From May 18 to 22, 2026, the 83rd Cycling Tour of Albania will take place in Albania, divided into 5 stages.
20 elite teams from Albania, the Balkans and Europe are participating in the event.
The State Police has drafted a special plan of measures, which will engage local Police structures, Traffic Police services to guarantee public order and road safety, escort cyclists and ensure the smooth running of the activity throughout the entire itinerary.
The itinerary of the stages will be as follows:
-Stage I-date 18.05.2026
Lockdown time: 12:00
"Skënderbej" Square - "Zogu i Parë" Boulevard - "Dedë Gjo Luli" Street - "Myslym Shyri" Street - "Dëshmorët e Kombit" Boulevard - "Lekë Dukagjini" Street - "Ibrahim Rugova" Street - "Gjergj Fishta" Boulevard - Grand Ring Road - Tirana-TEG-Thumanë-Milot-Rrëshen-Reps Highway - return to Milot - finish in Lezha.
-Stage II-date 19.05.2026
Lockdown time: 12:00
Lezhë–Vorë–Golem–Rrogozhinë – finish in Elbasan.
-Stage III-date 20.05.2026
Lockdown time: 12:00
Elbasan–Belsh–Kuçovë–Lushnjë–Fier Ring Road – finish in Vlora.
-Stage IV-date 21.05.2026
Lockdown time: 12:00
Vlora–Llogara Tunnel–Himara–Kuc–Lepinca–Kotë – finish in Vlora.
-Stage V-date 22.05.2026
Lockdown time: 10:00
Vlora–Lushnja Loop – finish in Fier.
The State Police appeals for the understanding and cooperation of citizens during the development of the activity, and recommends the use of alternative routes in segments where there will be temporary traffic restrictions.
State Police structures will be maximally committed to guaranteeing security and the smooth running of this international sporting event.
