PRO5 – Punta Ala (GR)

EVENT
Event-Name: Punta Ala Superenduro PRO
Type: Pro
Date of course: 17-18 September 2011
Location of departure / arrival: Punta Ala Camping Resort
Organization: ASD Bandit Bike Park with the support of Punta Ala Camping Resort

RACE PROGRAM
Open-enrollment: Ongoing
Signaling path-date: 09/09/2011

Event Location
Bandita Bike Park in Maremma
200km of footer-mountain trails between Mediterranean bush and sea.

Event Village
PuntAla Camping Resort

Event area
Paddock area for teams and partners (3500m2)
Dirt Jump line (60 mt) with 2 jumps
PumpTrack
Bar Restaurant, buffer area, press area with wifi
Bike wash
Bike storeroom

-Meeting times and race day:

Sabato 17 settembre 2011
09:00 – Open registrations and expo area
16:00 – Prologue starting
18:30 – Apres bike & live music
21:30 – PuntaAla Dirt Jump Demo

Domenica 18 settembre 2011
08:00 – Open registrations
09:00 – Closing dates
09.30 – Superenduro Start
13.30 – Open barbecue* (Hamburger + Beer)
16:00 – PuntaAla Dirt Jump Demo
16:30 – Superenduro end
following Awards
* the barbeque is not included in the registration

TRAILS DESCRIPTION
The race course will consist of 3 special stages to be run on Sunday and the prologue on Saturday. This year, the prologue will have the characteristics of a true PS, a scenic single track which overlooks Cala Martina and arrives to the famous beach of Cala Violina.
For those who want to try the trails in the days preceding the event we inform you that Buca della Neve (start the prologue) is accessible by private vehicle, while Monte Muro (start of the PS1 and PS2) is in an area closed to vehicular traffic.

PROMO SPORT TRACK
La Promo category will race the PS3 and PS4, while will not race the Saturday Prologue and PS1.

HOW TO GET THERE
To reach Punta Ala by car from Genova or Firenze take the motorway (A12) to Livorno until you reach Rosignano Marittimo. Continue on the highway for Grosseto-Rome (SS 1) and exit to Follonica Nord.
Follow for Punta Ala / Castiglione della Pescaia on the SP158. At the traffic light of “Puntone” continue for 6 miles and pass the location Pian d’Alma.
At the crossroad turn right for Punta Ala on the SP 61.
After about 2 km turn right again following signs for PuntAla Camping Resort.
Follow the road for approximately 2 km and you will find the entrance on your left.
From Rome, take the motorway in direction Civitavecchia. At the end of the motorway, take the SS1 towards Grosseto / Livorno. Exit at Grosseto Nord and follow the road for Castiglione della Pescaia.
Drive through the town following the signs for Punta Ala / Follonica.
After about 13 km along the SP158 at the junction of Punta Ala, turn left onto the SP 61.
After about 2 km turn right following signs for PuntAla Camping Resort.
Follow the road for approximately 2 km and you will find the entrance on your left.
You can reach Punta Ala by train but you must get off at Follonica and then take the bus to Punta Ala. N.B. The bus shedule will change after the 13 of September and the runs will be only during the weekend.
For timetables of train and bus tour visit www.trenitalia.com and www.griforama.it.

WHERE TO SLEEP
Loc. Punta Ala
58043 Castiglione della Pescaia (GR)
tel. +39 0564 922294 – +39 0564 922557
fax +39 0564 920379
info@campingpuntala.it – www.campingpuntala.it

The characteristic structure of the “Open Air” is perfectly in line with the outdoor spirit of the bikers.
Both for leisure and for basic necessities bikers and their families can benefit of all the services of the hotel, from the beach, tennis courts, park and adventure playground (with a local club for children ), the supermarket, the newsstand-general store, a boutique or any parts or accessories for mountain biking at the rental center.
The accommodation is ensure in comfortable accommodation (about 190 mobile homes are equipped to accommodate bikers and their families in units of 2 / 5 people from 24/45 m2) or in the camping area: more than 500 pitches for touring caravans and 160 tents, all with electrical connections and other amenities typical of four-star hotels.
For those who prefer different or alternative accommodation, there is the possibility of staying in hotel rooms, cottages or one of the many holiday homes available for reservations. For info about prices, availability and reservation check the website of the company to promote local tourism www.maremmapromotion.com where you can find advises, special promotions and even make your own booking.
The existence of the mountain biking park in an area already structured to welcome tourists (already equipped with many restaurants, bars, cottages, hotels and camping village in the area) makes this an ideal destination for a long weekend riding your beloved bike.
Regarding the cost of accommodation at the PuntAla Camping Resort, below you can find the on-line application booking that will give you the best price available.

Regarding the cost of accommodation at the PuntAla Camping Resort, below you can find the on-line application booking that will give you the best price available.

CONTACTS
a.s.d. Bandite Bike Park
tel. +39 0564 922002 – fax +39 0564 920379
banditebikepark@gmail.com

PuntAla Camping Resort
Loc. Punta Ala
58043 Castiglione della Pescaia (GR)
tel. +39 0564 922294 – +39 0564 922557
fax +39 0564 920379
superenduro2011@campingpuntala.it
info@campingpuntala.it – www.campingpuntala.it