PRESENTS 5th OrganizedLA byRONDE the Vélo Club de Tahiti et TAHITIENNEdes îles annual TYPE OF EVENT SUNDAY MAY 22 2016 CYCLOSPORTIVE CYCLING TOUR 15 KM/9MI - 55 KM/34 MI - 110 KM/68MI DEPARTURE AND FINISH LINE AT THE PARK BOUGAINVILLE IN PAPEETE Sponsored by Henri SANNIER and with the exceptionnal participation of Laurent JALABERT Registered in the international UCI and national FFC calendars BRIEF OVERVIEW 15kms – 55kms – 110kms Découvrez les charmes de la Polynésie La Ronde Tahitienne (The Tahitian Tour) is a timed cyclosportive road cycling event organized by the Vélo Club de Tahiti et des îles (The Cyclist Club of Tahiti and the Islands) that is included in the schedule of French Polynesia’s big events. This year, La Ronde Tahitienne is included in the Grand Trophée cycling classics France which combines the most challenging cyclosportive events in France (Gran Fondo). LA RONDE TAHITIENNE / CYCLOSPORTIVE CYCLING TOUR / MAY 22 2016 / 5th annual CYCLOSPORT LA RONDE TAHITIENNE, IS A DISCIPLINE EXPANDING 3 OPTIONS LA GRANDE RONDE 1 ALL OVER THE WORLD 110 km/68 mi grand tour Cyclosportive events (or cyclosport) fuse bike touring and cycling competitions through offering LA PETITE RONDE several options for all the cyclists. In this vein, the organizers provide race bibs, rankings and 2 timekeeping, similar to a marathon. In France, there are more than 150 races of this type. 55 km/34 mi short tour The oldest and most famous is the Marmotte, created in the Alps and that draws more than 8,000 LA RONDE LOISIR participants. The most popular is the Étape du Tour Mondovélo, which attracts 10,000 participants 3 every year. There is also the Archédoise that accounts for almost 12,000 participants. 15 km/9 mi pleasure tour (Ages 13 and over) ZOOM TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OVER PREVIOUS YEARS Saturday May 21 Sunday May 22 2011, 243 participants 2015, 497 cyclists partici- Pick up timing chips at the city hall of Sign-up at Park Bougainville were registered for the 1st pated in one of three Papeete between 10:00am and 5:00pm from 6:00am - 7:45am edition. cyclosportive events held in a 2013, 290 participants stunning location. 8:00am : departure met on the velodrome for 8:30am : arrivals from the fi rst tour a friendly competition that Awards : 11:00am : concert included three circuits. 2011 : Jimmy CASPER (France) 1:00pm : award ceremony 2014, 428 cyclists 2013 : Samuel LAYZELL (Australie) 1:30pm : end of the event showed up, exceeding the 2014 : Samuel LAYZELL (Australie) organizers’ most optimistic 2015 : Manarii LAURENT (Tahiti) expectations. LA RONDE TAHITIENNE / CYCLOSPORTIVE CYCLING TOUR / MAY 22 2016 / 5th annual THE COURSE La Ronde Loisir La Petite Ronde La Grande Ronde The Pleasure Tour (15 km/9mi) : The Short Tour (55 km/34 mi) : The Grand Tour (110 km/68 mi) : Departure from Bougainville Park in the Departure from Bougainville Park in the Departure from Bougainville Park in the direction of the Pacifi que roundabout. Take direction of the Pacifi que roundabout. Take direction of the Pacifi que roundabout. Take a right onto Avenue Prince Hinoï towards a right onto Avenue Prince Hinoï towards a right onto Avenue Prince Hinoï towards Mahina. Turn around at the Tahiti Pearl Beach Mahina. Continue towards Tiarei. Turn Mahina. Continue towards Taravao. Turn Resort roundabout (Arue) to head back to around at PK 25 (Tiarei) to return to Papeete around at Faratea (Taiarapu-east) to return to Papeete using the same route in reverse. using the same route in reverse. Papeete using the same route in reverse. For all three courses, the finish will be judged at Bougainville Park. Green Cycling Ecolabel La Ronde Tahitienne carries the “ Green Cycling ” ecolabel and is inscri- bed on the label’s national calendar. In this vein, there are strict guidelines that all participants must follow. Further, as with every year, an Eco-patrol comprised of cyclists wearing visible, recognizable shirts will service each circuit. They will be all trained to monitor “ Green Cycling ” actions as prescribed in the guidelines. LA RONDE TAHITIENNE / CYCLOSPORTIVE CYCLING TOUR / MAY 22 2016 / 5th annual SCHEDULE OF REGISTRATION ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Registration is available online only on the offi cial website of la Ronde Tahitienne : www.larondetahitienne.com Monday May 16 8:00am : Reconnaissance of the course with REGISTRATION FEE 39 USD / 4 500 CFP Laurent JALABERT Price includes cycling jersey. Registration is available until Friday, May 29 at 4:00pm (strict deadline). Tuesday May 17 Press conference Each participant will receive a cycling jersey that refl ects the colors of our sponsors Departure for Moorea (Based upon availability once registration fees are paid). Half-day quad tour of the island or explora- tion of the lagoon on a jet ski Complemented by the green uniforms worn by the “Eco Cyclo patrol,” these shirts create a stunningly Wednesday May 18 colorful spectacle along the roads of Tahiti. Half-day bike ride around the island with Laurent JALABERT in attendance Boat outing at sunset with live music Evening of dance performances at the HILTON ATTENTION MOOREA with Polynesian buffet Since chronometred timing will take place this year using programmable timing chips, it will be technologically impossible to accept on-site registration. Thursday May 19 Outrigger canoe (pirogue) ride across the la- goon and picnic on a motu (islet) Friday May 20 Return to Tahiti 6:00pm : Autograph session with Laurent JALABERT and Henri SANNIER Saturday May 21 Free day Sunday May 22 La Ronde Tahitienne LA RONDE TAHITIENNE / CYCLOSPORTIVE CYCLING TOUR / MAY 22 2016 / 5th annual LA RONDE TAHITIENNE : CYCLING AND TOURISM Other than the fact pedaling along our roads next to the sea or on trails throughout the interior of the island is a very pleasant way to explore the country, the orga- nizers of the Ronde Tahitienne want to contribute to the development of tourism in French Polynesia. Therefore, a program has been created for fi tness-minded people from abroad who would like to enjoy an active vacation in one of the most beautiful places on the planet while exploring the stunning landscapes of French Polynesia. SEVERAL PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE SEE ONLINE AT : www.larondetahitienne.com PLEASE NOT THAT THESE PACKAGES SPONSORS DO NOT INCLUDE : Henri SANNIER, ambassador of La Ronde Tahitienne since 2011, will ho- nor us with his presence for this 5th edition. A well-known French television - Roundtrip airfare from your place of residence to Tahiti personality, he has hosted the Tour de France numerous times as well as live - Air transport for your bike shows and recorded programs. - Insurance - Options such as a continued stay in French Polynesia would be at your own Laurent JALABERT is an exceptional sponsor. He is a former French cyclist expense who won 138 races throughout his career. This year, he will be present on - Personal expenses such as meals and drinks not included in the proposed package La Ronde Tahitienne start line. He is now a cycling race consultant for France are not covered except as part of activities in Moorea : Télévisions and RTL. - Wednesday night : buffet at Moorea Pearl Beach Resort CONTACT FOR REGISTRATION - Thursday : picnic on the motu AND INFORMATION Mr. Benoit RIVALS - [email protected] - www.larondetahitienne.com LA RONDE TAHITIENNE / CYCLOSPORTIVE CYCLING TOUR / MAY 22 2016 / 5th annual LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PRESS Inspired by his participation in La Ronde Tahitienne 2015, the “Is the thought of riding in French Polynesia absurd ? Absolutely not! Editor-in-Chief for the website Velo 101 honors us with his For the past four years and thanks to the dynamism of the Vélo Club de return this year. Tahiti, cyclists from all over the world can merge sports and tourism in this remote paradise.” Of note, this event is inscribed on the international cycling event calendar (UCI) as well as on the national calendar of the Fédération Française de A special October edition of Le Cycle magazine ranked La Ronde Tahi- Cyclisme. tienne as one of the top fi fty most beautiful cycling events in the world. Once again this year, New Zealand’s number one cycling magazine, New Tout Le Sport, a program on France 3, produced a report that was broad- Zealand Road Cyclist Magazine, will cover this event. cast to over 3 million viewers. In an article in France’s number one cycling magazine, Le Cycle, dedicated A Chinese magazine, Cycling China, is also engaged in this to the 2015 La Ronde Tahitienne and written by Antoine Sannier, states event. DONATIONS Since the beginning of La Ronde Tahitienne, the Vélo Club de Tahiti et des îles has dona- ted part of the earnings to social, medical and humanitarian organizations. In 2015, the Vélo Club de Tahiti turned over a check for 100 000 CFP ($1000USD) to the Kiwanis of Tahiti. In 2016, FRAT (a social service organi- zation) will be the recipient of La Ronde Tahitienne’s social action program to help disabled children. LA RONDE TAHITIENNE / CYCLOSPORTIVE CYCLING TOUR / MAY 22 2016 / 5th annual EVENT PHOTOS SOUVENIR.