RELEASE 2

Enthusiasm, adrenaline and spectacle at the seventh edition of the First Escapes

12 more 2015 With small, with great, professional or amateur, their supporters or simply spectators, all studded, Sunday 10 more, The ancient forests of Vlăsiei Codri, the classic route of the largest cycling marathon cross-country in Eastern Europe and most popular contest of its kind in Romania – Press Evadare. It was the most spectacular edition, both in terms of sports, and awards over 7.000 euro. They were created several age categories for children, surpassing the record set last year of participation for most athletes present in a foreign country - 63 de bulgari. Alongside sports competition was held the largest photo contest in Romania dedicated to a cycling race. And here the prize pool increased and reached a total value of 8.200 Lei, this year there are five categories of competition.

It was dust on field, was mud in woods, it was hard, no one escaped clean and most have addressed this adventure with a smile.

From start to finish, and there was a group of experienced cyclists who were seconded from the outset of the other participants, among them posing fight for the trophy this year, imposing ease all categories in which they competed. Since the first kilometers there were numerous escape attempts and sprints, without separation to be decisive. The fight began to crystallize late payments area, halfway, Ghica Palace, first passing Stephen Carrot, with an advance of 19 seconds to pursuing. “I did not want to risk further, I just tried to win my category”, said the athlete who managed to win for the fourth time on ciclocros.

“In the forest area near the lake and were made cards. Eventually it was seen that there were two strong teams, Giant and BikeXpert Racing, Their members are helping each other and working together to some extent”, declared former professional cyclist Alex Hammer, place 4 category Elite. So, the next blanket timekeeping, Marius Petrache (BikeXpert Racing) Răzvan Jugănaru (Giant), had advance 12 seconds to a group of three chasers, led by Alexandru Stancu, Marius teammate. At the last checkpoint, about 10 kilometers before the finish line, things were clear: the fight will be between the three, Stancu managed to catch the two in the lead. He won the sprint Petrache, race favorite, followed by Stancu and Juganaru .

“It was a pretty tough race, because they were throughout attacks. I am very pleased with the result and the time realized”. (Marius Petrache)

“I knew I'd have to fork mud. Era normal, It rained in recent days. But it was good that there were variations on where you could go around, to pass without any problem. The charm of mountain bike racing is given by the rugged terrain that is organized. Our team's objective was to have a representative on the podium and we went tactics”. (Alexandru Stancu)

“It was a very disputed race. All were strong opponents. I felt great, I did everything I could, I just had a little misfortune to end”. (Razvan Juganaru)

A few seconds away from the three riders came from Giant, Jozsef Attila and Emil Dima Málnási, of the category 15-19 year, who learned throughout the day in the peloton leader.

Two of the race favorites did outage. Thus Arpad Kelemen (NoMad Merida CST), former national champion in marathon, He managed to fix in a few minutes and return the site 9 Elite and Attila Madaras (Geiger Ideal) current national champion also had problems losing pressure. He managed to reach the place 17 the elite triathletes before Sorin Boriceanu.

A duel Intesa and Istvan Gyorgy Levente offered Csergedi (County Cycling). Without opponents in their categories, and they have been in place throughout the race leaders. The difference between the two did sprint, Istvan Csergedi (category 30-39 de ani) reaching a few seconds earlier than the competitor from the upper age category (40-49 de ani). A statement in addition to Gyorgy Levente, winner of most races from the First Escape, 5, defeating every time since it was introduced this age group in the competition!

Spectacular was fighting and category 20-29 de ani, with leadership changes during the race. Adrian Dumitru (Giant), He started out at the forefront of this age group, Sprint was surpassed by Ciprian Comisani (Explorer Bike). Category was won by Timothy Păcurar (NoMad Merida CST), who occupied the place 8 in overall standings. “I spent a long time in the peloton and was at one time the fourth, after the three finally reached the podium. If I knew how to show the route, I would be less inflated wheels, so I adapt better and get an even better position in general. But it was OK and so. I was nervous that I will not win my age category”. (Timothy Păcurar)

The female, Irina Dumitru was imposed without problems, for the second consecutive, almost 5 minutes ahead of Monica Cojocaru (Giant). The winner said: “I had no strategy. I started from home with the first platoon, boys. Then, for the most part of the race went more single. The last kilometer I thought the whole race lasted as. Commonly, mud bothers me. Unlike last year, this edition did not created too many problems”.

The category over 50 de ani, winner of the last two editions, Marius Nichiforescu (C.S. Euxin Constanta) He had a strong rival in the person of the Giant coach, Giorgios Giorgiadis, former cyclist. It was imposed Greek, freshly passed this age.

The Tandem, Catalin Mantescu (Giant) He won for the third time, But each time with another teammate (Catalin this year with Gabriel Neagu), and George and George Andrew Maize won for the second consecutive time in the category Family 9-14 year, parent and child.

The newly created categories this year won Dragos Mihai and Cheese (Family 4-8 year, parent and child) Alin and Tedi Toader (Family 9-14 year, relative and child).

To emphasize the effort of cyclists who were on route, all demonstrating the spirit of winners. The last of those who arrived at Snagov was a child who competed in the new category proposed by the organizers Family (parent and child under 8 year), he passed the finish line after more than 8 hours of pedaling! They scored 18 Children until 8 year, and 10 of them managed to complete the race. The competition was attended lists home 67 Children, 49 reaching the arrival of Snagov.

In this edition, couples entered number was higher than in previous years, 52, 44 goes well in the end, with 10 more than last year. They won Daniela Severian Negulescu and Craigslist, who participated for the first time in this category, they saying: "It was a beautiful organization and we will come back next year".

And in the category Enterprises the number of those who wanted to participate has increased compared to last year, of the 268 the 322. Compared to the previous edition, Ericsson Telecommunication swapped places headed by Renault Romania, and HP has sent the largest team, 89 of membri, which brought the final third.

Let's say you have registered 3.075 competitors, 2.633 taking off and 2.293 ending race. Of the 262 competing, 224 They took off and 204 reached Snagov. Finally, of athletes veterans, 62 enrolled, 56 left in the race and only 3 abandoned.

Time eventually held with those who came to the competition, regardless of position. Although it rained in the morning in Bucharest, on the outskirts of the capital the weather was better, thrilling dispute the forehead drawing his attention like the sun coming out from behind the clouds to see the end of the race.

The organizers have made every effort to help participants in need during competitive, the day before draining with more powerful fans muddy forest areas. Unfortunately, Falcons air show prepared with Romania and a team of paratroopers of the Romanian Air Club never took place. It seems that for security reasons, the last time was not granted entry into controlled airspace Otopeni Airport.

Some interesting figures of the season:

registered competitors - 3.075, in which 2.633 They took off and 2.293 they finished
were present athletes 18 countries
most athletes in a country - 63 de bulgari
Open Female category number of participants - 262 (204 race ended)
the number of competitors in the category Elite Open, legitimated dedicated athletes - 18
the number of participants in the contest Photo Hobby photographers - 40
the oldest competitor - 68 de ani
the youngest participant - 6 year
number of children under 15 years - 67, 49 reaching the finish
the number of companies listed in the category dedicated - 17, with 322 representatives
number of volunteers - 260
TV present – 6
how many 30 The raffle winners competitors and volunteers
Awards over 7.000 euro
Award winner: 1.200 Lei
Prize pool legitimated athletes: 4.800 Lei
Fond de premiere la categoria Feminin: 3.000 Lei
Fond de premiere la concursul de fotografie “Foto Hobby” de 8.200 Lei
Participants in the photo contest "Photo Hobby" – 40
Pictures taken at the "Photo Hobby" - 20.000
Couple competing - 52, including 44 It crossed the finish line.

Emotions start now for the 40 The participants photo contest "Photo Hobby", because the biggest cycling competition takes place in Eastern Europe and the largest photo contest in Romania dedicated to a race like this. This year there were five categories of competition, with three prizes each consisting of cash and specialty accessories. Contest Coordinator, whose competition is announced almost as spectacular as that on two wheels, Bucharest is the developer Optimist, Cristian Vasile (Me).

Romanian Scouts administered a feed point, Offroad Club Corb44 helped and at other points where their intervention was needed to help track competitors, and students from the schools of the peloton went through encouraged athletes alongside their families and friends.

Together with partners i-Rewind, organizers gave the competitors one application which is a short film created by each participant, which can be downloaded and distributed on Social Networks. The first, participants received SMS notifications and final time on arrival.

This year the contest Press Evadare, cyclists could add extra value to their efforts through the 55 of kilometri: to offer a child from a foster a better future. So, educational program We'll MARI, institutionalized children from disadvantaged backgrounds will participate in several courses weekly interactive and educational visits and motivational different cultural spaces or jobs. It'll MARI has proposed to become fundraisers and cyclists pedaling at first chance Escape and education of a child from an orphanage, collecting money donations from friends.

The event was organized by Nomad Club Multisport and has enjoyed enthusiastic partners, as Red Bull, BCR, Samsung, Merida, CST, Skoda, Ciuc, Caro City Resort and High5.

For further details you can access www.primaevadare.ro. For photos and video you can visit: https://primaevadare.ro/comunicat-de-presa/ și http://youtube.com/primaevadare

Contact:

Doina Țiței, Nomad Sports Club Multisport

E-mail: info@nomadmultisport.ro

STATEMENT BY THE PARTICIPANTS

Alex Hammer, former professional cyclist, expert commentator, place 4 Elite category

“The route was less accessible than last year because of rain, but each of us knew what she was getting into and this would be a stress for organizers ".

Steven van Groningen (CEO Raiffeisen Bank), place 5 category over 50 de ani, participant la 5 edition

“It was nice. It was an interesting race, It was very nice and forest and land and wet land. We had tires suitable land. I'm more road cyclist. I've gone wrong and I, but that's part of competition. At least mud is soft. Next year I'll be back to start ".

Sorin Brotnei, singer, place 38 category 30-39 de ani

“It was a great-great folly. I had tires that are commonly used on the road and we had problems, but I pushed until the end. It was a wet route, in which he said the word technique. It was just about endurance and strength. You should know how to control the bike in muddy areas ".

Marc Sandu, place 5 category 30-39 de ani, participant la 5 edition

“It was a very nice race. I think it was more beautiful than last year. In this edition has been the most challenging route. I felt very good on mud. I think I chose the right tires. The start of the race is very important in economy, and the competition was very high ".

Daniel Osmanovici, journalist

“My meeting with bike, the forest, with rugged terrain and Escape were first prize for me. The route was unexpectedly picturesque ".

Daniel Georgescu, TVR journalist, participant la 3 edition

“It was much better than in 2011. I've seen more mud than it was at this race. This year I trained only for first Escape. I look forward to the race next year ".

Lucian Mândruţă, journalist, participating in two editions

“It was a very technical route, for professional cyclists. It seems normal to many people. It's a nice view, looks good ".