Tour of Albania

The Tour of Albania is a multi-day cycling race held annually in Albania. Since 2017, the race has been included on the UCI Europe Tour calendar as a category 2.2 event.

History

The first ever race was held in September 1925, covering a distance of 1,300 kilometers. It was considered the earliest official sporting event of its kind in the country, at the time.
Each city along the route hosted a ceremonial welcome, with local municipalities and prefectures providing lodging, meals and medical care. It became customary for the top three cyclists in each stage to receive special gifts in recognition of their performance.