On Sunday, May 23, 2021 Lefkosia Cycling Club organizes MTB XCO race ARONAS MTB XCO 2021.
The race, which is the 2nd leg of the Cyprus National Mountain Bike Cup for 2021, will be held around the Aronas and Didyma hills next to the University of Cyprus, in Athalassa in a beautiful, rich in flora and fauna. In recent years, the trails built for the purpose of this race attract more and more runners, cyclists and walkers, looking to exercise and connect with nature without having to travel far from the urban environment of Nicosia.
With the creation of this cycling routes, Aronas became a meeting point and training spot of the Lefkosia Cycling Club and its cycling school for kids. The site now offers a variety of dirt trails for all levels of cyclists, from flat trails for easy rides with the family to technical trails, descents, jumps and difficult uphills.
The race is organized in memory of Tassos Anastasiou, as was the first cycling race that was organized by his children in Aronas, in 1999.
The race is open to licensed and unlicensed riders of all ages.
Sponsors
Start List
Results
Race Rules
Covid-19 Protocol
The race will be held under the difficult health conditions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the race, all measures of protection against Covid-19 in accordance with the Protocol of the Cyprus Cycling Federation will be applied.
See protocol below.
- All participants (athletes, team staff, etc.) will have to hold a negative Covid-19 antigen (rapid test) or PCR test. The test must not be over 72 hours old and the result (negative) must be presented at the start area.
- Persons that have been vaccinated at least 3 weeks before the race or have a certificate that they got sick with Covid-19 during the past six months, don't need the test. They must present the relevant certificate.
- Everyone who attends the race must properly wear a protective mask. Athletes will be able to remove the mask during the race and warm up.
- Spectators are not allowed in the venue.
1- Athlete Categories
- All the official race categories of the Cyprus Cycling Federation and suggested laps:
- Elite Men - 6 laps
- Elite Women - 4 laps
- Junior Men - 4 laps
- Junior Women - 3 laps
- Cadet Boys U17 - 3 laps
- Cadet Girls U17 - 3 laps
- Cadet Boys U15 - 3 laps
- Cadet Girls U15 - 2 laps
- Masters 1-2 men - 3 laps
- Masters 3 Men - 2 laps
- Masters 1-2-3 Women - 2 laps
- Cycling For All (Open) categories and suggested laps:
- U19 Boys - 2 laps
- U19 Girls - 2 laps
- Over 19 Men - 3 laps
- Over 19 Women - 2 laps
2- Course
The course is circular, 5,7 km long with 140m of altitude gain per lap. It's a fast course of medium difficulty for experienced riders.
Start / Finish
At the eucalyptus forest in front of the Aronas hill, next to the Aglantzia - Geri road, and opposite the east entrance of Athalassa Park.
Map
Course on Garmin Connect
Feed / Technical Assistance zones
There will be 2 Feed and technical Assistance zones:
- - At 2,5 km before the finish line, next to the Didima hills
- - 100m before the finish line
360° video of the course
3- Schedule
Saturday, May 22nd
19:00 - Team Managers meeting through Zoom Meeting.
The link for the Zoom Meeting will be shared by email to all participants.
Sunday, May 23rd
14:00 - 15:00: Riders Confirmation and number pickup for Race 1: Junior Women, Cadet Boys U17, Cadet Girls U17, Cadet Boys U15, Cadet Girls U5, Cycling For All U19 Boys, Cycling For All U19 Girls
15:05: Race 1 - Staging & Call up
15:20: Race 1 - Start
15:30 - 16:30: Riders Confirmation and number pickup for Race 2: Elite Men, Elite Women, Junior Men, Masters 1-2-3 Men, Masters 1-2-3 Women, Cycling For All U19 Men, Cycling For All U19 Women
16:45: Race 2 - Staging & Call up
17:00: Race 2 - Start
17:10: Race 1 - Awards ceremony
19:00: Race 2 - Awards ceremony
4- Registrations
Registrations for the race on the email
Registrations deadline: Sunday, May 16th, 2021
5- Participation Cost
- Junior Men, Junior Women, Cadet Boys U17, Cadet Girls U17, Cadet Boys U15, Cadet Girls U15: €10
- Cycling For All U19 Boys, Cycling For All U19 Girls: €10 (+€10 for the issue of a One Day Cycling License)
- Elite Men, Elite Women and all Masters Categories: €25
- All Cycling For All Over 19 categories: €20 (+€10 for the issue of a One Day Cycling License)
The participation cost is paid during rider confirmation & number pickup.
Riders who don't return their timing chip will be charged €80
6- Awards
The 3 first riders of each category will be awarded a cup or a medal.
Riders should present themselves at the awards ceremony, 10 minutes before the ceremony, wearing their racing attire.
7- Race numbers and Timing
The MyLaps timing system with transponders will be used.
Riders members of the Cyprus Cycpng Federation will race using the numbers given to them at the beginning of the season.
Each team manager will pick up the timing chips for all team riders.
Cycpng for all will pick up an envelope containing their number and timing chip.
Riders who don't return their timing chip will be charged €80
8- Race results
The results of the race will be posted in Ride Cyprus after the race.
They will also be posted on the Lefkosia Cycling Club facebook page
9- Medical services
An ambulance and a doctor will be present at the race venue.
The closest hospital is the Nicosia General Hospital:
Tel: 22603000
Google Map:
10- Organiser
The race will be organised by the Lefkosia Cycling Club
Contact Persons:
- Demos Baltayian: 99 132532
- Petros Petrakis: 96 500036
Facebook Page & Messages: Facebook.com/NicosiaCyclingAcademy
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