Riding a bicycle is a pleasure in itself. And when added to that is the possibility of tasting Istrian delicacies, wine and olive oils, then the pleasure multiplies. That is exactly what the Weekend Bike & Gourmet Tour amateur cycling experience offers and which takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn.
Where to ride and where to enjoy? Relax because the professional guide who will follow you throughout the two-day race will take care of everything. The Weekend Bike & Gourmet Tour is intended for all amateur cyclists, regardless of whether they participate on mountain, trekking or e-bikes. But, don't worry if you don’t have these kind of bikes because the race also offers the option of renting electric bicycles at an extra cost.
The entrance-fee includes meals and drinks at the various gourmet break points envisaged by the program (Istrian Brunch and Istrian Picnic), riding along with program followers and the professional guide, an accompanying vehicle, a cycling map and, of course, an occasional gift.
In order to satisfy all competitors, the organisers have foreseen two itineraries: a 111 km long Sport race, which is designed for the more hardy, whilst the 82 km long Hobby race is designed for those who are a little less fit.
Each itinerary consists of two trails: the Mare is a trail where you can enjoy seaside delicacies, while the Monti trail offers participants gastronomic treats of the Istrian interior. Both the start and finish are in front of the Eden Hotel, and the trail is on a macadam road in the vicinity of Rovinj and Bale.
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
NAME OF THE EVENT: |
6th Weekend Bike & Gourmet Tour |
PLACE: |
Rovinj |
TYPE: |
Recreational cycling event |
DATE: |
6 and 7 October 2018 |
TIME: |
Start at 10.00 a.m. (Saturday and Sunday) from the parking lot of the sports centre of the Eden hotel |
ORGANIZER: |
Tourist Board of the Town of Rovinj-Rovigno, Rovinj's Craftsmen Association and the hotel company Maistra |
INFORMATION ON THE BIKE EVENT: |
Email: outdoor@maistra.hr |
INFORMATION ON THE ACCOMMODATION: |
Email: info@maistra.hr Phone: +385 (0)52 800 250 |
TRAIL LENGTH (km) |
1) SPORT – total of 108,1 km (Mare = 50,1 km and Monti = 58 km) 2) HOBBY – total of 80,5 km (Mare = 35,5 km and Monti = 45 km) |
TRAIL ITINERERY |
SPORT º 6 October 2018 / Trail Mare: Hotel Eden – Zlatni rt – Polari - Cisterna - San Polo Colone – Maricio – Bale – Stanzia Bembo – Mušego - Madonna di Campo – Monkodonja – Kokuletovica - Hotel Eden º 7 October 2018 / Trail Monti: Hotel Eden – St. Martin – Dvigrad – Pižanovac - Stancija Cernibecco – Hotel Eden HOBBY º 6 October 2018 / Trail Mare: Hotel Eden – Zlatni rt – Polari - Cisterna - San Polo - Sarizol - Madonna di Campo – Monkodonja – Kokuletovica - Hotel Eden º 7 October 2018 / Trail Monti: Hotel Eden – St. Martin – Bubani – Pižanovac - Stancija Bembo - Stancija Cernibecco – Hotel Eden |
SURFACE TYPE (gravel/asphalt): |
mostly gravel |
WHO IS IT FOR: |
Recreational cyclists with mountain bikes. The trail is suitable for trekking bikes and e-bikes. |
ENTRY FEE (per person/Kuna): |
1) Two days package (Saturday and Sunday):
(from 24.09.2018. to 06.10.2018.)
*Children under 12 years of age get a 50% discount on the price of the program (without accommodation)
2) One day package (Saturday or Sunday):
(from 24.09.2018. to 06.10.2018.) *Children under 12 years of age get a 50% discount on the price of the program (without accommodation)
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ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: |
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REGISTRATION (time, place): |
1) Tourist agency Maistra (through a pre-invoice)
2) Payment on site
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BIKE RENTAL: |
*the number of electric bikes is limited |
NOTES: |
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