Madrid, February 16, 2010. The best Mountain Bike in our country arrives in Madrid with the first test of the Spanish Open – Villa de Madrid. The event, which will be the most important in the national MTB calendar this year, will take place in the Casa de Campo next Sunday, March 20.
A test of great relevance for all the bikers who fight to get the place that takes them to the 2012 Olympic Games, since the five tests that make up this Spanish Open are scored for get to the London Games. Although this Madrid event is the one with the highest level of bikers and the one that awards the most points in order to qualify for London.
More than 700 bikers will travel to Casa de Campo in Madrid, among them José Antonio Hermida, who will be honored for his current title as world champion. For the first time in the history of MTB, a Spaniard has won the rainbow jersey in the absolute men's category. In addition, the presence of double Olympic champion Julien Absalon (France) is also being considered. The current champions of the 2010 Spanish Open, Iñaki Lejarreta and Anna Villar, will also be present, along with bikers such as Carlos Coloma, sixth classified in the last World Championship, and Ruben Ruzafa, second classified in the Spanish Open. from last season.
The competition will take place on the emblematic Casa de Campo circuit in Madrid, which has already hosted the World Cup of this Mountain Bike specialty on several occasions. A route without major slopes but fast and demanding that makes the races very competitive and exciting.
The day will take place at the following time:
9.30h – Master category departure
11.00h – Departure of the Cadet / Junior / Female Elite category
1:00 p.m. – PRO / Senior Group category departure
The Royal Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) will coordinate the entire Open in its five tests that will take place between March and June 2011. The organization of this first test will be carried out by the events and communication, Last Lap.
The registration period to participate in this first test of the Spanish Open in Madrid will open on February 20. Registration can be done at www.lastlap.com, phone number information 91-661 15 00.
