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Each stage of the 2025 Tour of Romania highlights culturally and naturally significant areas: from Horezu, a renowned symbol of Romanian ceramics, to Voinești, an important fruit-growing region known for plums and plum jam production, and to the Bucegi Massif, one of Romania’s most beloved mountain destinations. The route continues through the spectacular landscapes around Siriu Lake, crosses the new bridge over the Danube at Brăila—symbolizing an entry into Dobrogea and a return to the Bărăgan Plain—and concludes in the capital, on a circuit passing iconic landmarks in the heart of Bucharest.

“Our partnership with the Romanian Cycling Federation continues, and together with the organizing team, we are finalizing the details for an edition full of exciting new elements. We want to bring this competition, along with the inspiration for an active and healthy lifestyle, to as many communities as possible. We congratulate the FRC team for organizing a spectacular 2024 edition and thank all Auchan partners and suppliers who have responded to our invitation to support professional cycling and an event that has become a true calling card for Romania. We also extend our gratitude to our Auchan colleagues in stores and services who enthusiastically support this competition,” said Tiberiu Dănețiu, Director of Corporate Affairs & Retail Media at Auchan Romania, the official partner of the Romanian Cycling Federation.

Over 3,000 children and amateurs expected for public races

Continuing the tradition, the Tour of Romania will once again host competitions for children, organized in Râmnicu Vâlcea, Pitești, Buzău, Slobozia, and Bucharest, for ages 2–14. These races have been a resounding success in every community, with the previous edition gathering over 2,000 young participants, confirming their enthusiasm and desire to be part of the Tour’s atmosphere.

Additionally, this year’s edition will feature, for the first time, two amateur races: one on the climb to Dichiu Pass – Piatra Arsă, which will take place ahead of the professional peloton, and another in Bucharest, following the official competition route through the heart of the capital. These initiatives offer cycling enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience the Tour from the perspective of professional riders.

Tour of Romania 2024 – Key points

The 2024 edition of the Tour of Romania brought together 25 teams from 14 countries and a caravan of 400 people, covering a route of over 800 km. The competition was organized in six cities and involved a significant logistical effort, including 1,075 hotel rooms booked across more than 30 hotels, 18,000 km traveled by the official fleet, and 10 tons of water consumed. The event also drew over 2,000 children to the dedicated races. The stages were broadcast live, and thousands of spectators contributed to the vibrant atmosphere of the biggest cycling competition of the year.

About the Tour of Romania

Inspired by the Tour de France, the publication “Revista Automobilă” organized the Muntenia Circuit in 1910 on the Bucharest-Sinaia-Târgoviște-Bucharest route. However, the competition was paused three years later due to World War I. In 1934, the newspaper “Sportul Zilnic” revived the idea by organizing the first national cycling competition, the Tour of Romania, also known as “Mica Buclă.” The competition has been part of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) calendar since 2008 and has been organized in partnership with Auchan Romania since 2019. More information about the Tour of Romania 2025 can be found at: www.turulromaniei.ro and on the official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tourofromaniaofficial.

*This is a press release.