WELCOME TO RANDERS BIKE WEEK – AUGUST 1ST TO 4TH, 2024

Randers Bike Week is an international cycling event that attracts licensed riders from large parts of Europe.

With various stages challenging the riders both physically and mentally, Randers Bike Week demonstrates its commitment to promoting cycling and creating an inspiring experience for both participants and spectators.

Our goal is to gather cycling enthusiasts from across Europe for an exciting week of great cycling from morning till evening.

Are you ready to challenge your cycling skills and experience an unforgettable competition?

Starting from 2024, Randers Bike Week will have a new organizer. Moving forward, it will be BCC Elite / Belgian Cycling Club and Allan Johansen who will take over the Randers Bike Week event. Thus, the founder of the race, Bjarne Olsen, will pass the baton.

Bjarne Olsen, who has been a central figure since the beginning of Randers Bike Week, 12 years ago, states: "It has been a pleasure to be part of this fantastic cycling race for so many years. I am proud of what we have achieved, and I am sure that Allan Johansen will continue to lead the race to new heights."

With a passion for cycling and solid experience in event management, Allan Johansen and Belgian Cycling Club are looking forward to bringing fresh energy and innovation to the event.

With Allan Johansen's background as a professional cyclist, new perspectives and opportunities will be opened up. It is our hope that this will strengthen Randers Bike Week as a significant cycling event at the international level.

STAGE 1 - PROLOGUE - Thursday, August 1st, 2024

Randers Bike Week opened with an exciting individual time trial stage, where competitors raced against each other for the best time.

From the starting line to the finish line, participants pushed their limits, giving it their all in the pursuit of victory.

The route is 5.3 km long, with U11 to U15 boys and girls completing one lap, while the rest complete two laps totaling 10.6 km.

Starting Point: Metervej, Sdr. Borup, 8940 Randers SV (500 meters from Motel X)

Parking: Gl. Århusvej, 8920 Randers NV

PROGRAM:

Preliminary start order for Stage 1:

• 1:00 PM - U11/U11P - 5.3 km
• 1:20 PM - U13/U13P - 5.3 km
• 1:40 PM - U15/U15P/U17P - 5.3 km
• 2:15 PM - U19P/U17 - 10.6 km
• 3:15 PM - U19/D - 10.6 km
• 4:30 PM - C/H60 - 10.6 km
• 5:00 PM - DA/DB/Master - 10.6 km
• 5:30 PM - Master B/Master A - 10.6 km
• 6:00 PM - B class - 10.6 km
• 6:30 PM - A class - 10.6 km

STAGE 2 - Friday, August 2nd, 2024

The second stage of Randers Bike Week is a short and intense criterium, where cyclists battle on a small but challenging circuit. With sharp turns and quick accelerations, this stage tests the technical skills and speed of the cyclists. Spectators along the route will be treated to exciting action and tactical maneuvers as the riders fight for positions and attempt to break away from the pack.

It will be a nerve-wracking battle where every second counts, and only the strongest and most tactically skilled cyclists will emerge victorious from this intense criterium stage.

Stage 2/criterium is held on a 4.2 km long circuit, where halfway lies the 800-meter-long Rødekratbakke.

Starting Point: Metervej, Sdr. Borup, 8940 Randers SV (500 meters from Motel X)

Parking: Gl. Århusvej, 8920 Randers NV

PROGRAM:

Preliminary start order for Stage 2:

• 8:30 AM: U13/U13P - 6 laps 25.2 km with hill sprint on laps 2 and 4
• 8:32 AM: U11/U11P - 3 laps 12.6 km
• 8:55 AM: U15/U15P - 7 laps 29.4 km with hill sprint on laps 2 and 4
• 9:15 AM: Dame A/Dame B/U19P - 8 laps 33.6 km with hill sprint on laps 2 and 4
• 9:50 AM: U17 - 10 laps 42.0 km with hill sprint on laps 2 and 7
• 11:00 AM: A class - 11 laps 46.2 km with hill sprint on laps 2 and 7
• 11:25 AM: B class - 10 laps 42.0 km with hill sprint on laps 2 and 7
• 12:10 PM: C class & Master A - 9 laps 37.9 km with hill sprint on laps 2 and 7
• 12:25 PM: Master B - 8 laps 33.6 km with hill sprint on

Stage 3: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024

On the third stage of Randers Bike Week, riders will tackle a new route designed to give sprinters their chance to shine.

This relatively flat and fast route will be ideal for the fastest riders in the field, who will compete for victory in an exhilarating sprint to the finish line.

With the opportunity for high speeds and minimal technical challenges, spectators can expect an explosive stage where sprint teams will work hard to position their star riders at the front of the pack, giving them the best possible chance for success. It will be an exciting day of racing where sprinters will showcase their strength and compete for victory on the third stage of Randers Bike Week.

Start Point: Metervej, Sdr. Borup, 8940 Randers SV (500 meters from Motel X)

Parking: Gl. Århusvej, 8920 Randers NV

PROGRAM:

Preliminary Starting Order for Stage 3:

• 8:20 AM: Dame A/Dame B/U19P – 5 laps 85 km
• 8:21 AM: H60/H70 – 4 laps 68 km
• 8:26 AM: U15/U15P/U17P – 2 laps 34 km
• 8:28 AM: U13/U13P – 2 laps 34 km
• 8:30 AM: U11/U11P – 1 lap 17 km
• 9:00 AM: U17 – 4 laps 68 km
• 9:40 AM: Master C – 4 laps 68 km
• 11:15 AM: A class – 8 laps 136 km
• 11:20 AM: B class – 7 laps 119 km
• 12:35 PM: U19 – 7 laps 119 km
• 2:25 PM: C / Master A – 6 laps 102 km
• 2:30 PM: D class – 5 laps 85 km
• 2:33 PM: Master B – 5 laps 85 km

Subject to change once all registrations are recorded.