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[FONT="]La Conquista de los Frescaños[/FONT]
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[FONT="]La Conquista for short is one of the only international mountain biking competitions in the world, held annually every June 25 – June 28. Overall, the race consists of 400 kilometers (250 miles) of terrain over three days. The race tests some of the most skilled riders in the world by challenging them with an elevation change of approximately 8,000 meters. The race follows the original paths of some of the first Frescanian explorers to transverse the rough terrain of central Auraria. The trail takes riders through many of Auraria’s natural parks, thus the country boasts “the toughest, yet most beautiful course in the world.”[/FONT]
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[FONT="]QUALIFICATIONS AND RULES FOR ENTRY[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Valid passports are required for all foreigners entering the country. There are no restrictions on entry however all registrations must be submitted BEFORE June 20, 1953. [/FONT]
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[FONT="]SCORING[/FONT]
[FONT="]The times will be recorded for each cyclist on each day, the times will then be averaged at the end and the person with the lowest time in each category will receive the prizes, cash prizes will be awarded to the top 10 finishers along with varied cyclist equipment commemorating their accomplishment. [/FONT]
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[FONT="]AID STATIONS[/FONT]
[FONT="]Every 25 km or 15 miles along the path will be an aid station. Riders are not required to stop at the aid station, however there is a time limit to hit every aid station in each individual day. Failure to do so will result in a rescue pick up and disqualification. Cyclists may spend as much time as they choose at every aid station, however, they must reach the finish line within the allotted time. [/FONT]
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[FONT="]TIME LIMIT AND DISQUALIFICATION [/FONT]
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[FONT="]All riders have 12 hours to reach the finish line each day, failure to do so will result in emergency pick up and disqualification. Every 25 kilometers or 15 miles will be an aid station; riders must reach the aid station within an allotted time, but are not required to stop. Riders are allowed to make as many stops as they so please for whatever purpose so long as they meet all time requirements. [/FONT]
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[FONT="]DAY 1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Begins: 6 am[/FONT]
[FONT="]Finish line closes: 6 pm[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Riders will have twelve hours to complete the first seventy miles of the race. Should riders fail to reach the finish line at the end of the twelve hours, rescue vehicles will be rushed out to aid any of those who need it and the cyclist will be disqualified. Day one will experience a total elevation gain of 12,000 ft or 3,600 m. Temperatures will be very high in the lowlands and cooler in the mountains. Riders are expected to be prepared for all types of terrain.[/FONT]
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[FONT="]DAY 2[/FONT]
[FONT="]Begins: 6 am[/FONT]
[FONT="]Finish line closes: 6 pm[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Riders will have twelve hours to complete 49 miles or 79 kilometers. The elevation change will be around 8,000 ft or 2,400 m. The same rules with time limits and aid stations apply. Temperatures are likely to be much cooler and the terrain more treacherous. Hypothermia is a significant risk during this day of the race as temperatures can reach near zero in the mountains. Riders are expected to be prepared for all types of terrain.[/FONT]
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[FONT="]DAY 3[/FONT]
[FONT="]Begins: 6 am[/FONT]
[FONT="]Finish line closes: 6 pm[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Riders will have twelve hours to complete 120 kilometers or 75 miles. The elevation change will be around 800 meters or 2,700 ft. Riders will eventually finish at Playa Dominical, 0 meters above sea level. The majority of the path for day 3 is flat, however the coastal climates are unpredictable. Riders are expected to be prepared for all types of terrain.[/FONT]
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[FONT="]CATEGORIES[/FONT]
[FONT="]Female – all ages[/FONT]
[FONT="]Male – 18-29[/FONT]
[FONT="]Male – 30-39[/FONT]
[FONT="]Male – 40-49[/FONT]
[FONT="]Male – 50+[/FONT]
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[FONT="]La Conquista for short is one of the only international mountain biking competitions in the world, held annually every June 25 – June 28. Overall, the race consists of 400 kilometers (250 miles) of terrain over three days. The race tests some of the most skilled riders in the world by challenging them with an elevation change of approximately 8,000 meters. The race follows the original paths of some of the first Frescanian explorers to transverse the rough terrain of central Auraria. The trail takes riders through many of Auraria’s natural parks, thus the country boasts “the toughest, yet most beautiful course in the world.”[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]QUALIFICATIONS AND RULES FOR ENTRY[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]Valid passports are required for all foreigners entering the country. There are no restrictions on entry however all registrations must be submitted BEFORE June 20, 1953. [/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]SCORING[/FONT]
[FONT="]The times will be recorded for each cyclist on each day, the times will then be averaged at the end and the person with the lowest time in each category will receive the prizes, cash prizes will be awarded to the top 10 finishers along with varied cyclist equipment commemorating their accomplishment. [/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]AID STATIONS[/FONT]
[FONT="]Every 25 km or 15 miles along the path will be an aid station. Riders are not required to stop at the aid station, however there is a time limit to hit every aid station in each individual day. Failure to do so will result in a rescue pick up and disqualification. Cyclists may spend as much time as they choose at every aid station, however, they must reach the finish line within the allotted time. [/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]TIME LIMIT AND DISQUALIFICATION [/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]All riders have 12 hours to reach the finish line each day, failure to do so will result in emergency pick up and disqualification. Every 25 kilometers or 15 miles will be an aid station; riders must reach the aid station within an allotted time, but are not required to stop. Riders are allowed to make as many stops as they so please for whatever purpose so long as they meet all time requirements. [/FONT]
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[FONT="]DAY 1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Begins: 6 am[/FONT]
[FONT="]Finish line closes: 6 pm[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Riders will have twelve hours to complete the first seventy miles of the race. Should riders fail to reach the finish line at the end of the twelve hours, rescue vehicles will be rushed out to aid any of those who need it and the cyclist will be disqualified. Day one will experience a total elevation gain of 12,000 ft or 3,600 m. Temperatures will be very high in the lowlands and cooler in the mountains. Riders are expected to be prepared for all types of terrain.[/FONT]
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[FONT="]DAY 2[/FONT]
[FONT="]Begins: 6 am[/FONT]
[FONT="]Finish line closes: 6 pm[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Riders will have twelve hours to complete 49 miles or 79 kilometers. The elevation change will be around 8,000 ft or 2,400 m. The same rules with time limits and aid stations apply. Temperatures are likely to be much cooler and the terrain more treacherous. Hypothermia is a significant risk during this day of the race as temperatures can reach near zero in the mountains. Riders are expected to be prepared for all types of terrain.[/FONT]
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[FONT="]DAY 3[/FONT]
[FONT="]Begins: 6 am[/FONT]
[FONT="]Finish line closes: 6 pm[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Riders will have twelve hours to complete 120 kilometers or 75 miles. The elevation change will be around 800 meters or 2,700 ft. Riders will eventually finish at Playa Dominical, 0 meters above sea level. The majority of the path for day 3 is flat, however the coastal climates are unpredictable. Riders are expected to be prepared for all types of terrain.[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]CATEGORIES[/FONT]
[FONT="]Female – all ages[/FONT]
[FONT="]Male – 18-29[/FONT]
[FONT="]Male – 30-39[/FONT]
[FONT="]Male – 40-49[/FONT]
[FONT="]Male – 50+[/FONT]