Amateur MTB Hillclimb to Mt Zavizan in Croatia from 0 to 1594 m
by Rajko Malojcic
(Zagreb/Senj)
Most popular Croatian amateur MTB hillclimb race starts every year at the sea level from the port of Senj www.senj.hr and ends 1594 m high at the mountain refuge Zavi?an within the National park Northern Velebit. Easier trek is offered to less fit riders and it starts from the village Oltari at 970 m and leads through the shade of the forest only. Information is provided by the organizer Senj Tourist Office and registrations start at the same website in May.
The date of the next race is Saturday June 19th 2010. Last years race is on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1kg3A9EM_4 .
The race is a non-profit event and a very practical opportunity to explore in an organized and safe way unique possibilities for MTB in central Croatia. Welcome!
Other Bike Croatia information is available here.
