Breaking News.... Congratulations to 2009 Tour de Timor Yellow Jersey Champion Neil Van Der Ploeg!!
2010 Tour de Timor is in the planning and is set to be an incredible course.. Registrations will be open in coming months and places will be limited...
All results for 2009 Tour de Timor now available on this website!
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“Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Adventurers and Athletes of the World, I am proud to reflect on the remarkable success of the 2009 Tour de Timor. This incredible event was embraced by hundreds of thousands of energetic Timorese supporters in what was a truly unique and stunning sporting exhibition. Over 500 new visitors to Timor-Leste experienced the splendor and beauty of our magnificent environment and warm loving people. I personally congratulate all 288 riders who embraced the challenged of the toughest mountain bike race in the world, the ride for peace.. you are all hero's and each and every one of you are special friends of the people of Timor-Leste. I extend my warm appreciation to all our sponsors that made this event possible, of special mention I thank our largest individual sponsor Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein of Jordan and our largest Commercial sponsor Digicel, in particular the owner of Digicel Mr. Dennis O'Brien. Plans are underway for next years race for 2010, please keep an eye on our website for information. God Bless you all and keep training for an even tougher race in 2010."
José Ramos-Horta
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Thanks to our favourite photographer, Zoe Morley, for this incredible compilation of her Tour de Timor pics
The Chain Reaction Project, an amazing group of girls from Singapore, had the assistance of Scott Woodward, Grant Kinsley and David Flood to put this touching tribute together of their experience on the 2009 Tour de Timor...
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Below is a great video from TDT 2009 Rod Hart on You Tube, Thanks Rob!
The Tour de Timor 2009 would like to thank ELM for the provision of all tournament medals and the TDT Championship plate. Eng Leong Medallic, also producers of the Orders of Timor-Leste produced incredible medals for the 2009 Tour de Timor and we look forward to their support again in 2010.
click above to see ELM's great range of medals, awards and trophies
The newly released feature film 'BALIBO' is to be projected in a special 'Tetun' dub every night of the Tour de Timor for thousands of Timorese in the remote areas of Timor-Leste on a 20 foot Outdoor Cinema. The Tour de Timor sends a special thanks to Director Rob Connelly, Producer John Manyard, Anthony Lapaglia and 'Screen Australia' for this honour and privilege for the participants of Tour de Timor and people of Timor-Leste.
We strongly recommend all participants of the Tour de Timor and friends of Timor-Leste see 'BALIBO' in a cinema near you.
THE TOUR DE TIMOR EXTENDS A SPECIAL THANKS HUW KINGSTON AND THE 'MOUNTAINS TO BEACH' MTB RACE, TO BE HELD 28 FEB to 5 MAR 2010, FOR AWARDING ONE FULL SPONSORED ENTRY TO TIMORESE CHAMPION FROM THE TOUR DE TIMOR 09, OSORIO MARQUES. CHECK OUT MTB, ENTER, RACE AND GET YOURSELF READY FOR TOUR DE TIMOR 2010!
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Race organisers recently conducted a full survey of the Tour de Timor route, please see Race Route Tab for photos of the route and gradient diagrams...
Dili, 29 June 2009 - The vistas below await the competitors of the Tour de Timor. The race will be one of the most challenging of your life though the surrounding beauty and roaring crowds in the villages will inspire each rider to achieve their best and have a great time.
Some of the easiest terrain will be along the North Coast on Day 1.
The shepherds and rice growers will be amazed to see and support both International and National teams. You will cross this bridge at Laleia, which is 2/3rd the way to Baucau.
Beautiful Mountain views like this will be both cruel and kind on Day 2.
After completion of day 3 why not take a dip in the ocean at Betano to freshen up?
The many signs of Timorese struggle for Independence are evident throughout the country.
Dili - 25 June 2009, Timor-Leste National Riders are training hard for the Tour de Timor. Timor-Leste riders combat hill climbs with relative ease.
A Timorese competitor negotiates the mountain passage near Aileu during the 'Ride for Peace' race from Maubisse to Dili held in November 2007. The accustomed Timorese riders smashed International opposition taking out the top 9 places.
Little Jose from Manatuto says "bring it on" to International riders!
The stunning Maubisse Church will greet riders as they embark on day 5, the final leg of the race.
Traditional housing in the Timorese mountain country.
Not all the roads are paved and you will be crossing occasional river beds and washouts, so definitely a mountain bike required for this race.
Yes, you can.. Lots are friends are waiting here for YOU...
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Tour de Timor riders stay at
The 'Timor Lodge'
http://www.timorleste-hotels.com/timor_lodge
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LATEST QUICK FACTS ABOUT TOUR DE TIMOR..
1. Registrations are now closed - over 300 riders registered!!
2. A suggested equipment list is now on the web, see the link above!
3. Race Rules are now on the web, Mountain Bikes only 26" or 29" allowed.
4. First 40 individual riders will receive cash prizes, total prizes USD $75,000.
5. Over 270 International riders have registered for the Tour de Timor from over 12 countries.
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