SANKT WENDEL BIKE MARATHON 2010
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| The city of Sankt Wendel (Germany) as the center of the district is located in the pleasant, varied landscape of the natural park Saar-Hunsrück. Many recreation possibilities in connection with sports and wellness are available at the lake Bostalsee with a surface of 120 hectares, in the St. Wendel countryside. Charming villages situated between large forests and fields invite to stay for a break. Old traditions which have been brought back to life to be seen and perhaps to participate in, for instance at the Johann-Adams-Mühle (mill) in Theley or in the farmers'museum in Reitscheid. Further information is available on the internet-pages of the district under www.landkreis-st-wendel.de. The traditional markets are still a point of wide interest in the attractive downtown of the economic, scolar and cultural center. St. Wendel is known internationally due to its engagement in several important sports competitions, such as cycles with world cups and world championships. Tourist-Info of St. Wendel organizes regularly sight-seeing tours of the city. Starting from the basilica, the way goes through the "triangle" to the "Alte Woog". Then we follow the rests of the city wall to the former upper city gate. We then pass by the house where Helene Demuth was born and the Wendalinus-fountain and follow the Balduinstrasse to the Chapel 'Magdalene', to return to the basilica, which is also visited. The picturesque old part of the city with its historical buildings still gives a good idea of the turbulent history throughout the Middle Ages up to modern times. The city is widely known through its patron Saint Wendalinus, who is worshipped in many parts of the world. His remains rest in the basilica. Huge open-air-concerts, presentations of well-known artists and international events, like the world-cup of the mountainbikers, constitute a considerable increase of the citys' image and promote tourism. In particular in the cycle sports, St. Wendel has become famous all over Germany and on an international level, due to the multitude of events on this topic. | |
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 In the year 2010 the City of St. Wendel will host the World Championships Mountain Bike Marathon. The race date will be 8th August 2010. Gorgeous Mountainbike-Trails are awaiting the World Elite of long distance racers on Saturday, 8th August 2010, for the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships being hosted within the scope of the classic St. Wendel MTB-Marathon. But not only the pro-riders of the national teams will go for their challenge on the very demanding 107 km track through the well-wooded hill country surrounding the City of St. Wendel. So lots of keen hobby mountain bikers will do - following the traces of the stars in front of the race. Even if they cannot match the high gear of the elite, they will use this unique opportunity to be part of the same race with world’s best athletes. In the elite group of men and women the successful and seasoned marathoners of the last years from Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany and Belgium will push hard to get in the lead and on the podium in the end. Spectators will witness a thrilling competition since the course allows high speed and close packs competing up to the finish line. The City of St. Wendel always granting professionally organised events is located in the far southwest corner of Germany bordering France and Luxemburg. It is easily to be reached by the tight network of motorways, railways and nearby airports. Beside the marathon long distance course of 107 km hobby riders have the choice of a 52 km and a 30 km race. | |
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| Race day: 8th og August 2010 Organizer: Race Office: Sports hall in the sports center St. Wendel Start / Finish: Stadium in the sports center St. Wendel Starting mode: Mass start in groups, elite-starting group marathon for licenced men, separate elite starting group for licenced women, starting sequence depending on last years' score. Courses: Dirt roads through fields and forests in the highlands of the natural resort 'Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück'. The course is partly identical with the original world cup course. For reasons of environment protection, the well marked course should not be left. Accompanying vehicles are not allowed. Attention! Licensed Riders are only entitled to the 107 km-course. For reasons of organization, the participants can only be classified on the course for which they have registered. Registration fee / services rendered : 28,00.- EUR for marathon long and short distanceThe registration fee includes : 'finishers' gift', noodle party the previous evening with pasta 'all you can eat' and a wild show program, sportive food suply on the course, overnight accomodation in the sports halls (night friday to saturday) or on camp sites in the vicinity of the departure site, bicycle washing facilities, technical service , showers in several halls, SMS-results-service, online-printing of the certificates. In case of non-participation, the registration fee will not be refunded. Biker-breakfast: On the racing day, it is possible, after 7 am, to have breakfast in the sports hall for 3 Euro. Online-printing of certificates: The participants can print their own certifidates from the internet. SMS-results-service: All participants who have indicated their mobile phone number, will receive their scores immediately by SMS. Security on the course: Red Cross personnel, mobile on-duty doctors, course guards Categories:
Prizes: Marathon long distance 108 km: Licenced Riders: The ten first men of women of aoverall ranking The three first seniors I and II (women and men)also receive cash prizes. Amateur Riders: The first 10 amateurs in the total classification regardless of the category) will receive cash prizes. Marathon short distance 53 km: Amateur Riders: The first three amateurs of the total classification (regardless of the category, will receive cash prizes. Marathon newcomers 30 km: Amateur Riders: The first three amateurs of the total classification (regardless of the category) will receive material prizes. Special prizes for three eldest participants. Conditions for participation : Minimum age for the long distance marathon: 19 years for licensed riders, 18 years for hobby riders, for the newcomers' course 14 years. Only bicycles with 26 wheels are allowed! Membership in a club is not required for amateurs. It is absolutely imperative to wear a helmet! Waiver: The participation to the race is at your own risk. The participants waive all legal rights, also by third parties, against the organizer and confirm with their signature at the registration that they are in good health and adequately well trained. The organizer does not assume any responsibility for lost bicycles or material. The necessary insurance coverage must be taken care of by each participant individually (please see statement to this effect on the registration form). | |
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Online-registration HEREOnline registration is closing on 3rd of august 2010. Afterwards only late entries at the race office during race days possible. | |
Course selection: 108 km/2556 m vertical difference 53 km/1144 vertical difference 30 km/643 vertical difference The new characteristics: 15% Asphalt 10% meadow pathes 35% gravel 25% singeltrails 15% natural soil |
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