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A specific route has been prepared and planned for the adventure, leading through the hills of Latgale, including safe, scenic and enjoyable gravel and forest roads. Participants will be tasked with following the marked route on navigation devices, while fans will be able to follow the journey online at Trackcourse.com, as each participant will be provided with a GPS transmitter.
ROUTE:
The start and finish center is in Kaunata near Kaunata School
Participants will receive GPX files with the route no later than 14 days before the start, which they can download to their smart devices and/or cycling computers.
The entire route has been tested and ridden, be prepared for steep terrain.
The route is not marked in nature, there is no closed or restricted traffic during the race.
PLANNING:
500 km – The race takes place on May 4-5 from 08:00 to 23:59 – which means that 40 hours are allotted for 500 kilometers.
The entire route is passable, there will be no sand baths, swamps, plowed fields and other difficult sections, so it is expected that the winners will be able to complete the race in one day.
There will be an opportunity to find accommodation near the starting point and arrive the evening before.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
The most suitable bike for the trip would be a gravel bike with the fastest possible tires, as the route is mostly on gravel roads.
150km – The route is mostly on gravel roads with a pronounced terrain. Around 1000 meters of elevation gain are planned for the 150km distance.
250km – The route is mostly on gravel roads with a pronounced terrain. Around 1700 meters of elevation gain are planned for the 250km distance.
500km – The route is mostly on gravel roads with a pronounced terrain. Around 3500 meters of elevation gain are planned for the 500km distance.
PRIZES
The winners in the ladies and gentlemen’s groups will receive gift cards worth from 150 to 500 EUR (1 EUR = 1 KM) from Velomens travel
The fastest in the Strava special segment will receive prizes provided by sponsors.
Special Ultra Gravel Latgale participant jersey from Hops!
This time, each participant will be able to order shirts in advance, as well as choose from several designs. And most importantly, you will receive the shirt when you register for the competition in Kaunata.
You can order shirts here: HOPS!
The most important equipment:
- bicycle;
- helmet, lights;
- passport or ID card;
- smartphone, GPS device or bike computer, where you can load the route and follow it;
- GPS transmitter issued by the organizers;
- tool kit.
PARTICIPATION FEE: 95 EUR
Registration closes on April 25th.
The participant is included in the list of participants after payment of the participation fee!
PARTICIPATION FEE INCLUDES:
- GPS transmitter for the duration of the ride;
- valuable prizes for the winners;
- personalized participant number;
- time control;
- fully planned and tested routes;
- finish shower and relaxation in a hot tub;
- finish meal;
- free beer.
Ultra gravel Latgale regulations
The maximum number of participants for all distances is 100 cyclists!
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