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Mauritius 100km Cycle Tour — Anou Pedaler 2026
The 32nd island cycle tour offers 100 km, 50 km and 20 km VIP routes on 25 October. Entry advertised at Rs 850.
Event details
- Date
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25.10.2026 · 07:30
- Attendance format
- In person
- Venue
- Mont Choisy Public Beach (event location/finish)
Mont Choisy Public Beach, Grand Baie, Mauritius; route starts vary by distance: Beau Vallon (100 km), Belle Mare (50 km), VIP Goodlands (20 km). - Organizer
- CRA Events
- Admission
- Paid admission
Date of publication: 02.10.2026 10:11
The 32nd Mauritius 100km Cycle Tour takes place on Sunday, 25 October. Choose the 100 km ride (starts 07:30), 50 km or 20 km VIP ride (both start 08:30). The route options begin at Beau Vallon, Belle Mare and VIP Goodlands respectively; the event page lists Mont Choisy Public Beach as the event location/finish. Riders must be at least 14.
The official event listing says online registration closes on 8 October. The event poster advertises an entry price of Rs 850; check the registration page for the current fee and route/category terms before paying. Event details and registration.
Cover: a 2006 public-domain photograph of Mont Choisy public beach, the listed event location/finish; it depicts the venue, not the race. Image source and rights information.
Prices:
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MUR 850 Mauritian rupee
Entry price advertised on the official event poster; confirm current fee and route/category terms during registration.
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