The Mazzipetti bike shop and the Kytherian Foundation for Culture and Development (KIPA) in cooperation with the Cultural Association “Portokalia”, Potamos Cultural Association and Kythera Trails, under the auspices of the Municipality of Kythira island, organize the final mountain bike and trail running activities in Potamos village, Kythira.
Date of the event:Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 April 2022
Time/place:
Saturday 14:00 Potamos village basketball court
Sunday 09:00 St. John’s Forest Theatre, Potamos village
Routes description:
Mountain Bike: The cycling route is e a 4.5 km loop x 3 times (13.5km) of low technical difficulty with long downhills and short but relatively steep uphills. It consists of cobbled trails, gravel roads, concrete roads, paved roads as well as a part of signposted route of the Kythera trails.
It will be passing around the wider area of the forest and will start and finish at the Potamos basketball court.
Trail running: It is a 6.7 km loop with long downhill parts and short but steep uphill sections. On the route, one encounters cobbled paths – gravel roads – concrete roads, and paved roads. Part of the route are also on the signposted trail of the official trails network ‘Kythera Trails’.
It will be passing around the wider area of the forest and will start and finish at the St. John’s Theatre.
The use of trail (running) shoes is recommended.
Feed zone: There will be one station for running and two for biking.
PROGRAMME:
Saturday
14:00-15:00 registration at the basketball court, Potamos
15:00 trail run 6-9 years old
15:10 trail run 10-12 years old
15:30 bike ride 6-9 years old (separate route)
17:00 adult bike ride
Sunday
09:00-10:20 registration at St. John’s Theatre
10:30 bike ride 10-12 years old (separate route)
10:50 teenagers’ run (separate route)
11:15 junior cycling race
11:35 adult run
13:00 Awards & Svelta closing ceremony.
OTHER INFO:
-Those who have reached the age of 18 are eligible to participate. For minors, the completion of an affidavit of the guardian is required (provided by the organizers upon receipt).
-Use of a helmet for cycling is compulsory.
-For participation the respective health protocols of the GGA apply.
-The use of a mask at the starting area and secretariat is compulsory.
PARTICIPATION FEE:
10,00 € for the cycling
5,00 € for the running
12,00 € for participation in both sports.
Payment will be made upon registration.
Entries under the age of 18 are free of charge.
REGISTRATION:
By email to info@mazzipetti.com or in person at Mazzipetti. Necessary information to be provided: Name, Age, Contact Phone, Sport.
INFO:
+302736033762, +30 6972814830 and at Mazzipetti.
