SloEnduro Grozni 2023

SloEnduro Grozni | Grožnjan | September 30/October 1, 2023

Round seven of SloEnduro series – finale

Basic information

Organizer: BBK Grožnjan
Event location: Grožnjan, Croatia
Exact location of event (race office, start/finish/podium): Trg Josipa Broza Tita 1, 52429 Grožnjan, Croatia

Contacts

Facebook @bbk.groznjan
Instagram @bbkgroznjan

Timing crew: Aleš Makuc | +386 31 851 539 | ales.mags@gmail.com
Live timing: timing.sportident.com

Facebook event

Event schedule

Saturday, September 30 (training day)

9:00 – 12:00 Race office open, numbers pick up (Trg Josipa Broza Tita 1)
11:00 -18:00 Training lap – each stage once. With number plates only.

Sunday, October 1 (race day)

8:00–8:45 Race office open, numbers pick up for 4Fun category only (Trg Josipa Broza Tita 1)
9:00 Team managers meeting (Trg Josipa Broza Tita 1)
9:30 First rider start (Trg Josipa Broza Tita 1)
16:00 Last rider finish (Trg Josipa Broza Tita 1)
17:00 Award presentation (Trg Josipa Broza Tita 1)

Event description

Enduro Grozni will take place on trails around Grožnjan on dirt surface with short rocky sections. The trails are mostly singletrack on natural terrain. Transfers also take place on the well-known Parenzana route.

The race will consist of four stages on the long course (approx. 1100 vertical metres ascent/descent), three on the short course (approx. 750 ascent/descent) and two on the U13 course (approx. 350 ascent/descent).

The event venue is returning to the Grožnjan town square, where the race office and toilets are located. There is also a toilet in the car park above the cemetery. In the town centre there is a shop and a few places to eat and drink with an extraordinary view of the surroundings.

Accommodation

Camping is possible on parking above the cemetery.

Appartments and rooms can be booked via booking.com or Grožnjan tourism website.

Registration

Registration opens
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Registration deadline
Thursday night before the event (September 28, 2023)

Registration system
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 not possible on spot!

Entry fee
Long course: 40 €
Short course: 25 €
U13: 20 €

2023 SloEnduro categories

U13 course

U13 boys (11-12 years, born 2012-2011)
U13 girls (11-12 years, born 2012-2011)

Short course

U15 male (13-14 years)
U15 female (13-14 years)
U17 male (15-16 years)
U17 female (15-16 years)
4 Fun (all ages)

Long course

U19 male (17-18 years)
Elite Men (19 years and older)
Amateur Men (19-34 years)
Master 1 Men (35-44 years)
Master 2 Men (45-54 years)
Master 3 Men (55 years and older)
Women (17 years and older)
Overall category (all men)
E-bike men (all ages)
E-bike women (all ages)

Non-licensed riders can compete only in 4Fun, E-bike and U13 categories with a single day licence issued by Cycling Federation of Slovenia. Single day licenses will be available in race office, price is 15 €. Single day licence application form

Rules

Please refer to 2023 Slovenian Cycling Federation Mountain Bike Rules in Slovenian as well as 2022 SloEnduro rules in English.

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.

Timing transponders

Riders can pick up their timing transponders 10 minutes prior to their start time at the timing service desk situated close to the starting area. Transponders will be activated when they pick them up. Transponders should be returned at the same place after the race. The race is finished when the transponder is returned!

Protection

According to SloEnduro rules it is mandatory to use a full-face helmet, knee protectors and full-finger gloves on special stages. 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 U13, 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, KZS (Slovenian Cycling Federation) rules for enduro, SloEnduro 2023 rules and Cycling Federation of Croatia (HBS) 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.
With entry fee payment and starting number pick-up every rider confirms to agree with all conditions of this propositions and is riding on their own risk.
Prize fund according to rules of SloEnduro.
Results of the race will be published on the race venue 30 min after finish. Results will also be available from www.sloenduro.com and timing.sportident.com websites.
SloEnduro Delegate: Concerns that everything is in line with the rules and arrangements within SloEnduro (numbers, sponsors, start locations, etc.)
Traffic code should be followed while riding on roads.
It is riders’ responsibility to pick up the timing transponder before the start.
Riding and warming-up on the race course in the time of the event is prohibited and will be sanctioned.
Marshalls along the course provide safety for the participants and spectators.
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 obligated to return chip, otherwise organizer will charge a cost for lost chip (60 €).
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.