BLUE Route (14 KM)

The Blue Route is the shortest in the Păltiniș 2024 MTB Triad program, with a length of 14 kilometers and a positive elevation gain of about 500 meters. It is recommended for participants who are less physically and technically prepared. It still has 2 slightly more difficult areas to descend, but these being relatively short can be ridden even next to the bike if the competitor does not feel safe.

Even if it is shorter, the blue route offers participants a fairly clear picture of what the Păltiniș MTB Triad means and what a mountain bike route should look like.

The start/finish area is at Păltiniș Arena.

The competition categories for this route are:
Amateur Male >19 years old
Amateur Women > 19 years

 

Program

Saturday 29 JUNE 2024
13:30 – 16:30 Number collection

Sunday 30 JUNE 2024
08:00 – 09:00 Numbers pickup
10:10 – Start
16:30 – Awards ceremony

 

Pick-up of starter kits

The start kits will be picked up on Saturday between 13:30 and 16:30 or on Sunday between 8 and 9 from the Race office (near the start/finish area).

We recommend that you take the starter kits on Saturday within the designated range. If there will be too many participants who will pick up the kits on Sunday morning you may miss the start!!!

 

Start procedures

The competitors will occupy at the start the box reserved for the BLUE route and will not make the loop on the slope. The start will be given after all competitors on the BLACK and RED routes will pass for the 2nd time through the starting gate.

 

Bookmarks

Arrows (the right direction) and black X-numbers (wrong direction) on a yellow background

Shimano tape, orange flags, blue spray

On the trail segments that follow clear roads/trails, the markings are somewhat rarer. In the intersections you will find more frequent markings.

In the area where the BLUE route separates from BLACK and RED (km 9, immediately after the hydration point) you will follow the indicator with the arrow on a blue background.

Hydration points

1 hydration point: KM 9

Drinks will be prepared on the tables and each competitor is served alone. People at the points of supply are not obliged to fill your cans with water or give each of you the glasses of drink. However, as much as possible they will help you with these things. Be patient and behave civilized with both volunteers and other competitors.

Route

Brief description of the route

After crossing the road follows a descent on a forest road. Part of it, about km 4 of the route, needs to be approached carefully as logging has taken place in the area.

The end of the descent is on a path that becomes steeper and steeper. Descend with extra attention after you see the sign (about km 5 of the route).

Immediately after the hydration point, the route detaches to the left from the other 2 routes, continues for about 1 km on the main road and then turns left and crosses the Oncești slope. BE CAREFUL not to miss this intersection.

At km 12 you have another more difficult descent where you will find the sign again.

 

Timing, results and rankings

Electronic timing with disposable chip. The results will be available online.

 

Accidents

In case of an accident, notify the organizer as soon as possible. By phone (if you have) to the emergency number on the bib number, or to the first referee. By phone, try to communicate the location as accurately as possible.