Record at the Third Edition of L’Étape Romania by Tour de France
2,500 Participants Experienced the Magic of the Largest Cycling Festival in Romania
– On September 1, the legendary competition L’Étape Romania by Tour de France set a new record for participants, reaffirming itself as the largest road cycling event in Romania, a true festival held in an atmosphere filled with joy, emotion, and competitive spirit.
– 2,500 amateur and professional cyclists participated in the competition and competed on three routes, one of which was dedicated to children over 8 years old.
– The festival atmosphere was thanks to the event’s sponsors, present in the Race Village located in Piața Constituției, who surprised both cyclists and visitors with storytelling activations, competitions with prizes, and personalized gifts, thus contributing to a memorable experience for all those present in the Race Village.
– Thousands of people cheered on the cyclists along the routes, creating a festive atmosphere.
Bucharest, September 3, 2024: The third edition of L’Étape Romania by Tour de France gathered around 2,500 cyclists, thousands of visitors in Piața Constituției, and spectators along the event’s routes. All of them experienced the top-notch offering from the Tour de France brand and the atmosphere of a cycling festival.
L’Étape by Tour de France is a competition intended for amateurs and experienced cyclists, from the country or abroad, who want to ride road or mountain bikes.
The event featured three races suitable for all skill levels: City Adventure – 14 km, where children over 8 years old could register, The Ride – 42 km, and The Race – 85 km. Out of the approximately 2,500 competitors who started on Sunday, 600 were registered for the 14 km race, while the other two more competitive races, The Ride of 42 km and The Race of 85 km, challenged over 1,900 cyclists to line up and ride through the traffic-free streets of Bucharest.
Winners, Notable Numbers, Tradition & Legend:
– L’Étape Romania attracted cyclists from 20 countries this year, with the largest number coming from Bulgaria.
– Over 350 children and teenagers participated in the competition, and the oldest participant was 79 years old.
– In the Race Village, with the help of A.S.O., the international organizers of the event, the Tour de France Museum was set up. Attendees could discover projections dedicated to the history of the Tour de France and top cyclists, as well as symbolic exhibits that make the Tour de France so special.
– The famous yellow jersey, a symbol of victory, excellence, and determination, was awarded to the first amateur cyclists to finish in the men’s and women’s categories in The Race of 85 km and The Ride of 42 km, according to L’Étape tradition. This year, it was won by Iryna Vasylieva and Emanuele Scipione on the 85 km route, while Brigitte Belu and Matei Paris were champions on the 42 km route.
– The green jersey, a mark of audacity, speed, and explosiveness, was awarded to the amateur cyclists with the best time in the men’s and women’s categories on the SPRINT section (300m). They were Camelias Vele (23.2 seconds) and Kostadin Kostadinov (22 seconds) on the 85 km route, and Antonia Orzan (24 seconds) and Matei Cucu (23 seconds) on the 42 km route.
– The white jersey went to the fastest young cyclists under 25 years old, in the men’s and women’s categories for The Race 85 km and The Ride 42 km. The winners of the white jersey were Andreea Manarca and Matei Teodorescu on the 85 km route, and Brigitte Belu and Matei Paris on the 42 km route.
– The winners of invitations to L’Étape du Tour 2025 are: Iryna Vasylieva, Teodora Savic Popovic, Cecilia Dalvaru, Emanuele Scipione, Matei Teodorescu, Petrișor Rădoi.
– Under the motto Recycling Tour – CHANGE THROUGH RECYCLING, Reciclad’OR and Remat Holding provided competitors and spectators with innovative ways to separate recyclable waste and initiated recycling through the show of Bălașa PercuSSion Group.
– L’Étape Romania, although only in its third edition, is already one of the largest races in the L’Étape Series.
“We are pleased to report a new record of participants at the most important road race in Romania. Together, we have put Romania on the map of top events in Europe, with L’Étape Romania ranking in the top 3 of the largest and best-organized events in the international series of 30 events across 25 countries. We thank the authorities who were involved in organizing the races safely, the sponsors, media partners, and participants. We look forward to the 2025 edition to set a new record of joy in cycling at any age,” says Tudor Ștefan MOCUȚA, CEO of MPG.
L’Étape Romania by Tour de France is an event with very special logistics. Over 8 months of preparation, thousands of hours of teamwork from over 300 technicians, communication specialists, and implementers from the organizers, authorities, partner agencies, and sponsors, over 400 volunteers, over 300 police officers and gendarmes, over 100 security and intervention vehicles on race day, over 5,000 safety fences, and a lot of determination to provide all cycling enthusiasts with a memorable experience.
Final results and more details about the local competition can be found on the official website: [https://romania.letapebytourdefrance.com](https://romania.letapebytourdefrance.com) and on the official pages:
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/letaperomania](https://www.facebook.com/letaperomania) and
Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/letaperomania](https://www.instagram.com/letaperomania).
Numerous top companies from Romania joined the strongest cycling brand in the world. The Presenting Partner is Decathlon, and the Official Sponsor is Skoda, alongside other sponsors such as Dorna and RTPR.
The official suppliers of the event are: Powerbar, URSUS, Paste Băneasa, Lindab, Reciclad’OR, Remat Holding, Agriro Fresh & Oliveris, ESX, Black Cab, Terapie pentru mișcare, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, De Coltesti-Torockoi, Gramofon, Lura, Herbalsana.
The event partners include: the City Hall of Bucharest, Maya Textil, Farmacia de detergent, CPI Security, MTB Academy, Bălașa Percussion, SMURD, and VESTA.
Europa FM supports the event as the Main Media Partner, joined by TVR, Adevărul, Click!, G4Media, GSP.ro, Revista BIZ, Revista CARIERE, Ziarul BURSA, KLARMEDIA – Media Monitoring Partner, GabrielSolomon.ro, RIDERSCLUB.ro, SPORTYA.net, and Biciclistul.ro.
Decathlon has supported this event for the third consecutive year. This year, in addition to sponsoring the jerseys in the participation kit, Decathlon had a stand with accessories for cyclists and a workshop for last-minute adjustments. Known for its mission to make sports accessible to everyone, Decathlon continues to promote an active and healthy lifestyle by supporting prestigious sporting events.
Institutional partners who supported the event include the Embassy of France, the French Cultural Institute, the Romanian Cycling Federation, and the City Hall of Bucharest.
L’Étape Romania by Tour de France presented by Decathlon is organized by MPG Romania, a market leader in projects for amateur participants, with significant experience that includes the organization of over 8,000 sporting events over 27 years of activity. The complex logistics of the event are implemented in partnership with MTB Academy.
The concept of the L’Étape by Tour de France event belongs to AMAURY SPORT ORGANIZATION (A.S.O.), France, the world leader in organizing cycling races and the owner of the legendary brand Tour de France.
More details about the global series of events and the local competition can be found on the official website [romania.letapebytourdefrance.com](https://romania.letapebytourdefrance.com), and those who wish to participate can register in the REGISTRATION section. Up-to-date information can be found on the profiles of
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/letaperomania](https://www.facebook.com/letaperomania) and
Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/letaperomania](https://www.instagram.com/letaperomania).
About A.S.O.
Thanks to the prestigious Tour de France, one of the most popular international sporting events in the world, prestigious classics such as Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Flèche Wallonne, and Paris-Tours, as well as stage races such as Paris-Nice, Critérium du Dauphiné, and Vuelta a España, A.S.O. is the world leader in organizing cycling races, with 100 days of competition each year. The globalization of cycling is one of its main areas of development. With the Saudi Tour, the Deutschland Tour, and the organization of the Arctic Race of Norway, A.S.O. continues to energetically contribute to the growth of cycling as an example of sustainable transport for city centers.
About L’Étape by Tour de France
L’Étape by Tour de France is the world leader in mass participation cycling events, with events held in over 25 countries and more than 30 global events. L’Étape by Tour de France offers amateur cyclists the opportunity to compete or experience a stage of the Tour de France right at home. The Tour de France is the most recognized annual sporting event in the world and is a premium brand for cycling.
About MPG Romania
Founded in 1997, MPG Romania is a market leader and trendsetter in sports marketing and event management, with the largest portfolio of sports properties for amateurs in Romania. The agency coordinates over 1,000 sports events annually, combining specialized know-how with unmatched implementation, offering experiences that bring joy to people and customized solutions for local and global brands.
Details about MPG Romania can be found at [www.mpg.com.ro](http://www.mpg.com.ro).
Media Contact:
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