Estonian Cycling Tour starts with Pirita Velodrome prologue: cyclists thrilled by format's return

The Estonian Cycling Tour gets a special start this year – after a four-year break, a prologue is back on the programme, to be held at the recently renovated Pirita Velodrome in Tallinn. Cyclists Oskar Nisu and Rait Ärm spoke at a pre-race press conference about their expectations.

The Estonian Cycling Tour gets a special start this year – after a four-year break, a prologue has been reintroduced to the race schedule, to be held at the recently renovated Pirita Velodrome in Tallinn. Cyclists welcomed the change warmly and expressed clear excitement ahead of the competition.

Speaking at the pre-race press conference, Oskar Nisu and Rait Ärm praised both the return of the prologue and the velodrome's improved condition. Both cyclists stressed that such an opening time-trial format gives the cycling tour an exciting and intense start, which engages both athletes and spectators.

The Pirita Velodrome is one of Estonia's most renowned cycling facilities, and its recent renovation has significantly raised the quality of the track. According to the cyclists, the track now features fast conditions and good surface, creating favourable circumstances for strong performances on the very first race day.

The Estonian Cycling Tour is one of the country's most important cycling races, and the return of the prologue adds further prestige to the event. With the short time-trial back on the schedule after four years, it will help determine early on who has maintained their fitness and who is contending for overall victory in the tour.