Tour de Kainuu
Welcome to enjoy a relaxed cycling event as well as beautiful hills and the brilliant waters of Kainuu!
The competition office is located in Vuokatti, Sotkamo, where also the routes of the two-day event start from. The event is targeted to both domestic and international road cycling enthusiasts (racing and fitness cyclists).
The event has been granted an Eco-Compass certificate, and is organized in such a way as to minimize the burden on the environment.
The event was originally launched as a result of the Tour de Kainuu project, aiming to increase sports tourism to Kainuu by developing the cycling conditions in the area and increasing the range of events related to cycling.
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