Mountain bikers of all ages and abilities! You are invited to visit 2 unique events of this year and participate. First - our Bike festival “993 meters” and Open All-Russian DH/4X/ Cup, Cross-country marathon, Dropping and Dirt show, on 29.05 – 4.6.2006 or Second - Open All-Russian DH/4X/ Championship on 1.08-6.08.2006!
What is “993m” Bikefest?
The “993m” Bike Festival in Pyatigorsk brings sport, recreation and environmental issues together in a celebration of cycling in all its forms. Festival Activities will incorporate all aspects of mountain biking, from never-ever beginner rides to downhill rides, mountain bike games and contests. After dark there will be dances, night rides, live music, beer parties... On May 29th-June 4th, 2006, Pyatigorsk is the place to be for excitement, entertainment, and fun activities for all ages!
Why Pyatigorsk?
Pyatigorsk is a superb place for a festival of cycling. The Mashuk mountain (993 meters high) is situated right in the center of the town. A lot of DH and freeride courses of different length are constructed on its slopes. There are many hotels and camps in this famous Russian mineral spa resort. Beautiful landscapes of Stavropol region are waiting bikers to ride on awesome trails. The guided tours through one of the most beautiful mountainbike-regions in Eastern Europe are part of the Festival. Need a Bike? Bike rentals are available. Bikes may be reserved in advance at the “Sportextreme” shop. In order to create the best conditions both for the professionals and those who want to become one, a totally new course was built on the south slope of Mashuk mountain. This course belongs to one of the best and most modern courses in Russia. It will certainly attract the 4X fans all over Russia. Everybody has the right to participate!
Program:
1st day May 29th
Transfer Min-Vody –Pyatigorsk. Registration.
2nd Day
13-00 Freeride.
19 -00 Opening of Festival. Trial-dirt-disco show performed by Moscow bikers, musicians and actors. The place – historical flower park Tsvetnik in Pyatigorsk.
22-00 Firewerk.
3rd day
10-00 North Shore
15-00-17-00 DH training and guided Bike journey
1)Pyatigorsk – mountain Jinal – Pyatigorsk. There are two food stops.
2) Pyatigorsk – Zheleznovodsk – Pyatigorsk. There are two food stops.
4th Day
10-00 DH training
13-00 DH qualification
5th Day
10-00 Cross-country marathon (80km)
10-00 - 12-30 DH training
13-00 – Start of All-Russian DH Cup
15-00 Dropping
6th Day
9-00 4Õ Registration.
10-30 - 11- 45 4Õ training
12-00 4Õ qualification
13-00 4Õ All-Russian Cup.
14-00 Dirt competition
15-00 Winners awards
19-00 Bikefest closing. Rave-beer party. Night disco. Firewerk.
What about registration?
All details you can find here www.sportx3.ru/endlish.php
E-Mail 993m@mail.ru
We strongly advise you to reserve as early as possible!
We look forward to seeing you in May 29thor August 1st !