The race

In order to have time to complete the Etape du Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and then watch the professionals arrive from the front row, the start of your race will take place on Saturday August 02 between 6:30 and 7:30.
For reasons of sporting logic, fluidity and safety on the course, starts will be made in level waves. Participants will be allocated a start waves corresponding to their level.
Participants who cheat and start in a start waves preceding their allocated SAS will be automatically disqualified.

The departure and arrival locations will be the same no matter which option you choose on D-day.

The event will take place on roads closed to traffic and will therefore be timed. You will be able to check your result directly online via the dedicated tab on the website. You will also receive an SMS with your time after crossing the finish line.

TIME CUTS

Riders overtaken by the broom vehicle will be considered "out of the race" and will therefore be disqualified. They will not appear in the final results.
If you are among these riders, the organization will direct you to the nearest repatriation point (details below). To fulfill our commitments to local authorities and ensure the safety of riders and staff, time cut barriers have been set along the course.

At La Chambre > Once the time cut is enforced, you will have the following options:

• Make your own way back on roads open to traffic.
• Ride your bike up to Saint François Longchamp on roads open to traffic.
• Use the repatriation service, which will take you and your bike to Saint François Longchamp (via D213).

At Saint-François-Longchamp > You will be stopped at the Zwift Fan Zone. You will no longer be allowed to climb to the summit of the Col de la Madeleine. However, you can:

• Pick up your bag deposit.
• Enjoy the pasta party.
• Experience the passage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

REPATRIATION IN CASE OF ABANDONMENT

If you need to abandon the race, several repatriation options are available depending on your position on the route:

• Between Chambéry and Saint Pierre d'Albigny: You may return by your own means. However, be careful — the roads are open to traffic and your safety is a priority. You must strictly follow the traffic laws. Alternatively, a repatriation zone is available at Saint Pierre d'Albigny (km 58.8 of the 117km route). A shuttle will depart at 11:30 a.m., heading to Saint-François-Longchamp, with arrival expected around 1:00 p.m.  

• Between Saint Pierre d'Albigny and La Chambre (at the foot of the Col de la Madeleine): A repatriation zone is available at La Chambre (km 97.8 of the 117km route) if you feel unable to continue to the finish line. A shuttle will depart at 2:30 p.m., heading to Saint-François-Longchamp, with arrival expected around 3:30 p.m. Again, if you decide to leave by your own means, be cautious: you’ll be out of the official event setup and traveling on open roads. You must obey traffic laws.

Important Notes

• Reminder: If you are over the time limit and decide to make your way back without using the repatriation shuttles, you are outside the official race system and riding on open roads. You must obey the traffic laws.
• A team from the organization will follow the back of the pack on motorbikes. They are there to help you make informed decisions and can assist cyclists experiencing mechanical failure or physical exhaustion that prevents them from reaching the repatriation points.
• In case of a medical emergency, you can contact:+33 9 72 45 60 01

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