A new and even more exciting EnduroGP season is about to start and there’s many changes also regarding the calendar.
You’re probably aware by now that the riders will need to tackle more, but also different, competitions than in 2019.
France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Portugal will be hosting the EnduroGP World Championship again, even if the actual places, and consequently also the tracks, will be completely different to 2019.
Moreover, the GP of Hungary returns after the 2017 edition and the whole circus will be moving to Northern Europe in July for the GPs of Sweden and Estonia.
2020 will be the second time for Estonia.
The fifth stage of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship will take place on the island of Saaremaa. The route, certainly very challenging for the riders, will be situated in a unique context.
Saaremaa is the biggest of over two thousand Estonian islands and the third largest of the entire Baltic Sea. It’s located in the exact geographical midpoint of Europe and enclosed by many sandy beaches, while the green inland is characterised by juniper and conifer trees.
The paddock and Super Test will be held close to the marina and beach of Kuressaare, the centre of the island. The Grand Opening will include a parade from the castle to the town centre for the inaugural ceremony in the main square of Kuressaare. As the Baltic Sea’s oldest fortress, perfectly conserved for almost seven centuries, the castle really is a must-see sight to visit. Today, it houses not only the island’s museum, but also its highest café.
Arriving in Saareema isn’t difficult.
The ferry connecting it to the Estonian mainland takes less than thirty minutes and we advise you to book your tickets online well in advance. They cost 3 Euros per person, 8,80 Euros per vehicle, and 6,80 Euros per trailer. You can find more detailed information on the website www.praamid.ee.
The partner Tallink guarantees a connection to the Helsinki-Tallin ferry line: this costs 20 Euros per person, 90 Euros per vehicle, and 111 Euros for vehicles with a trailer. You could return with the ferry to Stockholm – perfect for the Swedish GP a week later – that leaves at 18.00 and arrives at 10.10 the next morning: a cabin costs around 85 Euros and vehicles from 520 Euros. Tallink has special offers for participants and spectators: to find out more and book your discounted tickets, go to www.endurogpestonia.ee.
Participants and spectators can also enjoy special treatment when it comes to accommodation, restoration, and tourism.
In terms of housing, the Spa Hotel Rüütli, within walking distance of the paddock, features extra services like unlimited use of the water park and gym. Prices start at 85 Euros for a double room and 80 Euros for a single room. Should you not be able to book your rooms here, consult visitsaaremaa.ee/en/plan/accommodation/ where you’ll definitely find another one.
The Vaekoda pub, also right by the paddock, will not only have special offers for participants all weekend, but it will also offer catering services for teams and riders upon their request.
Furthermore, other events on top of the competition – which we’re sure will leave everyone with bated breath – will be organised.
There will be complimentary tours to get to know Kuressaare in both English and Finnish for whomever is interested. Anyone who wants to stay completely focussed on the two wheels, on the other hand, will be able to watch a Flat Track race, in which the fastest riders from Estonia and its neighbouring countries will compete, at the airport only two kilometres from the paddock.
Finally, the after party in the centre of town and the I Land Sound Festival on the adjacent island of Orissaare will provide the best music and art the summer has to offer.
Sport, nature, and lots of fun: simply EnduroGP.
For more information:
www.endurogpestonia.ee
http://visitsaaremaa.ee/en/plan/accommodation/
www.visitsaaremaa.ee
www.visitestonia.com