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INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CYCLISTS
updated 9 August 2009
Entry Fee
Corporate Team: Nil
Individual Cyclist: Nil
Important Dates
Arrival in Dili: 22nd or 23rd August 2009
Registration: 23rd August 2009 (Dili - venue to be confirmed)
Race Dates: 24 – 28th August 2009
Awards Ceremony: 28th August 2009 (Dili - Presidential Palace)
Teams and Individual Cyclists
All international cyclists must be registered to participate in the Tour de Timor. For single and double applicants that do not manage to form a team, the Tour de Timor Committee will form you into a team of 4. Thanks to the advice of many riders, we have removed the replacement rider from the registration form. Race rules are in the process of being finalised, though the likely scoring for teams will be based on the third rider over the line on any given stage, providing redundancy for every team. Should teams have late minute changes for team member prior to the race, this can be organised in direct consultation with Race Management on tourdetimor@gmail.com
Competitors are eligible for both team as well as individual prizes. Please contact the organising committee if you are an individual or a group of 2 or 3 and require assistance putting together a team. We will pair individuals into groups of riders with equivalent standards.
Registrations close 10 August 2009. Please copy registration information from the Registration section of this website onto a word document, fill it out and email to tourdetimor@gmail.com
Support Staff
There is no requirement for dedicated support staff for individual and team entries. We will have dedicated support staff that will be available for general mechanical, water and medical support. However, each team is permitted to register one support staff, which will entitle them to dedicated transport, food, accommodation etc. If more support staff are required for teams, please advise Race Management.
Equipment and Team Clothing
International Teams are required to provide their own equipment and team clothing for the Tour de Timor-Leste including: mountain bike, helmet, repair kit, spare tubes/wheels/pedals, team uniforms with identification….etc. We encourage you to seek sponsorship to purchase team riding shirts, and where possible state or national uniforms / strips.
All participants will require personal gear for 7 days on the road including mosquito net, torch, hat, toiletries, sleeping bag and camping mattress, wet and warm weather gear. We request that you clearly identify your kit bag. Sleeping accomodation will be provided for all competitors from Sunday 23 August to Saturday 29 August 2009.
HEALTH
Pre-Departure Vaccinations
There are some health concerns in Timor-Leste as in all tropical destinations which international travellers can protect themselves against by simple vaccinations. Below are some recommended websites with information regarding health issues and how to prepare for them prior to arriving in Timor-Leste. It is the responsibility of each cyclist to look after his/her own personal health.
Travel Medicine: www.travelmedicine.com.au
The Travel Doctor: www.tmvc.com.au
World Health Organisation: www.who.int
Travel Clinics Australia: www.travelclinic.com.au
Smart Traveller: www.travelclinic.com.au
Diet/Food Situation in Timor-Leste
The food provided on the race will mostly consist of rice, chicken, beef, vegetable etc. We will endeavour to have vegetarian options, though if you have particularly special dietary requirements please bring what you require with you. Dili supermarkets carry most items and you can eat just about anything at Dili restaurants, though we cannot guarantee the same in rural areas.
Medical Response Team and First Aid
There will be a medical response team with the race at all times, this team will include an ambulance, a doctor and two nurses. We advise cyclists to bring a personal first aid kit to treat minor injuries.
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
Overseas travel to Timor-Leste
The organising committee are currently negotiating with international airlines regarding package deals for Tour de Timor cyclists as well as excess baggage exemption and other issues. More detailed information will be available on the website soon.
Flights into Timor-Leste include the following options:
Darwin/Dili/Darwin: AIRNORTH www.airnorth.com.au Daily flights
Singapore/Dili/Singapore: AUSTASIA (SilkAir) www.austasiaairlinescom Every Tue and Sat
Bali/Dili/Bali: MERPATI book through dealer Daily flights
Indemnity and Travel Insurance
All international participants will be required to complete an indemnity form at registration. This form is available on the website.
All participants must have Travel or Medical Insurance that covers them for a mountain biking race.
The event is not insured however there will be a medical response team with the race at all times.
Accommodation
Accommodation arrangements during the race will be the responsibility of the organising committee, which will include Sunday 23 Aug and Friday 28 Aug accommodation in Dili. For those competitors wishing to come earlier or stay later, a number of accomodation options are available in Dili. We highly recommend that you stay in the Timor-Lodge as this will be our pre-race and post race competitors accommodation venue and we will provide transport ferries from the Timor-Lodge. A number of websites highlight Timor-Leste Hotels:
www.timorleste-hotels.com/timor_lodge
www.timorleste-hotels.com
www.hotelesplanada.com/
www.discoverdili.com/accomodation_hotels.html
The Tour de Timor will soon release accommodation partners in Dili and Darwin for special rates.
GENERAL TOURIST INFORMATION
The race will be an incredible showcase of Timor-Leste and will provide participants and the media with a meaningful induction into the culture, people and history of Timor-Leste. A route review will be provided explaining the physical condition of the roads, gradients, key checkpoints and logistical support stations etc. As well as this information will be provided on key Timor-Leste landmarks and the historical background and meaning of these areas you will be travelling through and staying. Providing a historical and cultural experience is a key element of the Tour de Timor.
There are many wonderful places to visit in Dili and around Timor-Leste. You will pass through some of them during the race, however, if you have time and would like to visit some particular areas of Timor-Leste or tourist sites, please see the following website for information: www.tourismotimorleste.com.
Also, a map of Dili with points of interest (restaurants, tourist sites, hospital, police) will soon be available on www.tourdetimor.com.
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PHOTO GALLERY
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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