Skoda velo challenge 2013

Bucharest, June 13, 2013 – Over 200 teams from large and small companies are expected to take part in the third edition of the Skoda Velo Challenge, a cycling competition for amateurs that will take place on June 22, 2013, in the Băneasa Forest.

Organized as a relay race for company employees, the Skoda Velo Challenge tests the cycling skills of the participants and tests the qualities of each teammate. Made up of four members, each team in the competition will have to travel, within a time limit of four hours, a total of 10 kilometers through the Băneasa forest, on narrow and difficult paths. The route will be covered by each team member.

Registration takes place on www.facebook.com/Skoda.Velo.Challenge and lasts until June 20. Participants will register in one of the categories in the competition – female, male, mixed, depending on the industry in which they operate: banks, automotive, telecom, construction, media, advertising, etc. On June 22, like every year, the start will be in front of the Police Academy.

The final ranking will be based on the fastest time achieved by the team in each category. There will also be rankings by industry, based on the time achieved by the teams.

This year's edition brings many surprises, and the prizes will be as attractive as last year. Among other things, the winners will receive bicycles, shopping vouchers for sporting goods and entrance tickets to the largest amusement park in Romania.

The event is supported by Skoda, Divertiland, Ideal Bike, Hervis, Garanti Bank, Becks and Olympus Dairy.

The Skoda Velo Challenge 2013 is being organized following the success of the first two editions. Last year, 185 teams from over 90 companies registered. The event was attended by 740 participants and over 2,000 supporters.