Bike Beer Fest Enduro 2021

Bike Beer Fest Enduro | June 6 | Ilirska Bistrica (Slo)

Basic information

Organizer: GKD Borovci, Gabrije 5, 6250 Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia

Event level: SloEnduro 4Fun series

Event date: June 6, 2021

Event location: Ilirska Bistrica (Slovenia)

Event director: Boštjan Primc

Commissaire: Matjaž Jelovčan

Organization contacts:

faktujetu.si, www.bikebeerfest.si

Timing crew

kucipedal@gmail.com | Aleš Makuc | +386 31 851 539

Event description

In 2021 Bike Beer Fest Enduro returns to SloEnduro 4Fun. This time the enduro race and the festival will be run separately. The festival follows on June 25-27.

The race will be held on Sunday June 6 and on three different timed stages above Črne njive. The course will be open for (non-obligatory) training the day before.

According to COVID-19 regulation the event will be held without spectators. All participants including team support will have to comply with the measures agains the spread of infection.

Only pre-registration will be available, no entries on race day.

Race format

Non-obligatory training on Saturday and three special stages on Sunday with total climbing and descending elevation of 600 vertical meters.

Starting order

The starting positions will be determined according to the SloEnduro Rules. The competitors will start the reverse order, that is, the number 1 start as the last one.

Event program

Saturday, June 5

from 11.00 Non-obligatory training

Sunday, June 6

8.30-10.00 Number pick-up at registration desk
until 10.30 Free practice
11.00-15.00 Race
15.00-16.00 Award presentation

Course description

The race will be held on three different trails near Črne njive. The special stages are held on natural terrain in the forest. The trails are mostly easy and flowing, the surface consisting of lime stone rocks, dirt and roots.

The transfers are held on asphalt roads, dirt roads and logging roads. Traffic code applies in transfers.

Trase bodo označene najkasneje v soboto ob 11h. Trening je dovoljen s kolesi brez električnega pogona.

The course will be marked before Saturday 11am. Training allowed on one’s own power (no e-bikes).

How to get there?

The venue of the race is at Črne njive (Black Fields, gps coordinates: 45.5725004, 14.25755649) above Ilirska Bistrica. When you reach Ilirska Bistrica, look for a turn toward Sviščaki. The road will begin to climb fast and after 2.5 km turn left. The access to the venue will be clearly marked.

How to get to Ilirska Bistrica?

From the direction of Reka (Rijeka):

MP Jelšane – Ilirska Bistrica – at the 1st roundabout with the mill wheel – choose 2nd exit then drive about 1 km and do not turn off the main road until the turn to Sviščaki. This is about 50 meters to the Pharmacy (on your right).

From the direction of Ljubljana:
Take the freeway on the Postojna exit. At the traffic light turn left – direction Ilirska Bistrica / Reka. Drive along the main road to Pivka – at the crossroad turn in the direction of Knežak – from there you continue in the direction of Ilirska Bistrica. At the first roundabout in Ilirska Bistrica, choose the third exit. After about 200 meters, you will see a signpost for Sviščaki, which will point you to the left.

From the direction of Koper:
Leave the motorway on Kozina and continue in the direction of Rijeka. After crossing Podgrad, turn left in the direction of Ilirska Bistrica. Hold the regionals until you reach Ilirska Bistrica. After crossing the bridge over the river Reko, turn right at the crossroads in the direction of Rijeka. After the bypass, just continue to the traffic lights where you turn left in the direction of the center. Cross the rail and stay on the main road. After about 300 meters you will arrive at the junction with the former service station. Turn right and get to the roundabout at Pri Matte inn, select 2 exit. After about 200 meters, you will see a signpost for Sviščaki, which will point you to the left.

Safety gear

Safety gear is mandatory according to SloEnduro rules. On stages there is mandatory to use: full-face helmet, knee protectors and full-finger gloves. Back protector and elbow protectors are highly advised as well. On transfer riders can ride with open face XC helmet. All protection must be well fitted during the stages, while on transfers riders are not obligated to use it, except for the helmet.

For U15 and U17 categories a back protector or a backpack with a reinforced backbone is mandatory!

General propositions

Competition will run under rules of UCI, rules KZS (Slovenian Cycling Federation) for enduro and SloEnduro 2021 rules.
Any kind of course cutting is not allowed on the trails. It will be randomly checked. Any violation of this rule will lead to disqualification of the rider.
Prize fund according to rules of SloEnduro.
Results of the race will be published on the race venue 30min after finish and later on website www.sloenduro.com.
SloEnduro Delegate: Concerns that everything is in line with the rules and arrangements within SloEnduro (numbers, sponsors, start locations, etc.)
Arrival to the venue will be marked, as well as transfers to the start of the stages.
Race office is located at the venue.
On transfers riders will need to comply to road traffic regulations.
With entry fee payment and starting number pick-up every rider confirms to agree with all conditions of this propositions and is riding on his own risk.
For under aged riders their parent or guardian needs to sign the entry form.
Riders have to take care to pick up the timing chips before the start.
Riding and warming-up on the race course in the time of the event is prohibited and will be sanctioned.
There will be marshals positioned beside the course.
Protecting gear is mandatory according to KZS rules for enduro (full-face helmet on the stages, XC helmet is allowed on transfers. Kneepads, full-finger gloves are mandatory on the stages).
Protests will be accepted by racing commission in accordance with the rules. It will be accepted by chief commissaire up to 10 minutes after results are posted. Protest fee is 20 €.
Medical team will be present on the race venue.
Race will be run with the use of electronic timing. Riders are obliged to return chip, otherwise organizer will charge a cost for lost chip, which is 50 €.
Organizer reserves the right to change these propositions, any changes will be announced on time.
Organizer is not responsible for the consequences caused by riders to themselves, other riders or third party.
Race course will be marked at least one day before the start and ready for inspection. Organizer reserves the right change the course, number of stages or stage length due to unexpected situation such as bad weather and similar. Organizer will announce any changes on time.

Registration and fees

Registration opens

May 17, 2021.

Registration system prijave

Entries will be accepted through Prijavim.se system. Entry is complete when it is paid. All information about payment is available during the entry procedure.

Registration deadline

June 3rd, 2021.

Late registration

Not available.

Registration fee

30 €
15 € for U15 and U17 categories

Registration fee payment

All info on online payment available on www.prijavim.se. Payment on race day will not be possible.

Non-licensed riders

They can compete in Hobi category with Slovenian Cycling Federation membership card. With the membership, riders get s the third party liability insurance for the whole season. Riders can order the card at Slovenia Cycling website.