Before the start

Starter Pack

» full marking of each race stage
» marshalls on motorcycles and bicycles ahead of the field to check the signposting
» .gpx tracks for GPS devices
» participant-ID, starting number, precise Race Book complete with maps
» full rescue coverage of the event (the Mountain Rescue Team)
» full medical coverage of the event, ambulances with paramedics to further take care of injured persons
» professional timekeeping
» access to an aid station on the course and at the finish line of each stage
» access to feed stations on the course and at the finish line of each stage
» access to showers
» individual stage results
» cleaning bike stations
» basic bike service during and at the end of stages
» accommodation at the Sudety MTB Challenge camp; the accommodation starts from the night:
* July 26/27 and finishes at night July 29/30, 2021
** sleeping mats and bags in care of each competitor
» t-shirt for Finishers
» final Award Ceremony & Official Banquet

Extras

1. Event (17th edition) T-shirt - 20 €
2. Luggage transport (by truck) between stages for cyclists using the accommodation in the Race Camp -15 €
3. Accommodation at the Sudety MTB Challenge Camp (schools, gyms), two additional nights. The accommodation starts (first night) July 25/26 and finishes at (second night) July 30/31, 2021 (sleeping mats and bags in care of each competitor) - 20 €
4. Half board: 4 dinners (from July 26), 5 breakfasts (from July 26), official banquet (July 30) for cyclists using the accommodation in the Race Camp - 180 €
5. Accommodation (for riders and for accompanying person) in hotels or guesthouses during the event - look at http://mtbchallenge.com/accommodation-meals

6. Energy Box: 2 energy gels, 2 energy bars, up to 1,5 l isotonic drinks before every stage - 40 €
7. Professional massage after 4 stages - 90 €
8. Cycling jersey with full name and national flag "MTB Challenge Special Edition" - 50 €

9. Individual Bike Service Assistance - 90 €
10. Guarded car park during the event for cars left in start line town (July 25 - July 30), additional transfer for driver after 4 or 5 stage - 60 €

11. Banquet and Final Award Ceremony (July 30, 2021, 7.00 p.m.) for accompanying person - 30 €
12. Transportation from/to Airport:

* Prague (CZE), before / after race - 150 €

* Wroclaw (POL), before / after race - 150 €

Final payment - before June 20, 2021

If you have any questions, doubts - please send us an email: acc@MTBchallenge.com

Starting fees

The time of paying the entry fee (STANDARD package per person):

Distance Classic (5 classic stages)

until March 31, 2021 - 349 €
until April 30, 2021 - 399 €
until July 20, 2021 - 459 €

Distance Lite (5 short stages)

until March 31, 2021 - 329 €
until April 30, 2021 - 379 €
until July 20, 2021 - 439 €

If the decision of withdrawal is communicated before April, 30th, 2021, the participant will be reimbursed 50% of the race fees. After April 30th, 2021 or in case of withdrawal from the race, the entry fee will not be refunded.

Typical day of the race

6:00 - good morning
6:00 - 8:00 - breakfast
8:00 - transport to start line town of stage 3, luggage taking
10:00 - start distance Classic and LITE (stage 3 - start 11:00)
12:00 - 12:15 - the first riders arrival to the finish point (distance LITE, stage 1, 2, 4, 5)
13:00 - 13:30 - the first riders arrival to the finish point (distance Classic, stage 1, 2, 4, 5)
16:00 - 18:00 - late dinner
18:00 - the award ceremony, presentation of the next stage

Race Book

An electronic version of Race Book (the file format. pdf) will contain a complete compendium of information on Sudety MTB Challenge, including the following:
- The location of each stage, along with a description of each town (accommodation, restaurants, places important to the participant, supporter and accompanying persons)
- Access to towns of each stage
- Maps of each stage
- Profiles of the routes
- Location of feed stations
- Hourly event plan
- And many other important and interesting information

Rider's and Fan's Guide (new edition in preparation):
* file format .pdf - http://mtbchallenge.pl/racebook2019/racebook_challenge.pdf
* file format .pdf (flash) - http://mtbchallenge.pl/racebook2019/index.html

Parking

Guarded car park (location - please check) during the event for cars left in start line town - Stronie Slaskie (from July 26 untill July 30) including bus transport for driver after the 4th or 5th stage (additional option, price - 60 €).

The transport for the car collection will be organised:
- after the 4th stage at 7:00 PM (after the stage award ceremony)
- after the the 5th (last) stage at 3:00 PM.

Gathering point – Bike Park / School, Race’s accommodation centre (location - please check)

Transport only for the drivers of the cars left in the car park in Stronie Śląskie. The drive from Głuszyca (place of the last stage) to Stronie Śląskie (the car park spot) takes around one hour. Please bear in mind to reserve the same amount of time for a return journey. Please inform us about Your plans for picking up your car by writing to acc@mtbchallenge.com