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FRÉJUS - ROQUEBRUNE-SUR-ARGENS - SAINTE-MAXIME
8th-12th OCTOBER 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MEDIA INFORMATION
EDITORIAL - Alexandre MASLIN ........................................... 2
30 YEARS - AN ANNIVERSARY ............................................ 4
30 YEARS - THE STORY OF A MYTH ..................................... 6
WINNERS OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS ................................... 9
INTERVIEW - Frédéric SALOMONE ..................................... 10
RACE SCHEDULE ............................................................... 12
PRESENTATION OF THE RACES ........................................... 13
ROC D’AZUR, THE LAND OF CHAMPIONS ........................... 18
ROC SERIES ...................................................................... 20
ENTERTAINMENT ............................................................... 22
THE SHOWS ..................................................................... 24
THE EXHIBITION ............................................................... 26
THE ROC IN FIGURES ........................................................ 28
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ................................................ 30
SPONSORS ...................................................................... 32
PRESS CONTACTS
Press Relations Agence Mille & une vaguesSoazig Guého, Nicolas Guillemart@: [email protected].: +33 (0)1 55 38 98 20 Mob.: +33 (0)6 62 08 75 44
Press Department A.S.O. Thida Sengsounthone@: [email protected].: +33 (0)1 41 33 46 26 Mob.: +33 (0)6 40 29 69 26
PRESS ROOMThe press room is equipped with free Wi-Fi access for accredited journalists.Startlists, results and other information will be at your disposal. Opening times: Wednesday 8th October: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pmThursday 9th October: 8:00 am to 7:00 pmFriday 10th October: 7:30 am to 7:00 pmSaturday 11th October: 7:30 am to 7:00 pmSunday 12th October: 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
WORKING AREASDesignated working areas for journalists will be provided in zones at the start and at the finish. They will be accessible to journalists and photographers who have a press accreditation.Photographers will have access to the podium and a boom-lift at the start. Please submit your request to the press department.
PRESS SHUTTLESPress shuttles will be organised from Thursday to Sunday to drop off journalists at strategic points along the courses. If you are interested, please submit your request to the press department.
ROYALTY FREE PHOTOSRoyalty free photos will be available:- via the link featured on the press release- on request from the press department.
TV NEWS ACCESSRoyalty free images for news purposes will be available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday:- downloadable via the FTP (feed news)- on request from the press department.
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EDITORIAL
WHAT A WONDERFUL AGE!
For a person, 30 years is often a pivotal age; for an event, this longevity is a sign of maturity and experience. Since its first edition in 1984, the Roc d'Azur has succeeded in establishing itself in the world landscape of key events.
The Roc d'Azur and the history of mountain biking in Europe are inextricably linked. It can even be said that Stéphane Hauvette brought mountain biking to Europe and the Roc d'Azur has accompanied the sport's development from seven competitors in 1984 to a popular sport carried out by more than nine million French people today*. The Roc d'Azur is at the heart of the development of mountain biking and will remain there. To do this, it must respect its history while being resolutely turned towards the future.
The Roc d'Azur has had several organisers but has always managed to retain the essential components of sport and conviviality that are its strength. Stéphane Hauvette told us last year that the Roc d'Azur currently resembles the idea that he had of the event when he first created it thirty years ago. This is a real compliment to all those who followed in his steps at the head of this event.
Since 2011, the year that Amaury Sport Organisation took over the organisation of the Roc d’Azur, we have endeavoured to respect this event and the thousands of competitors who come to it every year. To do this, while allowing the event to evolve, we remain faithful to its pioneering spirit and continue the work begun by the previous teams who created it.
Long live the Roc d’Azur!
Alexandre Maslin Director of the Roc d’Azur
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30 YEARS - AN ANNIVERSARYWhen Stéphane Hauvette created the first Roc d’Azur in 1984, there were seven competitors at the start line. Thirty years later, there will be over 20,000. Over the years, the event, which has been taking place in Fréjus since 1997, has continued to grow and evolve, whilst remaining true to its values.
2001. Havas Advertising Sports took charge of the management of the Roc d’Azur following the takeover of ISL, which had been the Roc’s sole shareholder for the past year.
2005. A record number of participants competed with 14,132 riders at the start line with representatives from 40 countries. The programme now featured 17 races. The Roc hosted the final stage of the UCI Marathon World Cup. Maryline Salvetat was the winner.
2006. A historic year for the Roc d’Azur. For its tenth year at the Base Nature in Fréjus Roquebrune-sur-Argens, it organised the final of the BMX Supercross World Cup.
2007. The 2007 Roc d’Azur was marked by excellent performances from France and, as ever, by a great turnout of athletes and spectators. Jean-Christophe Péraud won the race, adding this victory to his first win in 2003. Laetitia Le Corguillé won the BMX World Cup stage.
2008. The 25th annual event had an attendance of 140,000 people descending on the Fréjus Base Nature. As for sport, the presence of several Olympic medallists (Julien Absalon, Anne-Caroline Chausson, Jean-Christophe Péraud and Laetitia Le Corguillé) created a decidedly Olympian atmosphere in the Var, two months after the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.
2009. Attendance increasing with 150,000 visitors and 17,430 riders. Roel Paulissen was once again crowned the winner of the Roc d’Azur, and Laetitia Le Corguillé won the final of the UCI BMX SUPERCROSS. The event’s “green” policy took on a greater dimension than ever, with the Brigades Vertes eco-team patrolling the courses.
2010. With 17,680 competitors, the number of participants in Roc events kept growing! The final of the UCI BMX SUPERCROSS took place as part of the Roc d’Azur for the last time. The courses continued to be developed under the management of Frédéric Salomone, replacing Alain Bianchi, who passed away a few weeks earlier.
2011. Sportys, an offshoot of Havas Sport, was replaced by A.S.O. A violent storm forced the organisers to evacuate and close the exhibition for the first day in the interests of sati. Moritz Milatz, the German champion, added his name to the Roc d’Azur’s list of winners for the first time. After winning in 2010, Poland’s Maja Wloszczowska, silver medallist at the Beijing Olympics and World Champion in 2010, was victorious.
2012. With 19,142 participants, the 29th edition broke yet another record in terms of attendance. The Tri Roc became a fixture on the event’s programme which focused on the quality of services available to its riders. The Roc Marathon was won by reigning Olympic champion Jaroslav Kuhlavy from the Czech Republic, while 26-year-old Stéphane Tempier achieved his first Roc d’Azur win.
2013. The 20,000 mark was narrowly missed as 19,700 mountain bikers. Sixteen years after his first victory, 37-year-old Miguel Martinez, the 2000 Olympic champion, notched up his third Roc d’Azur win, heading up a podium that featured another world champion, the Czech Jaroslav Kuhlavy, who bagged gold at the 2012 London Olympics and bronze at the Roc. Austria’s Elisabeth Osl triumphed once again after winning for the first time in 2008.
1984. One year after bringing the first mountain bikes home after a trip to Canada, Stéphane Hauvette had an audacious, visionary idea: he would challenge a handful of cycling buddies to a 60-km race from Ramatuelle to Saint-Tropez. Seven of them took part. The first to cross the finish line was Larbi Midoune. The Roc d’Azur was born.
1985. The idea dreamt up by Stéphane Hauvette became an established race, with basic regulations and a waymarked route. Thirty cyclists gathered for the second event. By the third, in 1986, this number had risen to 120.
1989. The Roc d’Azur celebrated its fifth anniversary and was opened to women. Nathalie Segura was the first to enter the ladies’ race and win it. The number of competitors reached the 1,000 mark.
1995. The Roc d’Azur was co-organised by the French Cycling Federation and ISL for the first time. The event’s popularity knew no bounds, with 5,650 competitors at the start line.
1997. The Roc d’Azur moved again. After leaving Ramatuelle for Cogolin the previous year, it touched down in the Base Nature in Fréjus Roquebrune-sur-Argens. That year 8,500 riders competed; the following year, there were over 10,000. Miguel Martinez was first and French participants dominated the discipline. New feature: a MTB salon was organised alongside the competition.
2000. The Roc Marathon featured on the programme of the Roc d’Azur for the first time.
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It was born somewhere in the mountains of the Massif des Maures on an autumn day in 1984. Seven participants were present at the birth. When asked what the baby would be called, Stéphane Hauvette first thought of Mandryka, his favourite comic book, whose protagonist, the Masked Cucumber, often used “roc de nazes” (stupid rock) as an expletive. By association of ideas, the race was dubbed the “Roc d’Azur”.
Five of the seven pioneers used an odd contraption called a Mountain Bike, freshly imported from the United States and not yet widespread in French cycling. The other two set off for the Place des Lices in Saint-Tropez, 60 km away, with cyclo-cross bikes. The baby Roc grew quickly. For its first birthday, it moved to Ramatuelle; then, when it was a teenager, it spent a stint in Cogolin before settling down in 1997 at the Fréjus Base Nature. Immediately it felt at home, knowing it would be able to grow and develop in its new environment. The Roc d’Azur is now 30 years old. It has become a global benchmark for MTB events and has followed the discipline’s evolution for three decades. Over the years, witnesses have watched equipment transform and demographics shift. What started out as a fashion statement has become a way of life. Over 20,000 mountain bikers and 150,000 visitors now come there every year. To celebrate 30 years of the Roc d’Azur, Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), which has been staging the Var region event since 2011, has decided to organise a great anniversary celebration.
30 YEARS - THE STORY OF A MYTHTHE ROC MUSEUMThere will be an area specially dedicated to the Roc d’Azur’s legendary history. “With the Roc Museum, we hope to illustrate how the Roc legend came to be; how we went from seven riders in 1984 to over 20,000 today, with competitors taking a week off work specifically for the occasion,” explains Julien Rebuffet, Chairman of the Génération Mountain Bike association, a 50-member group that works to preserve the legacy of mountain biking. All the major dates from the event’s 30-year history will be brought to life through photos, videos and posters from the different years. Several bikes will also be exhibited. The contrast between a 1984 model and a 2014 MTB is striking. “Everything has progressed,” says Julien. “At the time, mountain bikes weighed 16 or 17 kilos, if not more. The brakes were more like decelerators, and there was no suspension. The rider felt even the slightest impact. It was pretty hellish compared to the champions’ new models, which are far more comfortable.”
YEARWINNERS
MEN'S CATEGORY WOMEN'S CATEGORY
2013 Miguel Martinez (FRA) Elisabeth Osl (AUS)
2012 Stéphane Tempier (FRA) Anna Szafraniec (POL)
2011 Moriz Milatz (GER) Maja Wloszczowska (POL)
2010 Alban Lakata (AUS) Maja Wloszczowska (POL)
2009 Roel Paulissen (BEL) Aleksandra Dawidowicz (POL)
2008 Roel Paulissen (BEL) Elisabeth Osl (AUS)
2007 Jean-Christophe Péraud (FRA) Petra Henzi (SWI)
2006 Christoph Sauser (SWI) Alison Sydor (CAN)
2005 Christoph Sauser (SWI) Maryline Salvetat (FRA)
2004 Miguel Martinez (FRA) Alison Sydor (CAN)
2003 Jean-Christophe Péraud (FRA) Alison Sydor (CAN)
2002 Peter Pouly (FRA) Laurence Leboucher (FRA)
2001 Thomas Dietsch (FRA) Laurence Leboucher (FRA)
2000 Thomas Dietsch (FRA) Chantal Daucourt (SWI)
1999 Christophe Dupouey (FRA) Laurence Leboucher (FRA)
1998 Christophe Dupouey (FRA) Laurence Leboucher (FRA)
1997 Miguel Martinez (FRA) Gunn Rita Dahle (NOR)
1996 Christophe Manin (FRA) Gunn Rita Dahle (NOR)
1995 Bart Brentjens (NED) Sophie Eglin (FRA)
1994 Jean-Christophe Savignoni (FRA) Sophie Eglin (FRA)
1993 Bruno Lebras (FRA) Sylvia Furst (SWI)
1992 Tim Gould (GBR) Eva Orvosova (SLQ)
1991 Tim Gould (GBR) Eva Orvosova (SLQ)
1990 Bruno Lebras (FRA) Sylvia Furst (SWI)
1989 Olaf Candau (FRA) Nathalie Ségura (FRA)1988 Patrice Thévenard (FRA)
1987 Eric Chanton (FRA)
1986 Jean-Pierre Morel (FRA)
1985 Alain Dallenbach (SUI)
1984 Larbi Midoune (FRA)
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WINNERS OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS 30 YEARS - THE STORY OF A MYTHLIMBO ROCWe’ve all seen pictures of limbo, the famous “dance” in which the aim is to get as low as possible in order to go underneath a bar. With overactive imaginations as they are, it’s only natural that a certain few decided to try the same exercise on mountain bikes, giving rise to some spectacular performances at the very first Roc d’Azur events. World specialist Bernard Bon, for example, delighted crowds for years with a MTB custom-designed for the discipline. He was able to clear bars lower than 60 cm off the ground! Can you imagine? “Limbo biking was a key component of the early Roc d’Azur races,” explains Julien Rebuffet. “Then more activities appeared to include things like dirt biking. Instead of trying to brush the ground like in limbo biking, we started trying to touch the sky.” The Limbo Roc will be held once again to celebrate of the Roc’s 30th anniversary. Bernard Bon will be there to wow the crowds again, and visitors will be invited to test their agility too.
COLLECTIVE FRESCOA fresco measuring 1.2 metres high and over 6 metres long will be created to symbolise the Roc d’Azur’s 30-year history. The basic outlines will be prepared by professionals, and visitors will be able to paint a section under the artists’ supervision. This will provide a great opportunity to leave a lasting mark.
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INTERVIEW - Frédéric SALOMONE
Frédéric Salomone has been the Race Director since 2010 but has been part of the organisation for over ten years. He talks about the distinctive features of his mission at the Roc d'Azur.
Safety seems to be an essential element when you design the courses.Our aim is to be able to respond to an accident within ten minutes even in rocky areas. And ten minutes goes fast… Given the growing number of participants and races, I think we have achieved a very high level of efficiency in terms of safety and coordination of the various services. A hundred firemen are on-site along with helicopters, doctors are on stand-by in land rovers or on motorbikes, and a safety command post functions continuously. With my friend Giacomo Basile, I work closely with the fire brigade to find solutions and very quick ways to access all points on the courses. This is a really big job that has to be done before the event. Some of these accesses are even reserved for the emergency services and maintained accordingly.
The Roc d'Azur has the distinctive feature of bringing together the greatest MTB champions and amateurs. How do you manage this coexistence? The Roc is first and foremast a large public with an incredible mix of competitors. Participants range from seven year old kids to world champions! This mix between weekend mountain bikers and professionals is one of the main attractions of this race. It is also very complex as you need to manage the traffic flows to avoid the problems that you can experience when you have competitors riding at 22 kph and others at 5 kph. We do a lot of simulations and if riders must catch up with each other we try to do this in areas where they can overtake each other. Traffic jams on the courses also need to be avoided as far as possible so that everyone can participate in the race in the best conditions.
What are the specific features of the Roc courses? The terrain is particular and ideal for people from the South who are very familiar with this type of trail. The ascents are steep and slippery. Riders need to be well positioned on their bikes because they skid. The climbs are not long but they're intense… Descents need a lot of steering and the sandy terrain requires alertness and a lot of concentration! You never really get a chance to ease off.
What are the main difficulties in organising this type of event?Getting permission to cross the 150 private properties in three different municipalities is a huge job. All the sectors, the 800 volunteers, all of the event's stakeholders, the municipal services, the police, Gendarmerie, the army, etc. also need to be coordinated. The Roc is a huge venture! We also work closely with the towns of Fréjus, Roquebrune-sur-Argens, and Sainte-Maxime which provide us with a wealth of technical and human resources.
In your opinion, what is the spirit of the Roc d’Azur?It is a huge celebration. People reserve the week way ahead to come with their families or their club. The region is as busy during the event as it is during the weekend of 15th August and it gets bigger every year. People from all over the world have heard of it. The enthusiasm generated by the Roc gives us our drive. It is always a great pleasure to know that we have worked so that over 20,000 people can enjoy themselves.
What changes have been made to this year's event?We make major changes to the courses every two years. These were done last year including changes to EnduRoc and Roc d'Azur so this year hardly anything has been modified. We have only made a few adjustments to the sides of two or three trails. With regards to the race schedule, the Tri Roc will be organised on Thursday again. It was on Sunday last year and there were few coexistence problems between the different races. As we always listen to feedback from competitors we put it back on Thursday. There will also be an 8-km Rando Roc Famille which parents can do with their children. We are also going to include a Kid Roc Ruelles in Fréjus with qualifiers and the final.
What developments have there been made over the past few years? The biggest development is in the equipment which has necessarily affected speeds. The Enduro has become increasingly popular over the past few years and is currently a highlight of the Roc d'Azur. The sport is also more accessible and less elite and is going to be even more popular in coming years with the use of electric bikes.
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RACE SCHEDULE PRESENTATION OF THE RACESWEDNESDAY 8th OCTOBER
GÉNÉRATIONS ROCWednesday 8th October at 2:15 pmThe secondary and high school pupils from Nice Academy traditionally open the Roc d’Azur’s festivities. The aim of these free races organised in association with the UNSS is to provide access to mountain biking, by lending 400 bikes to these young people aged from 11 to 18. Organised in a community spirit, this timed course is between 8 and 15km long.
THURSDAY 9th OCTOBER
ROC CHALLENGEThursday 9th October at 8:30 amFor the sheer love of a physical challenge… the 500 mountain riders who will take part in this year’s Roc Challenge will have to complete a 55km course. The 1,581m ascent remains a major challenge and will require riders to have had a lot of training!
ALLTRICKS.COM MASTERS ROC AND ROC PROThursday 9th October at 8:00 am and 9:30 amThe Alltricks.com Masters Roc is open to the general public for riders born in 1984 and before, i.e. those who are over 30. There will be 2,000 competitors at the start. The Roc Pro is open to the events 800’s exhibitors, journalists, official monitors and emergency service personnel and takes place on the same 44km course with uphill and downhill stages extending over 986m.
RANDO ROC ALTITUDEThursday 9th October at noonAn untimed race which will require endurance and resistance to complete the 46km course. 800 riders will be competing.
ENDUROCThursday 9th October at 12:30 pmA race which combines physical strength, control and sheer enjoyment over a distance of 29km. The course has been designed to include 5 special timed descents, which will be added together to obtain the final ranking. The overall downhill distance will be 1,137m. The uphill stages are freestyle, representing a total ascent of 950m. No reconnaissances will be permitted before the competitors set off from the Col de Valdingarde, 23km away from the Base Nature by road. The finish will be situated right in the centre of Roquebrune-sur-Argens for the 350 entrants equipped with full safety protection. Men's prize money: 1st: 1,550€, 2nd: 800€ ; 3rd: 550..Women's prize money: 1st: 350€ ; 2nd: 200€ ; 3rd: 150€.
TRI ROCThursday 9th October at 1:00 pmA triathlon event combining 1,500m of swim-ming in the sea, 24km of mountain biking and 12km of trails between the Mediterranean and the Massif des Maures. This discipline is currently booming with triathletes and allows them to become a part of the Roc d’Azur fa-mily. However the organisers have not over-looked them with regards to uphill stages, with a 347m ascent on the MTB section.
Distance Start Time
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WEDNESDAY 8th OCTOBER 2014
GÉNÉRATIONS ROC8km 2:15 pm & 3:25 pm Free race organised in association with the
UNNSS, reserved for secondary and high school pupils from Nice Academy
Base Nature, Fréjus
15km 2:35 pm Base Nature, Fréjus
GÉNÉRATIONS ROC SPORT POUR TOUS 8km 3:45 pm
People from various associations (the Red Cross, visually impaired persons,
etc.)Base Nature, Fréjus
THURSDAY 9th OCTOBER 2014ALLTRICKS.COM MASTERS ROC 44km 8:00 am 1984 and before D+ : 986m Base nature, Fréjus
ROC CHALLENGE 55km 8:30 am 1997 and before D+ : 1,581m Roquebrune-sur-Argens / Base Nature, Fréjus
ROC PRO 44km 9:30 am 1997 and before D+ : 986m Base nature, Fréjus
RANDO ROC ALTITUDE 46km 12:00 am 1999 and before D+ : 942m Base nature, Fréjus
ENDUROC 29km 12:30 am 1999 and beforeD+ : 950mD- : 1,137m
Col de Valdingarde / Roquebrune-sur-Argens
TRI ROC 1,5 / 24 / 12km 1:00 pm 1996 and before
MTB u D+ : 347m Run u D+ : 40m
Base nature, Fréjus
FRIDAY 10th OCTOBER 2014CANYON ROC MARATHON 83km 8:00 am 1995 and before D+ : 2,242m Base nature, Fréjus
MID ROC 44km 12:30 am 1995 and before D+ : 986m Base nature, Fréjus
RANDO ROC ODYSSEY 37km 1:00 pm 1995 and before D+ : 656m Base nature, Fréjus
ROC RUELLES FRÉJUS 800m 7:00 pm 1999 and before Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, Fréjus
KID ROC RUELLES 800m 7:30 pm 2000 to 2003 Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, Fréjus
SATURDAY 11th OCTOBER 2014ROC TANDEMS 44km 8:00 am 1997 and before D+ : 986m Base nature, Fréjus
ROC D'AZUR DAMES & ESPOIRS DAMES 44km 9:00 am 1995 and before D+ : 986m Base nature, Fréjus
RANDO ROC NOIRE POWERADE 53km 10:00 am 1997 and before D+ : 1,161 m Base nature, Fréjus
RANDO ROC ÉLECTRIQUE 20km 1:15 pm 1999 and before D+ : 161m Base nature, Fréjus
RANDO ROC ROUGE DÉGUISÉE 20km 1:30 pm 1999 and before D+ : 161m Base nature, Fréjus
KID ROC 2 KM 2km 2:30 pm 2006 to 2008 Base nature, Fréjus
KID ROC 4 KM 4km 3:00 pm 2004 to 2005 Base nature, Fréjus
KID ROC 6 KM 6km 3:30 pm 2002 and 2003 Base nature, Fréjus
KID ROC 8 KM 8km 4:00 pm 2000 and 2001 Base nature, Fréjus
RANDO ROC FAMILLE 8km 4:15 pm 2003 and before Base nature, Fréjus
ROC RUELLES ROQUEBRUNE 900m 7:00 pm 1999 and before Roquebrune-sur-Argens
SUNDAY 12th OCTOBER 2014ROC D'AZUR CADETS 20km 8:00 am 1998 and 1999 D+ : 161m Base nature, Fréjus
ROC D'AZUR CADETTES & JUNIORS DAMES 20km 8:15 am 1996 to 1999 D+ : 161m Base nature, Fréjus
ROC D'AZUR JUNIORS HOMMES 44km 8:30 am 1996 and 1997 D+ : 986m Base Nature, Fréjus
ROC D'AZUR 56km 9:15 am 1996 and before D+ : 1,429m Base Nature, Fréjus
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PRESENTATION OF THE RACESFRIDAY 10th OCTOBER
CANYON ROC MARATHONFriday 10th October at 8:00 amThe longest race at the Roc d’Azur on a long-distance, 83km timed course, is open to everyone from the age of 18. Uphill stages announced: 2,242m. The 2,300 riders will set off in groups of 500 with the first group specifically for elite competitors… This race is featured on the UCI’s Marathon Series calendar and often plays host to great champions. Men's prize money: 1st: 1,300€ ; 2nd: 1 000€ ; 3rd : 700€ (and until the 10th). Women's prize money: 1st: 1,000€ ; 2nd: 700€ ; 3rd: 500€ (and until the 5th).
MID ROC Friday 10th October at 12:30 pmThe Mid Roc’s 700 riders will cover a 44km route identical to the one taken by the competitors of the Roc Pro.
RANDO ROC ODYSSEYFriday 10th October at 1:00 pm This 35km non-timed race is a recreational trial with 656m of uphill stages. It is intended to attract around 800 riders with recreational mountain biking profiles, from 15 years of age, who are already well-trained, but wish to push their efforts just that little bit further. The route will go through the traditional haunts of the Roc d’Azur such as Fournel, Car Brûlé, Saint-Aygulf and the Chemin des Douaniers.
ROC RUELLESFriday 10th and Saturday 11th October at 7:00 pmSince 2005, this event has been bringing mountain biking enthusiasts into the very heart of urban areas on Friday night in Fréjus and on Saturday in Roquebrune-sur-Argens. For 30 minutes, 85 teams comprising 2 competitors will take turns to complete a maximum of number of laps on a 1km closed circuit of hilly terrain. Strength and physical endurance: these races require the riders to be in excellent shape physically. The 15 best teams will qualify for the final. Some skid, others skim the walls of houses and the youngsters really put on a show, but one thing is sure, they all adore it. The concept of the race has been very popular for the last 9 years. New in 2014, the KID ROC RUELLES, at 7:30 pm, will allow 30 teams of children born in 2002 and 2003, to take part in the celebration on Friday evening in the streets of Fréjus.
SATURDAY 11th OCTOBER
ROC TANDEMSSaturday 11th October at 8:00 amOn the 44km timed course, 310 masculine, feminine or mixed tandems impress the many spectators every year. Just like the Roc d’Azur, the ascent of the Col de Bougnon will be the highlight of the race which is always followed by a numerous public amazed by the biggest event in the world for tandems where it is fundamental to have complete confidence in your partner. Teams' prize money:1st: 175€ ; 2nd: 100€ ; 3rd: 75€.
ROC D'AZUR DAMES AND ESPOIRS DAMES (WOMEN' S RACE)Saturday 11th October at 9:00 amThe fastest rider will probably take less than two hours cover the 44km course and go over the finish line. The competitors who finish last could take up to (and possibly more than) 5 hours to complete the course. Some of the greatest women’s champions in the world have added their names to the list of winners of this race, which is exclusively for women. There is no special treatment for women at the Roc, apart from the particular attention that they receive at the start, where many dads, kids and other admirers come to spur them on. The first group is reserved for elite competitors.Prize Money: Women: 1st : 1,200€ ; 2nd: 700€ ; 3rd: 500€ (and until the 5th).Espoirs Dames: 1st: 175€ ; 2nd: 120€ ; 3rd: 80€.
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PRESENTATION OF THE RACESRANDO ROC NOIRE POWERADE Saturday 11th October at 10:00 am2,900 participants will gather along the start line for this 53km trail. The uphill stages are tougher here than on the other races: +1,161m. The race is not timed, riders just have the pleasure of exerting themselves.
RANDO ROC ÉLECTRIQUESaturday 11th October at 1:15 pmThere will be up to 200 participants who will set off on electric mountain bikes on the 20km course with a slight uphill stage covering 161m to enjoy the Roc d'Azur in their own way.
RANDO ROC ROUGE DÉGUISÉESaturday 11th October at 1:30 pmThe 20km trail can be completed in 1 hour by the fastest riders. But their performance on the trail is not the only thing that counts: they will also be evaluated on their creativity with regards to their fancy dress.
KID ROCSaturday 11th October from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pmA total of 4 staggered starts from the Fréjus Base Nature, with a total of 1,500 children, aged from 6 to 14. The youngsters will fight it out against the clock for first position, while their parents watch them nervously! The races cover distances of between 2km and 8km with no steep slopes.
RANDO ROC FAMILLESaturday 11th October at 4:15 pmThis is one of the new features of the 2014 edition. The race will cover few kilometres (8) and there will not be any slopes but it will allow families to enjoy the Roc d’Azur without worrying about their performances. The sole objective of the parents and children brought together in a novel intergenerational race, open to 400 participants, will be to spend an agreeable moment.
SUNDAY 12th OCTOBER
ROC D’AZUR CADETS, CADETTES, JUNIORS DAMES AND JUNIORS HOMMESSunday 12th October - 8:00, 8:15 and 8:30 amThe youngest competitors will also be able to come face to face on the Roc d’Azur’s trails, on a 20km course for the cadets, “cadettes” and “juniors femmes” category, and on a 44km course for the “juniors hommes” category. Those who finish on the podium are often the champions of tomorrow. "Juniors hommes" prize money: 1st: 175€ ; 2nd: 100€ ; 3rd: 50€."Juniors dames" prize money: 1st: 100€ ; 2nd: 50€ ; 3rd: 30€.
Registration and collection of race numbersEntries for the race can only be made on the A.S.O. Challenges platform (www.asochallenges.com) until the day before each race (subject to availability - the price will be increased from 8th October). The organiser may limit the number of competitors in some races for safety reasons. Race numbers can be collected in the heart of the François Léotard Base Nature, on the following dates and times:
Wednesday 8th October: from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pmThursday 9th October: from 7:00 am to 7:00 pmFriday 10th October: from 7:00 am to 7:00 pmSaturday 11th October: from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
They can be collected until 1 hour before the start of races scheduled after 10:00 am. For races which start before 10:00 am, they must be collected the day before the race.
ROC D’AZURSunday 12th October - 9:15 amThe Roc’s leading race is 56km long. Fournel, La Flûte, Les Clapiers, Chemin des douaniers: the places visited by the Roc d’Azur will delight the 5,200 participants. This timed race will play host to the first groups of Elite riders who have come to finish their season. With an ascent of 1,429 m, spectators will have the pleasure of applauding the first competitors as they finish just 2 hours and 20 minutes after setting off. Men's prize money: 1st: 3,000€ ; 2nd: 1,500€ ; 3rd: 900€ (and until the 10th)."Espoirs" prize money: 1st: 550€ ; 2nd: 350€ ; 3rd: 250€.
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ROC D’AZUR, LAND OF CHAMPIONSMany Olympic medallists and World Champions have participated in the Roc d'Azur. A glance at the winners of the Roc d'Azur is enough to understand the significance of the event. This October event is a high spot of the season for both thousands of fans and the world’s best specialists.
Over the past thirty years, all the greatest mountain bikers have come to immerse themselves in the Roc d’Azur's unique ambiance. A quick glance at the list of Olympic medallists since MTB was included in the Olympics in 1996 helps trace some of the sport's history and highlights the sporting value of the Roc d’Azur.
The first gold medallist in Atlanta, the Dutchman Bart Brentjens, won the Roc in 1995. Miguel Martinez, Sydney Olympic gold medallist in 2000, competed in the Roc d'Azur in 1997, 2004, and 2013. "Winning the Roc is huge", Martinez confided last year on the podium. “It's not like winning the World Cup but in some ways it's even more important because for me it's the best race in the world."
Last year, the London Olympics gold medallist, Czech Jaroslav Kulhavy came second in the Roc Marathon which he had won in 2012 and came third in the Roc d'Azur. Among Olympic medallists, only Julien Absalon, two-time Olympic gold medallist in 2004 and 2008 has not yet won the Roc but he regularly competes; only his more festive approach to the race has prevented him from winning. "You can't miss the Roc. It's the only time you can share your passion with amateurs. But the rigours of competition are all year round. So I want to enjoy it differently, not as a competitor. I start the race the way I want with my friends without stressing. The "top bikers" are there so to win the race you need to be 100% ready. Having a drink with your mates every night is not really compatible… It's also hard for the French to compete seriously. Requests
from partners, media, and friends come in from all sides. It's hard to focus. That's why foreign competitors often win because they are there with a less festive spirit."
Among the Olympic medallists who have won the Roc, there is also Jean-Christophe Péraud, silver medallist in 2008, winner in the Maures Massif in 2003 and 2007 and second on the Tour de France podium 2014. The Sydney Olympic bronze medallist, Switzerland’s Christoph Sauser is an emblematic figure of the Roc d’Azur which he won in 2005 and 2006 and his success is confirmed by several wins in the Roc Marathon.
It is the same story for women mountain bikers. The 2004 Olympic gold medallist and four-time world champion, Norway’s Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesja, regularly competes in the Roc d'Azur which she won in 1996 and 1997. Canadian Alison Sydor was already Olympic silver medallist when she competed in her first race in 1996. The triple world champion was the winner of the Roc d’Azur twice (2003 and 2006). This successful performance was also achieved by Polish Maja Wloszczowska, Beijing silver medallist.
Current gold medallist and double world champion, Julie Bresset from Brittany, has often spoken fondly of her attachment to the Roc d'Azur. She would almost certainly like to follow in Marylin Salvetat's footsteps and win in Fréjus. Marylin was the last French woman to win in 2005. "I have come here since I was a “cadette 2” level rider" she says. "It's the ideal event for clubs. You go camping, it's hot, you meet up with loads of people, and it finishes with a dip in the sea. It's brilliant. It's an important date on our calendar. For children, the Roc is also about hunting for posters signed by champions in the stands. Obviously, I was looking for one signed by Julien Absalon..."
"Winning the Roc d'Azur really means something", says Stéphane Tempier, the 2012 winner. "For the general public it has even more meaning than winning the World Cup. The Roc d'Azur is an amazing race. In the ascents like in Bougnon, there are loads of spectators. It gives you the drive to keep going. I've competed in all the categories since I was a “Benjamin" (one win as a Junior). The end of season ambiance makes it a festive event but even so if you party the night before the race, it gets complicated…" Key member of the French team who is always placed in major world championships, Maxime Marotte has also a special relationship with the Roc d'Azur. "I started competing here when I was a "Cadet 1" and I think I've only missed one year", he says. "The Bougnon and Fournel Passes, the Chemin des Douaniers, and the beach leg are images that you see in magazines. When you're a kid it feels amazing to be there. Today, it's the opportunity to finish the season in style and have some fun under the sun for the last time. It's also a chance to have a good time with others, meet up, have a drink, and, there's no point in hiding it, party! That's also what the Roc is about!"
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ROC SERIESThe 2014 MTB season was punctuated by ROC events which all had the same philosophy. "The principle is to retain the same three components that have made the concept so successful," explained Alexandre Maslin, Director of the Roc races. "These three components are sport, with a large number of races, the village offering brands high visibility, and finally events for the whole family and not just the competitor."
ROC DE LOS ANDES7th to 9th February, San Martin de los Andes (Argentina)A Roc event was organised abroad for the first time this year in Argentina, in the heart of Patagonia. Respecting its original concept and organisational quality, the Roc de los Andes includes all MTB practices with a high level of service making it the largest MTB event in Argentina with over 600 competitors. Organised in San Martin de los Andes (Cerro Chapelco resort), the Roc de los Andes was able to use the facilities of one of the largest resorts in the country. Claudio Ignacio Pertile and Inès Gutierrez were the winners.
ROC D’ARDENNE2nd to 4th May, Houffalize (Belgium)Houffalize is often referred to as the "home of MTB" and the World Cup leg held there has long been considered the best and most intense of the season. Therefore, it is not surprising that Golazo, the partner of A.S.O., organised the first year of the Roc d'Ardenne in the heart of the Ardenne Bleue and the Province of Luxembourg with three days crossing beautiful Ardennes landscapes consisting of short but steep climbs and very technical descents. The 4,000 riders competing in this first edition learned that Belgium is not a flat country at all… Belgium’s Sébastien Carabin, a Roc d’Azur regular, and Alexandra Marchal were among the winners of the Roc d'Ardenne.
ROC DES ALPES – LA CLUSAZ13th to 15th June, La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)With over 4,000 competitors, the second edition of the Roc des Alpes - La Clusaz kept all of its promises and confirmed the potential of this Alpine version of the Roc. In a picturesque landscape amid the snowy peaks, particularly technical courses adapted for each discipline (cross country, enduro, downhill) allowed competitors to discover the Massif des Aravis, the Plateau des Confins and the valleys surrounding La Clusaz. Use of the ski lifts to gain higher altitude allowed competitors to enjoy long descents and steering technique. France’s Alexis Chenevier, who also won in 2013, and Fanny Bourdon were this year’s winners.
ROC D’AZUR8th to 12th October, Fréjus (Var)This is where it all began thirty years ago. There were seven competitors for the first edition in 1984 against the some 20,000 competitors who now come to the Fréjus Base Nature every year to ride along the trails in the Maures Massif and pass through the sites that have made the Roc legend such as Bougnon, Car Brûlé, Chemin des Douaniers, Galiot Beach, and Fournel. Over 150,000 visitors also come to enjoy the largest MTB village in the world in an unmissable event where all MTB categories are present.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR LOYAL COMPETITORSMontain bikers who take part in at least three Roc events in the year (registration for the Roc Paris is taken into account despite the fact that the race was postponed) will benefit from special conditions at the Roc d’Azur:- Individual registration notification - Priority access to collect race numbers - Possibility of taking part in the first or second
group of the race chosen to be near the elite and professional riders
- Privileged access to the Club Roc for exceptional moments with the elite athletes
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ENTERTAINMENT
While the mountain bikers will set off to criss-cross the Massif des Maures in one of the 27 races scheduled during the Roc d’Azur, life will continue on the Fréjus Base Nature. The entertainment and shows represent an integral part of the success of the Roc d’Azur. They are organised and supervised by the Moniteurs Cyclistes Français (MCF) and are open to everyone from experts to beginners. One or two people supervise each of the activities. All the members of the MCF are qualified professionals so that everything will take place in the safest conditions.
BIG AIR BAGA run-up ramp and a launch pad will allow MTB riders to take off. Landing won’t be a concern for them as a huge mattress 10m long and 7m wide inflated by two big compressors will be installed. A small ramp will allow beginners to become acquainted with this activity while a bigger, more impressive one will allow experienced riders to perform backflips and 360 degree flips.
PUMP TRACK With bumps and steep turns, the loop of the Pump Track circuit requires riders to be in great shape. The objective is to move forward without pedalling. To do so, arm and leg extensions and flexions are used to. The most skilful riders will even succeed in increasing their speed by riding over the bumps and pumping into the dips and the bends. This activity is excellent for perfecting your riding skills.
HANDINESS - ROAD SAFETYChildren will also be able to join in the celebrations at the Roc. The Roc d’Azur will organise an introduction to mountain biking for them (handiness and awareness about road safety). Even the youngest of them will be able to take advantage of this dedicated area thanks to draisines
Discover the entertainment programme onsite.
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THE SHOWSIf you suddenly hear screams and a great deal of noise coming from somewhere in between the entrance of the exhibition and the race start zone, it is likely that one of the shows on offer at the Roc d’Azur has just delighted the public. As the Roc wants to bring together all the MTB disciplines, the programme will highlight some of the most spectacular of them.
BMX ROC CONTEST The BMX PARK, made up of 14 permanent fixtures, represents a highly demanding, technical course and ensures the show will be spectacular. Although the objective remains the same, to perform the best tricks to win the contest, the BMX ROC CONTEST is open for 3 days with 3 separate competitions: women, amateur and professional competitors.
FREESTYL’AIR SHOWThis activity is inspired by Street Trial and is normally performed in towns and urban landscapes. It is a truly entertaining sport, a mixture of trial and street-style moves (rotations, manuals, etc.). At the Roc d’Azur, bikers of the FREESTYL’AIR SHOW will perform three shows daily from Friday to Sunday. This activity will allow amateurs to discover the Trial universe and be introduced to this very spectacular discipline.
ROC N’RIDEThis is perhaps the village’s most impressive spot with an 8m start ramp, a dirt track covering almost 50m and three launch pads to take off and perform the craziest tricks: the 360 degree flip, the backflip and the frontflip will all be on the agenda. Open your eyes wide and hold on for an imminent take-off with some of the best international specialists!
Discover the show programme onsite.
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THE EXHIBITIONThis is the event that all major brands of MTB, dietetics, sports textiles, and activities related to the sport should not miss. The Fréjus Base Nature is the place to be for the Roc d'Azur Exhibition. With 250 exhibitors spread over an area of 25,000 m², it is currently the largest public cycling exhibition all over the world with over 150,000 visitors including the 20,000 Roc d'Azur competitors. "The exhibition brings the event to life", explains Alexandre Maslin, Director of the Roc d'Azur. “It combines information with free entertainment for the public. It's important because the races set off into the mountains and while they are underway the public don't see the participants. So we need to provide something for them.”
Exhibitors do not just present their lines there; MTB brands allow visitors to try out their equipment at the Roc Test Camp. This is an opportunity for visitors to try out freely new bikes and equipment and provide freely feedback about the product to the exhibitors who are delighted to receive consumers’ impressions first-hand. A Roc d'Azur exhibition logo is provided to exhibitors to use in their advertising to increase the outreach of their presence at the exhibition. Wi-Fi hotspots are also offered. The entire exhibition area will be equipped with a sound system and speakers and a daily entertainment programme help visitors stay in constant contact with all of the Roc d'Azur's activities.
The exhibition will be free and open from 10:00 am on Thursday, 9th October (open from 9:00 am on the other days) and purchases may be made there. The exhibition will close at 7:00 pm every day.
SERVICES FOR RIDERS A number of services will also be available for competitors at the exhibition. The Roc Service Center will be open to riders who wish to clean up their bikes at the end of a race or service it before the start (greasing, tyre pressure). Use of this service is completely free of charge. A bike lock-up will also be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (€2/day, €5/night) to allow competitors to enjoy the exhibition and entertainment provided. Finally, an osteopathy service will be provided by members of the European Osteopathy School for competitors after their race.
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Tri Roc MTB park facility / Transition area
30th anniversary area, Roc Museum, Hall of Fame, Participative fresco
Entries / Collection of race numbers
Roc Service Center
Bike hire
Roc Test Camp
A.S.O. Challenges
Volunteer area
Secure bike station / Day-Night
Press area
First aid station
Osteopaths
Club Roc
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Guest - Press Car Park (P3)
Exhibitors’ car park (P1 and P2)
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THE EVENT NOT TO MISS
- 25,000 m2 - 250 exhibitors
- The largest public cycling exhibition over the world- Free access
8%8% 92%92%
BREAKDOWN MEN/WOMENBREAKDOWN BY AGE GROUP
-18 years 18 - 24years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 years +
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17,4%19,3%
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PARTICIPANT'S PROFILEAverage age: 41 years old. The youngest: 6 years old. The oldest: 78 years old.
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THE ROC IN FIGURESTHE ROC D’AZUR: KEY FACTS…
• 120 hectares• 150 km of trails• 25,000 m2 of exhibition space including
8 000m2 indoor• 250 exhibitors coming from 17 countries• 27 races• 100 firemen onsite and on the trails• 800 volunteers• 150 owners to be contacted
THE 2013 FIGURES19,700 participants150,000 visitors40 nationalities
FEEDING ZONES14 feeding zones spread over all the courses:
• 27,000 of savoury biscuits• 2,800 of French baguettes• 15,000 slices of bread• 22,000 slices of saucisson• 280kg of cheeseNo disposable plastic cups will be handed out. The Ecocup operation will be introduced. The riders will receive a plastic cup in exchange for a deposit. They can either keep the cup or return it and recover their deposit.
• 50,000 litres of water• 15,000 litres of Powerade sport drinks• 3,5 tonnes of bananas• 3,5 tonnes of oranges• 500kg of dry fruit• 50,000 biscuits• 40,000 slices of cake• 200kg of sugar• 15,000 cereal bars• 300kg of chocolate• 300kg of gingerbread• 300kg of madeleines• 115kg of tapenade
PROGRESSION OF THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS 1984 > 71985 > 301986 > 1001989 > 1,0001995 > 5,6501997 > 8,5001998 > 10,0002003 > 11,9262004 > 13,260
2005 > 14,1322006 > 15,1022007 > 15,7392008 > 16,1362009 > 17,4302010 > 17,6802011 > 17,8262012 > 19,1422013 > 19,700
MOST REPRESENTED COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE:FRANCE85% OF THE ENTRIES
BELGIUM..................5%
ITALY.......................4%
SWITZERLAND...........3%
UNITED KINGDOM....0,5%
MOST REPRESENTED REGION OF RESIDENCE: PROVENCE-ALPES - CÔTE D’AZUR20% OF THE ENTRIES
RHÔNE-ALPES....................................................19%
ÎLE-DE-FRANCE.................................................8,5%
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON.............................5,6%
AQUITAINE........................................................5,2%
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PRACTICAL INFORMATIONROC D’AZURAddress: Base Nature de Fréjus1196, Boulevard de la mer - 83600 Fréjus
COMING TO THE ROC D’AZURFrejus is situated in the Provence-Alpes - Côte d’Azur region, in the department of the Var (83). To find your way and calculate your itinerary, please consult www.iti.fr (France and Europe).
By carParis/Lyon (A6 motorway) - Lyon/Aix (A7 motorway) - Aix/Fréjus (A8 motorway)Puget-sur-Argens/Fréjus exit 37Fréjus Centre/Saint-Raphaël exit 38
Société ESCOTA (A8 motorway)Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 49 33 33 (Traffic and user
information)Tel.: +33 (0)892 70 70 30 (Voie Directe Escota:
information about subscriptions - 0,34€/min)www.vinci-autoroute.com
DistancesToulon: 90kmMonaco: 80kmNice: 65kmSaint-Tropez: 40kmCannes: 35kmLille: 1,100kmParis: 950kmLyon: 410kmMarseille: 142kmAix: 120kmItalian border: 100km
By planeNice Côte d’Azur International Airport (60km)BP 3331 - 06206 - Nice Cedex 3Tel.: +33 (0)820 423 333 (0,12€ /min)Tel. (International calls): +33 (0)4 898 898 28Fax: +33 (0)4 93 21 31 47www.nice.aeroport.fr
Toulon-Hyères International Airport (80km)Boulevard Marine 83400 HyèresTel.: +33 (0)825 018 387Fax: +33 (0)4 94 00 84 13www.toulon-hyeres.aeroport.fr
Marseille - Provence International Airport (150km)BP 7 - 13727 Marignane CedexTel.: +33 (0)4 42 14 14 14Fax: +33 (0)4 42 14 27 24www.marseille.aeroport.fr@: [email protected]
By trainwww.voyages-sncf.comTel.: 3635
Fréjus Passenger Railway StationRue Martin Bidouré 83600 FréjusTicket office opening hours Every day: from 6:25 am to 1:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm Contact TER 0 800 11 40 23 (free when calling from a French landline)TER PACA’s website:www.ter-sncf.com/regions/paca/fr/
Saint-Raphaël Valescure Railway Station (High Speed Train)Rue Waldeck Rousseau 83700 Saint-Raphaël ValescureTicket office opening hours Open from Monday to Friday: from 8:30 am to 5:45 pmOn Saturdays: from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:45 pmClosed on Sundays and public holidays
USEFUL NUMBERSDuty PharmacyTel.: 3237
S.O.S. Médecins (On-call doctors)Tel.: +33 (0)4 94 95 15 25
Dental urgencies Tel.: +0 892 566 766 (unique number)
Firemen238, Rue des Batteries 83600 FréjusTel.: 18 ou 112 ou +33 (0)4 94 52 47 20@: [email protected] S.A.M.U. (paramedics) - Tel.: 15
Commissariat de Police (Police Station) Rue de Triberg Tel.: 17 ou +33 (0)4 94 51 90 00 Fax: +33 (0)4 94 51 90 90
Police Municipale (Local police force) 640, rue des Batteries Tel.: +33 (0)4 94 51 97 00 Fax: +33 (0)4 94 51 97 82@: [email protected]
Gendarmerie Nationale (Military police force) 215, rue de Triberg Tel.: +33 (0)4 94 51 40 54 Fax: +33 (0)4 94 52 97 59
TaxisTel.: +33 (0)4 94 51 51 12Fréjus taxi rank: Avenue de VerdunMain taxi rank: Place Paul VernetFréjus-Plage taxi rank: Boulevard de la Libération (Pont du Pédégal)
Saint-Aygulf taxi rank: Place de la PosteTel.: +33 (0)6 08 35 78 50
BIKE HIREVTT Loisirs (present onsite during the event)Tel.: +33 (0)5 58 41 75 41@: [email protected]
Cycles Patrick Béraud337, rue de TribergTel.: +33 (0)4 94 51 20 20@: [email protected]
Blue BikesBikes, scooters, motorbikes41, boulevard Séverin DecuersTel.: +33(0)4 94 52 30 65@: [email protected]
Location LoisirsBase Nature - Boulevard de la MerTel.: +33 (0)6.74.83.86.42@ : [email protected]
TOURIST OFFICEFréjus Tourist OfficeLe Florus II - 249, rue Jean Jaurès 83600 FréjusTel.: +33 (0)4 94 51 83 83Open from Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am to noon and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm@: [email protected]
Roquebrune Puget sur Argens Tourist Office12, avenue Gabriel Péri 83520 Roquebrune-sur-ArgensTel.: +33 (0)4 94 19 89 89Open from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm@: [email protected]
Sainte-Maxime Tourist Office1, Promenade Simon Lorière 83120 Sainte-MaximeTel.: +33 (0)4 94 55 75 55Open from Monday to Saturday: from 9:00 am to noon and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm@: [email protected]
ACCOMMODATION PIERRE & VACANCES (négociated prices) Resort Cap Esterel 83530 AgayTel.: +33 (0)4 94 82 50 00email : [email protected]
Resort Les IssambresCD, 8 route du Col du Bougnon 83380 Les IssambresTel.: +33 (0)4 94 55 37 70@ : [email protected]
Les RivagesAvenue de La Tebaide83380 Les IssambresTel.: +33 (0)4 94 55 35 00@ : [email protected]
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SPONSORS
At this year’s Roc d’Azur, Alltricks.com will be running a pop-up shop where enthusiasts can enjoy total immersion into the world of bikes.
Visitors will be able to stop by and make use of the full range of services offered online: expert advice, an assembly and repairs workshop, interactive/iPad terminals for placing orders online with express delivery (order before 6:00 pm to receive items the following morning at the Roc d’Azur site).
Additionally, Alltricks.com will have around a hundred models on sale at the pop-up shop.
Rodolphe Beyer, Director of Canyon France, talks about the partnership between Canyon and the Roc d'Azur.
What's your opinion of the Roc d'Azur? The Roc d'Azur is a key event. It reminds everyone that summer is over and marks the end of the exhibition and competition season. People come for the ambiance and meet up with friends but they also come for the exhibition which is an integral part of the Roc d'Azur's success. It's also an event which has very similar values to ours such as being nature-friendly. For us, it's also a means to have direct contact with our customers. It's an opportunity to allow them to meet our champions such as Alban Lakata who regularly wins the Roc.
EKOÏ is a French brand specialising in cycling and triathlon equipment founded in 2001.
EKOÏ is recognised in France as a leading brand and is known for its surprising value for money, fun colours and designs, and a very engaging community aspect (over 20,000 fans on Facebook).
EKOÏ is a brand that constantly seeks to innovate and has proven this once again by being the first to market a helmet configurator. This configurator, which is a first in Europe, allows the user to personalise their helmet (online) by choosing its colours, putting their name on it, choosing a gel or cool max interior, and selecting one of a variety of colours for the removable shell which protects against the cold or the rain.
EKOÏ helmets are worn at the highest level in road cycling with the Ag2r La Mondiale team, in triathlon thanks to the winner of the 2013 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, Fred Van Lierde and by Jonathan Brownlee, the three-time winner of the World Championship and the current Olympic champion.
The full EKOÏ range is available on the official website ekoi.com and in its showrooms in Fréjus (83), Saclay (Paris region) and Roncq (59).
OFFICIAL SPONSOR
Gary ANSSENSCEO@: [email protected].: +33 (0)1 30 48 90 07
www.alltricks.fr
OFFICIAL SPONSOR
JC RATTELPresident@: [email protected].: +33 (0)6 75 21 44 43
www.ekoi.com
MAJOR SPONSOR
Rodolphe BEYERCEO@: [email protected].: +33 (0)3 89 49 83 58
www.canyon.com
How will you be present at the Roc d'Azur Exhibition?We will have a main stand where we will be presenting our MTB and road bike lines. We will also be in the Roc Test Camp's test area with the bikes on show at our stand so that visitors can try them. This will help us receive feedback about them first-hand. The Canyon Café is there for competitors to relax and chat. From a practical point of view, we have
also partnered with the Roc Service Center where mountain bikers can take their bikes for a clean. Finally, Canyon will be present in the branding of the Roc N'Ride's launch zone. In all, about forty people will be at the exhibition thanks to a big helping hand from our parent company based in Germany.
How is your partnership with Roc d'Azur coming along?We have been partners for three years and there is one year left under the contract. We are already talking about continuing to work together with A.S.O. Working with A.S.O. is a guarantee of professionalism and these organisers have a very similar image to us. This partnership has mainly helped us to get better known. We are still a fairly young brand as we have only been on the French market for ten years but we are already one of the Top 3 brands which is both a success and great source of pride for us. Our prominent position at the Roc d'Azur has contributed to this success.
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SPONSORS The Roc d'Azur thanks its sponsors 2014
MAJOR SPONSOR
INSTITUTIONAL SPONSORS
OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS
www.fenioux-multisports.com
Nutrition Sportive
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS
Powerade, leader of the sport beverages category in France, is partner for the 6th consecutive year of the 31th Roc d’Azur.
The goal, for Powerade, is to inform to all athletes – and in particular to all mountain bikers – the benefits of Powerade while practicing this sport. During these events, Powerade will provide 6,000 liters of beverage at the supplying checkpoints and 20,000 50 cl bottles at the finish line for all the races. During the Roc d’Azur, Powerade will entertain their stand located at the outside area with the possibility for the public to learn in detail about the product, to participate to contests and cool off under the installed foggers.
OFFICIAL SPONSOR
Hervé GARNIERAlteréko agency Director@: [email protected].: +33 (0)4 73 41 03 94
Why drink a sports beverage while practicing all terrain biking?All terrain biking is an extremely intense sport which demands to be well-equipped for the body. Powerade, the sports beverage, has been created by sports nutritionists to rapidly bring what the body needs during this effort:• glucids to replinish energy reserves• sodium to recover the amounts lost by
sweating• a good nutrients concentration (3,9g of
glucids and 0.05g of sodium for 100ml) for a quick absorption by the body.
• and of course water for rehydration.
Drinking Powerade before or during all mountain biking helps to support the effort. Drinking Powerade after the effort helps for a efficient recovery.
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