The Mazzipetti bike shop and the Kythera Foundation for Culture and Development (KIPA), in cooperation with the Portokalia Cultural Association, the Kythera Trails network and the Kythera Association / Kythera Cultural Centre, under the auspices of the Municipality of Kythera, organize the Kythera Championship “Svelta” 2021 2022, mountain biking and cross-country running.
Type of races: XC (cross country) Mountain bike and trail running
Date of the event: Sunday 20 February 2022
Time/place of start/finish: 10:30 central square of Chora
Description of routes:
Bicycle
The bike route will be a cycle of 8 km of low technical difficulty and will consist of cobbled roads - rural dirt roads - concrete roads - natural passages - paved roads as well as a marked path of the official path network of the island - Kythera Trails.
It will pass successively through the following settlements/locations:
Chora Square - Valentianika - Kato Strapodi - Chora parking lot - Chora Square
Running
Regarding the run, it is a 6 km cycle consisting of cobbled roads - rural dirt roads - concrete roads - natural passages - paved roads as well as a marked trail of the official trail network of the island - Kythera Trails.
It will pass successively through the following settlements/locations:
Chora Square - Castle - Mesa Vourga - Chora Square - Valentianika - Chora parking lot - Chora Square.
It is recommended to use trail shoes (trail running shoes - lightweight sports shoes with a special sole for uneven terrain).
The routes will be marked for reconnaissance from 19/2, in the morning hours.
Water/feed stations: There will be one station for running and one for cycling.
Stations may be modified depending on weather conditions.
CATEGORIES OF ATHLETES
For each sport there will be the following categories:
Men
Women's
High school students (separate route)
Primary school students 6-9 years old (separate route)
Primary school students 10-12 years old (separate route)
RACE PROGRAM
Saturday 19/2 10:00-14:00 pick up from the Mazzipetti store
Sunday 20/2 09:00-10:20 pick up of numbers from the secretariat at the starting area.
10:20 sports under 5 years old running-bike-scooter-skating-scooter
10:30 start of the running race 6-9 years old
10:35 start of 10-12 years old running race
10:45 start of the 6-9 and 10-12 years old cycling race (skill/individual time trial)
12:00 start of the adult/adult running race
13:15 start of the adult/adolescent cycling race
14:15 Awards of all categories
PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS' COMPETITIONS
The cycling races for elementary school students and teenagers will be in the form of skill and individual time trials.
AWARDS
The top three (3) finishers in each category in each sport will be awarded. All participants will receive a commemorative medal.
CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (FOR EACH SPORT SEPARATELY)
1st 40 points
2nd 35 points
3rd 30 points
4th 25 points
5th 20 points
6th 18 points
7th 16 points
8th 14 points
9th 12 points
10th 10 points
11th 9 points
12th 8 points
13th 7 points
14th 6 points
15th 5 points
16th 4 points
17th 3 points
18th 2 points
19th 1 points
OTHER INFORMATION
-Right to participate in the races are those who have reached the age of 18 years. For minors, the completion of an affidavit of the guardian is required (provided by the organization upon receipt of the entry number).
-Helmet use for cycling is mandatory.
-The bikes are required to be Mountain Bike type and in good working condition (brakes, crushed tires, oiled chains).
-For the participation in the race the respective health protocols of the GGA apply.
-The use of a mask in the starting area and secretariat is mandatory.
PARTICIPATION FEE
10,00 € for the cycling race
5,00 € for the running race
12,00 € for participation in both sports.
Payment will be made upon receipt of the entry number.
Entries under the age of 18 are free of charge.
DECLARATIONS OF PARTICIPATION
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO REGISTER
IN TIME TO AVOID CROWDING THE SECRETARIAT ON THE DAY
OF THE RACE.
By email at info@mazzipetti.com or in person at the Mazzipetti store.
Required information: Name, age, contact phone number, sport.
Closing date for applications 19/2.
INFORMATION
+302736033762, +30 6972814830 and at the Mazzipetti store.
“Along Pedaling, Mind Playing.”
-A.P.M.P.-
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