The Banat Mountain Bike Marathon competition will be taking place in Garana on August 5, 2012, according to the Bike Attack Resita Association.

The competition will take place on four tracks of varying length and difficulty in the area around Poiana Lupului and Garana-Wolfsberg. Elite and professional athletes will ride 80 km, experienced amateurs will take on a 50 km course, while the less fit have a choice of a 30 km route or a 10 km beginner track. All routes have been tested by experienced cyclists and clearly marked by volunteers.

This year over 400 participants are expected at the event, plus spectators. Cyclists and spectators can enjoy the cultural events in Poiana Lupului at music venue “La Scena,” known for hosting an International Jazz Festival every year. The contest will be held Sunday, August 5, while concerts will be on all weekend.

The event was one of the first of its kind in Romania and 2012 will be the eighth year the competition has been held.

Competitors can register online until August 2, or at the stand in Poiana Lupului on August 4 and 5. More details can be found on www.banatmaraton.ro

Ioana Toader, ioana.toader@romania-insider.com

(photo source: Banat Mountain Bike marathon, Catalin Taru)