The international Sardinia Bike Rally is back.
Source: press release
After a five-year stop, the international event dedicated to the world of fat wheels returns to Ogliastra. Appointment in Arzana from 1st to 3rd November 2018
Arzana, October 5th. After five years of stop, the International Mountain Bike Rally of Sardinia restarts with renewed commitment. The event, scheduled from 1 to 3 November 2018, was strongly supported by the municipal administration of Arzana and by the Tourism Department of the Sardinia Region, and will return once again to the beautiful Ogliastra;
THE PATH
The route of the 2018 edition of the International Mountain Bike Rally of Sardinia has already been defined. Departure from Arzana, a town of just over 2000 inhabitants that boasts the highest peaks in Sardinia, and arrival in Bari Sardo, an enchanted, ancient place where it is possible to admire and appreciate the values of true Sardinia.
Three stages of the race, for a total of 265 km and 7.400 meters in altitude. A decidedly challenging track, which will put the participants to the test.
The decision to move the event to November, compared to the 2014 edition which took place in June, is mainly dictated by the weather conditions. This period will allow the athletes to enjoy a cooler and more optimal climate for the competition. As always, the International Mountain Bike Rally of Sardinia will cross breathtaking views and uncontaminated places, which only the wild Sardinia can offer.
The Rally di Sardegna is supported and sponsored by the Tourism Department of the Autonomous Region of Sardinia and the Municipality of Arzana who believe in this sport-tourism project for the rediscovery and enhancement of the territory.
REGISTRATION
Registrations are already open, just fill in the form available on the website www.rallydisardegnabike.it
RACE PACKAGE
All participants will be given a race pack with gadgets and the official jersey of the Rally di Sardegna Bike 2018.
Program
31 October-3 November 2018 Departure from Arzana (NU) Arrival in Bari Sardo 7400 meters of elevation gain 265,00 km of total distance to be covered in 3 days
Wednesday 31 October 2018
15.00 pm - Arzana - piazza Roma - Checks
16.30 - Presentation and Briefing - Council Chamber
THE STAGES
Thursday November 1 2018
1st Stage - Arzana-Gairo Taquisara - Km. 51,50 / +1670 (+ transfer Gairo Taquisara-Arzana of 23,40 km)
08.00 am - Arzana - piazza Roma - Departure of the stage
08.10 am - Road in front of Arzana Station - Special stage start
11.35 am - Gairo Taquisara - Arrival of the special stage and stage
Friday 2 November 2018
2nd Stage - Arzana-Desulo-Arzana (Nuraghe Ruinas and Punta La Marmora) - Km. 111,00 / +3600 mt
07.30 am - Arzana - piazza Roma - Departure of the stage
10.20 am - Arzana - loc. Ruinas - Special stage start
13.30 pm - Arzana - via Roma - Arrival stage
Saturday November 3 2018
3rd Stage - Arzana-Elini-Gairo-Ulassai-Jerzu-Cardedu-Bari Sardo - km.102,00 / +2100
08.00 am - Arzana - piazza Roma - Departure of the stage
10.20 am - Gairo - Loc. Taquisara - Special stage start
13.30 pm - Bari Sardo - loc. Torre di Barì - Final Finish
15.00 pm - Award ceremony - Bari Sardo Photo credit by Daniel Julian Rafol
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