FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE ŚWIĘTOKRZYSKIE MOUNTAINS HEART

LOTTO Poland Bike Marathon will for the third time be held in Świętokrzyskie region.  On Saturday, 26th September Kielce streets will see the penultimate, the fifteenth stage of the mountain bike racing cycle for amateurs, organized by Grzegorz Wajs.  This will also be the third and final stage of the mountain classification known as "Crown of Świętokrzyskie" - a part of LOTTO Poland Bike Marathon. The Marathon marks a very important date - the event will be held parallel to the 6th International Fair of Bicycle Industry KIELCE BIKE - EXPO.  LOTTO Poland Bike Marathon will be held in Kielce for the first time in its history.  The flamboyant Poland Bike Marathon camp and its Competition Bureau, the race start and finish line will use Targi Kielce exhibition grounds.  The competition will also include a competition for the MTB Velux Cup for Construction Industry.

 - We are pleased to be back in the Swietokrzyskie Mountains capital city - says the LOTTO Poland Bike Marathon organizer Grzegorz Wajs.  - We are in for a debut on a challenging and technical-skills requiring route in Kielce. The three stages in Świętokrzyskie Region (Wąchock, Sitkówka-Nowiny, Kielce) are a part of "Crown of Świętokrzyskie", there is increased score rating in the LOTTO Poland Bike Marathon general classification.  Anyone can take part, all you need is a bike and helmet.  There are attractions galore in the pipeline.  Participants will be provided attractive starter packs. A LOTTO Poland Bike Marathon 2015 starting number entitles the holder to enter into KIELCE BIKE-EXPO free of charge.

 The competition will take place on three traditional distances: MAX (49 km), MINI (27 km) and FAN (10 km - for of primary schools pupils - the Kielce open championship in mountain biking).  Poland Bike racing camp will be the stage for Mini Cross for the youngest participants age 2-4 and 5-6.

 LOTTO Poland Bike Marathon 2015 in Kielce is organized in close cooperation with the Polish Cycling Association and Targi Kielce. Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship Marshal has granted his Honorary Patronage.

COMPETITION OFFICE

 The Poland Bike camp (Targi Kielce) - September 24-25 (Thursday-Friday) and September 26 (Saturday). 8.30-11.00 (FAN distance), time  8.30-12.00 (MINI and MAX distances)

COMPETITION OFFICE

8.30-11.00 - registration in the Competition Office (FAN distance)

8.30-12.00- registration in the Competition Office (MINI and MAX distance)

9.00-10.30 - registration in the Chatka Małolatka [Juniors Cabin] (Mini Cross distance)

10.45 - Mini Cross start at the Poland Bike racing camp (age 2-4 and 5-6). 

11.10 - contestants gather at the start line for FAN race (Sector I - contestants born in 2001-2002 Sector II - 2003-2004, Sector III - born in 2005 -2006, the Sector IV for those born in 2007-2008)

11.15 - FAN distance start (10 km)

12.20 - contestants gather at the start line for MINI MAX - sectors I - X

12.30 - MAX distance (49 km) and MINI distance (27 km) start

 13.00 - FAN and Mini Cross distances awarding ceremony, and prize lottery for participants
15.45 - MINI and MAX distances in the "Crown of Świętokrzyskie" mountain stage - awarding ceremony, and prize lottery for participants

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 Digital timing system (start and finish) and electronic timing mat along the route are provided.  After the competition end, its participants will be informed about the scores via SMS system  (mobile phone number required for registration).  The Poland Bike camp offers free bicycle repair services provided by OLSH and Beat Bike companies (bike adjustments, brakes, derailleurs, inner-tubes replacement, post-race service).  All the marathon participants are offered catering services along the route and Poland Bike  camp ("cycling pasta", cakes, cookies, fruit, candy bars, soft and isotonic drinks, etc.). For children - Juniors Cabin (face painting, activities and artistic fun, educational and integrative competitions under the supervision of professional animators).

 More information at  www.polandbike.pl  and  www.facebook.com/Poland.Bike.Marathon