Eneko Llanos @ 2 Stage Off-road MTB Tour

This Saturday the 30th of January and Sunday the 31st.

For the second year in a row it is a Canarian federation cup and this year part of the Challenge of Canarias, a 6 MTB race series of the Canarian government celebrated on the islands during the winter months.

This year we present great names of the MTB sport on the participant lists:

The Spanish Eneko Llanos Burguera, 3 times World Champion X Terra (2003, 2004 and 2009) just confirmed he would be part of the race, as are the Danes Benjamin Justesen, who won the 2009-race, and his teammate from T-bike, Mads Bødker, who became second in the world championship 2009 organized by the UCI.

James Ouchterlony, the winner of Fuertebike 2009, the German amateurs Andreas Strobel and Michael Kalivoda (world champion 24 hours of 2007 and 2009), the Austrian Silvio Wieltschnig and the Belgian Christophe Meurice, racer and editor of the Belgian magazine O2Bikers.

Between the female participants, we find Annika Langvad from the MTB team of Holte in Denmark and the Swiss Milena Landtwing, who will definitely provide competition to this race.

Organized by Club La Santa, and supported by the Canarian Cycling Federation and Club Terra Volcan, this race is furthermore the first of a 6 series MTB race of Challenge Canarias, celebrated on the Canarian Islands during the winter months and promoted by the Canarian Government. In this first big race, the bikers can choose to participate in one or both stages.

For all MTB enthusiasts, this is a unique opportunity to discover routes of different levels surrounded by an impressive beauty of nature. A fantastic atmosphere is guaranteed, and after the Sunday race all participants can enjoy a lovely paella and a lottery with attractive gifts.

Begin the year 2010 with this race on the first month of the year. It is not exclusively for the best riders; all enthusiasts can enjoy the volcanic island in their own individual speed.

30-31^st of January 2010: A new edition of this big 2 stage off-road MTB race in La Santa.

A two stage race for professionals as well as MTB enthusiasts with incredible views along the way.

30 K on Saturday along the community of Teguise and towards Soo, Muñique Tao into Tinajo and back to La Santa.

60 K on Sunday through Tinajo, Timanfaya, Tinguatón, Tinajo and back to La Santa.

The route

The race takes place in the idyllic and volcanic nature of the northern coast side of the island starting from Club La Santa. 95 % of the route is off-road and exists of gravel- sand- and lava roads. It is necessary to be in shape in order to overcome the up- and down hills of the stage.

Schedule of Events
Friday, January 29th
16.00-19.00 Registration and information, Sports Booking, Club La Santa
19.00 Pre race meeting (English), Square, Club La Santa

Saturday, January 30th Race Day: Short Course (approx 30 K)
09.45-10.15 Bike inspection at the race start, Stadium, Club La Santa
10.30 Race start, Stadium, Club La Santa
14.00 Race finish
Award ceremony shortly after the race, Stadium, Club La Santa

Sunday, January 31st Race Day - Long Course (approx 60 K)
08.00-08.45 Bike inspection at the race start, Stadium, Club La Santa
09.00 Race start, Stadium, Club La Santa
14.00 Race finish
Award ceremony, lottery and a meal of Paella for the participants
shortly after the race, Club La Santa.

Rules
• The Spanish Cycling Federation rules must be followed
• Only Mountain Bikes will be admitted to race
• The MTB must be in perfect working condition. Each participant must carry out a safety check
   of the bike before participating (oiled chain, perfect functioning shifters and brakes, tires in
   good condition, etc). The final check will be performed by the judges of the Spanish Cycling
   Federation
• Participants should carry spare parts
• Your race number must be placed on your back, the front of your helmet and the front of
   your bike.
• It is mandatory to wear a helmet
• The bikers are not allowed to receive any help from others than the organization

Timing
ChampionChip has been selected as the official timing system.

Medical Service
Full medical care will be available during the event.

Categories and Awards
T-shirts to all participants
2 Stages:
Trophies for the overall top 5 male/female and prizes for the top 3 male/ female in each age group. Medals for all finishers.

Saturday - short distance:
Daily prizes for the male and female winners in the following age groups: Cadets 15-16 30 K, Junior 17-18 30 K, Sub 23 19-22 30 K, Elite 23-29 30 K (Elite: daily prizes for top 3 male and female), Master 30+ 30 K, Master 40+ 30 K, Master 50+ 30 K, Master 60+ 30 K.

Sunday - long distance:
Daily prizes for the male and female winners in the following age groups: Sub 23 19-22 60 K, Elite 23-29 60 K, (Elite: daily prizes for top 3 male and female), Master 30+ 60 K, Master 40+ 60 K, Master 50+ 60 K, Master 60+ 60 K.

Registration:

20 € for 1 Stage (+ ChampionChip: deposit of 25 €)

30 € for 2 Stages (+ ChampionChip: deposit of 25 €)

15 € for 1 Stage (+ ChampionChip: deposit of 25 €): Canarian federation residents

20 € for 2 Stages (+ ChampionChip: deposit of 25 €): Canarian federation residents

(The payment is to be made when you pick up your number)

All participants need to bring a license from the national federation. If you do not have one, you can apply for one when registering. You can download the form on the following link:

http://www.clublasanta.es/2-stage_Off-Road_MTB_Tour_Race-10742.aspx

In 2009 the winners were the Dane Benjamin Justesen and the British citizens Sue Clarke.

1st Stage: Benjamin Justesen, DEN 00:54:35 and Linda Melanie Villumsen, DEN, 01:02:50

2nd Stage: Ian Wilkinson, GBR 02:13:45 and Sue Clarke, GBR 02:41:08

2 Stages: Benjamin Justesen, DEN 03:08:28 and Sue Clarke GBR 03:44:15