Source: press release
Saturday 21 June in Bema (So): mountain bike race, running and flying with Fly Emotion
Cycling, flying and running: this is Fly2Race, a unique Triathlon prize race in the world, now in its second edition, which will take place on Saturday 21 June in the lower Valtellina, starting at 10 am from the Municipality of Bema.
The competition includes a first part on a mountain bike starting from the village of Bema, a test of skill, flying with Fly Emotion, and then continuing with a race on the dirt roads of Albaredo for San Marco. Finally, the race will end with a second flight from Albaredo that will bring the participants back to the finish line in Bema.
Is called FLY2RACE and will take place Saturday June 21 in the lower Valtellina, with departure at 10 from the Municipality of Bema. The Fly Emotion staff, organizer of the race together with the municipalities of Bema and Albaredo per San Marco and their respective Proloco, ensure that it will be an unforgettable experience. The competition, strictly in pairs (man-woman/woman-woman/man-man) and open to all – provided they are trained and in possession of a certificate of good and robust constitution – will be divided into four phases.
The first fraction will have to go by mountain bike, for 8 km, with a difference in height of about 700 meters. The first 4 km on an asphalted road, then another 4 km on a dirt road until reaching the Garzino-Il Baitone locality (where the timed fraction will end) and the remaining 4 km downhill untimed from Garzino to the Fly Emotion departure station in Bema, Foppa locality.
The second phase of the tenderIt will take place in flight, with Fly Emotion *, startingfrom Bema station e "landing"in Albaredo. During the flight, which lasts about 1 and a half minutes, the participating couples will have to perform skill tests, which will entitle them to time allowances.
The third part of the race it will take place on foot in the territory of Albaredo. Participants will have to cross the pine forests and dirt roads for 6 km, with a difference in height of about 300 meters, e reach the Dosso Chierico and then go back down the old Via Priula to the main square of Albaredo.
Once you reach the "Fly Emotion" station in Albaredo, you will enter nelllast phase of the race: the return flight to Bema. Also for this last fraction there are tests of flying skills, with time bonuses.
At the end of the race, a lunch is scheduled at the Ronchi di Bema refuge where you can refresh yourself with an appetizer of cured meats, a typical dish of pizzoccheri and a soft drink. At approximately 16, the event will end with the awarding of the first three classified and the interventions of the Mayors of Albaredo and Bema.
* Fly Emotion is aattraction created to let you experience the sensation of flying in complete safety. Thanks to a special harness you are secured to a trolley, which slides along a steel cable, flying over an uncontaminated mountain valley between breathtaking views and moments of pure emotion.
Awards
MEN'S CATEGORY:
- Two vouchers for a go-kart experience offered by LARIO MOTORSPORT of Colico.
- Two vouchers for a RAFTING ADRENALINA descent, offered by VALTELLINA RIVER from Castione Andevenno.
- Two flights in pairs Fly Emotion.
WOMEN CATEGORY:
- Two entrances for the path of the senses of the AGRITURISMO LA FIORIDA wellness center, in Mantello (SO), and two vouchers for a milk treatment in the cloud tub.
- A voucher for a gift box containing high quality regional food and wine products offered by ZECCA FORMAGGI di Cosio Valtellino.
- Two flights in pairs Fly Emotion.
MIXED CATEGORY:
- A voucher, valid for two people, for a dinner at the EDEN pizza restaurant in Cosio Valtellino.
- Two vouchers for a 2h horseback ride.
- Two flights in pairs Fly Emotion.
How to sign up
To subscribe to FLY2RACE just enter the site www.flyemotion.it and follow the instructions.
Registrations can be made by 12 June.
Departure and arrival
Starting at 9.00 it will be possible to pick up the bibs at the Gusto di Valtellina hotel in Bema (SO).
The departure is expected around 10 and the arrival before 16.00. Each participant is free to walk the route at the pace he deems most suitable for his abilities.
Clothing and equipment
Each participant must bring their own mountain bike and "sports" clothing. The use of a helmet is mandatory during the cycling leg. Participants without them will not be admitted to the competition
Share dregistration
The entry fee is 24,00 per person.
Upon registration, each participant will receive a bag containing the bib and a t-shirt. The registration fee includes lunch at the Rifugio Ronchi di Bema. Membership includes sports insurance.
It is also mandatory to present a certificate of healthy and robust constitution to be delivered when the bib is collected.
Subscriptions paid and not collected by 9.30 will be canceled and will not be able to obtain any type of refund.
Contact us
Fly Emotion, Via San Marco 20, Albaredo per San Marco (SO) - famac@famac.ind.br - Tel .: 800 917 521
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