This weekend there will be the last stage of the Maxi-Avalanche circuit at AX 3 Domaines, in the heart of France. After the stages of Andorra e Pra Wolf, we will also be present at this stage (stay connected for the usual video vlog).
Source: press release
Athletes will have the opportunity to see the Ax Bike Park with, during the race, two route variations: a first on Saturday for the qualifications (and the MEGA KID) and a second for the two races on Sunday.
Great battle for the general
The top 5 of the current general classification will be present with in particular the leader Axel Vernhet, but also the regulars Vincent Flagel, Rémy Durand, Mael Denis or Noé Clerc.
For the victory in the Ariège stage, the fight should be between Arnaud Garanger, winner in Pra Loup this weekend, Glenn Macarthur, winner of the Cervinia stage, Robin Perez, winner in Auron and 8th overall (DNS in Cervinia). Théo Galy is also in excellent form.
The winners of the first stage in Andorra, Raphael Dalmasso (1st) and the Spaniard Borja Perez Esteban (2nd) are also the favorites for this stage!
Cash prize of €1.500
MEN
1st €350
2nd €250
3st €125
4st €75
5st €50
1st €350
2st €200
3st €100
PROGRAM
Friday
9:00 12:00 / 14:00 – 18:30: bib distribution
Ax-Bonascre cable car: 9am – 30pm / 12pm-30pm
Bonascre chairlift – Departure: 10:00-17:00: Free practice
Saturday: QUALIFYING
8 – 30: Welcome to the competitors
9:00 – 12:00 Official Tests – Compulsory race plate.
From 12pm: Boarding by order number
Departure of the 1st round MEGA KID of Commencal Sommet du Saquet, arrival Bonascre
13pm U00 (Minimes) and U15 (Benjamins)
13pm U15 (Pupilles) and U11 (Chicks)
MAXIAVALANCHE COUPE DE FRANCE qualifying heats
14pm Departure of the 00st battery N°1 at 1am
14pm Departure of the 20st battery N°2 at 101am
14pm Departure of the 40st battery N°3 at 201am
15pm Start of the 00th battery from N°4 to 301
15pm E-MAXI e-bike battery from N°20 to 401
Departure of the 2st round MEGA KID of Commencal Sommet du Saquet, arrival Bonascre
15pm U30 (Minimes) and U15 (Benjamins)
15pm U45 (Pupilles) and U11 (Chicks)
17pm: MEGA KID podium (Ax and general MEGA KID by Commencal)
Presentation of the A lines
18pm: Removing line letter stickers. Aperitif offered to all participants
Sunday: MAXIAVALANCHE®
From 8:00 to 8:30: Welcome to the ONE DAY competitors
From 8:00: Boarding for Letters (according to separate times)
9am: Positioning of participants on the starting lines according to the letters of the line
10:00: Departure of the 1st run MAXIAVALANCHE® COUPE DE FRANCE
10am: Departure of the 10st MAXIAVALANCHE® E-Bike run
10am: Start of the 20st round MAXIAVALANCHE® CHALLENGERS + LADIES
12pm: Positioning of participants on the starting lines according to the letters of the line
13:00: Departure of the 2st run MAXIAVALANCHE® COUPE DE FRANCE
13am: Departure of the 10st MAXIAVALANCHE® E-Bike run
13am: Start of the 20st round MAXIAVALANCHE® CHALLENGERS + LADIES
15pm: Results and awards ceremony
