MTB competition on June 8, 2014, Marathon Wine, fourth edition - held in Urlati, Prahova county, across the hills, vineyards and wineries in the area.

The race is of the type XCO and consists of many laps of approx. 18 km.
 

Each tour has a difference of setting of 400 m

Besides the two competitive routes of 36km - 2 laps and 54km - 3 laps, this is the first time participants can opt for a third option: a single 18km lap with no timing and no podium, recommended to less experienced cyclists.

You can register online starting May 5.

Fee:

- 1 lap (18 km), no timing – 50 lei (flat tax)

- 2 laps (36 km) and 3 laps (54 km), timed – 65 lei until May 25 and 80 lei from May 26

More details about the route, registrations and charitable component can be found here: www.maratonulvinului.ro

Cycling is a sport for the whole family, so there is a easier separate tour of 10 km, without fee, open to children, parents or grandparents.

The first challenge comes after just 1.5 km, when the last stretch of asphalt ends and the first weary climb begins. This climb will be on gravel road and continues until the pit stop located at km 6.5. With a difference in level of 400 m, it is the highest point of the route, and the view is truly spectacular. So far, the slope has an average leaning of 5%, reaching 15% in some parts.

The next section of the route is downhill, serpentining towards Valea Nucetului - a road covered with grass and soil, and sprinkled with a few short, steep climbs across the vineyards.

At km 13.5, after a short stretch of asphalt, the route begins to climb again on a gravel road for the last climb of 2 km across Basilescu vineyard. The average slope is 7%, and the maximum is 12%.

The final descent - on a stony road - leads back to Urlati and the last mile - on tarred surface - offers a welcome respite before the next round. (A second pit stop can be found at the start / finish).

Map of the Route:

All the profit made at the Wine Marathon 2014 will be donated to Fundatia Bucuria Ajutorului from Urlati.

Created in 2012, Fundatia Bucuria Ajutorului aims at preventing school abandonment and social exclusion of children in need, by providing social, educational and psychological social services to a total of 25 children in the area.

Children come in every day at the center, where they receive food, clothing and school materials and receive help with their homework, in a warm and friendly environment created by our good-hearted volunteers.