RULE #1: SAFETY COMES FIRST

Your safety is our priority. You will be sharing roads with other vehicles, so visibility and awareness are essential at all times.

• The following equipment is mandatory for all participants:

• Helmet
• Front and rear lights
• Emergency thermal blanket
• Long-sleeve windproof jacket
• Reflective vest and/or reflective clothing for night riding

• Your helmet must be worn at all times while riding.

• Front and rear lights are mandatory during low-light conditions.

• The use of headphones or earphones is strictly prohibited.

EQUIPMENT CHECKS

• The organization may carry out equipment checks at any point during the event.

• All participants must carry the mandatory equipment throughout the entire adventure.

• Missing mandatory equipment may result in penalties or being prevented from continuing until the issue is resolved.

HIGH ALTITUDE WARNING

• The route reaches areas above 1,400 meters of elevation.

• Even in summer, temperatures can drop significantly during the night.

• For this reason, carrying an emergency thermal blanket is mandatory at all times.

RULE #2: STAY ON THE ROUTE

• You must complete the official route following the track provided by the organization.

• Temporary departures from the route are allowed only if you rejoin at exactly the same point where you left it.

• Emergencies, accommodation, food stops or mechanical issues are acceptable reasons to leave the route, provided that you return to the exact point where you exited.

• The organization will provide a satellite tracking device that must remain active throughout the event.

• The device must not be turned off or tampered with.

• Keeping the device switched off for extended periods may result in penalties.

RULE #3: SELF-SUFFICIENCY

Simply you and the adventure.

There are two categories:

• Solo

• Pairs

• Riding alongside other participants is allowed.

• Sharing kilometers and experiences is encouraged.

• Participants in the pairs category may share resources and equipment with each other.

NOT ALLOWED

• Receiving assistance from support vehicles.

• Receiving food, drinks or equipment from family members, friends or external support crews.

• Organizing private support points along the route.

• All food, water and equipment must be carried by the participant or obtained independently during the adventure.

RULE #4: BEWARE OF THE HEAT

Be prepared for high temperatures.

The route passes through some of the hottest areas of Galicia during the summer.

• Drink before you feel thirsty.

• Manage your effort carefully during the hottest hours of the day.

• Many sections of the route run alongside rivers. Use these areas to cool down whenever necessary.

IMPORTANT

• Limited water availability between Castro Laboreiro and Bande.

• Limited water availability between Laza and Alto de San Mamede.

• Always carry sufficient water.

• Do not wait until you are thirsty to refill your bottles.

RULE #5: THE TOUGHEST SECTIONS

Tirreno Apóstol is a demanding adventure.

There will be incredible moments.

And there will be moments when you will need to dig deep.

SPECIAL ATTENTION

• The section between Leiro and Santiago de Compostela is one of the toughest parts of the entire route.

Expect:

• Steep roads
• Endless rolling terrain
• Leg-breaking climbs and descents
• Tracks with tall grass in the center
• Accumulated fatigue after many hours on the bike

• Fortunately, much of this section follows paved roads, which will help speed up our progress.

Manage your energy wisely.

There will still be plenty of adventure ahead.

RULE #6: OFFICIAL SUPPORT POINTS

The organization will provide official:

• Feed stations

• Mechanical assistance points

• Support locations

You will find a team ready to help whenever you need it most.

And yes…

There will also be surprises along the way.

Because even during the toughest moments, we want to be there to put a smile back on your face.

RULE #7: MEETING POINT & TRANSFER

JULY 3RD

Meeting Point:

Hotel OCA Puerta del Camino
Santiago de Compostela

(Official finish location of Tirreno Apóstol)

• From Santiago, the organization will transport participants, bicycles and luggage to Baiona.

• Participants may also travel to Baiona by their own means if they prefer.

• Final transfer schedules will be communicated before the event.

The adventure begins in Baiona.

But the story starts long before that.

RULE #8: MANDATORY BRIEFING

A mandatory briefing will take place before the start.

We will cover:

• Event rules

• Safety procedures

• Route updates

• Critical sections of the course

• Satellite tracking device operation

• Adventure tips and recommendations

• Areas requiring special attention

• Hydration and effort management advice

Because in an adventure like this, a good decision can be worth more than fresh legs.

RULE #9: TIME LIMIT

The Tirreno Apóstol has a maximum time limit of 60 hours.

START

📍 Baiona

🕙 Friday, July 3rd – 10:00 AM

FINISH

📍 Santiago de Compostela

🕙 Sunday, July 5th – 10:00 PM

If you do not complete the route within the official time limit:

• Your tracking device will be removed.

• You may continue riding the official route if you wish.

RULE #10: PAIRS CATEGORY

If one rider from a pair withdraws:

• The other rider may continue to the finish.

• They will still receive official FINISHER recognition.

RULE #11: RESPECT GALICIA

Tirreno Apóstol exists thanks to the trails, mountains, villages and people that make Galicia such a special place.

So we ask for something very simple:

• Respect the environment.

• Respect fellow riders.

• Respect local residents and other trail users.

• Do not leave any litter behind.

• Leave every place better than you found it.

RULE #12: ENJOY THE ADVENTURE

Tirreno Apóstol is more than a cycling event.

It is an opportunity to discover Galicia in a completely different way.

There will be good moments.

There will be hard moments.

There will be sunrises you will remember for the rest of your life.

Enjoy the journey.

Talk to other riders.

Discover Galicia.

And remember:

YOU DIDN’T COME HERE TO RACE.

YOU CAME HERE TO LIVE AN ADVENTURE.