Stage 7 Preview: The Final Climb to Glory
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September
The inaugural SISU Punainen reaches its grand finale on Watopia's legendary Mountain Route, where every jersey remains on the line. For seven stages, riders have chased the dream of wearing red. Now, one final test awaits—a route that demands endurance, climbing strength and the determination to leave absolutely nothing behind.
Stage 6 Preview: One Last Climb Before the Finale
Tuesday 8 & Wednesday 9 September
With just two stages remaining, Stage 6 takes riders onto Watopia's demanding Mountain 8 route, where the fight for every jersey reaches fever pitch. Time is running out for riders hoping to claw back seconds in the General Classification, while the battles for the Sprintteri and Vuorikauris (Mountain Goat) jerseys remain far from settled.
Stage 5 Preview: Endurance Meets Opportunity on Big Loop
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September
Stage 5 takes the peloton onto Watopia's Big Loop—a route that rewards patience, endurance and smart decision-making. There are no shortcuts on this stage. Riders will need to manage their effort over the longer distance before tackling one of Watopia's signature climbs, where the race for the Punainen Jersey could take another decisive turn.
Stage 4 Preview: The Climbers Take Centre Stage
Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 September
The inaugural SISU Punainen reaches a pivotal moment as the peloton tackles one of Watopia's toughest routes - Climber's Gambit
Stage 3 Preview: Three Climbs. Three Chances to Make Your Move.
Saturday 29 August & Sunday 30 August
Stage 3 takes riders onto Three Little Sisters in Watopia - a route built for climbers, puncheurs and riders willing to attack. As the name suggests, the course features three distinct climbing challenges, each offering riders another opportunity to shape the General Classification and the Mountain Goat standings.
Stage 2 Preview: The Punainen Peloton Hits the Road
Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 August
Stage 2 takes riders onto Mayan San Remo in Watopia, marking the first road race of the tour and the beginning of tactical racing. Drafting, positioning, teamwork and timing suddenly become just as important as raw power, as riders battle for stage honours and valuable seconds in the fight for the Punainen Jersey.
More importantly, Stage 2 introduces two new jersey competitions that will shape the remainder of the tour.
2026 SISU Punainen - Stage 1 Preview
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August
The inaugural SISU Punainen begins as riders from around the world chase the dream of becoming the first rider to wear the coveted Punainen Jersey. Inspired by the Vuelta a España, the newest SISU Racing Grand Tour opens with an Individual Time Trial on Watopia's iconic Hilly Route - a stage where every second counts and every rider races alone against the clock.