Wednesday, February 27, 2008

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....







Thursday, February 14, 2008

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 W
orld 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.