Costa Rica welcomes the world famous international cyclosportive series, L’Etape by Tour de France, in a mass participation cycling event organized by ASOCIACIÓN DEPORTIVA CHRONOTRACK in cooperation with A.S.O., owner and operator of the Tour de France. The inaugural event will take place in Liberia on 27th October 2024 and will be open to road bikers of all skill levels.

Registrations are now open (L'Etape Costa Rica registration). Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the traveling Tour de France Museum, look into French culture, and watch Tour de France highlights. During race day, awards such as King and Queen of the Mountain as well as classic prizes will be presented for the best overall climbing times. All finishers of the fully supported ride will receive a participation medal, entertainment, photos, and more.

“With events organized in more than 23 countries across the globe, L’Étape by Tour de France Series offers a unique opportunity to all amateur cyclists to discover the best cycling routes under the same conditions as Tour de France riders. Indeed, besides the great human and sporting challenge, L’Étape by Tour de France participants will face, they will meet the same conditions, habits, and emotions the professional peloton and its legendary riders have experienced since 1903 on the French roads,” said Christian Prudhomme, Tour de France Director.

“At ASO, we are convinced that having a L’Étape by Tour de France event in Costa Rica makes a lot of sense. First, it looks like a perfect destination for cycling enthusiasts with great routes suited to all kinds of riders and amazing landscapes and infrastructures. Second, we know that cycling is currently booming and the event will offer the ultimate challenge for all local riders and will hopefully pave the way to the future participation of a Costarican rider in the professional Tour de France.” he concluded.

L’Etape Costa Rica by Tour de France is a ride designed to challenge cyclists on a course comparable to a Tour de France stage, the world’s most well-known cycling race. In 2024, participants will be able to choose between three distances and experience L'Etape Costa Rica by Tour de France.

See you on the 27th of October on L'Etape Costa Rica by Tour de France !!