Use the 2026 date, then check the current programme

The organiser confirms 3 October 2026 in Poreč. Its website also retains material from older editions, so check the year on the programme and roadbook before using a start time, registration deadline or traffic map.

Choose the room for the bike as well as the bed

Ask the property about secure bike storage, stairs or lift access, space for a bike case and breakfast before your planned departure. These are booking questions, not services guaranteed by an event listing. If you arrive by car, confirm parking and the route around race restrictions.

Keep arrival and recovery out of the race-day rush

As a planning choice, arrive before race day so there is time for the organiser’s required checks and to settle the bike. Verify collection hours before fixing your itinerary. Leave room after the ride for food, retrieving luggage and packing equipment; avoid a tight onward connection based on an estimated finish.

Give companions a plan that does not depend on driving

Central Poreč gives companions an Old Town day while the rider is away. Agree a meeting place and keep the organiser’s traffic notices available. A coastal resort may suit a longer holiday, but do not assume a seasonal tourist train or a taxi will match race-day timing. Confirm the actual service for your date.