The Mazzipetti bike shop and the Kytherian Foundation for Culture and Development (KIPA) in cooperation with the Cultural Association “Portokalia” and Kythera Trails, organize mountain bike and trail running open type races in Potamos village, Kythira. The races are part of the cup called “Svelta” 2021-22 and are the first of the series.
Kind of race: XC (cross country) Mountain bike and trail running
Date of the event: Sunday, November 21, 2021
Time/place of start/finish: 09:30 o’clock in the central square of Potamos village
Route description: The race route will be a circuit of 5.5 of 5.5 km of low technical difficulty with small ascents and descents common for running and cycling and will consist of gravel roads – rural dirt roads – concrete roads – paved roads as well as a part of a signed trail by Kythera Trails.
Route distances:
Cycling 11km (two 5.5km laps)
5.5km run
The route will be marked for reconnaissance from 20/11 morning hours.
Feed zones:
There will be one (1) station for the run and three (3) for the bike.
Stations may be modified depending on weather conditions.
The following categories will be available for each sport:
- Men
- Women
- Junior high school students
- High school students
- Elementary school students 6-9 years old (separate course)
- Primary school pupils 10-12 years old (separate route)
Race programme:
Saturday 20/11 10:00-14:00 collection of numbers from Mazzipetti
Sunday 21/11 08:00-09:20 number collection from the cup’s desk in the central square of Potamos village
09:20-09:30 technical briefing
09:30 start of the running race
10:45 start of the cycling race
12:30 awards ceremony
13:00 start of the running race for primary school pupils
13:30 start of the cycling race for primary school pupils
14:00 awards for primary school pupils
Primary school pupils’ races
Circuit of 1200 meters common for running and cycling on the cobbled paths of the River. The route will be modified for children aged 6-9 years old.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three (3) finishers in each category in each sport. All participants will receive a commemorative medal.
Cup Rating (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 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 in the race, 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 race
5,00 € for the running race
12,00 € for participation in both sports.
Payment will be made on receipt of the entry number.
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.
Closing date for registrations 19/11.
INFO:
+302736033762, +30 6972814830 and at Mazzipetti.
“Along Pedaling, Mind Playing.”
-A.P.M.P.-
