Communique 3

First in the UCI calendar, the

"First Escape" enrolled,

with all the problems created by weather, over 2.500 cyclists

Under the sign of 8 (on Sunday 8 more, eighth and over 8.000 Euro first base), "First Getaway" This year will be remembered not only because it was inscribed first edition of the International Cycling Union calendar (UCI), that was created for the first time Elite Female, the grand prize of the raffle was a Yamaha scooter nMAX, that was awarded the first prize before the competition awards a bicycle or even spectators Merida, but primarily because of the rainy weather weeks leading up to the competition and has challenged all: competitors, supporters or organizers. All these have shown that in life and in sport requires strength of character, then they enjoyed the event and had fun, and those who have participated over the years will not be said to have taken part in a heavy edition, memorable!

Fight for winning the race was similar to last year, but more spectacular and not just because more technical route. With a strong team and numerous, Dinamo-BikeXpert controlled the race with three people (Ede Molnar, Alexandru Stancu and Attila Madaras). As stated in final, they received a reply from the unexpectedly strong Bulgarian Aleksandar Aleksiev (Nessebar-Shockblaze), who had a getaway together with Attila Madaras halfway. Aleksiev was ranked in the final place 3, having made up to the last railway crossing, one kilometer before the finish. Ede was a surprise winner Molnar (20 de ani), newly XCE national champion (Cross Country Eliminator). Like in 2015, the second came Alexandru Stancu. Perhaps he was the one who worked the most to the cancellation of the attack and escape Aleksiev and Madaras. Madaras's attack was a tactical team or, most likely, a rebel attack that target victory and decimated peloton compact favorite before Ghica Palace. Also in this area, Tudor Oprea (Scott Geiger) made wedge and immediately received a wheel from a teammate.
Average speed with which ran platoon leader was over 23 km/h, and the time the winner was similar to that of the winner of 2011, Reference edition of "First Escapes" on unfavorable weather conditions.

La feminin, winner of the last two editions, Irina Dumitru (BikeXpert), competed cooled and abandoned race. The same did Beata Adrienne Piringer (Giant), which slid off the road and was bruised. S-imposed Ukrainian sports Krystina Konvisarova (Ghost), Adriana second arriving Ceausescu (Steaua-Sport Guru-BCR), which climbed one position from last year. The podium was completed by the Bulgarian Aneliya Karagyozyan (Ilchov Bair), a common sight in contest. Female Open after the abandonment of several favorites, including Suzanne Hilbert (NoMad Merida CST), It was imposed Ana-Maria Esther Côté (Sport Guru-BCR), with 26 minutes ahead of the next country.

With 6 athletes first 30 finishers, Nomad Club Merida CST managed to win without problems two categories by Marian Marin (30-39 de ani) and, the same as last year, Timothy Păcurar (20-29 de ani).

Like in 2015, Attila managed a great result Málnási (Dinamo-BikeXpert). For the second consecutive winner in the category below 19 year, he was the first athlete cyclists arrived after the Elite Men.

Levente Gyorgy raised above and record the most races won by a rider "First Escape", 6, beating him every time since it was introduced in this age group competition (40-49 de ani). Stephen Carrot (BikeXpert), his footsteps with another victory, Fifth, the cyclo-cross.

Giorgios Giorgiadis, reînfiinţatei polling cycling coach Steaua, He won for the second consecutive over 50 de ani. In third place came, Steven van Groningen (CEO Raiffeisen Bank), participant la 6 edition.

Three categories of family had the same winners as in 2015: couples, Daniela Severian Negulescu and Craigslist, the Familie 4-8 year, Dragos Mihai and Cheese, and the Family 9-14 year, relative and child, Alin and Tedi Toader. Worth mentioning is the time children: two hours and 20 Father and son minutes to an hour and a half to child and relative!

Winners and her two consecutive years, the Family Category 9-14 year, George and Andrew Corn competed in this edition Tandem. They won here, Covering the distance in 6 hours. New champions' first Escape "from Family 9-14 year, Victor Alexander and Michael are Aron, Ranked 11 a year ago, which have now reached the finish after two hours!

Because of the problems created by weather and not to endanger the small competitors, organizers decided exceptionally that, for them, This year's route is shorter. Yet, He was 22 of kilometri, having children as a historical objective point of finish, Ghica Palace.

The competition received openers motorcycle route endure: TV star Dani and Julian OTILIA Răduţă, Multiple national champion in motocross, who last year participated in the "First Escape" bicycle and knows every centimeter route. The two said they were impressed with the organization, route quality and fight the top competition.

As every year the event ends, athletes, supporters or cycling or photography enthusiasts delight with beautiful images, participating in the largest photo contest in Romania dedicated to a cycling race. To "Photo Contest" are 5 categories, with each 3 awards each, consisting of cash and specialized accessories, total fund being 6.600 Lei.

Faced with the weather, organizing team created and tested several versions of competition for several weeks, even if it rained nearly every day. It opted for the classic final, eliminating the riskiest portion of the road and trail readucându into the field which was remade last day much better than the forest could not be avoided. In brief periods without rain have done cleaning work and paving the route, especially in the first part, which runs compact peloton. "It was harder than in any year rainy. I tried to turn this race into a mud race experience hard, but acceptable for enthusiasts of this kind of competition. We thought of those less prepared and accustomed to an easy contest. But basically due to heavy mud we could not avoid unless I was doing a road contest. All I could do was to inform honest, every moment, about the state of the route and publish tips and recommendations for addressing race ", said Daniel Sardana, Team coordinator for the organization of the "First Escape".

Over 3 weeks were carried out flatwork, clearing, marking and paving the classic route and the backup, footbridges were built to facilitate transitions and even put carpet on some difficult sections of the road, in order not to jeopardize the integrity of the participants. Also, marshes were drained, and special pumps drew water from flooded areas. For cyclists there were safety, as in similar competitions, time limits to waypoints on the trail, and those who have overcome were asked to surrender chip contest. These measures have proven, proved by the fact that I was no accident.

In order to further support participants, organizers have created several food outlets, first aid and massage, and the route there were several emergency teams and prepared with ear-exchange service, lanţuri, reserve rooms or chain oil. the finish, besides wardrobe, showers were more competitors and more washers Karcher for their bikes. Cyclists were encouraged and supported all the way, and on arrival they were greeted with applause, smoke and confetti, medals, diplomas and T-shirts, heated tents, food, teas and raffle prizes. As in the past, Every participant received a short film in which the hero, and lap times, information and analysis of the evolution of the race. And as a first, Each participant received a personal photo album, Picture from enrollment, from the start, route and the end of the race. The contest was broadcast live on screens at the finish, Facebook and TV station sport.ro

Perhaps many competitors, "First Getaway" This year was an unexpected experience and not everyone managed to finish the race. But sport and competition means primarily a battle with yourself, fatigue and time. A fight that makes you stronger and makes you stronger. And this contest was born from the desire to bring out more people from their comfort zone to do sports in nature. Each of the 8 editions of "First Escapes" meant different competitions, new challenges and experience which taught everyone who took part in this exciting adventure: participants, audience, photography, cameramen, autorităţi, sponsors, volunteers and organizers.

An de an, "First Escape", the largest cycling marathon cross-country in southeastern Europe and most popular contest of its kind in Romania, It aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, It draws attention to the possibility of making motion trails forests in northern Bucharest and emphasizing the importance of cleaning and greening skirts lakes and forest. too, one of the projects generated by the organizers, at the begining of the year, is the integration of forests through which the trail in a protected area, so as not to be exposed to massive cuttings.

The organizers are also involved in drafting a Government Decision, together with other organizations, and approval for permanent marking bicycle routes and their integration into legislation, at the moment is a legal vacuum in the field.

The event was organized by Nomad Club Multisport and has enjoyed enthusiastic partners, as Renault, BCR, Merida, CST, Mega Image, Motodynamics - official importer of Yamaha, Ciuc, Hotel Caro and SiS.

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Contact:
Doina Țiței, Nomad Sports Club Multisport
E-mail: info@nomadmultisport.ro