The Rando Roc Électrique Noire demonstrated the growing market for electrically-assisted mountain biking with nearly 100 participants, a record in France. I wanted to have a bit of fun and test myself with a bit of technical MTB riding, and that's what I got. See you next year... »« 4th year in a row! Die angebotenen Rennen sind sehr abwechslungsreich (Langlauf, Triathlon, E-Bike, Schotter ...).
The cameras were located at the start, on the track and of course at the finish line!The last day of the 35th edition of Roc d’Azur was a perfect day for the French clan. Matching the record makes me really happy because the Roc d'Azur is a great race to have to your name. Learn more And between us, by taking part in this Friday event, you will be able to relax on the disguised Rando the following day :)The sun, the postcard scenery with the Mediterranean on one side and the trails winding in the heart of the Massif des Maures range on the other, the Roc d’Azur is much more than a sporting happening.So we put a cross in his calendar for Tuesday, February 12 at 12pm to be sure to have his place on Are you hesitating about the adventure? »« Thank you to the roc, this great, brilliant organisation, and many thanks to all the volunteers and firefighters, from the Issou 78 team.
Some major sporting stars, including the pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie, and all the participants shared the pleasure of cycling without worrying about the clock.The Roc d’Azur is one way to enjoy your sport without keeping your eyes fixed on the stopwatch. Thisline-up of stars will be battling it out to add this MTB classic to his list of victories. So what are you doing from 7 to 11 October 2020?
A surprise winner.When it came to forecasts at the start of the Canyon Roc Marathon, it was pretty difficult to hard to choose as there were so many possible contenders for the victory. And what’s more the weather in Fréjus is wonderful.
In the end, third place is a perfect way to celebrate my Roc Trophy victory.” The Belgian rider therefore won the first ever Roc Trophy, a four-day, four-stage race new to Roc d’Azur this year. Swiss rider Nicola Rohrbach (titleholder), the Austrian Daniel Geismayr, the Czech Jaroslav Kuhlavy (Olympic champion 2012) as well as French riders Titouan Marod (French champion) and Victor Koretzky are likely to be his main rivals. Ready for some interesting figures?5 days of racing, 232 km and a total altitude gain of 5,270 m: the "stage race" of the Roc d'Azur is going large with the switch to a 5-day format. « For a first race it was great. "It wasn't always easy for me today but I concentrated on my strengths and my race, and it paid off ". You have until 7 October to upload it and get it validated, failing which you will have to present it at the race number retrieval stand.To pick up your race number from the nature base in Fréjus, come on 9 to 12 October with:The race number retrieval order depends on your plate number.You can pick up your race number on the following dates and times:Here it is! Close to 3,500 participants made the most of their Saturday to take part in the different circuits on the programme. Finishing off the season like this is fantastic.” The Roc d’Azur was the last stage on the Roc Trophy, and confirmed the domination of Poland’s Piotr Brzozka, with the fastest cumulated time from the Canyon Roc Marathon (83 km, Friday), the 40.5 km race on the Saturday and the Roc d’Azur (52 km, Sunday).In the Roc d’Azur women’s race, Sabrina Enaux finally managed to savour the final straight, raise her arms and tip her bike skywards before being welcomed by her small daughter, Léonine. You will receive your tester badge in return.10) Once you are done, head back to the Roc Test Camp reception tent to drop off your tester badge and get back your deposit.Find the Roc Test Camp area in the Roc Test Camp by Canyon village.
The Roc d'Azur programme is now available for download.
On Friday, 2,500 riders will set off to attack the Canyon Roc Marathon’s 82 km and the 2,275m of elevation gains and losses in the week’s longest race, with a top-level line-up.Winner of the Roc d’Azur in 2010 and the Roc Marathon in 2013, Austria’s Alban Lakata will be at the start to try to succeed France’s Maxime Marotte. They are all used to long-distance efforts and should be among the leaders. There’s also freestyle shows, BMX competitions and introductory sessions for kids taking place regularly throughout the day. MANDATORY for non-licensed FFTRI. Elsewhere, the queue at another stand for a book signing by Julien Absalon, now retired but always loyal to the Roc d’Azur. Whether you’re in full-blown competition mode or doing a more leisurely trek,, in classic mountain biking, with electric assistance, in gravel or in tandem, pedal among the unique surroundings tucked between the sea and the mountains. For the women (8 am, 40.5 km), the Danish rider Annika Langvad (world silver-medal winner this summer) will be the firm favourite.An unprecedented video operation is set up for this edition of the Roc d'Azur thanks to Mavic!