The 30th edition of the Visit Malta International Tour of Malta will take place between Friday, 24 April and Sunday, 26 April 2026, attracting a strong field of both Maltese and international cyclists.

Over the years, the Tour has established itself as a key event in Malta’s sporting calendar, providing local cyclists with a valuable opportunity to compete against international participants on home ground. This exposure continues to play an important role in raising the competitive level of Maltese cycling.

The event is being held under the auspices of the Maltese Cycling Federation, with participation from local clubs as well as several international teams. Cyclists from Great Britain, Italy, France, Colombia, and Spain are confirmed to compete, alongside individual international entrants.

Among the competitors is Gemma Mitchell (FTP Racing Team – UK), who will be defending her title in the women’s category following her victory in last year’s edition.

Race Schedule

The Tour will unfold over three stages:

Stage 1 – Friday 24 April

Individual Time Trial in San Ġwann at 10:00 am on a 1.11km circuit. Cyclists will complete 10 laps.

Stage 2 – Saturday 25 April

Road race on the 7.84km Golden Bay – San Martin circuit. Elite riders will complete 8 laps, while Women and Masters will complete 7 laps.

Stage 3 – Sunday 26 April

Final road race on the 5.41km St Paul’s Bypass circuit. Elite riders will complete 12 laps, while Women and Masters will complete 10 laps.

Categories

The competition will feature three main categories:

• Elite (including Juniors)
• Women
• Masters (40+)

Event Headquarters

The official headquarters for the Tour will be the Palazzin Hotel in Qawra, which will host several of the visiting international teams.

Acknowledgements

The Organising Committee extends its sincere gratitude to Visit Malta, SportMalta, the Maltese Olympic Committee, Transport Malta, the Local Councils of San Ġwann, St Paul’s Bay, and Mġarr, the Local Enforcement Systems Agency (LESA), ARRTS Timing System, the Palazzin Hotel, and all participating clubs for their continued support.

Public Cooperation

The organisers kindly request the cooperation of the public with regard to temporary road closures to ensure the highest level of safety for all participants.

The Committee also wishes the very best of success to all Maltese cyclists taking part in this milestone 30th edition of the Tour.