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Eddy Merckx Classic 2010 in the SalzburgerLand

The SalzburgerLand presents itself at the conclusion of the 2010 cycling season with a cycling marathon event of a very special kind: You, too, can ride bike-to-bike with the legendary Eddy Merckx and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Salzburg Lake District.

The "Eddy Merckx Classic" will take place on September 5th 2010, in Eugendorf near Salzburg.

Focus on Service.

PROFESSIONAL CHIP-TIMEKEEPING no deposit
STARTING ASSIGNMENTS based on ability
SMS SERVICE
PERSONAL CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION available for download at www.eddy-merckx-classic.com
PERSONALISED STARTING NUMBER
TEAM COMPETITION the times of the first three finishers of the entered team in question will be counted
REGIONAL RANKINGS for all SalzburgerLand participants, the regional rankings are an interesting way to compare performance
SAVE MONEY with a sliding scale for entry fees
ALL THE NUTRITION YOU NEED with the Energy Package and pasta coupon
RELAXATION ZONE to recuperate from the exertions of the marathon after crossing the finish line
MASSAGE SERVICE at the finish (depending on availability)
SAVE TIME with customer-friendly hours for issue of starting numbers>

The following services are included in your entry fee

Chip timekeeping including chip rental (no additional deposit for the chip)
Starting assignments based on ability
SMS Service
Personal certificate of participation downloadable from www.eddy-merckx-classic.com
Personalised starting number
Team Competition - the times of the first three finishers of the entered team in question will be counted
Regional Rankings - for all SalzburgerLand participants, the regional rankings are an interesting way to compare performance
Credit prize - Windbreaker
Bottle red wine "Special Edition Eddy Merckx Classic"
Free refreshments at 1 or 3 refreshment stations
Finish-line services
Pasta coupon
Energy Package
Relaxation Zone (drink, massage based on availability)
Route map and informational material
Result lists downloadable at www.eddy-merckx-classic.com
Expo Area
Medical services provided by the Salzburg Samaritan Society
Emergency physician
Motorbike Patrol
Marathon signs
Bike service at the start
Bike service "do-it-yourself" at the refreshment stations
Awards ceremony - 117 km and 155 km at 2:00 p.m.
Early-Booker Bonus until 02.08.2010
Entry fees on a sliding scale
Bikers' Party in Eugendorf

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Issue of starting numbers
2:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pasta Party at Eugendorf's restaurants

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Issue of starting numbers
8:00 a.m. Start of the Eddy Merckx Classic Bike Marathon
from 10:00 a.m. Biker Party with music and live entertainment at the start/finish area
from 10:45 a.m. Finish of the 117 km race
from 12:00 noon Finish of the 155 km race
approx. 2:00 p.m. Awards ceremony for the 117 km and 155 km race

Important Information

Host	Tourist Information Eugendorf near Salzburg Salzburger Straße 7 A-5301 Eugendorf Contact person: Helene Galler and Bianca Kurz Tel. +43 (0) 6225 8424 Fax +43 (0) 6225 7773
Event Management	Sport & Touristik Promotion Franz-Sauer-Straße 48 A-5020 Salzburg Contact person: Herbert Ottenschläger Tel.: +43 (0) 664 2072990
Cycling Marathon	september 5th 2010, in Eugendorf near Salzburg
Route Altitude difference	long A-course 155 km short B-course 117 km long A-course 2.300 hm short B-course 1.350 hm
Limit of participants	1.500 starter
Categories	Men: Road Bike Women: Road Bike
Age categories Team competition Regional competitionl	until age-groupe 1966 from age groupe 1965 The three best cycler of each team get valued. The final call for registering your team is september 2nd 2010. After this date no more team registrations are possible. for all inhabitants of the SalzburgerLand
Results Certificate	Download - online at www.eddy-merckx-classic.com Download - online atwww.eddy-merckx-classic.com
Entry fee	Paid until 02.08.2010 >>> € 49,- until 03.09.2010 >>> € 55,- on 04.09.2010 >>> € 60,- on 05.09.2010 >>> € 60,-
Final call for registration	september, 3rd 2010
Entry fee	1 hour before the start of the race (subject to limit of participants)
Start & Finish	Eugendorf near Salzburg
Starting time	8 a.m., start is splitted into blocks
Starting blocks	Blocks 1 - 4: depending on proficiency level
Race numbers	saturday, september 4th 2010: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. sunday, september 5th 2010: 6.30 a.m. - 7.30 a.m. in Eugendorf near Salzburg! Inspection of the course requested!
Medical care	Salzburger Rotes Kreuz and emergency doctor
Repair	at the start and at all victual stations
Victual stations	1 station at the 117 km distance + finishing area 3 stations at the 155 km distance + finishing area additionally each participants gets a pasta coupon
Timing	Chip-timing without depot. (Not returning of the chip causes an additional fee of € 50,-)
Race limit	117 km course 6 hours 155 km course 8 hours
Awards ceremony	at 2 p.m. 117 km and 155 km course
Credit prize	Participants with later registration get their prizes after finishing the race.
Accomodation and Booking Information	Hotels, B & B or privat rooms are available - for more information please contact the host Online Booking