Velopower road race 2016

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, both in the heat of the moment and afterwards, after 6 or even 8 months from the competition, 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. Our ambition is to make the most beautiful competition t-shirt ever made and to surprise you with as many tricks as possible.

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

The entire route to the town of 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 famous for its height and riches - Măgura Odobeşti with an altitude of 996 meters. Once you reach the center of the town of Vidra, you will turn towards the town of 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, one after entering Vidra and one before the village of 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 segment of the route is dotted with alleys of walnut and chestnut trees. The route is dotted with hills of a raw green, haystacks and authentic smells that come 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 necessary for a thirsty and hungry competitor, carefully selected to ensure thorough hydration but also a good caloric intake.

The next 20 km stretch 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 finish. 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 to reach the top of the climb will climb the podium as King of the mountain, and will also be awarded for the victory.

After the climb, you will notice the monument to Ecaterina Teodoroiu 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 2016, 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.

We are waiting for you!