Information
We wish to
inform you of the organization of the Mountain Bike, point to point marathon,
in the Eastern Zagori region starting at Vovousa on Sunday 25/08/2013. The marathon is entitled “Protect Aoos mtb
ultra”. We wish to introduce the race in
the federation’s next annual competition program as well as establishing it as
part of its program.
Our goals
Our goals
are the preservation of the environment of the region and the promotion of
sporting activities, more specifically mountain cycling. The transformation of
the region into a mountain cycling area will be a benefit to athletes, and lead
to the development of the local communities.
The
organization of the marathon is under the auspices of the Municipality of
Zagori.
The trail
runs around the borders and sometimes within the communities below: Vovousa,
Laista, Iliochori, Vrisochori, Gyftokampos, MAkrino, KAstanonas, Doliani,
Greveniti, Flambourari, Elatochori. It is always inside the forest (of mainly
pine, beech and spruce trees) and covers an altitude variance of about 4 000m,
over a distance of 120 km. The first 2
700m at the starting point are asphalt covered. The asphalt covered distance
totals 12 km, representing 10% of the
distance.
At the Vovousa
and Greveniti check points, two clinics will be set up from Saturday morning to
Sunday night providing, not only first aid but also conservative fracture
repair, assistance for receding injury, intravenous fluids, etc.
The race
will be overseen by 5 doctors (2 at the clinics and 3 at trail points ) as well
as 4 technical support workshops ( 1 at the start point and 3 in the villages
Vovousa - start point, LAista - 39th km, Doliani - 77th
km, at the position Eikonismata of Elatochori - 97th km). We estimate that volunteers will cover 10-12
check points providing refreshments and first aid.
There will
be complete control over traffic of the roadways for the duration of the race.
For the
first year, the marathon will be “open” but will follow the regulations set by
the Greek and international federation.
More
information will soon be posted on the site concerning accessibility to the
region from Ioannina, Thessalonica, Grevena, Athens and Patras, including
suggested routes, the distances and the duration of the journey. Vovousa, of
the Eastern Zagori, can accommodate approximately 120 people in guest houses
and disposes of space for free camping next to Aoos River. Guests can also find
accommodation in nearby villages. Prices and discount offers will soon be
available for athletes and their companions alike, for three nights (Friday
23/08, Saturday 24/08 and Sunday 25/08). Pictures of the area and the bike
trail will also be posted. The distance to and from Vovousa (starting point),
the surrounding villages as well as travel time will be provided. The
organisers will also care for the transportation of athletes and/or bicycles
from neighboring accommodation regions when judged necessary. Catering for the athletes will be provided by
organisers and communities on the afternoon before the date of the race and
after the race.
More
information will soon be posted on the site.
Participation
to the marathon assists in the preservation of the life-giving river of Aoos
and the Viko-Aoos Park and would honour us greatly.
Participants
are not required to pay subscription. However, a recent medical confirmation (6
months from the race), or certification from the Greek or other federation for
the current competition period is mandatory.
For
information please contact : Chronis Dougias, drougias@a-z.gr
+30
2651-0-75510
+30
6945542446
Antonis
Stagogianis, antonstago@yahoo.gr
+30
2656-0-22843
+30
6976867042
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