The countdown has begun for the Val di Fassa Bike-Volvo Cup 2014. The seventh edition of the mountain bike granfondo race will take place as always in Moena, and will qualify as an official test in the UCI MTB Marathon World Series as well as for the circuit Trek Zerowind Off Road Challenge and Alpine Pearls MTB Cup.
Here is a race that enjoys enormous international appeal and will bring together thousands of fat tyre enthusiasts and champions. Among those who have confirmed their participation are Leonardo Paez, Kristian Hynek, Juri Ragnoli, Tony Longo, Massimo Debertolis, Sally Bigham, Elena Gaddoni, Elena Giacomuzzi and last but not least Daniela Veronesi, the current Italian Mountain Bike National Champion in the marathon, Belgian Roel Paulissen, World marathon Champion in 2008 and 2009, Lorenza Menapace, undisputed star of endurance races, and Matthias Leisling No. 1 ranking in the UCI MTB Marathon World Series
The event will be set against three test-driven routes that wind between Moena and Alpe Lusia, passing through Soraga, Pozza and Vigo di Fassa, also known as the “Marathon” covering 64.2 km (2760 metres of altitude change), the 49 km “Classic” (2106 metres altitude change) and the “Short”, covering 33.4 km (957 metres altitude change).
Many new initiatives have been introduced by the amateur sports association called Sportiva Dilettantistica Val di Fassa Sport Events, the company that organizes the race, together with Technical Manager Cristian Zorzi: from its “Moving Mileposts” to the special “Mountain Grand Prix” prize, not to mention the fact that you can participate on the Short route in the race with e-bikes.
RACE PACKAGE
All registered riders will receive a free pair of anatomic Sportful sleeves made with fabric produced by Miti and featuring a single seam and crinkly elastic in silicone. They are light, elastic, thermal, and space-saving.
MEDICAL AND FIRST AID ASSISTANCE
Ambulances manned by doctors and nurses will be on call during the race and there will also be associated First Aid points throughout the route, including a permanent station at the arrival. Mobile and stationary emergency dispatch radio units will also be on the scene.
TIME LIMIT GATES
For all routes: start of the Pociace climb at 12:45 p.m.
Marathon route only: start of the Tamion climb (Soraga roundabout) 1:00 p.m.
Marathon route only: Moena Church, towards Sorte 2:30 p.m.
Riders who continue once the gates have closed will no longer be guaranteed first aid assistance and will be excluded from the classifications.
REGISTRATION
There is still time to sign up! Just head down to Moena and go to the race office indicated as “Ufficio Gare”, which will be set up for the event at the sports field on Saturday the 13th, starting at 11:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., to coincide with the distribution of the race numbers and packages.
Info and schedule at: www.valdifassabike.it
