Post by Charliecod on Dec 15, 2016 23:44:03 GMT
We have been asked to enter a team into this pretty cool double header MTB event in Cluj Napoca, Transylvania - which for those who ducked out of Geography is in Romania.
Essentially this is one of the prime events in the Romanian MTB calendar run by club Cluj Pedaleaza, Saturday features a Cross country race - 4 or 5 laps of a technical circuit in the woods followed by Sunday's entertainment of a classic Marathon - a 50 or 80 km enduro ride across the stunning local mountains.
The standard of riding is varied - there will be world class riders competing with local club riders, as a guide if you can do most of the B lines at Hadleigh you'll be more than able to cope. Most importantly - the locals are really very friendly and will do there utmost to ensure 'the englishmen' (and women) have a great time. It must be said that this is the very best time of the year to visit this underrated part of Europe.
Details of the race (not that there are many) www.clujulpedaleaza.ro/stage/displayChampionships/8/104
Proposed Itinerary and costs - Pretty simple, catch the evening flight Luton - Cluj with Wizz Air on Thursday 27th and return on Monday 31st April - flight arrives at Luton at 7.30 am - everything else will be sorted. Money wise- if you commit early enough, work on £300 to £350 for the whole weekend, including hotels, flights, race entry, beer, food and fags and you won't be far off.
Essentially this is one of the prime events in the Romanian MTB calendar run by club Cluj Pedaleaza, Saturday features a Cross country race - 4 or 5 laps of a technical circuit in the woods followed by Sunday's entertainment of a classic Marathon - a 50 or 80 km enduro ride across the stunning local mountains.
The standard of riding is varied - there will be world class riders competing with local club riders, as a guide if you can do most of the B lines at Hadleigh you'll be more than able to cope. Most importantly - the locals are really very friendly and will do there utmost to ensure 'the englishmen' (and women) have a great time. It must be said that this is the very best time of the year to visit this underrated part of Europe.
Details of the race (not that there are many) www.clujulpedaleaza.ro/stage/displayChampionships/8/104
Proposed Itinerary and costs - Pretty simple, catch the evening flight Luton - Cluj with Wizz Air on Thursday 27th and return on Monday 31st April - flight arrives at Luton at 7.30 am - everything else will be sorted. Money wise- if you commit early enough, work on £300 to £350 for the whole weekend, including hotels, flights, race entry, beer, food and fags and you won't be far off.
