Cycling festival 45th Tartu Rattaralli - SportTravel around the world

Estonia, a small yet dynamic country in Northern Europe, is known for its stunning natural landscapes, digital innovation, and deep-rooted love for sports. What makes Estonia truly special is how seamlessly nature and sport come together, offering the perfect playground for active lifestyles year-round.
Estonia has produced world-class athletes, including Rein Taaramäe, a celebrated professional cyclist and stage winner in both the Vuelta a España and Giro d’Italia. Beyond cycling and skiing, Estonians excel in athletics, rowing, and orienteering – sports that echo the country’s strong connection to nature.

About the event

In the heart of Estonia lies Tartu, the nation’s cultural and intellectual hub – and a hotspot for endurance sports. It’s also home to the Worldloppet Ski Federation’s main office, marking Estonia’s global significance in long-distance skiing. Tartu is the proud host of the Tartu Maraton series, including one of the region’s most beloved cycling events: Tartu Rattaralli.
For over 40 years, Tartu Rattaralli has brought thousands of cyclists to Estonia each year. “This flat and fast race offers smooth roads and open landscapes, making it perfect for both challenge and endurance”, the organizer states.
The 45th Tartu Rattaralli, also known as the Tartu Gran Fondo, will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The event program includes several different distances: 26 km, 64 km, and 131 km. The longest distance is also part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series. Riders compete in age categories, and the best earn medals as well as qualification spots for the Amateur World Championships. Cyclists who finish in the top 25% of their age group receive a series medal and an invitation to the World Championships.
The start and finish of the race are located in Tartu, the European Capital of Culture 2024, also known as a university city. The cycling routes run through the beautiful and varied landscapes of Southern Estonia. The weather in June is typically well-suited for cycling, with an average monthly temperature of 15.5°C, and daytime highs can rise above +25°C.
Whether you’re riding in the Rattaralli or cheering from the sidelines, Estonia welcomes every sports traveler with open roads, fresh air, and an unforgettable experience.

The European Capital of Culture

Estonia’s second-largest city, Tartu, is located in Southern Estonia on the banks of the Emajõgi River, about 185 km from Tallinn. With its rich history, Tartu is home to Estonia’s oldest university and, during the Middle Ages, was also part of the Hanseatic League. In 2024, Tartu, together with the Southern Estonia region, held the title of European Capital of Culture.
The city is home to the Estonian National Museum, the uniquely designed Science Centre AHHAA, as well as two different spas and water parks.

Trip programme

We offer a complete travel package for participating in the Tartu Gran Fondo at your chosen distance.
Arrival in Tallinn is scheduled for Friday, according to your flight or ferry schedule. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of Tallinn’s Old Town. On Saturday, after breakfast, we’ll head to Tartu, where we’ll visit the cycling event expo together. Afterwards, you’ll have plenty of free time to explore the city’s museums and attractions at your own pace.
The Cycling Festival Day takes place on Saturday, June 7. We’ll return to Tallinn the following morning.
If you wish, you can extend your trip and spend a few extra days discovering more of Estonia.

Accommodation and catering

Accommodation is conveniently located near city centers and major attractions.
In Tallinn, we’ll stay at Kalev Spa Hotel, located in the city center. In Tartu, we’ll stay at Hotel Dorpat, about 500 meters from the race center. Both hotels are centrally located and close to local points of interest.
Accommodation is arranged in twin rooms, with breakfast included. A single room can be booked for an additional fee.
SportTravel is the official partner of Club Tartu Maraton, the event organizer.

A new country discovered

Discover Estonia – A Hidden Gem for Sports Enthusiasts. There really is a lot of option to sport and stay active all year around.

Easy and comfortable

Super easy to travel with an experienced team! You can fully enjoy the trip and focus on your best cycling performance.

Gran Fondo MM

On the longest 131 km distance, participants also have the opportunity to qualify for the Amateur Gran Fondo World Championships.

Package

The start and the end of the trip in Tallinn airport, Estonia.

Transport to Tartu and back (June 6 and 8)

1 night accommodation in a Tallinn hotel

2 nights accommodation in a Tartu hotel

Breakfasts at the hotels

Tartu Rattaralli participation fee

Travel organization service and a supportive group leader

Package price is 450 EUR.

If you register after February 11th, 2026 (incl.), the price of the package is 525 EUR. If you don’t want to participate in Tartu Rattaralli, the package is priced at 465 EUR.

Bike rental. Participants have the option to rent a bicycle on site. Please note that the number of rental bikes is limited, so early booking is recommended.
If you desire to stay longer to Estonia and discover more before or after the organized trip, you can add extra days to your package in registration form.
Flexible payment options: after registration, we will send you the booking invoice (€300 per person). Payment of this invoice confirms your spot in the group. You can choose how to pay the remaining balance of the package on the registration form: you can pay the full amount of the remaining cost 40 days before the trip or in two installments. In the two-installment option, 50% of the cost is due 75 days before the trip, and the remaining amount is due 40 days before the trip.

Group leader Jüri Marcinkevicz

Jüri is an active sport enthusiast whose experience includes over 150 international marathons in various sports (skiing, running, mountain biking, road cycling, and more). He is not driven by achievements, but by the experience of pushing his limits and the opportunity to discover different countries through active movement. He definitely has a lot of tips and useful recommendations to share.

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