 Latvia MTB-O 3-days 2017
WRE
Latvia MTBO Cup races #4-6
9.- 11. June 2017
Riga
Bulletin 2
Event organizers:
«IK Auseklis» and «SAA Magnēts».
Event director: Mārtiņš Lasmanis
IOF adviser: (EST)
LOF inspector: Paulis Bričonoks
Contacts and further information :
Mārtiņš Lasmanis +371 29179187
E-mail: martins.lasmanis@inbox.lv
Event location:
Riga, Riga region
Event program:
9.06 Registration in event center 17.00- 18.30 - Silciema iela 3, Riga (BJC IK Auseklis)

Race #1. Evening sprint. Interval start. Start at 18.30
10.06 Race #2. Middle distance. Interval start. Start at 10.00 (National Championships)
11.06 Race #3. Mass-start distance. Start at 10.00
Prize giving ceremony and lottery at 14.00
Competition classes:
Women and Men categories:
W,M-E – for Elite athletes and for anyone who wants to compete with them.
W,M 14, 18, 21A, 21B, 40, 50, 60

Entries:
Online entry form will be available from May 1.
First (cheapest) entry period till June 1.
Second entry period till June 6.
After June 6 only vacant places will be available.
Registration cancellation till June 6 for free, after June 6 - 50% of entry fee must be paid.
*) It is possible to registrate for the “late evening” start group for the Sprint race by marking it in the “Coments” box of the entry form (Race#2 start in reverse order!)
Entry fees (EUR):
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Registration for all 3 days
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Registration for separate course
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Groups
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Till
1.06.2017
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Till
6.06.2017
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After
6.06.2017
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Till
1.06.2017
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Till
6.06.2017
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After
6.06.2017
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WM-E
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40
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50
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60
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12/15/15
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15/20/20
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20/25/25
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WM 40, 50, 21A,B
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35
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40
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50
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12
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15
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20
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WM 60
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20
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25
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30
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8
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10
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12
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WM 18
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20
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25
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30
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8
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10
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12
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WM 14
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15
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20
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25
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5
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7
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10
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Free cancellation of registration till June 6!
SIAC card rent 1 EUR/day
Time keeping:
SPORTIdent Air+ system. Only SIAC cards are valid!
SI card rent 1 EUR/day.
In case of loss full value of the SI card must be refunded.
Preliminary course lenght:
Group
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Estimated winners time (course lenght by the straight line)
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Sprint
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Middle distance
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Mass-Start
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ME
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20-25 (7 km)
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50-55 (12 km)
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75-85 (20 km)
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WE
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20-25 (6 km)
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50-55 (10 km)
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75-85 (17 km)
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M18, 40, 50, 21A (MA)
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20-25 (5 km)
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45-50 (8 km)
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70-80 (15 km)
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W18, 40, 50, 21A (WA)
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20-25 (4 km)
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40-45 (5 km)
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50-60 (8 km)
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M14, 60, 21B (MB)
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20-25 (4 km)
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40-45 (5 km)
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50-60 (8 km)
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W14, 60, 21B (WB)
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20-25 (3 km)
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40-45 (4 km)
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45-50 (6 km)
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Start order:
In the Sprint race (Race#1) random start order with “regular” start group and “late evening” start group*, see “Entries” chapter.
In Elite categories Red groups will be formed according to World Ranking standings at 3.06.2017.
Start interval- 2 minutes between participants of the same group in Sprint and Middle distance. Maps will be handed 1 minute before the start.
Mass start in Race#3.
Awards:
According to overall results of all 3 courses.
Sponsor prizes will be drawn in lottery between all participants who will participated in all 3 races.
Forbidden areas:
https://balticmaps.eu/?lang=lv&draw_hash=dclkrw¢erx=527537.9093781118¢ery=6313746.345680692&zoom=6&layer=map&ls=o
Competition areas:
Sprint. Šmerlis.
Scale 1:7500, contours 2,5 m
Terrain description- fast and tricky
Middle distance. Garkalne.
Scale 1:10 000, contours 2,5 m
Terrain description- sand-based dunes with medium to very dense track and path network. Riding speed varies from very fast to difficult to ride in sandy sections
Mass-Start distance. Zaķumuiža-Mucenieki.
Scale 1:15 000, contours 2,5 m
Terrain description- sand-based dunes with medium dense track and path network. Riding speed varies from very fast to difficult to ride in sandy sections
Special rules:
Riding off the paths and trails marked on the maps (short-cuts) is allowed in all races.
Participants must follow traffic rules and respect the local inhabitants! Traffic is not restricted!
Participants are responsible for security during the race!
Wearing a rigid safety helmet is mandatory.
Training opportunities :
Training competition "VeloMagnēts" (afternoon event)- http://www.magnets.lv/?s=velo#sac Maps from previous VM races are available.
For more information contact by e-mail: martins.lasmanis@inbox.lv
Directions for obtaining entry permits/visas:
List of countries citizens of which may enter the Republic of Latvia without a visa as well as information on how a visa can be obtained can be found on the following website: http://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/pakalpojumi/vizas.html |