New features for Pirinexus 2019, the gravel event of the Pyrenees
29-03-2019The event, now part of Gravel Union, will take place on 15 June, offering a ‘Half’ option
For yet another year, the gravel event of the Pyrenees, now in its fifth edition, is one of the world’s leading gravel competitions.
New date: 15 June
The event will finally take place on 15 June. As has already been announced, the course will also go in the opposite direction to the usual route, heading northbound from the Camping Internacional de Sant Antoni de Calonge campsite, in the heart of the Costa Brava. Crossing the border in the Jonquera area, it will follow the Vallespir Valley Greenway before crossing the French border once again at the Coll d'Ares mountain pass. 50% of the route is on dirt tracks and 50% on asphalt, most of which are very quiet B-roads.
The Pirinexus Non-Stop Challenge
The event will follow Girona's greenways – old reconverted narrow-gauge railways – as well as other paths that have been restored and are now signposted and suitable for enjoying by bicycle throughout the Girona region, a true cycling paradise.
The PIRINEXUS 360 Challenge is a non-stop circular event with a distance of 340 km along the route known as PIRINEXUS. Participants start the day at sunrise and have until 12 a.m. to complete a route that takes in all types of terrain, asphalt roads, lots of track and some urban segments.
The Pirinexus Half Challenge
Participants also have the option of a ‘half’ route, which is shorter, covering a distance of only 115 km and is ideal for gravel novices or those who do not want cover as much ground as the Non-Stop event.
The Pirinexus Non-Stop Challenge will be part of Gravel Union
The Pirinexus Non-Stop Challenge will be part of the prestigious circuit that consists of four gravel events taking place across Europe. pendent més info
Registration includes:
· Race number
· Bioracer jersey
· Race book and route profiles + technical support at the accreditation office for downloading the tracks
. Real-time tracking and the progress of fellow participants through the Tracktherace platform
· Trophy for finishers who complete the whole course within the time limit
· Refreshments during the course and at the finish line
· Checkpoints
· Medical and recovery assistance during the event
· Assistance car by Shimano
· Technical support by Shimano during the event + refreshment stations***
· Camping Internacional Calonge campsite services
· VAT (21%)
Accompanying persons
- Support team pack (two accreditations to grant access to support areas)
Registration opens on 2 April
Registration opens on 2 April, and remember that due to the characteristics of the event, places are very limited and are normally snapped up within a few days.
More information: www.ticketoci.net
