After a year of joint efforts by the City of Zagreb, Tourism Board of Zagreb, Nature Park Medvednica and Cycling Club BK Opušteno, the first cycling path to connect the Sljeme peak of Medvednica mountain and city of Zagreb was officially opened on April 2, 2016. The opening was well publicised as the importance of such infrastructure for tourism and sports in Zagreb became apparent. Members of the cycling club decided to, with the help of current partners, organise the first recreational Enduro race on Medvednica on September 18, 2016.
Location and race concept:
Start/finish
The race takes place on the southern slopes of Medvednica. Registration, start and finish will be organised in the field outside the Lugarnica restaurant, where a competitor preparation area will be, the starting ramp and entertainment area with DJ. Competitors will move one after another 30 seconds apart toward the beginning of the Enduro track. This section serves only as transfer and is not part of the timed race. Cyclists will observe traffic regulations during the transfer, with the road open to all vehicles.
1st SECTION - 700m above sea level - 6 km long
First time trial will be completely on Enduro track. At key points on the track will be equipped monitoring staff who will, in addition to overseeing competitors respecting the track route, also serve as contact persons in case of emergency. The track will also be monitored officially by members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service. Upon track exit a transfer will take place to the Sljeme road on which competitors will return to the start of the second speed trial. Transfer to the second speed trial is 14 km long.
2nd AND 3rd SECTIONS - 150m above sea level - 700m long
The second and third timetrials will take place one-time on an arranged track from the Enduro start to the plateau underneath the old Brestovac hospital. These time trials will be short and more meant for the audience and popularisation of the sport with viewers. The track will end underneath the old Brestovac hospital and the climb back will be via the Sljeme road 2 km long.
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