Road grand pink 2015

Road Grand PINK, the first cycling competition exclusively for women, will take place on April 26, 2015, on the streets of Otopeni, Ilfov County. Although it is considered one of the toughest sports in the world, putting athletes to the test due to the long distances covered and the infernal pace at which they pedal, cycling has begun to attract an increasing number of women. And from the first timid bike rides to the emergence of the desire to perform is only a step.

A group of enthusiasts from Bucharest took this step, resulting in a premiere for Romania, a road competition reserved exclusively for women, in which both amateurs and legitimate athletes can register. There are two route options, depending on the experience of the participants: Easy and Long Ride, as well as categories for children and pairs, parent-child. The novelty is even greater, as road competitions are few compared to mountain bike competitions, but this discipline is on the rise. A carbon racer with its thin wheels of only 2 centimeters and high-precision components can reach speeds of over 50 kilometers per hour, and when it is set in motion and controlled on bends by a woman, the spectacle is guaranteed. The competition will take place on a 3.2 kilometer circuit, with the start and finish line in front of Otopeni City Hall.

“For a long time, we wanted to compete only among ourselves, girls, as it was harder, especially for beginners, to run side by side with the boys. At Road Grand PINK, girls who have only just discovered road cycling can compete in a safe environment, and those with experience will be able to demonstrate their skills. We are sure that more and more women will discover the advantages of cycling, the beauty and independence that this sport offers”, say the girls from the organizing team.

The competition is organized together with BikeXpert Racing Team and Hai Cu Bicla, a non-profit organization that promotes cycling, enjoying the support of the Otopeni City Hall. A team of 15 girls, all practicing cyclists, joined forces to organize a worthy competition and to make April 26 a cycling celebration.

Registration opens on February 15, 2015 on www.RoadGrandPink.ro. More details on www.facebook.com/RoadGrandPink.