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EVENT BROCHURE
RED BULL ROMANIACS 2018 2 www.redbullromaniacs.com
THE WOLRD’S TOUGHEST HARD ENDURO RALLYE
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RED BULL ROMANIACS 2018
WE LIVE EXTREME ENDURO
SUMMARY
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05 Event program .com
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omaniacs
06 Briefly about each off-road day
08 Spectator planning guide
10 Spectator Points
32 About the Red Bull Romaniacs
35 Hall of Fame
36 The Epic Edition 15
42 About the riders
48 Places of interest near the track
51 Enduro for Romania / Let’s give a helping hand
52 Livestream Program
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RED BULL ROMANIACS 2018
EVENT PROGRAM
Sunday, July 22 12:00 – Gold Class, Qualification Prologue,
10:00 – 22:00 Coposu Boulevard, Sibiu
Administrative checks & scrutineering at 12:45 – Iron Class, Qualification Prologue,
Ramada Hotel & riders paddock Vointa Coposu Boulevard, Sibiu
Stadium 17:00 – Prologue Finals, Coposu Boule-
vard, Sibiu
Monday, July 23
10:00 – 22:00 Wednesday, July 25 - Saturday, July 28
Administrative checks & scrutineering @ Off-road Days 1-4
Ramada Hotel & riders paddock Vointa Wednesday the rally will head to Straja for
Stadium the 2 nights bivouac. Friday it will be back
16:30 – Parade ceremony at Piata Mare, in Sibiu. For highlights please check out
Sibiu city center, followed by a demo ride our “Spectator points”.
on the prologue track (Coposu Boulevard,
Sibiu) Saturday, July 28
18:00 – Autograph session, at the pro- 11.30 – Finish of the rally at the Gusterita
logue track (Coposu Boulevard, Sibiu) Hill near Sibiu
21:00 - Competitors & service crew Pro- 22:00 – Prize giving ceremony and Red
logue briefing in the ‘’Atlas’ conference Bull Romaniacs race party at Independenta,
room in the Ramada Hotel Hala de forja, Stefan cel Mare Street no.
152-154, Sibiu
Tuesday, July 24
Prologue
08:00 – Bronze Class, Qualification Pro-
logue , Coposu Boulevard, Sibiu Parade ceremony
10:45 – Silver Class, Qualification Prologue, Piata Mare
Coposu Boulevard, Sibiu
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BRIEFLY ABOUT
EACH OFF-ROAD DAY
The Red Bull Romaniacs bivouacs outside Sibiu. trails, the mining environ-
celebrates the 15th anniver- Besides ”highs” the track ment and real “out there”
sary this year and pushes will also bring riders to wilderness. There will also
things a notch further, new “lows” - literally and be historical sections like
again… The rally will explore figuratively: going indoor the original Ziggy Zaggy
a completely new area on and even underground from the first edition of the
off-road days 2 and 3, deliv- for some “Urban Warfare Red Bull Romaniacs. This
ering trails with some of the Enduro” while making section will illustrate how
highest altitudes covered competitors face their the skill level has evolved
so far in the history of the physical and technical over the last 15 years,
event. This will manifest limits. Sections such as the helpers will no longer be
in insanely long up and “Goat Gully” and “Parallel needed.
downhills that will bring the Slalom” will ensure riders Maximum track distances
phrase “Red Bull Romaniacs are kept on the ball both will vary each day between
steep” to mind. In order to physically and mentally and 100 and 220 km with esti-
reach and utilize this region will separate the tough from mated hours on the bike to
near the Petroșani mining the weak. be around 5 to 11 hours. Off-
area, the Red Bull Romani- New, untouched trails will road Day 1 will throw riders
acs will go back to its roots add to the mix, together in at the deep end as it will
and feature two overnight with abandoned farmer be one of the longer days.
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OFF-ROAD injection
Gold: 121 km, best estimat-
estimated riding time:
approx. 5 h 40 mins, with a
DAY 1: ed riding time: approx. 5 h maximum riding time of 8
On this first off-road day 25 mins, maximum riding hours.
the start is going to be near time 10 hours. Iron: 133 km, best estimat-
Sibiu, the Service Point Silver: 113 km, best estimat- ed riding time: approx. 4 h
near Ciungetu (Vâlcea ed riding time: approx. 5 45 mins, with a maximum
County) and the finish in h, maximum riding time 9 riding time of 7 hours.
Straja. A tough and long hours.
stage for all the classes.
Signature Sections: Better
Bronze: 106km, best esti-
mated riding time: approx.
OFF-ROAD
stay dry, Switchback heav- 5 h, maximum riding time DAY 4:
en, Switchback hell 8 hours. The start of the last day
Gold: 219 km, best estimat- Iron: 90 km, best estimated of this epic edition is in
ed riding time: approx. 6 h riding time: approx. 4 h 25 Tocile, the Service Point is
30 mins. with a maximum mins. maximum riding time hosted by the Arena Pla-
riding time of 11 h. 7 hours. toș the ski & snowboard
Silver: 209 km, best esti- resort, which also has a
mated riding time: approx.
6 h 45 mins. with a maxi-
OFF-ROAD great fun park during the
summer. As the tradition
mum riding time of 10 h. DAY 3: requires the finish will
Bronze: 198 km, best esti- The start is near Petrila, in be on Gușteriţa hill, near
mated riding time: approx. Hunedoara County, Ser- Sibiu, and this year we
6 h 30 mins with a maxi- vice Point is located near prepared a series of epic
mum riding time of 9 h. Mărtinie, in Alba County, surprises.
Iron: 187 km, best estimat- while the finish is near Gura Signature Sections: Whis-
ed riding time: approx. 6 Râului, in Sibiu County. key throttle, Steroid, One
h with a maximum riding This is going to be a long day hill, Pull me up
time of 8 h 30 mins. and tough day and the Gold: 128 km, best estimat-
competitors will cross three ed riding time: approx. 5 h
OFF-ROAD counties on their way back
to Sibiu.
15 mins, maximum riding
time 10 hours.
DAY 2: Signature Sections: Galin- Silver: 127 km, best esti-
The start is in Straja, the do ridge, Babysitter, Parallel mated riding time: approx.
Service Point is near Valea slalom, Trial trail. 5 h 20 mins, maximum
de Brazi at the spectator Gold: 158 km, best estimat- riding time 9 hours.
point Soso’s Office, on ed riding time: approx. 6 h Bronze: 113 km, best esti-
the second day the finish 30 mins, with a maximum mated riding time: approx.
will also be in Straja. It is riding time of 10 hours. 4 h 30 mins, maximum
a short stage but really Silver: 146 km, best esti- riding time 8 hours.
tough. mated riding time: approx. Iron: 96 km. Best estimat-
Signature Sections: Amer- 5 h 25 mins, with a maxi- ed riding time: approx. 4 h
ica’s cup, Tele moto, Bikini mum riding time of 9 hours. 15 mins, maximum riding
hill, Lupeni zoo, Direct Bronze: 158 km, best time 7 hours.
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SPECTATORS PLANNING GUIDE
Here is some information that will help you to get the
most out of your visit to Red Bull Romaniacs 2018:
The race starts on the 24 afternoon at 16:30 and go- reached during the day - so
July (Tuesday) in Sibiu with ing into the evening. It will you’ll have to pick them
the inner city Prologue and feature competitors inter- wisely…
finishes on the 28 July (Sat- views followed by Prologue Please check the Spectator
urday) with the party. test runs for the Gold Class Points section.
We do not recommend and an autograph session.
booking a hotel for the Off-road Day 1,
whole time in Sibiu as two Prologue, 25 July, Wednesday
of the days will be a 2-3 24 July, Tuesday Early morning Off-Road
hours’ drive to reach the In the heart of Sibiu (Copo- Start just outside Sibiu, this
“hot-spots”. su Boulevard), the Pro- first stage is leading the
The rally will head out of logue runs all day. Watch rally over to the Petroșani
Sibiu to the Petroșani area the action as competitors area.
and feature two overnight tackle daunting obsta- Driving time for spectators
bivouacs, this will include cles in front of thousands from Sibiu to the Service
everything: the competitor of spectators, TV crews, Point is around 1:45, 95 km.
paddock, accommodation, media and live streaming. There are some Spectator
headquarter, off-road start The qualifications start Points around there. Travel
and off-road finish. at 08:00 followed by the time to the Off-road Finish
We recommend finding finals at 17:00. is 2:30, 105 km over some
a room in the Petroșani high mountains.
area on Wednesday, where Off-road days There are many Specta-
you still have some “city Starting times during the tor Points in the Off-road
infrastructure” and ap- four off-road days: first Finish area, Straja village.
proximately 30 mins away competitor per class usu- This is the first night
from the various points of ally starts around 06:30 (Wednesday to Thursday)
interest. - 07:00, Iron class around that visitors are advised
For Thursday we recom- 09:00; first competitors are to spend outside Sibiu, in
mend to relocate to the expected to finish around this case in the Petroșani/
Șugag/Martinie area, see lunch time. Lupeni area.
details below. Each day features an off-
road start, a mandatory Off-road Day 2,
23 July, Monday Service Point and an off- 26 July, Thursday
There will be a presenta- road finish for the compet- Early morning Off-
tion of the 53 competing itors. In between there are road Start just outside
nations in the historical city also many Spectator Points Petroșani, this stage of
center of Sibiu, (location: for visitors to view - how- the rally will stay in the
Piata Mare) starting in the ever not all of them can be Petroșani area.
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Driving time for specta- place in the Sibiu area and
tors from Petroșani to the Off-road Day 3, will lead the competitors to
Off-road Start is about 45 27 July, Friday the spectacular “Gușteriţa”
mins, 28 km. To the Ser- Early morning start just Off-road Finish just outside
vice Point it is around 30 outside Petroșani (Petrila), Sibiu (even more action
mins, 29 km. this third stage is leading than in previous years!).
There are great Spectator the rally back over to the The travel distance from
Points around the Off-road Sibiu area. Sibiu to the Service Point
Start, the Service Point The travel time from Șu- is about 45 mins, 30 km,
and the Off-road Finish, gag/Mărtinie area to the there are plenty of Spec-
in Straja village. The drive Service Point is about 10 tator Points around Sibiu,
back from the Off-road mins, 5 km. travel time from the Service
finish to Petroșani is about From the Service Point to Point to the “Gușteriţa” Off-
45 mins, 28 km. Sibiu, travel time is approxi- road Finish is about 1 h 40
For the next day, Off-road mately 1h 15 min, 83 km. mins, 40 km.
Day 3, most of the Specta- Friday night onwards, visi- The podium and award cer-
tor Points are in the Sebeș tors are advised to stay in emony will happen here at
Valley. We recommend Sibiu for the final off-road “Gușteriţa” Off-road Finish
finding accommodation day, awards ceremony and around mid-day.
(Thursday to Friday) in the party. The evening will be domi-
Șugag/Mărtinie area as nated by the legendary Red
the travel time and dis- Off-road Day 4, Bull Romaniacs finisher
tance would mean a very 28 July, Saturday party, starting at 22:00 at
early starting time from Early morning Off-road Independenţa, Hala de For-
Petroșani to get to the Start just outside Sibiu. jă, Ștefan cel Mare Street
Spectator Points. This fourth stage takes no: 152-154, Sibiu.
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SPECTATOR
POINTS
OFF-ROAD left side.
How to get there: Drive out
DAY 1 of Sibiu on the 106A road
towards RASINARI and
PALTINIS, 2 km after you
exit Sibiu turn left towards
CISNADIOARA on 106D
road. 1 km after you entered 2
CISNADIOARA turn right
and go down the road,
1 cross the bridge over the
river and turn right. Stay on villages and after 65 km
this road going along the you will arrive in BREZOI.
river and in the valley 2 km There turn right towards
to reach the spectator point VOINEASA on road 7A. In
on your right. VOINEASA turn right on
the 105G road and contin-
Point 2 ue into the valley on the
600 cc gravel road for about 3 km
Point 1 GPS coordinates (NE DD to reach the spectator point
Frog Valley MM SS): N45° 25’ 48” on your right.
GPS coordinates (NE DD E23° 59’ 04”
MM SS): N45° 41’ 36” E24° Driving time from Sibiu: Point 3
05’ 04” 2 h 5 min Service point in Voineasa
Driving time from Sibiu: Distance: 106 km GPS coordinates (NE DD
30 min Action between: MM SS): N45° 22’ 54”
Distance: 15 km 08:15 & 11:00 E24° 00’ 23”
Action between 06:40 & Class: Gold & Silver Driving time from Sibiu:
10:00 Watch the Silver class rid- 1 h 45 min
Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze, ers go up this hill climb. Full Distance: 96 km
Iron throttle skills are needed Action between:
Check out the first downhill here. 08:40 & 13:00
for all riders on your right How to get there: Drive Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze,
and take some tips from South out of Sibiu direc- Iron
the Silver and Gold class tion BUCHAREST on road More or less at the half way
riders on how to ride the E81DN7. You will drive point of the day the riders
bike easily uphill on your through several small will come into the service
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point for a mandatory
20-min break, just enough
time to eat a little bit and
a quick check of the bike
before heading into the
wild again.
How to get there: Drive
South out of Sibiu direc-
tion BUCHAREST on road
E81DN7. You will drive
through several small
5
villages and after 65 km
you will arrive in BREZOI,
where you will turn right
towards VOINEASA. Drive
to the village MALAIA and
4
7 km after MALAIA turn
left into the road 701D
towards CIUNGETU. After
about 500 m you will find
the spectator point Point 5
on your left. Radu go home
GPS coordinates (NE DD
Class: Gold MM SS): N45° 22’ 55”
The Gold class riders have E23° 57’ 33”
to pass down a rockslide Driving time from Sibiu:
before they drop into the 1 h 45 min
river bed. Distance: 100 km
How to get there: Drive Action between:
South out of Sibiu direc- 09:05 & 10:30
3 tion BUCHAREST on road Class: Gold
E81DN7. You will drive There are just two options
through several small vil- for the Gold class riders at
lages and after 65 km you this hard uphill traverse:
will arrive in BREZOI, where “Go hard or go home”!
you will turn right towards How to get there: Drive
Point 4 VOINEASA. Drive to the South out of Sibiu direc-
Better stay dry village MALAIA and 7 km tion BUCHAREST on road
GPS coordinates (NE DD after MALAIA turn left into E81DN7. You will drive
MM SS): N45° 22’ 47” the road 701D towards CI- through several small
E23° 57’ 59” UNGETU. Follow that road villages and after 65 km
Driving time from Sibiu: for about 4 km until you you will arrive in BREZOI,
1 h 45 min reach the village CIUNGE- where you will turn right
Distance: 99 km TU. At the beginning of towards VOINEASA. Drive
Action between: the village you will find the to the village MALAIA
09:05 & 10:30 spectator point on your left. and 7 km behind MALAIA
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turn left into the road 701D towards VOINEASA- Class: Gold
towards CIUNGETU. Follow PETROSANI for the next Just next to Switchback
that road for about 4 km 99 km. Before you reach Heaven, the Gold-class rid-
until you reach the village PETROSANI, turn right on ers are challenged by long
CIUNGETU. At the begin- the 709H to JIET and you and difficult climb in the
ning of the village you will will reach PETRILA after 3 forest: this is a good place
find the spectator point on km. In PETRILA turn right to be if you want to see the
your left. onto the road 68 to CIMPA. worlds elite suffer.
In the small village CIMPA, How to get there: Drive
Point 6 look for the spectator point South out of Sibiu direc-
Switchback heaven sign, as there are no other tion BUCHAREST on road
GPS coordinates (NE DD indications on that road E81DN7. You will drive
MM SS): N45° 26’ 48” and turn right. The sign is through several small
E23° 27’ 50” located just before a small villages and after 65 km
Driving time from Sibiu: river crossing. Stay on that you will arrive in BREZOI,
3 h 45min gravel road for about 2 where you will turn right
Distance: 175 km km until you arrive at the towards VOINEASA-
Action between: spectator point on your PETROSANI for the next
11:45 & 15:00 right side. 99 km. Before you reach
Class: Gold & Silver PETROSANI, turn right on
Watch how the Gold-class Point 7 the 709H to JIET and you
riders have some fun Switchback hell will reach PETRILA after 3
using their skills while the GPS coordinates (NE DD km. In PETRILA turn right
Silver-class riders struggle MM SS): N45° 26’ 47” E23° onto the road 68 to CIMPA.
to get their bikes up the hill. 27’ 47” In the small village CIMPA,
How to get there: Drive Driving time from Sibiu: look for the spectator point
South out of Sibiu direc- 3 h 45 min sign, as there are no other
tion BUCHAREST on road Distance: 175 km indications on that road
E81DN7. You will drive Action between: and turn right. The sign is
through several small 11:55 & 13:30 located just before a small
villages and after 65 km river crossing. Stay on that
you will arrive in BREZOI, gravel road for about 2
where you will turn right km until you arrive at the
spectator point on your
right side.
Point 8
Please no rain 2
GPS coordinates (NE DD
6 MM SS): N45° 26’ 01” E23°
21’ 28”
7 Driving time from Sibiu:
3 h 40 min
Distance: 173 km
Action between:
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after the bridge which you through several small
crossed before. Walk to the villages and after 65 km
stone tower and continue you will arrive in BREZOI,
8 for another 200 m, the rid- where you will turn right
ers will be on your left side. towards VOINEASAPET-
Please let the competitors ROSANI for the next 104
pass between the tower km. You will reach the city
and the spectator sign. center of PETROSANI by
passing through the first
Point 9 roundabout. Turn left at
Aninoasa Mining the second roundabout
GPS coordinates (NE DD onto the main road E79
MM SS): N45° 24’ 35” E23° for 6 km. You will pass
12:00 & 16:30 18’ 44” several gas stations and an
Class: Gold, Silver and Driving time from Sibiu: airplane in a roundabout.
Bronze 3 h 55 min At the exit of PETROSANI
Interesting point for Bronze Distance: 184 km you will pass a railway
class, some of them will Action between: bridge, shortly afterwards
need to push their bikes up 12:15 & 16:45 keep right towards LUPENI.
the hill. Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze, After 2.5 km you will arrive
How to get there: Drive Iron in the small village ISCRO-
South out of Sibiu direc- Nice spot to take some NI. There is a church and
tion BUCHAREST on road legendary photos of all shortly after a monument
E81DN7. You will drive classes in an abandoned on your right. Turn right and
through several small vil- mine. continue for 5 km on the
lages and after 65 km you How to get there: Drive 666B road until you reach
will arrive in BREZOI, where South out of Sibiu direc- the mine in the center of
you will turn right towards tion BUCHAREST on road ANINOASA.
VOINEASAPETROSANI” E81DN7. You will drive
for the next 104 km. You Point 10
will reach the city center Graveyard
of PETROSANI by passing GPS coordinates (NE DD
straight at first roundabout. MM SS): N45° 23’ 47”
Use the first exit of the E23° 16’ 02”
second roundabout on Driving time from Sibiu:
main road E79 in direc- 4h
tion to PETRILA. After Distance: 187 km
1.5 km you will pass Action between:
the river JIUL DE EST. 13:00 & 16:00
Turn right after the Class: Gold and Silver
bridge, drive another The Gold class riders will
200 m and make a not have too many prob-
U-turn to your right
9 lems here but the Silver
into the small street. class may need a helping
Park your vehicle hand at this steep and
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Point 11 exit of PETROSANI you
Direct injection will pass a railway bridge,
GPS coordinates (NE DD shortly afterwards keep
MM SS): N45° 22’ 34” right towards LUPENI. You
E23° 13’ 48” will reach the entrance
Driving time from Sibiu: road sign of LUPENI after
4h 10 km and after another
Distance: 191 km 800 m turn right over the
Action between: railway at the road sign
10 12:45 & 17:30 SPRE STRAND. Turn right
Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze, again after the bridge and
Iron follow the road VICTORIA
A mining area that invites for 3 km. On your way
you to take many fasci- up there are three small
nating pictures of all
classes. Several
nasty uphill. steep uphills
How to get there: Drive that must
South out of Sibiu direc- be mas-
tion BUCHAREST on road
E81DN7. You will drive
11
through several small vil-
lages and after 65 km you
will arrive in BREZOI, where
you will turn right towards
VOINEASAPETROSANI tered by all riders.
for the next 104 km. You How to get there: Drive
will reach the city center South out of Sibiu direc-
of PETROSANI by passing tion BUCHAREST on road
through the first rounda- E81DN7. You will drive
bout. Turn left at the sec- through several small
ond roundabout onto the villages and after 65 km
main road E79 for 6 km. you will arrive in BREZOI,
You will pass several gas where you will turn right intersections. Keep straight
stations and an airplane in towards VOINEASAPET- on the main road until you
a roundabout. After 6 km ROSANI for the next 104 reach the parking space
drive right towards VUL- km. You will reach the city and walk 300 m to reach
CAN. Follow the main road center of PETROSANI by the hill climb action on
for 2 km in VULCAN until passing through the first your right.
you reach an I M VULCAN roundabout. Turn left at
monument. Turn right and the second roundabout on Point 12
drive another 3 km on the main road E79 for 6 km. Straja road
DJ666 road to find the You will pass several gas GPS coordinates (NE DD
spectator point on your left. stations and an airplane MM SS): N45° 19’ 55” E23°
in a roundabout. At the 13’ 39”
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bridge, shortly after turn tion BUCHAREST on road
right towards LUPENI. E81DN7. You will drive
When you reach the center through several small
of LUPENI after 13 km, drive villages and after 65 km
left onto the 664A road you will arrive in BREZOI,
12 to STATIUNEA STRAJA. where you will turn right
After 4 km you will reach towards VOINEASAPET-
the spectator point on your ROSANI for the next 104
right. km. You will reach the city
center of PETROSANI by
Point 13 passing through the first
Driving time from Sibiu: Finish in Straja roundabout. Turn left at
4 h 5 min GPS coordinates (NE DD the second roundabout on
Distance: 195 km MM SS): N45° 19’ 16” E23° main road E79 for 6 km.
Action between: 14’ 12” You will pass several gas
13:00 & 18:00 Driving time from Sibiu: stations and an airplane in
Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze, 4 h 15 min a roundabout. At the exit of
Iron Distance: 199 km PETROSANI you will pass a
All riders firing up the hill Action between: railway bridge, shortly after
crossing the road to Straja. 13:10 & 19:00 drive right towards LUPENI.
Especially the Iron class Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze, When you reach the center
will need your help at this Iron of LUPENI after 13 km on
long and steep uphill to Meet the riders at the off- the 66A road, turn left onto
finally reach the finish. road finish after a long and the 664A road towards
How to get there: Drive hard first day of racing in STATIUNEA STRAJA. After
South out of Sibiu direc- Romania. 8 km you will reach the
tion BUCHAREST on road How to get there: Drive finish on top of the bridge
E81DN7. You will drive South out of Sibiu direc- at STATIUNEA STRAJA.
through several small
villages and after 65 km
you will arrive in BREZOI,
where you will turn right
towards VOINEASAPET-
ROSANI for the next 104
km. You will reach the city
center of PETROSANI by
passing through the first
roundabout. Turn left at
the second roundabout
onto the main road E79
for 6km. You will pass sev-
eral gas stations and an
13
airplane in a roundabout.
At the exit of PETROSANI
you will pass a railway
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OFF-ROAD
DAY 2
Point 1
Start in Straja
GPS coordinates (N/E
DD MM SS): N45° 19’ 07”
E23° 14’ 17”
Driving time from Straja:
5 min
Distance: 1 km
Action between:
06:30 & 11:20 2
Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze,
Iron
Meet the riders at the Off-
road Start and wish them
good luck before they 4
head into the mountains.
How to get there: On your
way up to STRAJA at the
beginning of the village
turn right at the ski lift sta-
tion onto the gravel road. Point 2 station of STRAJA after 1
Follow the gravel road for Tele Moto km. Park your vehicle and
750 m. The start of day 2 GPS coordinates (N/E DD walk up to the spectator
is next to the monument MM SS): N45° 18’ 51” E23° point at the ski lift.
on the 14’ 39”
slope. Driving time from Straja: Point 3
5 min Dragon spikes
Distance: 1 km GPS coordinates (N/E DD
Action between: MM SS): N45° 19’ 06” E23°
06:30 & 07:00 18’ 04”
Class: Gold Driving time from Straja:1 h
Close to the start, the Gold Distance: 23 km
class riders will battle a Action between:
difficult “straight into your 07:15 & 11:00
face” climb with slippery Class: Gold & Silver
rocks. Bikes and riders will An almost 1,500 altitude
be “warmed-up” after this. uphill is on the menu for
1 How to get there: Drive the Gold and Silver class
until the end of the asphalt riders. They will pray for it
road in STRAJA. You will to end!
reach the second ski lift How to get there: Head
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come through a very rocky Action between:
and tricky section. 08:10 & 13:00
How to get there: On your Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze
way up to STRAJA at the Watch the Gold and Silver
beginning of the village class and especially the
turn right at the ski lift sta- Bronze class riders as they
tion onto the gravel road. twist the throttle on this
Follow the gravel road for beautiful incline into the
another 1.5 km. Park your mountains.
vehicle at the second big How to get there: Head out
water tank and walk to the of Straja and drive down
stone field in front of you. into the valley towards
LUPENI for 7 km. Before
3 Point 5 reaching Lupeni, make a
Bikini hill sharp left turn to the Straja
GPS coordinates (N/E DD chairlift TELESCAUN. You
MM SS): N45° 20’ 11” E23° will reach the parking areas
12’ 53” after 1.5 km. To get the best
Driving time from Straja: action, walk up the slope
out of Straja towards 25 min opposite to the chair lift.
PETROSANI. After 15 Distance: 8,5 km
km you will reach the Point 6
first roundabout of America`s cup
VULCAN. Turn right GPS coordinates (N/E
onto road 664 towards DD MM SS): N45° 18’ 03”
CAPRISOARA. After E23° 08’ 28”
6 km you will pass Driving time from Straja:
PASUL VULCAN and 50 min
after another 2 km you Distance: 21 km
will find the spectator Action between:
point on your right. 08:25 &10:00
Class: Gold
Point 4 Watch the pro`s climb
Straja rock garden this steep hill with tricky
GPS coordinates (N/E roots and rocks.
DD MM SS): N45° 18’ How to get there:
33” E23° 15’ 09” Head out of Straja
Driving time from Stra- and drive down into
ja: 15 min the valley towards
Distance: 2,5 km LUPENI. Turn left
Action between: towards CAMPU
07:55 &14:00 LUI NEAG. After 7
Class: Gold, Silver, km turn left over
Bronze 5 the bridge towards
The competitors will the city center of
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09:10 & 16:00 Action between:
Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze, 10:50 & 14:00
Iron Class: Gold & Silver
Before all the riders reach Check out the skills of the
the service point they have Silver and Gold class riders
to ride through “Soso`s of- and how they jump over a
fice”. A lot of fun things to natural gully.
see there when they race How to get there: Head
6
7
URICANI. Turn left after the through this abandoned out of Straja and drive
bridge again on STRADA building to get to the ser- down into the valley
UNIRII and left once again vice point. towards LUPENI and turn
after 300 m onto ALEEA How to get there: Head out right onto road 66A. After
BRAZILOR, turn right onto of Straja and drive down 1.2 km you will pass an
STRADA VALOMIR. Follow into the valley to LUPENI. orthodox church on your
the road into the valley for Turn left towards VALEA right. After another 200
another 5 km to reach the DE BRAZI. After 10 km you m turn left at the catholic
spectator point on your will find an old abandoned church onto street MI-
right hand side. building on your right. This HAIL SADOVEANU. Drive
is spectator point 8 and straight after the bridge on
Point 7 also today`s Service Point. street VITOS GAVRILA.
Service point at Soso`s Follow the street to the end
office Point 8 and park your vehicle. Walk
GPS coordinates (N/E DD Wheelspin gully up on your right to reach
MM SS): N45° 19’ 25” E23° GPS coordinates (N/E DD the spectator point.
06’ 00” MM SS): N45° 21’ 32” E23°
Driving time from Straja: 12’ 06” Point 9
40 min Driving time from Straja: Lupeni zoo
Distance: 18 km 35 min GPS coordinates (N/E DD
Action between: Distance: 12 km MM SS): N45° 21’ 56” E23°
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12’ 10”
Driving time from Straja:
40 min
Distance: 13 km
Action between:
11:00 & 14:15
Class: Gold & Silver
Really nice spot to
take some legendary
photos of all the Silver
and Gold class riders
in an old mine. True 9
to the motto “Epic
Edition 15”.
How to get there:
Head out of Straja
and drive down 8
into the valley
towards LUPENI
and turn right onto
road 66A. After 1.2
km you will pass
an orthodox church
on your righthand
side. After another
200 m turn left at
the catholic church
on street MIHAIL
SADOVEANU. Turn
right after the bridge and
follow the street next to
the river until you reach a Point 10 ing pictures of all classes.
rope bridge. Turn left there Direct injection Several steep inclines that
and continue on POMP- GPS coordinates (N/E DD must be mastered by all
IERILOR street which MM SS): N45° 22’ 35” E23° riders.
changes to STEFAN street 13’ 47” How to get there: Head out
after 500 m. Drive all the Driving time from Straja: of Straja and drive down
way up through the set- 35 min into the valley towards
tlement and continue on Distance: 13 km LUPENI. Turn right onto
the gravel road for another Action between: road 66A for 2 km towards
1 km. Park your car at the 11:00 & 16:30 HOLOD. Turn left over the
spectator sign and walk Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze, railway at the road sign
900 m to the mine on your Iron SPRE STRAND. Turn right
left to reach the spectator A mining area that invites again after the bridge and
point. you to take many fascinat- follow the road VICTORIA
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will need your help at this
long and steep uphill to
finally reach the finish.
How to get there: Head out
of Straja and drive down
into the valley towards
10 “LUPENI”. You will find the
spectator point after 4km
on your left side.
Point 12
Finish in Straja
GPS coordinates (N/E DD
for 3 km. On MM SS): N45° 19’ 16” E23°
your way up there 14’ 12”
are three small intersec- Driving time from Straja:
tions. Keep straight on the 1 min
main road until you reach Distance: 10 m
the parking space and walk Action between: 11:30 &
300 m to reach the hill 18:00
climb action on your right. Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze,
Iron
Point 11 10 min Meet the riders at the Off-
Straja road Distance: 4 km road Finish and hear their
GPS coordinates (N/E DD Action between: stories from the racetrack.
MM SS): N45° 19’ 55” E23° 11:20 & 16:00 The finish-spectator point
13’ 39” Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze, will be on top of the bridge
Driving time from Straja: Iron at STATIUNEA STRAJA.
All riders firing
up the hill, cross-
ing the road to
Straja. Especial-
ly the Iron class
11
12
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OFF-ROAD river on a stone bridge, turn the intersection and let the
DAY 3
left and stay on 709K. After riders pass.
2.5 km you will find today`s
start on the right. Point 3
Trial trial
Point 2 GPS coordinates (N/E DD
Magic mushroom MM SS): N45° 29’ 55” E23°
GPS coordinates 27’ 57”
(N/E DD MM SS): Driving time from Straja:
N45° 29’ 58” E23° 1 h 25 min
1 27’ 51” Distance: 43 km
Driving time from Action between:
Straja: 07:00 & 07:45
1 h 25 min Class: Gold
Distance: 43 km Take a look at how the pro`s
Action between: 7:25 & tackle this narrow ridge up.
9:30 How to get there: Head
Class: Silver out of Straja towards
Watch the Silver class riders PETROSANI. Pass the city
Point 1 go up endless zig zags. center of PETROSANI by
Start in Petrila How to get there: Head staying on the main road
GPS coordinates (N/E DD out of Straja towards E79. Turn right onto road
MM SS): N45° 28’ 04” PETROSANI. Pass the city 709H to PETRILA and
E23° 25’ 14” center of PETROSANI by CIMPA for the next 9 km. At
Driving time from Straja: staying on the main road the exit of CIMPA keep left,
1 h 10 min E79. Turn right onto road pass the bridge over the riv-
Distance: 36 km 709H towards
Action between: PETRILA and
6:45 & 11:00 CIMPA for the next
Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze, 9 km. At the exit of
Iron CIMPA keep left,
Meet the riders at the off- pass the bridge 2
road start and wish them over the river and
good luck before they head follow the road
into the mountains. Follow 68A to RASCO-
the I and B signs to watch ALA for 1.5 km.
some drama. The asphalt ends 3
How to get there: Head and you follow
out of Straja towards the gravel road for
PETROSANI. Pass the city another 3 km into
center of PETROSANI by the valley to reach
staying on the mainroad the spectator point
E79. Turn right onto road on your left. Please
709H to PETRILA. After 4 park your vehicle
km, just before crossing the in front of or after
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er and follow the road 68A of Straja to-
to RASCOALA for 1.5 km. wards PET-
The asphalt ends and you ROSANI.
follow the gravel road for Pass the
another 3 km into the valley city center 6
to reach the spectator point of PET- 5
on your right. The riders ROSANI by
will pass you on the gravel staying on
road between spectator the main
point 2 and 3. Please do not road E79.
park your vehicle on the Turn right
racetrack and let the riders onto road
pass. 709H to
PETRILA and CIMPA for
Point 4 the next 9 km. At the exit
Spectator point 4 of CIMPA keep left, pass
GPS coordinates (N/E DD the bridge over the river
MM SS): N45° 30’ 12” E23° and follow the road 68A
28’ 15” to RASCOALA for 1.5 km.
Driving time from Straja: The asphalt ends and you bout in PETROSANI turn
1 h 30 min follow the gravel road for right onto road 7A towards
Distance/Distanţă: 44 km another 3.5 km into the OBARSIA LOTRULUI for 28
Action between: valley to reach the spectator km. Turn left towards SU-
07:15 & 08:00 point on your right. GAG on road DN67C. After
Class: Gold 42 km you will pass TAU
Watch the Gold class riders Point 5 BISTRA and after another
climb this very tricky uphill Spectator point 5 ca. 8 km there are small tim-
with lots of roots. GPS coordinates (N/E DD ber houses on a right-hand
How to get there: Head out MM SS): N45° 43’ 27” E23° corner. Find a good parking
36’ 00” space there and walk up to
Driving time from Straja: the spectator point on your
2 h 45 min left.
Distance: 105 km
Action between: Point 6
08:45 & 11:30 Parallel slalom
Class: Silver GPS coordinates (N/E DD
Meet the Silver class riders MM SS): N45° 43’ 27” E23°
4 as they face the uphill full of 36’ 04”
roots and natural obstacles. Driving time from Straja:
How to get there: Head out 2 h 45 min
of Straja to- Distance: 105 km
wards PET- Action between:
ROSANI. At 08:45 & 10:15
the fourth Class: Gold
rounda- Watch the Gold class riders
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climb this steep hill followed your vehicle at the STIHL towards SUGAG on road
by a very narrow and tricky shop and walk up the small DN67C for 59 km. In the
single trail. road with the traffic sign city center of SUGAG, 500
How to get there: Head 3,5T to reach the spectator m after the big church, park
out of Straja towards point on your left side. your vehicle at the STIHL
PETROSANI. At the fourth shop and walk up the small
roundabout in PETROSANI Point 8 road with the traffic sign
turn right onto road 7A to- Donkey trail 3,5T to reach the spectator
wards OBARSIA LOTRULUI GPS coordinates (N/E DD point on your right.
for 28 km. Turn left towards MM SS): N45° 46’
SUGAG on road DN67C. Af- 28” E23° 37’ Point 9
ter 42 km you will pass TAU Babysitter
BISTRA and after another GPS coordinates (N/E
ca. 8 km there are small tim- DD MM SS): N45°
ber houses on a right-hand 46’ 53” E23° 36’
corner. Find a good parking 43”
space there and walk up to
the spectator point on your
left.
Point 7
Vali’s trail
GPS coordinates (N/E DD
MM SS): N45° 46’ 23” E23°
37’ 38” 8
Driving time from Straja:
3h
Distance: 115 km
Action between: 34”
09:20 & 12:00 Driving time from Straja: 7
Class: Gold, Silver 3h
Scary downhill on a steep Distance: 115 km
and rocky ridge in the Action between: Driving time from Straja:
forest. 09:20 & 12:00 3h
How to get there: Head Class: Gold, Silver Distance: 115 km
out of Straja towards Meet the Silver and Gold Action between:
PETROSANI. At the fourth class riders climbing a hard 09:30 & 12:15
roundabout in PETROSANI and tricky trail in the forest. Class: Gold and Silver
turn right onto road 7A to- How to get there: Head Nice uphill on a steep rock-
wards OBARSIA LOTRULUI out of Straja towards face next to a village.
for 28 km. There turn left PETROSANI. At the fourth How to get there: Head
towards SUGAG on road roundabout in PETROSANI out of Straja towards
DN67C for 59 km. In the turn right onto road 7A to- PETROSANI. At the fourth
city center of SUGAG, 500 wards OBARSIA LOTRULUI roundabout in PETROSANI
m after the big church, park for 28 km. There turn left turn right onto road 7A to-
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Point 11
Fear factory
GPS coordinates (N/E DD
MM SS): N45° 48’ 26” E23°
37’ 20”
Driving time from Straja:
3h
Distance: 119 km
wards Action between:
OBAR- 9 10:00 & 15:00
SIA Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze,
LOTRULUI Iron
for 28 km. Watch all classes go down
There turn this steep downhill, some
left towards riders will have to walk
SUGAG on road their bikes to make it down
DN67C for 59 km. In PETROSANI. At the fourth safely.
the city center of SUGAG, roundabout in PETROSANI How to get there: Head
1.5 km after the big church turn right onto road 7A to- out of Straja towards
there is a bus stop and a wards OBARSIA LOTRULUI PETROSANI. At the fourth
small shop on your left. for 28 km. There turn left roundabout in PETROSANI
There, turn left onto the towards SUGAG on road turn right on road 7A to
road 214 and continue for DN67C for 59 km. Continue OBARSIA LOTRULUI for
another 250 m. Park your on road 67C for another 28 km. Turn left towards
vehicle just before the 3.5 km to MARTINIE. Turn SUGAG on road DN67C for
bridge and walk up to the left at the beginning of the 59 km. Continue on road
spectator point on your village onto road 216. Park 67C for another 5.5 km to
right. your vehicle 200 m after the exit of MARTINIE. Park
the bridge and walk up to your car next to the Service
Point 10 the spectator point on your Point or the wooden gate
Spectator point 10 right. you passed and use the
GPS coordinates (N/E DD small bridge on your left to
MM SS): N45° 47’ 42” E23° walk up to the
36’ 26” spec-
Driving time from Straja:
3h
10
Distance: 118 km
Action between:
09:30 & 14:00
Class: Silver, Bronze and
Iron
For the Silver class this will
be a tough nut to crack!
How to get there: Head
out of Straja towards
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How to get there: Head Action between:
out of Straja towards 10:20 & 12:00
PETROSANI. At the fourth Class: Gold
roundabout in PETROSANI Meet the Gold class riders
turn right on road 7A to climb a very tricky and
OBARSIA LOTRULUI for rocky uphill.
28 km. Turn left towards How to get there: From
11 SUGAG on road DN67C the SERVICE POINT IN
for 59 km. Continue on MARTINIE drive 1 km back
road 67C for another 5.5 in the direction of SUGAG
km to the exit of MARTI- to find the spectator point
NIE. Park your car next to sign on the left just next to
the service point on your a shop called MAGAZIN
12 left and join the riders for MIXT. Park your vehicle and
a short break there. Walk you will find the spectator
for another 200 m along point just behind the CAFE
the racetrack to see how on your left.
tator the riders jump over the
point. Pay attention as creek before they reach the Point 14
all riders are passing this service point. Long walk
bridge too. GPS coordinates (N/E DD
Point 13 MM SS): N45° 47’ 27” E23°
Point 12 Galindo ridge 37’ 40”
Servicepoint in Martinie GPS coordinates (N/E DD Driving time from Straja:
GPS coordinates (N/E DD MM SS): N45° 47’ 48” E23° 3h
MM SS): N45° 48’ 18” E23° 36’ 56” Distance: 118 km
37’ 17” Driving time from Straja: Action between:
Driving time from Straja: 3h 10:30 & 12:15
3h Distance: 118 km Class: Gold
Distance: 119 km Definitely one of the most
Action between: difficult uphills of the day.
10:00 & 15:00 Watch the pro’s use all their
Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze, skills to get up this hill.
Iron How to get there: From the
More or less at the half way
point of the day the riders
will come into the service
point for a mandatory 20-
min break, just enough time 13
to eat a little bit and a quick
check of the bike before
heading into the wild again.
Shortly before the service-
point the competitors have
to jump over the river. 14
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SERVICE POINT IN MAR- turn right onto road DJ106E.
TINIE drive 1 km back in the Stay on the DJ106E all the
direction of SUGAG to find way through DOBRA, JINA,
the spectator point sign on POIANA SIBIULUI until
the left just next to a shop SALISTE after about 30 km
called MAGAZIN MIXT. of heavily winding roads.
Park your vehicle and hike Continue on the main road
up along the forest road for E81 in the direction of SIBIU
1 km. to SACEL for 5.5 km where 16
you turn right on DJ106D
Point 15 towards PALTINIS. After 5
Spectator point 15 km you will reach the mar-
GPS coordinates (N/E DD ketplace of ORLAT. Instead
MM SS): N45° 44’ 09” of following the main road,
E23° 55’ 43” keep right on the asphalt
Driving time from Straja: road STRADA LUNGA for Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze,
4 h 15 min 4.5 km which changes to Iron
Distance: 160 km a gravel road at the exit of Meet the riders at the off-
Action between: the village. You will find the road finish.
12:20 & 18:00 spectator point on your left. How to get there: Head
Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze, out of Straja towards
Iron Point 16 PETROSANI. At the fourth
Watch all classes but espe- Finish in Gura Raului roundabout in PETROSANI
cially the Iron and Bronze GPS coordinates (N/E DD turn right onto road 7A to-
class riders climbing this MM SS): N45° 44’ 43” E23° wards OBARSIA LOTRULUI
steep and nasty uphill. This 58’ 37” for 28 km. Turn left towards
will be the last uphill before Driving time from Straja: SUGAG on road DN67C
the finish. 4h for 59 km. In SUGAG turn
How to get there: Head Distance: 160 km right onto road DJ106E.
out of Straja towards Action between: Stay on the DJ106E all the
PETROSANI. At the fourth 12:35 & 18:15 way through DOBRA, JINA,
roundabout in PETROSANI POIANA SIBIULUI until
turn right onto road 7A to- SALISTE after about 30 km
wards OBARSIA LOTRULUI of heavily winding roads.
for 28 km. Turn left towards Continue on main road E81
SUGAG on road DN67C in direction SIBIU to SACEL
for 59 km. In SUGAG for 5.5 km where you turn
right on DJ106D towards
PALTINIS for another 6.5
km. In Orlat, keep right onto
DJ106J to GURA RAULUI
just for 750 m until you
pass a wooden gate. Turn
15 right there and follow the
spectator signs for 500 m.
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OFF-ROAD right a good place
DAY 4
to cross the 30-40
cm deep river. Park
your vehicle and
Point 1 hike towards the
Start in Tocile
2 racetrack 250 m to
GPS coordinates (N/E DD find the spectator
MM SS): N45° 40’ 45” point on your right.
E24° 09’ 39”
Driving time from Sibiu: Point 3
25 min Too Many
Distance: 14 km Switchbacks
Action between: GPS coordinates (N/E
07:00 & 11:50 DD MM SS): N45° 39’ 07”
Class: Gold, Silver, E24° 09’ 05”
Bronze, Iron Point 2 Driving time from Sibiu:
Meet the riders at the off- Warzone 35 min
road start and wish them GPS coordinates (N/E Distance: 20 km
good luck before they DD MM SS): N45° 39’ 24” Action between:
head into the mountains. E24° 09’ 37” 07:25 & 08:30
How to get there: Head Driving time from Sibiu: Class: Gold
South out of Sibiu and 35 min A steep ridge with count-
drive via CISNADIE to the Distance: 19 km less trees and many roots.
village of TOCILE. At the Action between: How to get there: Head
end of the village, you will 08:00 & 10:30 South out of Sibiu and
find the start on your right, Class: Silver drive to the village of
on an open grassy area at Watch the Silver class SADU – via CISNADIE
the foot of the hills. riders climb this steep and or via TALMACIU. Fol-
nasty incline. low the main road 105G
How to get
there: Head
South out of
Sibiu and drive
3
to the village
of SADU – via 4
CISNADIE or
via TALMACIU.
Follow the
main road 105G
through SADU
towards RAU
1 SADULUI. Just
1 km after you
exit SADU you
will find on your
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through SADU towards wards RAU SADULUI. 2.8 via TALMACIU. Follow the
RAU SADULUI. Just 2 km km after you exit SADU main road 105G through
after you exit SADU you you will find on your left SADU towards RAU
will find on your right the a sawmill after which the SADULUI. 7 km after you
spectator point and also JUVART gravel road is exit SADU you will find the
a good place to cross the starting to go slightly up spectator point on the right.
30-40 cm deep river. The on your left. Park your
Gold and Silver Class will vehicle at the beginning of Point6
pass the asphalt road the gravel road and cross Whiskey throttle
at this point where the the river to catch the best GPS coordinates (N/E DD
private compound ground action on the right of the MM SS): N45° 38’ 41” E24°
starts. So please park your asphalt road. 05’ 41”
vehicle on the grass field Driving time from Sibiu:
before on your right and let Point 5 40 min
the riders pass. Original Ziggy Zaggy Distance: 26 km
GPS coordinates (N/E Action between: 07:55 &
Point 4 DD MM SS): N45° 38’ 43” 11:45
Momentum E24° 06’ 36” Class: Gold, Silver
GPS coordinates (N/E Driving time from Sibiu: Meet the Silver and Gold
DD MM SS): N45° 38’ 59” 40 min class riders climb the
E24° 08’ 51” Distance: 25 km famous Whiskey throttle
Driving time from Sibiu: Action between: uphill which has become a
35 min 07:45 &11:30 very tricky one to go up.
Distance: 20 km Class: Gold, Silver How to get there: Head
Action between: 14 years ago the Silver and South out of Sibiu and
07:35 & 08:45 Gold class riders did the drive to the village of
Class: Gold same nasty shepherd trail. SADU – via CISNADIE or
Watch the Gold class riders Walk up 100 m and catch via TALMACIU. Follow the
ride a super steep uphill. the best action. main road 105G through
How to get there: Head How to get there: Head SADU towards RAU
South out of Sibiu and South out of Sibiu and SADULUI. 8.5 km after you
drive to the village of drive to the village of exit SADU you will find the
SADU – via CISNADIE or SADU – via CISNADIE or spectator point on the right.
via TALMACIU. Follow
the main road 105G Point 7
through SADU to- Old school miorita
GPS coordinates (N/E DD
5 MM SS): N45° 38’ 31” E24°
05’ 14”
Driving time from Sibiu:
45 min
Distance: 27 km
Action between:
08:05 & 12:00
Class: Gold, Silver
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ARENA PLATOS on your
left, the Service Point will
6 be in the parking lot of the
ski station.
7 Point 9
Hug the tree
GPS coordinates (N/E
DD MM SS): N45° 41’
60” E24° 00’ 10”
Driving time from Sibiu:
35 min
Distance: 22 km
Action between:
The riders will come into 09:45 & 10:45
the Service Point for a Class: Gold
mandatory 20-min break, Super tricky section with
Silver and Gold Class just enough time to eat a many switchbacks in the
competitors will ride down little bit and a quick check wild Carpathian Mountains.
a long slippery ridge, good on their bike before head- How to get there: Drive out
action here! ing into the wild again. of Sibiu on the 106A road
How to get there: Head How to get there: Drive out towards RASINARI. You
South out of Sibiu and of Sibiu on the 106A road will reach RASINARI after
drive to the village of towards RASINARI. You about 10 km. In Rasinari
SADU – via CISNADIE or will reach RASINARI after keep right towards Paltinis
via TALMACIU. Follow the about 10 km. In Rasinari and stay on road 106A
main road 105G through keep right towards Paltinis for another 15 km. On
SADU towards RAU and just stay on road 106A your way up there is a
SADULUI. 9 km after you for another 20 km. Just small intersection to
exit SADU you will find before arriving to PALTINIS/GURA
the spectator point on the PALTINIS, you RAULUI/
right. will see a ski
station 8
Point 8
Servicepoint Arena Platos
GPS coordinates (N/E DD
MM SS): N45° 40’ 32”
E23° 56’ 09”
Driving time from Sibiu:
45 min
Distance: 29 km
Action between:
08:55 & 15:00
Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze,
Iron
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road towards RASI- sections on the stony ridge
NARI. You will reach just after they fire-up from
RASINARI after about the valley.
10 km. In Rasinari keep How to get there: Drive
right towards PALTINIS out of Sibiu on the 106A
and just stay on road road towards RASINARI.
106A for another 4 km, You will reach RASINARI
and then leave the tar- after about 10 km. In
mac road in front of the Rasinari keep right towards
Pension Curmatura Ste- PALTINIS and just stay on
9 zii turning left towards road 106A for another 4
Santa Valley. Follow the km, then leave the tarmac
gravel road 2 km before road in front of the Pension
reaching the spectator CurmaturaStezii turning
point on the right. left towards Santa Valley.
SIBIU, stay on the road Follow the gravel road
106A, but pay attention Point 11 2.8 km before reaching
after 2.5 km there is a Steroid the spectator point on the
house with a red gate in a GPS coordinates (N/E DD right.
sharp left turn. Park your MM SS): N45° 41’ 23” E24°
car 500 m after the house 00’ 39” Point 12
on the street and walk to Driving time from Sibiu: One day hill
the spectators point on 40 min GPS coordinates (N/E
your left. Distance: 20 km DD MM SS): N45° 42’ 33”
Action between: E23° 55’ 32”
Point 10 09:55 & 10:55 Driving time from Sibiu:
The New Freestyle Class: Gold 45 min
GPS coordinates (N/E DD Check out some tricky Distance: 25 km
MM SS): N45° 41’ 42” E24° Action between:
00’ 33” 10:45 & 12:00
Driving time from Sibiu: Class: Gold
35 min Meet the Gold class
Distance: 19 km competitors when
Action between: they ride a very steep
09:50 & 10:50 downhill then trying to
Class: Gold get up the next ridge on
Meet the Gold class rid- a very narrow traverse. Af-
ers exit a very long and ter the traverse, the higher
difficult section, then you go, the better it gets.
climbing a steep and How to get there: Drive to
10
tricky hill followed by a GURA RAULUI, either via
long and hard uphill in POPLACA or CRISTIAN.
the forest. In GURA RAULUI drive
How to get there: Drive 11 through the village until
out of Sibiu on the 106A the end, towards the water
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Distance: 7 km
Action between:
11:30 &18:00
Class: Gold, Silver,
Bronze, Iron
The famous hill climb
12 known from previous
years. Challenging as
before and with a few
10:30 & 16:00 new surprises... Come and
Class: Gold, Silver, Bronze celebrate with the riders
All of the riders have to who mak e it to the finish!
dam. Shortly after you pass go up but the trail has How to get there: From the
a small ski lift, stay left become a very tricky one. Ramada head out towards
on the main road, going Silver and Gold class on the railway station passing
slightly uphill. About 2km the left, the Bronze class the main boulevard where
after the ski lift you will be sweating in the middle and the Prologue took place.
at the water dam. Park your on your right the Iron riders Go straight over the big
vehicle 500 m after the taking the chicken line. railway bridge. At the first
dam on the street and walk How to get there: Drive out roundabout, take the third
up to the Gold class action of Sibiu on the 106A road exit and continue on the
on your left. towards RASINARI. You road towards Gusterita.
will reach RASINARI after From there, the direction
Point 13 about 10 km. In RASINARI will be marked with signs.
Pull me up keep right towards Paltinis Follow them for about 2
GPS coordinates (N/E DD and stay on road 106A for km on the gravel roads to
MM SS): N45° 43’ 03” another 6 km. On your way reach the Hillclimb Finish.
E24° 00’ 42” up there is a small inter-
Driving time from Sibiu: section to PALTINIS/GURA
35 min RAULUI/SIBIU. Find a
Distance: 18 km good parking space on the
14
Action between: street or on the grass field.
Pay attention and let
the Iron class pass
on your way up.
13 Point 14
Hillclimb Finish
GPS coordinates
(N/E DD MM SS):
N45° 48’ 48” E24°
12’ 05”
Driving time from
Sibiu:
25 min
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ABOUT THE RED BULL ROMANIACS
The World’s Toughest
Hard Enduro Rallye
The Red Bull Romaniacs and attracts competitors lifelong memory for all
Extreme Enduro Rallye was from more than 50 nations. participants.
created in 2004 by found- The race is spread over five The Red Bull Romaniacs
er Martin Freinademetz. days, the first being the is an event created by
Over the past years it has inner-city prologue in front competitors for com-
evolved to the world’s of thousands of enthusias- petitors. Born out of his
toughest Hard Enduro Ral- tic fans. The four “Off-road passion for enduro sport,
lye. The Red Bull Romani- race days” lead the com- the brains and driving force
acs takes place every year petitors on some behind the event is Martin
of the world’s Freinademetz. Known for
most beautiful his career as professional
enduro trails snowboarder, he was world
in the region champion twice, won four
around Sibiu, world tour titles and partic-
Romania (South- ipated in the 1998 Olympic
ern Carpathian Games. During his time as
Mountains). The a Pro-snowboarder, Martin
breathtaking met his wife Sigi, who since
wilderness, then has been his strong
the Romanian right hand manager. Be-
hospitality and sides their love for snow-
the unbelieva- boarding, both share a pas-
ble challenges sion for extreme enduro,
make the 600 which lead them to create
km race an Edition 1, the first Red Bull
unforgettable, Romaniacs in 2004. Now,
Martin Freinademetz the mas-
termind behind the rally and
Andy Fazekas the creator of
the prologue tracks & finish
obstacles.
32 www.redbullromaniacs.comTHE WOLRD’S TOUGHEST HARD ENDURO RALLYE
in 2018 we proudly present of the best organized and year;
the Epic Edition 15. professional enduro events - Participants benefit from
The Red Bull Romaniacs in the market (despite the world class service: they
became one of the main complexity of the race are taken care of from
catalysts behind the sport and its location in Eastern registration onwards, along
of hard enduro, which is Europe). the race track (with sup-
now widely popular and port, fuel and water) and
fueling the associated All Freinademetz events they can rely on a state of
motorsports industries. have the passion for ex- the art safety and rescue
Over the years, the Red treme enduro in common team, unique rules and
Bull Romaniacs core team and make the race expe- regulations and time keep-
has grown signifi- rience for the ing system to maximize
cantly and features
all departments of a
modern adventure
sports business
with a strong focus
on development
(race concepts,
time-keeping,
rules/regulations,
tracks) and market-
ing (the Red Bull
Romaniacs achieve
a yearly average
of 1,800 trans-
mission hours in
international TV
and boasts a huge
popularity online).
participants
Freinademetz surrounds quite unique: fairness and fun of riding.
himself mostly with active - Amateur riders get to Despite the large organiza-
riders and people who are race together with the best tion and lots of internation-
passionate about extreme in the world, meeting the al travel, Freinademetz has
sports. His team has a “who is who” of extreme a strong focus on staying
track record of creating enduro out there on the “hands-on” and RIDE! All
internationally successful track, at the food points for race tracks are developed
events that are known for noodles or in the hotel; with Martin`s personal in-
some flavor of craziness - Everybody is challenged volvement and test ridden
and for their top profes- to their limits and beyond, by himself before approval
sional execution. Many the amateur riders and - in order to avoid surprises
motorsport professionals the professionals, to push that could affect the expe-
and riders consider the the bar of what is possible rience for the participating
Red Bull Romaniacs one in extreme enduro every riders.
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