Velo power road race 2015

The road competition called Velopower Road Race debuted in 2013, when at the end of the first month of autumn, the town of Panciu hosted the starting point for the almost 100 participants present. Discussions with the participants after the first and second editions determined us not to change anything regarding the route, which is why this year the same playground remains. However, we will change, for the better of course, the starting package, the surprises for the finishers and the prize winners.

The race will start downhill, which will last around 5 km to the village of Satu Nou, after which the route will climb slightly. The first climb is located at the entrance to the commune of Tifesti, has 500 meters and a maximum of 13\%, after which we will climb in a false flat of 2\%, until the route will turn sharply right towards the village of Sârbi. This point coincides with the technical start of the competition, where the technical car will accelerate depending on the speed of the first competitor.

The entire route to Vidra is undulating with climbs of 3-4%, up to 10% and descents of the same level. On the left you will be accompanied for 20 km by the view of a hill renowned for its height and riches – Măgura Odobeşti with an altitude of 996 meters. Once you reach the center of Vidra, you will turn towards Câmpuri, which serves as the gateway to the Curvature Carpathians.

From Vidra to Câmpuri, the climbs become longer, but so do the descents, the profile remaining undulating. On this segment of the route we have 2 harder climbs as landmarks, which appear one after entering Vidra and one before Câmpuri, so practically at the beginning and end of the segment. Both measure around 1.5 km and have an average of 8 with a maximum gradient of 10%. The route segment is dotted with alleys of walnut and chestnut trees. The route is dotted with hills of a raw green, haystacks and authentic smells coming from people's households.

After the first climb, there is a 300-meter unpaved segment, which will be properly signposted, where we will also place a first hydration point, with everything a thirsty and hungry competitor needs, carefully selected to ensure thorough hydration but also a good caloric intake.

The next 20 km portion of the route continues undulating, but with longer slopes, but also descents to match.

From the village of Câmpuri, there are still 36 km to go until the end. The first 19 of the 36 km are flat. The Valea Câmpului stop marks the queen climb of the route, which measures 3.5 km, reaching 11%. The first male and female competitor to reach the top of the climb will climb the podium as King and Queen of the mountain, and will also be awarded for their success.

After the climb, you will notice the Ecaterina Teodoroiu monument on the left, which also marks the start of the descent that measures 13 km and leads directly to the finish line arranged in Panciu.

A hydration and vitaminization point will be arranged at the finish. From the finish line we will move to the pasta party, which will coincide with the award ceremony.

For 2015, our partners at Panciu City Hall will provide us with a renovated city center and a festive atmosphere; this year the festival called Panciu City Days will be organized. You will have the opportunity to taste the Bacchus liqueur, for which the area is so famous in the country, and enjoy the atmosphere offered by the residents of the city and nearby villages, who come to celebrate the harvest.

Age categories:
- Amateurs
- Children 14 -18 (with companion)
- Girls < 35
- Girls 35+
- Boys < 30
- Boys 30-39
- Boys 40-49
- Boys 50+

Registrations are usually made online only and close on September 20, 2015 at midnight.

Exceptionally, those who do not register by the deadline will be able to participate in the competition by filling out the registration form on the day of the competition, but will not receive the complete starting package, but only the competition number accompanied by the timing chip. At the same time, those who choose to register on the day of the competition or to pay for the online registration will pay a supplement of 20 lei compared to the official fee.

Registration fee/cyclist – 70 lei.

Payment is made by bank transfer to the organizer's account:
Velopower Association
IBAN: RO83BTRL04001205E14299XX opened at Banca Transilvania – Vrancea Branch

After payment, we will confirm the validation of the registration for each cyclist by email. However, there will be a list that will be automatically updated immediately after sending the registration form, but this list will not contain a section regarding the payment.

Schedule:
08:00 – 09:30 – Pick up starting packages/Register for the competition under the conditions shown in point 3/Pay the fee
10:00 – Start
14:00 – Last arrival
15:00 – Awards