Velopower road race 2017

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 three 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 town 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 town 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 necessary for a thirsty and hungry competitor, 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.
We are waiting for you!