Critical mass and the tour after

For the last half of year in the city I live, Cluj Napoca, every las Saturday of the month, it's organized a Critical Mass action. Racers and bikers are biking together to promote the bike.

The first two editions of this year wasn't so joyful. I mean it was cold and this last time rained... But it was not a problem because it was pretty fun for all of us. Everything was set up by Geza ( www.reactieinlant.ro ) and the course was nice even if it was pretty muddy on a few sections that the local authorities did not finish the road. About 50 bikers of all ages got together this week end... and I hope that next time more will come.. And when I mean next time I really mean it... So you can come with us on 29th of March 2008 at 4:45 PM will be in the Skate park from Cluj and at 5:00 will start another Critical Mass action.




After tthat we've decided that Sunday to go near Cluj, at Tarnita Lake, a small tour with all of bikers, amateurs and racers. I've accepted the invitation, because I thought that it will be a good occasion to ride with my friends and talk with others about bikes, light parts, races, a bit of training.



On the way to Tarnita we saw some rare ducks (one of us told me that is a specie from Canada). The weather was perfect for biking, about 12 degrees and no wind... we got there after almost one a half hour.

From my point of view everything was very cool and it will be nice to repeat this kind of actions every month on the Sunday after the critical mass. Until that we are expecting you to ride on the trails near Cluj, some nice trails, more are discovered and cleaned by us ... if we have some free time, to make the biking easier for you.

Below you will see more photos from this tour. The photos are made by Mihai Udvar and Adi Gheorhes and I want to say thanks for them. AS for you soon I will write a new post with some photos from the trails near my home. to see the training field of the racers near here... as soon as the time will allow me....

2008 Race schedule

Hello to all, Even if I didn't post anything new from October, I've updated the list of sponsors. Now I am updating the race schedule for 2008. It is possible to adapt or adjust it with my team if we find something else. I still don't know yet all the dates for the races and I don't know if there will be a World Cup in Maribor.

I am training hard for this season and I hope that results will appear very soon. My major goals for this season are the World Championships (if I'll get the money to go) and the World Cup from Schladming. I'll also visit again the Eurobike.

Date	Race	Type	Country	Category
22.03.2008	Duke im Park Viena	XCO	AUT
30.03.2008	Kamptal-Klassik-Trophy	XCO	AUT	1
12.04.2008	Czech National Cup- Hradec Kralove	XCO	CZE	2
13.04.2008	Bundesliga XCO Münsingen	XCO	GER	1
19.04.2008	FRCT Cup	XCO	ROM
16-18.05.2008	Championats d'Europe – ST. Wendel	XCO	GER	CC
22-25.05.2008	AlpenTour Trophy Oberaich-Schaldming	XCO	AUT	1
01.06.2008	Pilis Kupa	XCO	HUN	2
15.06.2008	Kisnána Kupa	XCO	HUN	2
15.06.2008	Championnats d'Europe - Abstad	XCM	GER	CC
17 - 22.06.2008	World Championships	XCO	ITA	CM
05-06.07.2008	National Championships	XCO	ROM	CN
13.07.2008	Trofei Montenegro	XCO	MNE	2
19.06.2008	Förderverein des FC Külsheim	24h	GER
	Ciuc Marathon	XCM	ROM
17.08.2008	National Marathon Championships	XCM	ROM	CN
13-14.09.2008	UCI World Cup XCO 9 - Schladming	XCO	AUT	CDM
28.09.2008	Istarske Toplice Parenzana	XCM	CRO	1
	Medias Medieval Marathon	XCM	ROM
	Bukk Maraton	XCM	HUN	2
	Baia Mare Marathon	XCM	ROM
	Maros Marathon	XCM	ROM
	Cluj Winter Race	XCO	ROM

I want also to thank all my sponsors for the support. I would like also to everyone who helped me in 2007 and when I say everyone I really mean EVERY SINGLE ONE. I work to complete the collection of medals this year, so I'll ask you to support me again..... don't be shy.

The photos in this article are from a training session with my new Cannondale Taurine and bellow is the banner of the 2008 sponsors.... I hope that it will be bigger and with more sponsors soon.