules for racers… Thömus bike shop will whip your bike into shape. The Swiss Road Traffic Act shall apply. You will find the professional repairs service at Helmets must be worn. Instructions from the starting line and at all three catering stands. police and safety personnel must be followed. Please note! Consumables must be paid for on-site in CHF. For this reason, please carry some Please pay attention to the signs on change with you the route!

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EXPERIENCE THE TOUR DE FRANCE LEGEND IN #LetapeSWITZERLAND HEIGHT PROFILE Côte de Wileralmi Côte de Grön Côte de Waldegg BERN INTERLAKEN 1431.3 m 1400 m

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Compete with the other athletes on a sprint of 500 meters. Who’s the mountain king? At KM 65 you will find At KM 35 you can show that you are the fastest rider among all! a steep climb where you can wear out your legs for 5.2 km. (Feel the burn!)

TIPP! We recommend a low gear. There are challenging inclines along the route and two steep Tour de France ascents. IMPORTANT SIGNALS ALONG THE ROUTE

WARNING UNEVEN ROAD SPEEDBUMP

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT BY CAR The tramway number 9: The departure zone is located in front of departing from main station of Berne the « Stade de Suisse », just a few hundred till “Guisanplatz Expo” meters away from the exit “Wankdorf”. Urban railways S1/S2/S3/S4: till “Berne Wankdorf” From there, please follow the signs «L'ÉTAPE»

Bus number 20: till stop “Wankdorf Bahnhof”

Official L’Etape Switzerland by Tour de France racing suit On sale near the starting line and finishing line or online when you register: www.letapeswitzerland.ch

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT BY CAR By train to Interlaken Ost station. Motorway exit Interlaken Ost. Follow our signs in the direction of Interlaken Airport. Shuttle bus from parking (airport) No parking at the finish area! to the finishing area.

05H20 a.m. Interlaken Schlossstrasse (beim Zielgelände) 05h30 a.m. Interlaken Flugplatz (parking Interlaken) 06h30 a.m. Arrival in Bern (starting area) SHUTTLEBUS INTERLAKEN - BERNS1 From 13h00 - 21h00 p.m. Always on the hour from Schlossstrasse, Interlaken BERN - INTERLAKEN 09H00 a.m. Bern to Interlaken (finish area) www.letapeswitzerland.ch

facebook.com/letapeswitzerland instagram.com/letapeswitzerland BIKE FESTIVAL QUARTIERPLATZ (in front of the Stade de Suisse) Meet with other racers on Friday 13 September at the starting area. You can collect your start number and scout out the area so that on Saturday morning, you can make your way to the race relaxed and ready to go. WEEKEND PROGRAMME FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 4 P.M. OPENING OF THE BIKE FESTIVAL WITH A PUMP TRACK, DJ AND ISSUE OF START NUMBERS 10 P.M. END OF THE EVENT

SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER – STARTING AREA– BERN 6 A.M. OPENING OF THE STARTING AREA AND ISSUE OF START NUMBERS 7.30 A.M. START OF THE RACE

FINISHING AREA – INTERLAKEN 10 A.M. OPENING OF THE FINISHING AREA AND CELEBRATIONS 10 P.M. END OF THE EVENT

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SINCE 1898

MEDIENPARTNER OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER VERANSTALTER Wellness-Oasen in der Ferienregion Interlaken – entspanne dich nach vielseitigen Radtouren.

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