Avalanche on the rocks 2013

Avalanche – On The Rocks, the event that for three years in a row has occupied a leading place on the list of the most important mountain biking competitions in Romania, changes the concept and returns in 2013 in a new formula, inspired by the famous Alpe D'Huez race, in the French Alps, a spectacular race, an explosive combination of endurance, skill, speed and tactics in equal measure.

Why 3.5?
Simple. The success that On The Rocks had at Bunloc, the scale that the event took over the three editions and the impressive number of riders and enthusiastic public that we gathered in Braşov, made us want to take things to another level. The result is On The Rocks 3.5 or Avalanche On The Rocks, a new competition in Romania, an event that by definition means a guaranteed spectacle and that will test both the physical and mental strength of the competitors and the spectators, who this year will be much larger, expecting a maximum of 300 riders and an audience of over 5,000 people, in Brasov, September 14-15, 2013.

What does Avalanche On The Rocks mean?
First of all, it means innovation in the Romanian MTB landscape. We are talking about a mass start from the Postăvarul Massif at 1,740m, a dynamic descent on a route of almost 12 km that ends at 610 m, close to the center of Brașov. We are talking about a high degree of complexity regarding the route itself, which will test the riders from all points of view: technique on the steep descent sections, endurance on the climb sections and speed on the long sections, sections on which speeds of 60-70 km/h will be reached. And we are also talking about the MASS START where riders from various backgrounds, with different histories and with various training levels will line up under equal conditions, each fighting shoulder to shoulder to cross the finish line first. All these aspects form the premises for a high-caliber MTB competition – Avalanche On The Rocks, Brasov 2013.

The route
… will obviously not be a surprise, as competitors are obliged, in accordance with the Competition Regulations, to ride the route at least twice during their training sessions prior to the competition day.
However, in order not to keep you in suspense and to give you an idea of what is to come and what Avalanche On The Rocks means, we have created a map of the route, with a brief description of the sections. The map will be available on the website soon.

Registrations
… are made through the official website, www.ontherocks.ro, with the registration fee, worth 100 ron, to be paid on site.
The website www.ontherocks.ro will officially open on 01.08.2013. Here you will find detailed information about the route, regulations, registration and much more.

The prizes
… are, as you are used to, according to the competition, the show and the effort put in. Over 5,000 RON will go to the best of the best riders this year. The first 5 athletes from each category will be awarded.
The first rider to cross the finish line will be rewarded in addition to the prize from his category with a prize of its own: the Rock Shox Boxxer World Cup.

And because we have reached the chapter of “prizes”, we would like to thank our partners and sponsors for their involvement and the local authorities for their support. We also thank the riders without whom the competition would not be possible and of course, you, the fans, who follow us and who will be present at the event. Braşov County Council, Redbull, Schaeffler Romania, Kronospan.

Therefore, the Avalanche On The Rocks team and the best riders are waiting for you in Braşov, on September 14-15, 2013 for a sensational competition, a unique and new show in Romania and fun to match.

All details and information are communicated on the official channels, so stay tuned.
www.ontherocks.ro
www.facebook.com/playbike.ontherocks
www.dirtbike.ro
www.ciclism.ro