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DOURO BIKE RACE 2012 RACE BOOK 3rd EDITION __________________________________
are you ready?
13th to 16th September 2012 AMARANTE

DAY 1 PROLOGUE - AMARANTE DAY 2 MARO MOUNTAIN DAY 3 ALVO MOUNTAIN DAY 4 ABOBOREIRA MOUNTAIN
Nexplore Rua do Outeiro 28, 4600-267 Amarante, Portugal Email: info@dourobikerace.com Tel. 00 351 917 400 997
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1. Staff ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2. Important contacts ............................................................................................................................. 3 2. SPONSORS ............................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1. Institutional ......................................................................................................................................... 6 3. ROUTE........................................................................................................................................................ 7 3.1. General Data ...................................................................................................................................... 7 3.2. Security ............................................................................................................................................... 8 3.3. Animals ............................................................................................................................................... 9 3.4. Markings ............................................................................................................................................10 3.5. GPS Tracks .......................................................................................................................................10 3.6. Waste .................................................................................................................................................10 3.7. Difficulty levels ..................................................................................................................................11 3.8. Prologue Start ...................................................................................................................................14 3.9. Stages Start .......................................................................................................................................15 4. SCHEDULES ............................................................................................................................................17 5. DBR CITY ..................................................................................................................................................17 6. DBR VILLAGE ..........................................................................................................................................18 6.1. How to arrive .....................................................................................................................................19 6.2. Race Office ........................................................................................................................................20 6.3. DBR Shop ..........................................................................................................................................21 6.4. BIKE PARK........................................................................................................................................22 6.5. Mechanical service ...........................................................................................................................22 6.6. DBR Massages .................................................................................................................................22 6.7. Accommodation ................................................................................................................................22 6.7.1. DBR Camping ...............................................................................................................................23 6.8. DBR Menus .......................................................................................................................................23 6.8.1. Dinner ............................................................................................................................................24 6.8.2. Breakfast .......................................................................................................................................24 6.8.3. Availability .....................................................................................................................................24 6.8.4. Tickets sold in the DBR VILLAGE .............................................................................................25 6.9. Results ...............................................................................................................................................25 6.10. Prize delivery Ceremony .............................................................................................................25 6.11. PROLOGUE Briefing ...................................................................................................................26 6.12. STAGES Briefing .........................................................................................................................26 6.13. Map ................................................................................................................................................26 6.14. Free services ................................................................................................................................26 6.15. Other available services ..............................................................................................................26 7. FEED ZONES ...........................................................................................................................................27 7.1. How to arrive .....................................................................................................................................27 7.2. Products .............................................................................................................................................27 7.3. Distribution and localization ............................................................................................................28 7.4. GPS Coordinates ..............................................................................................................................29 8. ADVICES ...................................................................................................................................................30 8.1. Bicycle ................................................................................................................................................30 8.2. Tires ....................................................................................................................................................30 8.3. Equipment..........................................................................................................................................30 8.4. Clothes ...............................................................................................................................................31 8.5. Other recommendations ..................................................................................................................31 9. AMARANTE ..............................................................................................................................................32 9.1. How to arrive .....................................................................................................................................32 9.2. Accommodation ................................................................................................................................33 9.3. Where to eat ......................................................................................................................................33 9.4. What to see .......................................................................................................................................33 10. TRANSFERS ............................................................................................................................................34 10.1. Transports .....................................................................................................................................34 11. CONCLUSION ..........................................................................................................................................35
Guardado pela ltima vez: 08-09-2012
1. INTRODUCTION
Thanks! Thank you for believing in this organization and for accepting the DOURO BIKE RACE (DBR) challenge. It is an organization of Mountain Bikers for Mountain Bikers that share with you the passion for cycling. We work in order to make your experience in the DBR positively memorable. It is a work that we have been doing along the last months with the purpose that in the coming days 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th September everything is going to be as fine as possible on all matters.
1.1.
Staff
The persons in the organization are in DBR by passion, they are abdicating of their time to help and they deserve your gratitude. Without them DBR would not happen. The staff members are identified with a brown t-shirt, red t-shirt (medical team), green t-shirt (security) or black t-shirt (mechanics). Whenever you pass through someone in the track, in the feed zones, or any other place, please greet, smile and these surely will be reciprocate. That will be the best prize that we, the organization, can receive. If something is wrong, be calm and explain what is happening, we are here to help and solve the question.
1.2.
Important contacts
We request you to save the following contacts in your mobile phone in case you need them during the event. In the case of an emergency, please contact one of these persons. ORGANIZATION
Joo Marinho Race manager 00 351 917 400 997 | joao.marinho@nexplore.pt Alfredo Azevedo Coordinator - 00 331 918 517 059 | alfredo.azevedo@nexplore.pt Pedro Ribeiro Medical team - 00 351 919 631 199 | pedro.ribeiro@nexplore.pt
Nexplore Rua do Outeiro 28, 4600-267 Amarante, Portugal Email: info@dourobikerace.com Tel. 00 351 917 400 997 OTHERS BV Amarante (Amarante Voluntary Fire Brigade) 00 351 255 42 27 18 GNR Amarante (Amarante Police) 00 351 255 42 460 500 National Emergency Number - 112 (only as last resort)
2. SPONSORS
Without them DBR would not happen, so the brands engagement must be recognized and also the fact that they have believed in this event, in YOUR event!
www.mahou-sanmiguel.com
Founded in 1980, Mahou is the leader of the Spanish beer market and with increasing market share in Portugal.
www.toyota.pt
Toyota is a synonym of technology, quality, environment (hybrid and electric cars) and innovation. Hydration, protection and travel products. Self-adherent film for protection of bicycle frames and accessories.
www.evocsports.com www.4and2impact.com
www.sockguy.com
Reference socks due to their comfort and design.
www.aguadomarao.pt
Water from a natural spring, collected and bottled in Maro Mountain.
www.esigrips.com
Silicone grips with superior comfort and adherence.
www.cofides.com www.emptybox.eu www.traduzart.pt www.sponser.ch
Manufacturers of technical clothes for sports. Engineering of platforms for Internet in customized solutions. Services provider in the areas of translation, interpretation, functional consultancy and training in the international banking activity. Nutrition products with the Swiss quality.
www.redken.pt
Redken Fashion, Science, Innovation.
www.cocacola.pt
Worldwide leader in drinks.
www.powerade.pt
www.facebook.com/idfrancisdesign
Energetic Drink.
Design, custom decoration.
www.casadacalcada.pt
Charming Hotel and Gourmet Restaurant in Amarante, belonging to the Relais & Chateaux association.
www.metallube.es
Low friction lube oil.
www.facebook.com/petrofregim
Petrol station network in Amarante.
www.clinicanutricao.com
Nutrition specialized clinic.
www.tiagoarago.com
Performance sports training reference in Portugal.
2.1.
Institutional
Amarante Town Council (Cmara Municipal de Amarante)
DOLMEN Training and Educational Cooperative of Baixo Tmega (Cooperativa de Formao, Educao do Baixo Tmega)
Portuguese Cycling Federation (Federao Portuguesa de Ciclismo)
Municipalities Association of Baixo Tmega (Associao Municpios do Baixo Tmega)
AMARANTE DELEGATION
A TERRA DOS HOMENS
Thank you all!
3. ROUTE
The concept of the DBR is having difficulty levels for all the cycling, from the most trained until those that want to pedal in the mountain. Being more accessible or not the level, there are always a difficulty related with the ground and the distance to run through.
3.1.
DAY DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 COLOR YELLOW RED BLUE
General Data
LEVEL EPIC EPIC EPIC ADVENTURE EPIC ADVENTURE RIDE LEVEL EPIC ADVENTURE RIDE ACCUMULATED 7.920 4.700 1.600 KMS 249 144 51 STAGE PROLOGUE 1 2 DAY 13 14 15 PLACE AMARANTE MARO ALVO KMS 10 95 93 ACCUMULATED ELEVATION GAIN 200m 3.020m 3.100m 1.600m
DAY 4
GREEN
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ABOBOREIRA
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3.2.
Security
Although there are many staff members along the route, warning about the roads passages, dangerous points, passage control, etc., it would be logistically impossible to cover the entire route. You are about to begin a MTB race with all the risks that involves. The mountains morphology is what distinguishes the DBR, making the tracks of each of them, a challenge and an adventure for the athletes and their bikes. In order all goes as better as possible we ask all participants to comply with the following: It is mandatory to have a mobile phone on during the stage. Be sure, with the due time, that you will have enough battery charge until the end of the stage (in accordance with your possible cycling). You must ALWAYS comply with the traffic rules along the competition. In Portugal, the driving is done for the right hand of the road. If you meet an athlete in trouble, please stop and help him/her. The time of the stage will be afterwards recalculated deducting the time you have been stopped. It is mandatory to comply with the information and recommendations of the medical team. In the DBR VILLAGE, you will found a first aid post of the RED CROSS (CRUZ VERMELHA) - AMARANTE. This will be entirely at your disposal. The contacts that must be used in an emergency case are the above mentioned (point 1.2); the number 112 must be the last option. Within the villages there are people, agricultural vehicles, animals, etc. that can run slowly. Please respect and be patient enough to face these situations. You must complete and sign the statement of responsibility in the race office when you get the athlete's kit.
Nexplore Rua do Outeiro 28, 4600-267 Amarante, Portugal Email: info@dourobikerace.com Tel. 00 351 917 400 997 The athletes must be present in the general presentation of DBR for each stage. During these presentations, will be provided essential information in order you can finish the stage with security. Please respect to be respected, never forget this along the event.
The medical team will be identified with a red t-shirt.
3.3.
Animals
Along the route, you may meet two kinds of animals. Wild: Foxes Boars Deer Wolves
Usually these animals avoid the human contact, that is, they escape when we come near them. In general, there is no danger, but we request you not to go close since they can attack. Domestic, that can be found in the mountain: Cows Goats Sheep
These animals coexist peacefully with the humans; indeed, they are accustomed to that coexistence. In spite their large size; they are docile animals, which do not disturb who rides a bicycle.
Nexplore Rua do Outeiro 28, 4600-267 Amarante, Portugal Email: info@dourobikerace.com Tel. 00 351 917 400 997 In the case you find any of these animals in the track, slow down your speed and go on quietly since they will not react. As per our experience, as MTBikers, never happened an attack in this area.
3.4.
Markings
The entire route will be marked with the red COCA-COLA band. There will be also signposts in the places where the organization considers they are needed. If you do not find a marking in any place (junction, intersection, etc.), we request you to please stop quickly a few seconds and make sure about the way you will choose. Our concern is about to make the markings in order you do not have any doubts about which track to choose.
3.5.
GPS Tracks
During the days before the event, these will be available for you to load them in your GPS. While this is not needed, it is an extra aid for the athletes that do not want to follow the bands. The tracks will be available in two formats: Google Earth (.kml \ .kmz) and in .gpx. The organization will not be responsible for the loading of the tracks in the participants GPS.
3.6.
Waste
The route along the 3 mountains will go through tracks with a great environmental richness. The tracks must be preserved and cannot be affected by our passage. There will be a big concern of the organization about this matter and that must be shared by the participants. It will not be tolerated any athlete to leave the food packs (gels, bars, etc.) or other waste (inner tubes, CO2 bottles, etc.) in the tracks. If the organization or other participants detect irregularities, the athlete will be punished with the competition elimination. The staff will have the special attention to request the athletes not to leave the waste they bring in the supplies areas.
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3.7.
EPIC
Difficulty levels
A great challenge: 4 days, 3 mountains, about 250Km and 8.000m of cumulative elevation gain. It will be a journey in time from the beginning of the Humanity, through the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, and the Industrial Revolution until today. This happens because the tracks are close to traces of these eras. It is a 4 days competition - 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th September. DAY 1 URBAN PROLOGUE
Distance ~ 10km | Accumulated ~ 200m | NO Feed Zone
DAY 2 - MARO MOUNTAIN
Distance ~ 95km | Accumulated ~ 3 020m | Feed zone 1 km 23 | Feed zone 2 km 46 | Feed zone 3 km 74
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Nexplore Rua do Outeiro 28, 4600-267 Amarante, Portugal Email: info@dourobikerace.com Tel. 00 351 917 400 997 DAY 3 - ALVO MOUNTAIN
Distance ~ 92km | Accumulated ~ 3.100m | Feed zone 1 km 26 | Feed zone 2 km 47 | Feed zone 3 km 71
DAY 4 - ABOBOREIRA MOUNTAIN
Distance ~ 51km | Accumulated ~ 1.600m | Feed zone 1 km 17 | Feed zone 2 km 32
ADVENTURE This has the same route as the 2nd and 3rd stages of the EPIC level. It is intended for those who want to spend an epic weekend in the Alvo and Aboboreira mountains. It will be a demanding journey, which will test all the technical and physical qualities of a Mountain Biker. We are sure that the passage through several natural rock gardens of the Alvo Mountain, the waterfalls of Fisgas de Ermelo and the passage over the Tmega River, will always be remembered. It is a 2 days competition - 15th and 16th September.
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Nexplore Rua do Outeiro 28, 4600-267 Amarante, Portugal Email: info@dourobikerace.com Tel. 00 351 917 400 997 DAY 1 - ALVO MOUNTAIN
Distance ~ 92km | Accumulated ~ 3.100m | Feed zone 1 km 26 | Feed zone 2 km 47 | Feed zone 3 km 71
DAY 2 - ABOBOREIRA MOUNTAIN
RIDE The easiest route with 51Km in the Aboboreira Mountain. The main attractions are the passage through small villages, tracks in single track, passage over the Ovelha River and downhill of the Aboboreira Mountain. It is a 1 day competition - 16th September.
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Nexplore Rua do Outeiro 28, 4600-267 Amarante, Portugal Email: info@dourobikerace.com Tel. 00 351 917 400 997 DIA 1 - ABOBOREIRA MOUNTAIN
3.8.
Prologue Start
Thursday, 13th September
a) The first athlete will depart at 15:00 hours in front of S.Gonalo Monastery (Mosteiro de S.Gonalo); b) The athletes depart every 30 seconds; c) A list with the departing hour will be previously available in the Web page www.dourobikerace.com and will be sent to all the athletes of the EPIC level; d) This list will be also posted near the race office in the DBR VILLAGE; e) The athlete must be present 20 minutes before his/her departing hour in the waiting area of the PROLOGUE. There will be penalties, stated in the rules, for the non-compliance with the schedules; f) The arrival will be located in Largo Teixeira de Pascoes, in front of the Amadeo de Sousa Cardoso Museum and Amarante Tourism Office.
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3.9.
Stages Start
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, days 14th, 15th and 16th September, respectively
The departures of each stage will happen at 8:00 hours; The alignment of the athletes for the departure will be in Avenida General Silveira and S.Gonalo Bridge, near the historical center.
EPIC LEVEL
The classification of the PROLOGUE will define the starting positions for the 1st stage. The athletes of the EPIC Level will be aligned as per the general classification by the following corrals: o LEADERS of each category; o TOP 5 of each category;
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o CORRAL A - General Classification from the 6th to the 99th; o CORRAL B - General Classification from the 100th to the 199th; o CORRAL C - General Classification from the 200th to the 299th;
ADVENTURE LEVEL
The athletes of the ADVENTURE Level will be aligned:
o On the first day (Saturday) in a single bloc, sorted by the arrival order; o On the second day (Sunday):
The LEADERS of each category depart in the LEADERS bloc; The TOP 5 of each category depart in the TOP 5 bloc; BLOC A - From the 6th to the 99th qualified; BLOC B - From the 100th to the 199th qualified.
RIDE LEVEL
On Sunday, the athletes of the RIDE level depart in a single bloc aligned by the arrival order.
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4. SCHEDULES
The athletes kits will be delivered from Wednesday, September 12th, from 16.00h. If you have the chance, come by the DBR VILLAGE and check in in this day. Despite the level, all athletes can pick up their kit from the 12th.
DAY 0 Wednesday 12-Sept Prologue Thursday 13-Sept Stage 1 Friday 14-Sept Stage 2 Saturday 15-Sept Stage 3 Sunday 16-Sept
Race office | DBR Shop (Opening) Bike Park (Opening) Breakfast Briefing (PROLOGUE) Alignment (Opening) Alignment (Closing) Departure (Amarante Center) First athletes (Arrival) Last athletes (Arrival) Dinner (Opening) DBR Ceremony ** BAR (Closing) Camping (Time to rest) Race office | DBR Shop (Closing) Bike Park (Closing)
16.00h 16.00h NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 18.30h 20.30h 22.30h 22.30h 23.00h 23.30h
09.00h 09.00h 07.30h 11.00h 14.30h 14.55h 15.00h 15.30h 18.00h 18.30h 20.30h 22.30h 22.30h 23.00h 23.30h
06.00h 06.00h 06.00h NA 07.30h 07.50h 08.00h 13.30h 18.00h 18.30h 20.30h 22.30h 22.30h 23.00h 23.30h
06.00h 06.00h 06.00h NA 07.30h 07.50h 08.00h 13.30h 18.00h 18.30h 20.30h 22.30h 22.30h 23.00h 23.30h
06.00h 06.00h 06.00h NA 07.30h 07.50h 08.00h 10.30h 14.00h NA 15.00h 22.30h 18.00h
Check out 18.00h
NA
Schedules subject to changes

* First athlete. Alignment of each athlete will be 5min before the departure List available in www.dourobikeracel.com and Race office for the other athletes) ** Prizes delivery, photos and videos of the stage, drawings
5. DBR CITY
DBR CITY is the name given to the area which includes the DBR VILLAGE and all the partners, except for Quinta da Ribeira and Pousada da Juventude (Youth Hostel).
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6. DBR VILLAGE
The DBR VILLAGE will be located in Largo do Ribeirinho near the Historical Center of Amarante. There will be special parking for team cars and motor caravans, as well places to install team tents. For the use of this place will not be charged any amount, being, however, a limited place. There will be also a bar available during the event with background music, where can be bought drinks and snacks. Here the participants can interact and relax.
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Nexplore Rua do Outeiro 28, 4600-267 Amarante, Portugal Email: info@dourobikerace.com Tel. 00 351 917 400 997 There will be daily activities such as draws, exhibitions, presentations, etc. inviting the participants to come to the DBR VILLAGE. Besides interacting with the other participants, you can enter to win valuable prizes.
6.1.
How to arrive
The DBR VILLAGE, located in Largo do Ribeirinho is easily accessible. The vast majority of the participants will arrive through the A4, they must exit in Amarante East (Amarante Este) and follow the signposts "DOURO BIKE RACE". The distance from the A4 exit to the DBR VILLAGE is about 2Km. DBR VILLAGE COORDINATES:
Lat: 41 15'44.52"N Long:
8 4'26.90"W
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6.2.
Race Office
This will be open during the entire event, in the schedules mentioned in this document. All the athletes must go to the race office to confirm the registration and get their athlete's kit. If you wish to charge any electronic gadgets (for instance, mobile phones), this is the place to do it. CHECK-IN PROCEDURE In the DBR VILLAGE will be installed a central igloo that will be the Race office. Here you can do the check-in, which includes two parts:
1st - Statement of Responsibility (SR)

The signature of the SR is mandatory. Without it, you cannot participate in the DBR. a) The SR will be signed by the athlete during the check-in. The participant must know his/her front number (available in the Web page www.dourobikerace.com, in mydbr area, or in the listing available in the Race office) and must have an identification document (IC, CC or passport), to verify the personal data. b) After that will be provided with a red identification bracelet with the race number.
2nd - Athlete's Kit

After the signature of the SR and provided with the bracelet, the athlete must:
a) Get his/her DBR kit composed by: o An EVOC bag; o DBR race number; o Sponsors gifts;
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o Identification labels; o DBR
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b) Please confirm the content of the kit when delivered; c) Please return the check list sheet signed, to the staff that has served you.
If you want to buy more products and services, please go to the DBR shop.
The kits may be only picked up by the athlete, and will not be given to a third person.
6.3.
DBR Shop
o DBR Merchandising
DBR Shop will sell specific DBR products and products marketed by Nexplore: COFIDES clothing; T-Shirts 4&2 IMPACT; SOCKGUY socks; DBR Tents;
o DBR menus in the participating units
Dinners; Breakfasts;
o Nexplore Products.
EVOC Hydration backpacks, Bicycle bags, etc.; SPONSER Nutrition (energetic drink, gel, bars, recoveries, containers, etc.); ROCKY MOUNTAIN MTB Bicycles; ESIgrips Silicone grips ; 4&2 IMPACT Protection adhesive film; METALLUBE Lubricant oil; FLOR & TRAPO Bags, wallets, toilet bags, etc.;
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Nexplore Rua do Outeiro 28, 4600-267 Amarante, Portugal Email: info@dourobikerace.com Tel. 00 351 917 400 997 All the DBR products (merchandising or DBR Menus) bought during the event will have a surcharge of 20% on the sales price listed in the Web page (www.dourobikerace.com).
6.4.
BIKE PARK
In the BIKE PARK will be stored the athlete's bicycles during the event, being this place guarded during the period of the DBR. We are not responsible for the bicycles that are not in the BIKE PARK.
6.5.
Mechanical service
The purpose of the mechanical service will be the support to the athletes in the maintenance, tuning and repair of their bicycles during the event. The tickets for the mechanical service are sold directly in the place.
6.6.
DBR Massages
The purpose of the massage service is to help the athletes in the recovery of the stages. The physiotherapists can also provide the athletes with some treatments at a certain price previously defined. The tickets for the massage service are sold directly in the place.
6.7.
Accommodation
In the DBR VILLAGE area, only three types of sleeping equipment will be accepted, and only in the reserved spaces: The DBR Tents, motorhomes and travel trailers without car. If you have any other type sleeping equipment, you must stay in the Amarante Camping Site, 2.5km away from the DBR VILLAGE The area available for motorhome and travel trailer parking is not a camping site, but the parking lot of the pool. You will have access to the showers and WC of this pool between 06.00 and 24.00, with some water and electrical power restrictions.
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6.7.1. DBR Camping

We present a more savings choice than the hotel units of the town that are partnerships of the event characteristics: In the space for the CAMPING located in the RACE VILLAGE only the DBR tents provided and installed by the organization can be there; The space is a lawn area, naturally surrounded and it is located in the Amarante Municipal Swimming Pools; The Swimming Pools toilets and bathing places will be available from 06:00 to 24:00 hours: The tents will be individual, impermeable and easy to install, like "pop-up"; We suggest the participants to bring a mattress; The tents size is: 200*100*110cm (LxWxH); The tents have the colours and the logo of DOURO BIKE RACE\Nexplore; The purchase of the tents (35 Euro/unit) will be done through the Web page dourobikerace.com in "mydbr" area. Those interested in installing their own tents, only can do it in the Amarante Campsite (Parque de Campismo de Amarante) (www.ccporto.pt). - the DBR CAMPING that has the following
6.8.
DBR Menus
These menus have been prepared by Nutrition Clinic Dr. Tiago Almeida and by the CTAD - Training and Sports Evaluation Centre (Centro de Treino e Avaliao Desportiva) - Performed by Tiago Arago, thinking in the nutritional and energetic needs of the athletes. These menus are sold through the Web page www.dourobikerace.com, in myDBR area. The meals are buffet style, allowing the athletes to choose what they like more with the quantity they want.
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6.8.1. Dinner
The dinners are served at 7 restaurants, whice are: Restaurant Espelho meu Restaurant Tasquinha da Ponte Restaurant Z da Calada Restaurant A Quelha Restaurant O Prncipe Restaurant Navarras Restaurant Largo do Pao - Casa da Calada.
6.8.2. Breakfast
The breakfasts are served at 7 places, which are: Restaurant Espelho meu Confeitaria da Ponte Restaurant Z da Calada Confeitaria Tinoca Restaurant A Quelha Restaurant O Prncipe Restaurant Navarras Restaurant Largo do Pao - Casa da Calada.
6.8.3. Availability
Day (September) 12 13 14 15 16 Breakfast Not available Available Available Available Available
Dinner
Available Available Available Available Not available
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Nexplore Rua do Outeiro 28, 4600-267 Amarante, Portugal Email: info@dourobikerace.com Tel. 00 351 917 400 997 The restaurants/coffee shops have a minimum quantity of sold tickets, in order to serve the meals. In case that number is not reached, the DBR organization will return the money. If you wish to buy a menu in another place, you can get that meal at the price listed in the DBR website (without a surcharge).
6.8.4. Tickets sold in the DBR VILLAGE

The meal tickets sold in the DBR VILLAGE during the event will be subject to an availability surcharge of 20% on the Web page price (www.dourobikerace.com). The menus are sports one and we do not have menus for children.
6.9.
Results
The official results will be daily disclosed at 20:00 hours. The athletes have 30min to present their claims. After 20:30h will not be accepted any claims. Before 20.00 there will be non-official results on the DBR website. Those non-official results are subject to change.
6.10. Prize delivery Ceremony

There will be a daily ceremony for prize delivery to the DBRs fastest athlete. This ceremony will be at 20:30 hours on the 13th, 14th and 15th September (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and at 15:00 on the 16th September (Sunday) in the DBR VILLAGE, next to the race office. The daily prizes delivery is intended for the 3 first athletes of each category and for the leader of that category. We request the athletes that will come on to stage to be present in these ceremonies. The athletes, which are not present in this act cannot receive their prize later on and will be penalized with 30min added to their time in the stage. The athletes must be present with a look according with the official ceremony. We suggest the wearing of clothes that promote the sponsors (if any). All the athletes and their companions are invited to be present in the ceremony. Afterwards, photos and videos of the stage will be projected, which are always moments that everyone enjoys.
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6.11.
PROLOGUE Briefing
The detailed briefing about the PROLOGUE will be in the BRIEFING TENT in the DBR VILLAGE. The briefing begins at 11:00 hours. We suggest the participation of all the athletes, since there will be a detailed presentation of the prologue.
6.12.
STAGES Briefing
The detailed briefing about the DBR will be in the BRIEFING TENT in the DBR VILLAGE. The briefing begins at 20:30 hours. We suggest the participation of all the athletes, since there will be: a. General presentation of the DBR (Wednesday and Thursday); b. Explanation how the DBR will be during the four days; c. Clarification about the DBR security rules; d. Drawing of gifts from the DBR sponsors.
6.13.
Map
There will be a map of the DBR VILLAGE and DBR TOWN in a large scale near the race office. This map will help the participants to guide and find what they want. Everything is centralized, meaning that everything is nearby and it is easy to find. However, we will sign each place with an identification sign.
6.14.
Free services
Field Hospital of Portuguese Red Cross Amarante;
Washing site MOTOREX.
6.15.
Other available services
Shop for regional products DOLMEN; Exhibitors DBR partnerships; Bar, Esplanade - INVENTOS COIMBRA.
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7. FEED ZONES
Depending on the stage, we have planned the Feed Zones that allow the athletes in general to go from a feed zone to another one in a "comfortable way". The weather conditions (heat) and the physical training of each one will have a relevant role in this point. We suggest each participant to carry water and food enough to finish the stage. You must also bring some money to buy food\drinks in coffee shops and mini markets along the route if needed.
7.1.
How to arrive
We have tried to place always the Feed Zones in villages to make easiest the movement until the place of the support teams. The GPS coordinates provided are in geographical format (Latitude\Longitude). It is the format used in Google Earth. We advise to do the conversion into the decimal system, if your GPS does not support the geographical format and if you want to go to these points. On arrival to Amarante, there will be also a small feed zone of solids and liquids. We recommend a previous study of the access to the feed zone areas. These are distant villages, some of them very far from Amarante.
7.2.
Water
Products
Water in large quantities. We recommend refilling your containers and hydration backpacks whenever possible. The water in the supplies is NOT to cool the body.
Energetic Drink Energetic drink provided by the recognized Swiss brand Sponser. This drink with a right balance of electrolytes together with other minerals is easy to digest by the stomach and will provide you with the minerals you need to face the tracks. Coca-Cola Needs no introduction, it will present in the supplies and will delight everyone.
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All these food must be consumed moderately, thinking not only in the good functioning of your body, but also in the athletes that will arrive later on.
Support to the athletes Several staff members will be present along the route taking care of your security; A team of DBR mechanics will be at nearly half the route if you need mechanical support for your bicycles; Members of the medical team will be in strategic places.
7.3.
Distribution and localization

DAY 13 14 15 16 1st FEED ZONE (Km) NO 26 26 17 2nd FEED ZONE (Km) NO 46 47 32 3rd FEED ZONE (Km) NO 74 71 NO
LEVEL EPIC EPIC EPIC | ADVENTURE EPIC|ADVENTURE|RIDE
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7.4.
GPS Coordinates
FEED ZONE VILLAGE CITY LATITUDE LONGITUDE
STAGE
Murgido 1 1 Ferraria Covelo do monte
Amarante Peso da rgua Amarante Mondim de Basto Mondim de Basto Celorico de Basto Marco de Canavezes Marco de Canavezes
4113'37.74"N 4113'21.69"N 4117'56.70"N 4119'19.81"N 4121'55.82"N
756'39.16"W 751'24.73"W 757'3.29"W 755'47.59"W 750'20.54"W
EPIC
2
1 2 3
Campanh Fervena Mouquim Aldeia de Rebordelo Lgua Aldeia da Aboboreira
4120'31.56"N
758'5.47"W
1 3 2
4113'4.30"N 4111'50.74"N
8 6'28.57"W 8 3'25.11"W
FEED ZONE
VILLAGE
CITY
LATITUDE
LONGITUDE
1 2
Campanh Fervena Mouquim Aldeia de Rebordelo Campanh Fervena
Mondim de Basto Mondim de Basto Celorico de Basto Mondim de Basto Mondim de Basto
4119'19.81"N 4121'55.82"N
755'47.59"W 750'20.54"W
ADVENTURE
4120'31.56"N
758'5.47"W
4119'19.81"N 4121'55.82"N
755'47.59"W 750'20.54"W
2
2
FEED ZONE
VILLAGE
CITY
LATITUDE
LONGITUDE
Lgua Aldeia da Aboboreira
RIDE
2
Marco de Canavezes Marco de Canavezes
41 13'4.30"N 41 11'50.74"N
8 6'28.57"W 8 3'25.11"W
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8. ADVICES
DBR is a MTB competition/race that goes through 3 mountains, most of them isolated from the civilization. Tracks are demanding for men and machines, reason for some special recommendations.
8.1.
Bicycle
The ground of the DBR route is demanding for the bicycles so we recommend you to bring a full suspension bicycle with a 100mm stroke minimum. It must have light gearing to face the steep climb throughout the route. We advise you to do a detailed maintenance in order nothing fails during the competition. To have especial attention to: Frame, Transmission, Wheels, Brakes and Suspensions.
8.2.
Tires
The tires can compromise your participation in DBR, so we point out this component of your bicycle. These must be robust and with the size 2.0 minimum in order to allow facing tracks with many stones. In spite of our concerns about the tracks cleaning, you will find along the tracks dry vegetation (brambles, furzes, etc.) that increase the possibility of holes if you do not use proper wheels to withstand this "treatment". Do not choose wheels converted to tubeless! If your wheels are tubeless, use tubeless wheels with the related sealant liquid inside. If the wheels are not tubeless, use inner tubes with sealant liquid\gel! Take care about the wheels pressure.
8.3.
Equipment
In the DBR VILLAGE, there will be the DBR mechanical service, which has enough material if needed. Additionally, we suggest you to bring:
Cycle Computer\GPS Dismount Pump Hydration knapsack Gloves Quick links Sun protection Glasses Brake linings
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Inner tubes Multi-tools Chain oil Zip-ties\cramps Fitting pedals
There are two specialized shops in Amarante. If we do not have the needed product and depending on the specificity of the equipment we will try a solution in the town.
8.4.
Clothes
September is the end of Summer, the days are mild, but the evenings and nights are cooler. The temperature variation during the day is already considerable, so we recommend: Casual outfit - Mid season for the beginning and end of the day. To wear in the bicycle - It depends on the weather during the event, but we recommend including sleeves and raincoat.
8.5.
Other recommendations
It is a 4 days competition/race with many hours pedaling, with wonderful landscapes, so do not forget to bring: o Camera o Enough cycling clothes o Chamois/ Bepanthene/ Halibut o Bars and gels as you wish o Money to use during the stage Those who want to leave the bike in the BIKE PARK may also leave the cycling shoes in there. Every athletes kit will have identifying stickers with the race number and that may be used to identify the shoes. We suggest you bring the shoes and a bag to place them.
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9. AMARANTE
Amarante is town with a great cultural richness. Its history is confused with the history of the world. Its origin goes back to the primitive people dating from the Stone Age. There are many interesting monuments all over the town and the historical center is very rich. The town is located in the Tmega River bed and surrounded by the 3 Mountains: Aboboreira, Alvo and Maro.
9.1.
How to arrive
BY CAR The main routes to arrive to Amarante are: o o Motorway nr. 4 (A4) Porto Amarante Main route 4 (IP 4) Bragana Amarante
Geographically Amarante is located only just 60Km from Porto town.
BY AIR The nearest airport is Fransciso S Carneiro located only just 40min by car. We suggest you to arrive with enough time in advance to Amarante in order to explore the tracks and to know about the local culture and gastronomy.
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9.2.
Accommodation
There is a long list of options in the DBR official Web page: > SERVICES> ACCOMMODATION The DBR accommodations partnerships, which offer special prices for the participants are: Hotel Navarras Hotel Amaranto Casa da Calada Pousada do Maro (15min by car from Amarante) Quinta da Ribeira Residencial do Tmega Residencial Raposeira Residencial Prncipe Residencial Estoril
9.3.
Where to eat
There is a wide variety of good restaurants with traditional menus of the region. DBR provides specific menus for the athletes in the spaces already mentioned in this document.
9.4.
What to see
As above mentioned, DBR Web page has many information about the interesting points of the town: > About Amarante> What to see
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10. TRANSFERS
All the participants that are travelling to Portugal and that need a transfer from the Francisco S Carneiro airport in Porto or from any other location in this town, must contact the organization by e-mail and provide the following information: Date and hour of the arrival to Portugal When do you want to travel to Amarante Number of persons travelling Approximate size of the luggage Other information you consider important.
10.1.
Transports
TO PORTUGAL Rodonorte has a road terminal near the center of the town-Amarante that allows the interconnection with many towns in the country, from north to south. If you want to travel by bus, here are the contacts: Telephone: 00 351 255 422 194 Web page: www.rodonorte.pt Address: Terminal do Queimado - Amarante
TO EUROPE Eurolines has buses that connects Amarante to the main European towns by bus. If you want to travel this way, here are the contacts: Telephone: 00 351 255 422 613 Web page: www.eurolines.fr/POR Address Terminal do Queimado - Amarante
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Nexplore Rua do Outeiro 28, 4600-267 Amarante, Portugal Email. info@dourobikerace.com Tel. 00 351 917 400 997 CAR RENTAL You can rent a car in Amarante at Europcar and deliver it in any other place of the country where there is a Europcar station. Telephone: 00 351 255 423 374 Web page: www.europcar.com Address Rua Dr. Mrio Monterroso | Edifcio Ponte Seca | Fraco,B-R/C | 4600-074 Amarante
11. CONCLUSION
We hope this guide will help with the doubts and questions of the DBR participants. If you still have any question please contact us at: info@dourobikerace.com
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13th to 16th September 2012 AMARANTE

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Reference socks due to their comfort and design.

Water from a natural spring, collected and bottled in Maro Mountain.

Silicone grips with superior comfort and adherence.

www.cofides.com www.emptybox.eu www.traduzart.pt www.sponser.ch

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Redken Fashion, Science, Innovation.

Worldwide leader in drinks.

Design, custom decoration.

Low friction lube oil.

Petrol station network in Amarante.

Nutrition specialized clinic.

Performance sports training reference in Portugal.

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Amarante Town Council (Cmara Municipal de Amarante)

Portuguese Cycling Federation (Federao Portuguesa de Ciclismo)

Municipalities Association of Baixo Tmega (Associao Municpios do Baixo Tmega)

A TERRA DOS HOMENS

Thank you all!

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The medical team will be identified with a red t-shirt.

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Distance ~ 10km | Accumulated ~ 200m | NO Feed Zone

DAY 2 - MARO MOUNTAIN

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DAY 4 - ABOBOREIRA MOUNTAIN

Distance ~ 51km | Accumulated ~ 1.600m | Feed zone 1 km 17 | Feed zone 2 km 32

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DAY 2 - ABOBOREIRA MOUNTAIN

Distance ~ 51km | Accumulated ~ 1.600m | Feed zone 1 km 17 | Feed zone 2 km 32

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Distance ~ 51km | Accumulated ~ 1.600m | Feed zone 1 km 17 | Feed zone 2 km 32

Thursday, 13th September

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16.00h 16.00h NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 18.30h 20.30h 22.30h 22.30h 23.00h 23.30h

Schedules subject to changes

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1st - Statement of Responsibility (SR)

2nd - Athlete's Kit

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Merchandising tickets (if

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6.7.1. DBR Camping

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6.8.4. Tickets sold in the DBR VILLAGE

6.10. Prize delivery Ceremony

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Field Hospital of Portuguese Red Cross Amarante;

Washing site MOTOREX.

Other available services