MARRUECOS ON BIKE 8-15 OCT 2016
To begin with.. WHAT IS MARRUECOS ON BIKE? Marruecos On Bike is a MTB race for stages that is disputed annually in Morocco and has a duration of eight days. The sixth and next edition will take place between the 8th and 15th of October, 2016. The race will have five stages that will go through the Atlas, the mountains of the Sagro and the Sahara desert in Merzouga. Summarizing, 408km of adventure, challenge and emotion. It will be an experience that you will enjoy if you are a cycling lover and you like travelling and discovering new places. Be sure that you will never forget it, because there, the only limit will be the one that you will set yourself. Live an adventure, live a challenge, live Marruecos On Bike. WHO ARE WE? Behind “Marruecos On Bike� there is a team formed by people with more than thirty years of experience in the organization of sport events all over the world, organized trips and other activities related to sport. Besides its baggage, the team proposes to spread its philosophy of generating a good environment of companionship, warmth and passion for living through an adventure that will join people with the same interest: cycling. With this, the organization promises to help and collaborate with this sport to promote, among other things, its good practice. So, we encourage you to take part of this unforgettable experience.
Marruecos On Bike 2015
MARRUECOS ON BIKE TRAVEL SCHEDULE DAY 1: 8th October 2016
DAY 3: 10th October 2016
Departures from the respective airports to Fez (Morocco), following the following schedules:
6:00am. – Breakfast at Hotel Izlane. 35km transfer to the start point. 7:30am. – 2nd stage Agdal- Tamtatoucht 101km. 20km transfer to Hotel Taborit. 8:00pm. – Dinner and handing over of trophies. 9:15pm. - Briefing.
2:30pm. - Madrid (Airport Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas) 3:05pm. - Fez 7:45pm. - Barcelona (Airport of The Prat) 8:45pm. - Fez There, all the participants will be picked up and transferred to Hotel Taddart in Midelt. Once installed, two briefings will be done, one for those of Madrid and others for those of Barcelona.
DAY 4: 11th October 2016 6:00am. – Breakfast at Hotel Taborit. 20km transfer to the start point. 7:30am. – 3rd stage Tinghir-Thighirna 100km. Transfer to Hotel Meteorites. 8:00pm. – Dinner and handing over of trophies. 9:15pm. - Briefing. DAY 2: 9th October 2016 From 8:30am to 9:30am. - Breakfast at Hotel Taddart. 10:30am. – 1st stage Midelt- Tagoudit 63km. At the end of the stage: 100km trasfer to Hotel Izlane in Imilchil. 8:00pm. – Dinner and handing over of trophies. 9:15pm. - Briefing.
DAY 5: 12th October 2016 6:00am. – Breakfast at Hotel Meteorites. 80km transfer to the start point. 7:30am. - 4th stage Tamarna- Erg Chebbi 86km. Transfer to Zand Fich camp. 8:00pm. – Dinner and handing over of trophies. 9:15pm. - Briefing.
MARRUECOS ON BIKE DAY 8: 15 de octubre de 2016 Breakfast at the hotel and tranfer to the airport.
DAY 6: 13 de octubre de 2016 8:00am. – Breakfast at Zand Fich camp. 9:30am. – 5th stage Erg Chebbi- Erfoud 58km. Transfer to Hotel Jnane La Kasbah. 8:00pm. – Dinner 9:15pm. - Handing over of trophies and farewell party. DAY 7: 14 de octubre de 2016 Day off. Transfer to Hotel Taddart in Midelt.
END OF THE TRIP
MARRUECOS ON BIKE RACE SCHEDULE 1st STAGE.- Midelt - Tagoudit
2nd STAGE.- Agdal - Tamtatoucht
Day: 9 de octubre de 2016 Distance: 63km Minimum height: 1438m Maximum height: 2241km Uphill: 945m Downhill: 775m
Day: 10 de octubre de 2016 Distance: 101km Minimum height: 1834m Maximum height: 2901km Uphill: 1465m Downhill: 1992m
The stage crosses the Jbel Ayachi mountain, one of the highest mountains of North-Africa (3747m of altitude above the sea level). One of the peculiarities of the tour is the amazing contrast, product of the constant changes of vegetation and landscapes.
As in the previous stage, we will be able to see wonderful landscapes. In addition, the race will finish in Todra’s famous Throats, a cannon of vertical walls that has become one of the most visited places in Morocco, due to its showiness.
MARRUECOS ON BIKE 3rd STAGE.- Thinghir – Thighirna Day: 11 de octubre de 2016 Distance: 100km Minimum height: 999m Maximum height: 1895km Uphill: 1260m Downhill: 1492m
We will keep crossing the sand mountains, as well as we will cross a mountain pass of 851m of altitude. The stage will end in Erg Chebbi’s majestic dunes. 5th STAGE.- Erg Chebbi – Erfoud Day: 13 de octubre de 2016 Distance: 58km Minimum height: 734m Maximum height: 868km Uphill: 193m Downhill: 105m
In this stage we will leave behind the High Atlas to enter into the Sagro mountains. Being on the verge of the huge Sahara, the landscape will adopt an authentic lunar style. 4th STAGE.- Tamarna - Erg Chebbi Day: 12 de octubre de 2016 Distance: 86km Minimum height: 701m Maximum height: : 851km Uphill: 339m Downhill: 413m
In this stage we will go through a mountain pass of 3km of distance. In addition, we will remain in the purest desert. Finally, from Erg Chebbi we will go to Erfoud, which is an oasis city in the Sahara Desert.
END OF THE RACE
HOW TO PARTICIPATE PARTICIPANT’S PROFILE Do you like adventures, challenges and do you want to have fun? Then you have to be part of Marruecos On Bike! The only requirement is to be over 18 years old. If you are 16 bring your parents/ legal guardian authorization.
REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN MARRUECOS ON BIKE All the participants have to: 1. Respect the traffic code. 2. Respect the environment.
Bicycles:
Healthcare:
Clothing
3. Only MTB in good condition will be accepted. 4. The bicycles must be prepared and ready to go at the start point in every stage. 5. The manillares and extensions must not have sharped or irregular edges. 6. The maintenance of the MTB is a responsibility of every rider. 7. It is obligatory to bring a toe replacement.
8. The riders must be in shape and healthy. 9. Medical review is recommended before the trip. 10. The organization reserves the right, under the race director point of view, to decide if a rider must continue de race or not.
11. Riders must wear a helmet. 12. Riders must wear a maillot and a culotte. 13. Gloves. 14. Rucksack of hydration. 15. Sunglasses (U.V protection). 16. GPS (recommended).
* The breach of the requirements described in this page can suppose the no- participation in the race or the expulsion of this one (in case it has already begun).
INSCRIPTION PERIOD
You can sign up for the race by filling the form that you will find in our website: www.marruecosonbike.com AVAILABLE UNTIL 11th JULY 2016
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INSURANCE AND RATES THE PRICE INCLUDES: - Flights. - Race inscription. -Transfers. -Accommodation (4 and 5 stars hotel) (double room*). - Full board (drinks, except water, and room extras not included). - Timing. - Solid and liquidate refreshment during the race. - 2 bottles of water (1,5l) for every stage. - Basic mechanical assistance after the stages. - Bicycles transfer to Morocco. - Touristic visits. - Commemorative maillot and culotte to the participants. - Commemorative t-shirt for participants and accompanists.
PRICES: PARTICIPANTS PRICE: 1.490.00€ ACCOMPANISTS PRICE: 1.390.00€ PRICE FOR OTHER EDITION PARTICIPANTS: 1.390.00€ ADVANCE PURCHASE PRICE: 1.390.00€ (before 11th June 2016). ADVANCE PURCHASE PRICE FOR OTHER EDITION PAYMENT METHODS: PARTICIPANTS: 1.350.00€ (antes del 11 de julio de 2016). Bank transfer: *180€ supplement for those who ask for a single CCC 2085 8085 78 0330293999 room. IBAN ES53 2085 8085 7803 30293999
INSURANCES: - Accident and theft (obligatory): 50€ - Cancellation (opcional): 45€
- Bookings: 600€ (645€ if you want the cancellation insurance) - The remaining money 30 days before the race.
WHAT DO YOU WIN? During the 5 stages, the racers will be able to win in different categories:
TROPHIES TO STAGE WINNERS:
TROPHIES TO GENERAL WINNERS
MOUNTAIN TROPHIE: EDELSTEN
1st Male 1st Female
1st (Free inscription to IRON BIKE race) 1st 2nd 3rd Male and Female 1st Duo Team* 1st “comando”*
1st* (MTB Frameset: HT1 Super Light Special Edition) FAT BIKE CATEGORY (NEW) 1st 2nd 3rd
Individual medals (General) 1st 2nd 3rd male and female sub 23 1st 2nd 3rd male and female elite 1st 2nd 3rd male and female master 30 1st 2nd 3rd male and female master 40 1st 2nd 3rd male and female master 50 1st 2nd 3rd male and female master 60+
* Duo category: a couple (men and women). It will be counted the time of the rider who arrives in second place. *”Comando” category: formed by a minimum of 3 riders. It wil be counted the sum of the first 3 riders. * Mountain trophy puntuable in: 1st stage km 30 2nd stage km 24 and km 75 3rd stage km 50 4th stage km 49
CONTACT
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Phone:
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