This 12 months, the greatest biking holiday of the yr in Latvia presents two essential innovations. The title of the journey of the unit bears the word “Elektrum”. In the meantime, the length of the party has presently developed to two days. This is simply because the 1st yr function also consists of a children’s bicycle competition, to which every single little cyclist is invited to participate.
On Saturday, September 3, the young children will introduce the trip of the “Elektrum” Unit. At 16:00 the very first departures will choose place in Spiekiu Park, but it will be possible to gather the figures from 14:30. Each small rider is inspired to participate. Everyone will acquire the same prizes, which will be delightful and unforgettable. The race class will cross Spieķi Park and Svetku Square. Registration is in whole swing on the velo.lv website.
The celebration will culminate on Sunday. The Bicycle Competition Middle will be positioned in the common Festival Sq.. At 10:00 the contributors in the sports activities highway race will go over the very long length of 133 kilometers. A new very scenic keep track of has been well prepared for hardened cyclists. In the meantime, people who adore biking in the woods are invited to get pleasure from a MTB journey alongside the paths and streets of the historical Gauja valley. The length of the observe will access 48 kilometers, but the begin will be specified in By way of Turaida.
Individual notice will be paid out to the “Retro Velo” trip, which will be a glamorous and exclusive experience with splendid costumes and bicycles. This will undoubtedly not be a race, but a leisurely trip alongside with scrumptious food and consume on a scenic route. The jury, which will include things like extremely regarded Latvian personalities, will consider the design and style picked out by the individuals and award the most gorgeous and exclusive kinds. The departure will be given from 12:45.
Ultimately, at 1:20 pm, the central occasion of the day will be kicked off: the People’s Freeway Race. This is the most ideal distance for collectives, company of pals, hobbyists, former athletes and young aspirants. The major innovation will be the distance, the size of which will get to 47 kilometers. The route will guide to Mālpils, transferring additional in direction of Inchukalni, Murjānai, Ragana, Turaida and then back to Sigulda. It must be famous that the route involves the Turaida Hill done this 7 days and the legendary Sigulda Gauja Hill. The organizers will in particular reward these who conquer Mount Gauja faster.
As befits a true bicycle festival, the greatest functioning teams, nearby govt establishments and undoubtedly also the oldest members will be rewarded. In the meantime, every person who finishes correctly will receive a specific holiday getaway commemorative medal. Registration continues on the velo.lv web page.
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