08.5°S / 125.7°E
Dawn Rollout, Maubisse Highlands
TOUR DE TIMOR 2026
Six stages. 470 kilometres. The world's most raw and beautiful
mountain bike race returns to Timor-Leste.
Ita sa'e foh'o to'o dame
Every Mountain To Peace.
The last riders crossed the finish line in Dili in September 2018. David Vaz took his third consecutive title. The crowd roared. Then the roads went quiet.
The mountain passes of Maubisse have been waiting. The villages that lined every stage — kids running alongside, elders waving from doorways — they still talk about it. Ten editions. Twenty countries. Three thousand riders who came to this tiny nation and left changed.
In these mountains we find our resilience; on these roads we ride toward our destiny.
— José Ramos-Horta, Nobel Laureate
Now, as Timor-Leste stands tall as ASEAN's newest member, we're bringing it back. Not just a race — a homecoming.
Why 2026
Timor-Leste proudly stands as ASEAN's 11th member. The race returns not as a revival — but as a statement.
Global Stage
Live broadcast and social coverage spotlight Timor-Leste to audiences across 4 continents
Local Prosperity
US $1.2M+ in direct community spending — lodging, food, crafts, transport
Peace Legacy
Every pedal stroke honours the Nobel vision that turned battlefields into bike trails
The Vision
The leaders behind the legacy
Tour de Timor was born as a festival of friendly competition where ultimately everyone is a winner.
José Ramos-Horta
President & Nobel Laureate
Every pedal stroke creates jobs, every visitor brings opportunity, and every stage writes a new chapter.
Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão
Prime Minister
We are waiting to greet you very soon!
Francisco Kalbuadi Lay
Vice Prime Minister
Under the Distinguished Patronage of
Presidency of the Republic
Government of Timor-LestePartner With Us
Title Sponsor
Lead partner — premium branding, maximum exposure
Media Partners
Broadcast and digital coverage partnerships
Tourism Partners
Hospitality and travel industry collaborations
Equipment Partners
Cycling gear and technical equipment
Security, Health & Safety Partners
Ministry of Health
National Police
F-FDTLThree ways into the story
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