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The Tour de Kosovo is a three-day Sportive event which will enable cyclists from the UK to experience cycling in Kosovo. It is Gëzuar’s biggest ‘in-county' event in 2010.

The aim of the Tour is to attract cyclists to Kosovo. While challenging, the ride is suitable to both competitive and recreational cyclists. In addition to the package on offer to UK cyclists, arrangements will be in place to enable cyclists from Kosovo to take part.

The Tour de Kosovo Sportive provides a unique opportunity to visit the world's newest nation-state and admire its breathtakingly beautiful scenery and fascinating cultural treasures. Kosovo is an intriguing place, full of paradoxes and surprises for any first time visitor. Embarking on the Tour de Kosovo will be not only an exciting but also a fulfilling experience. By taking part in the Tour, participants will help raise the profile of Kosovo and the opportunities many that exist there.

The Tour will take place on open roads in a country where cycling has low participation rates. In consequence, the Tour will benefit by a large on-road support team which will provide a lead car that will be just ahead of the lead rider(s), rear vehicle which will communicate to oncoming traffic of the ride and a number of motorcycle outriders performing a range of support tasks.

The route for the Tour de Kosovo has been designed in consultation with the Kosovo Government and British Embassy and with reference to UK Foreign Office views on the overall security of Kosovo. The Tour has been designed to provide three days of riding. With each stage 100 miles/160 kilometres in length, it is provide a genuine challenge and one which will leave you with lasting memories of the fascinating country.

Although the ride is based on Sportive principles there will be prizes awarded on the final day for:

• First ten finishers overall
• Top ten climbers overall
• First five teams overall
• First 20 women overall

The Tour de Kosovo Sportive Itinerary is set out below:

Wednesday	arrive in Kosovo
Thursday	Free day in Prishtina
Friday	Stage One
Saturday	Stage Two
Sunday	Stage Three
Monday	return to Gatwick

Final details will be available soon, but riders and teams can register there interest by completing the pre-registration forms