The aim is to elebrate the history and story of cycling by highlighting vintage bicycles, cycling gear and all the other accessories. "In Southern Europe, coffee rides for retro bikes are very popular, and in Estonia, too, there are more and more enthusiasts who have bought or restored steel frame racing bicycles. We are very pleased that the organizers of the Tartu Rattaralli are willing to collaborate because it is the most prestigious and largest cycling event in Estonia and the neighboring countries, and the Vintage ride fits perfectly into its program," says Vegerd Veskimägi, one of the authors of the idea.

Tartu Rattaralli Vintage takes place on May 26th on the 56 km race distance. Participants are expected to ride bicycles with a steel frame built before 1987.

In addition, a Vintage Cruise will take place in the center of town Tartu the day before, covering a distance of 8 km. This gives vintage bike enthusiasts the opportunity to present their cycling equipment to the public and enjoy riding together on the closed-traffic city loop. The event expo will also host an exhibition of retro bikes and cycling gear.

For more information about the Vintage and Cruise ride, click HERE

The 43rd Tartu Rattaralli will take place from May 25th to 26th. Participants can choose between 126 km, 56 km and 17 km, as well as children's and virtual rides. The longest distance of 126 km is also the UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualifier.