Mtb roman marathon
Discipline: MTB / Cross Country (XC)
Data: 05-05-2018 - 05-05-2018
County: Neamț
Location: Strandul Municipal Roman
Website: https://mtbroman.ro
The competition is organized by the MTB Roman team & "CLUBUL SPORTIV SPORTING" Roman in collaboration with the City Hall of Roman. Registrations begin on 15.01.2018.
There will be 3 routes, family (7.5 km.), amateur (36 km.) and epic (55 km.), structured by age and gender categories. The competition is held only on forest routes and access forest roads. There are climbs without push-bike sections but also delightful descents, the final form of the route being found in GPX format where it can also be downloaded. The route is designed with enough space for overtaking.
The route marking will be done starting in March, depending on the weather conditions, and will include marking with fluorescent spray and on the day of the competition, with nylon tapes and, more recently, direction arrows.
Tours of the route will be organized for those interested and a film will also be made to present the routes.
Group training sessions will be organized, you will be accompanied on the route by at least one of the MTB Roman members so you don't get lost.
There will be no limit on the number of competitors. The Moldova Sports and Recreation Complex is equipped with a specially designed cycling surface, with obstacles, and the possibility of an adequate warm-up.
Locker rooms are provided so riders can change their equipment.
Near the start and finish line, there are camping areas for riders who want to camp the day before the start or stay until the next day. Also at this location, riders will be able to benefit from specially arranged picnic areas in gazebos equipped with barbecues.
From the starting point there will be sufficient space for competitors to share depending on the level of training of each competitor.
There will be a 4.5 km "false" start, during which a police car will escort the competitors to the actual start. At the end of the competition, there will be a special place for washing the bike.
The meal after the competition will consist of a traditional dish and will be served in a specially arranged and spacious place, thus preventing waiting in line or crowding.
There will be sufficient space for parking vehicles. Access to the starting point is very accessible from the E 85.
We look forward to seeing you all enjoying the wonderful places and the warmth of the Romanian people. Registration details and other information can be found on the official team website mtbroman.ro