Vidraru bike challenge 2013

The first MTB competition in the Vidraru dam area. The marathon has two routes, 90 km and 35 km. The starting point and the finish line are located in Arefu commune, Capataneni village (on DN7C), near the “La Cetate” guesthouse – 5 kilometers downstream from the Vidraru dam. Approximate distances from different destinations: Bucharest: 180 km; Pitesti: 64 km; Curtea de Arges: 26 km; Brasov: 156 km; Rm. Valcea: 62 km; Sibiu: 160 km; Targoviste: 140 km.

Registration fee:
- until June 7, 2013 - 60 lei for distances of 35 km and 70 lei for distances of 90 km
- after this date the fee is - 80 lei per 35 km and 90 lei per 90 km

Registrations can also be made on site, but only the day before the competition, June 15th.

Part of the road is in the alpine valley area, which translates into excellent visibility all around - towards the peaks of Fagaras: Caltun, Lespezi, Negoiu to the north and respectively Vanatoarea lui Buteanu, Arpasu Mic, Raiosu, Piscul Negru to the east. The length of the long tour (marathon - approximately 90 km) and the difference in level (2500 m) place the route as being of medium level for those used to "riding" with their MTB on mountain forest roads.

The short tour (half marathon) - for those looking for a challenging ride - is only 35 km long; 1200 m elevation gain, is accessible even to cyclists in their first competitions and ends with a very beautiful descent.