The 15th Split Bike Tour is getting closer, and this Sunday we’re getting together from 4 PM. We’ll start in front of Palma café on Žnjan and cycle together along temporarily closed roads for approximately 15 kilometres. At around 5 PM, we’ll arrive together at the finish line in Đardin, where a social gathering and plenty of activities will be waiting for us. Read on to find out what you can win and what discounts we have prepared for you.
Registration for the Bike Tour
In recent years, our focus has always been on highlighting that this is an event dedicated to promoting sustainable urban mobility and healthy lifestyles. When you get on your bike, you are doing something good for the environment as well as for your own health. Join us on September 20, but even if you’re not participating on two wheels, we’ll be waiting for you at the final celebration.
First of all, if you haven’t registered online yet, you still can. Register via the following LINK. Registration is open until September 19 at 1 PM!
If you don’t register online, you can register at the Sunce stand on Sunday in front of Palma Beach Bar on Žnjan from 3 PM. We will have two stands: one marked “online registration” and one for “on-site registration.” Once you have registered, you will receive a raffle ticket for the draw held at the finish line.
This year, the raffle also has a charitable purpose. With a voluntary donation, you can get an additional ticket in Đardin, and all donations collected will be used to support the City of Omiš in recovering from the consequences of the recent fire.
While we wait for the Bike Tour to begin, don’t forget to get some exercise in the days beforehand, but also make sure your bicycle is in good working order. If you don’t have your own bike, no problem. All citizens over the age of 18 on the day of the Bike Tour will be able to rent a Nextbike bicycle free of charge between 3 PM and 9 PM, courtesy of Split Parking.
New users need to download the Nextbike app, register and activate their account by making a €10 payment, and then report their participation at the Sunce information stand. Those who already have the app can simply rent a bicycle and report to the information stand. The rental cost for participation in the Split Bike Tour between 3 PM and 9 PM will be refunded to users.
15th Split Bike Tour programme
- 3 PM – Gathering to confirm online registration or register on-site
- 4 PM – Bike Tour starts
We’ll set off on a group ride through the streets of Split. All participants are welcome, regardless of age or fitness level. Children under the age of 14 may participate only when accompanied by a parent, guardian or another responsible adult, while wearing a protective helmet is mandatory for everyone under the age of 16.
Together with the other participants, you will cycle along our route from Žnjan to Đardin, without having to worry about traffic, as the roads will be temporarily closed. However, it is essential to carefully follow the instructions and not overtake the police vehicle leading the group.
- 5:00–5:30 PM – Arrival at the finish line and refreshments
After a leisurely ride, we’ll arrive in Đardin, where free refreshments will be waiting for us, including fruit, healthy snacks and drinks.
As we do not use single-use plastic, please note that drinks will be served in Sunce’s reusable plastic cups, for which a deposit is required. The deposit is €2 and will be refunded when you return the cup. Of course, if you wish, you can keep the cup as a souvenir, in which case the deposit will not be refunded.
- 5:30–5:45 PM – Trotul BMX Show (Part 1)
Once again this year, professional BMX riders will perform exciting stunts that will leave you breathless.
- 5:45–6:15 PM – Bicycle Alka and BMX workshops for children
Take part in the traditional Alka on bicycles and test your skills as an Alka competitor. The best participants will also win our Alka prizes, which you can learn more about below. At the same time, BMX workshops for children will take place, where the youngest participants can learn basic tricks and techniques.
- 6:15–6:30 PM – Trotul BMX Show (Part 2)
Another round of adrenaline-filled BMX tricks.
- 5:00–6:30 PM – ESF STEM workshops
In addition to taking part in the Alka and BMX workshop, you can also join our STEM workshops.
One of Sunce’s stands will be dedicated to our youngest visitors. At the STEM workshop, we’ll explore water, the sea and their living world through experiments and play, as well as the threats they face. How does pollution enter the water? What happens when pollutants enter aquatic ecosystems? How do human activities change seas and rivers? And most importantly, can we find solutions?
- 6:30–7:00 PM – Raffle and quiz winner announcement
The evening will conclude with the presentation of the fantastic prizes. Thanks to all our sponsors, we have a wide variety of prizes waiting for you. This year, you can get a raffle ticket with a voluntary donation, and all donations will go to the City of Omiš to support its recovery from the fire.
Join Sunce and get discounts
In Đardin, you’ll also have the opportunity to become a member of our association. Our volunteers and staff will be waiting for you at the Sunce stand to answer any questions you may have about Sunce! You’ll be able to get first-hand information about volunteering, employment, internships and the benefits of Sunce membership.
By becoming a member, you can receive various discounts from our partners, from clay modelling workshops to natural cosmetics. Read more here.
Raffle Prizes
This year’s Split Bike Tour raffle features a variety of prizes.
Winners can expect annual Nextbike bicycle subscriptions from Split Parking, a monthly membership at Fitness Centre Joker, a clay modelling workshop at Uručak, a Paint & Wine voucher from Art Bottega Split, dinner at Makarun Split, a voucher for delicious sandwiches at Rizzo, tickets to the Museum of Illusions Split, a healthy food package from bio&bio, cinema tickets from Ekran, a medical sports massage at Beauty Centar Touch, and a haircut and blow-dry at Frizerski salon Like.
The luckiest winner will receive a brand-new bicycle from Extreme Shop as well as gift packages from Maritimo Recycling Dubrovnik.
Bicycle Alka Prizes
While the Sinjska Alka is held on horseback, ours is ridden on bicycles. To bring participants even closer to the spirit of this traditional game, every year the Alka ring used for the competition comes to us from Sinj especially for the occasion.
We will reward our three best competitors who collect the most points with special prizes.
The participant who takes third place will receive a monthly membership at Fitness Centre Joker, a healthy food package from bio&bio, two keychains and sunglasses from Maritimo Recycling Dubrovnik.
Second place wins two cinema tickets from Ekran, sunglasses and two Maritimo keychains, as well as a 60-minute medical sports massage at Beauty Centre Touch Split.
The winner of the Bicycle Alka will receive a zip-line ride for two in Omiš, a Bio&Bio healthy food package, as well as sunglasses and two keychains from Maritimo Recycling Dubrovnik.
Together we can contribute to a better future for our city
This year’s Bike Tour would not be possible without the support of our funders and partners.
The City of Split, Split-Dalmatia County, the Tourist Board of the City of Split, the Youth Council of Split-Dalmatia County, the Tourist Board of Split-Dalmatia County, Split Parking and Promet Split are co-financing the organisation of the 15th Split Cycling Tour and supporting our efforts to promote sustainable mobility in our city and a better future for Split.
Don’t miss the opportunity to become part of the 15th Split Bike Tour and enjoy an unforgettable day filled with sports activities, entertainment and the chance to win fantastic prizes! Whether you are an experienced cyclist or simply looking for a fun way to spend the day, there will be something for everyone.
See you this Sunday at the start on Žnjan at 4 PM or in Đardin at around 5 PM. Bring your family and friends and join us in celebrating sustainable mobility and healthy lifestyles!
