START: MAY 4th 2024
Do you want to live an Ultracycling experience from sunrise to sunset?
Do you still feel not ready to face longer distances?
RAI300 is the right choice to start living our fantastic Ultracycling world.
A 300 km track from the Sea of Silvi to Campo Imperatore Plain, passing through historical villages and National Parks, through amazing landscapes and sceneries that you will never forget.
Choose whether to live it alone or in pairs, with or without support.
Race across Italy RAI300 is a Non-stop Ultracycling Race starting from Silvi (TE) and open to cyclists (both self-supported and with support car) and teams of 2, 4 cyclists (in relay); the 3° edition of this new format will start on May 4, 2024.
It’s an opportunity for those who want to approach to the Ultracycling , but don’t feel ready to face the nightriding ; for those who want to live a long day by bike with or without support through the beautiful landscapes in our Abruzzo; or for those who want to live it sharing the route with friends and teammate having fun all together
Discover all the details about RAI300 and discover all the fantastic places that have marked the History of Cyclism in Abruzzo.
Total km : 300 km
Elevation : 4600 D+
Checkpoints: 1
Time Limit : 18 H Supported – 21 H Self Supported
Bike Suggested : Road or Gravel
Wheels : Road 25-22 mm
Bike gear ratio : 50/34 Cassette 11/32
The Track
ATTENTION :the route indicated is not definitive and may be modified following the checks that we will carry out after the winter season.
Equipment
You will find below a summary of the material needed (read carefully the rules).
SOLO AND TEAM WITH SUPPORT CAR
All what is listed below is mandatory:
- helmet;
- GPS tracker (provided by the organization and to be kept with the cyclist at all times);
- navigator (Garmin o similari) to upload track files;
- lights for the bike and all what is mentioned in the rules;
- front and back lights have to be always switched on:
- 1 support car (pace car);
- 2 crew members with valid driver licence ;
- mobile phone always available ;
- reflecting adhesives both for the bike and for the wheels
- reflecting vests for cyclist and crew members (mandatory according Italian Traffic Rules and our rules);
- all what mentioned in our rules.
In addition we suggest:
- to have appropriate clothing for all weather conditions;
- to have a second bike (this is just a suggestion of course, mainly to avoid a DNS (Do Not Start) due to a mechanical problem ;
- food and beverage.
SELF-SUPPORTED SOLO AND PAIR :
All what is listed below is mandatory:
- helmet;
- GPS tracker (provided by the organization and to be kept with the cyclist at all times);
- navigator (Garmin o similari) to upload track files;
- lights for the bike and all what is mentioned in the rules;
- front and back lights have to be always switched on:
- mobile phone always available ;
- reflecting adhesives both for the bike and for the wheels
- reflecting vests for cyclist (mandatory according Italian Traffic Rules and our rules);
- all what mentioned in our rules.
In addition we suggest:
- to have appropriate clothing for all weather conditions;
- food and beverage.
Documents required
- Agonistic Medical Certificate for Cycling valid during Race Across Italy , by sending it to : raceacrossitalyinfo@gmail.com
- For Italian athletes :
Valid cycling federation card (ACSI-FCI-UCI etc.) - For all foreign athletes :
UCI membership card
if you are not a UCI member, please contact us by mail and we will inform you how to proceed
Race Schedule
Friday 03/05/2024
From 09:00 to 15:00 Check-in/Race Pack /bike and pace car inspection
17:00 Pre-race Briefing
The participation to the briefing is mandatory for cyclists and Crew-Chiefs
Saturday 04/05/ 2024
RAI300 STARTS
Starts begin at 09:00 and according to the Start List.
RAI300 ARRIVALS
In the evening
Sunday 05/05/2024
20:00 Award Ceremony & Celebration Party
Registration Fees
REGISTRATION ARE CLOSED
Registration fees for PAIR and TEAM are for the total.
WHAT IS INCLUDED? :
- Race Pack with gadgets
- Noleggio GPS Tracker – if you don’t return the device at the end of the race, you will be charged of the amount of € 100 for each device not returned.
- GPX track on file
- Road Book pdf printable file
- Finisher’s medal, if completed within the time limit
- LIVE tracking system with web platform
- Media service during the race
- TimeStation where you will find our staff with snacks and drinks
- Race Officials along the route grant the respect of the rules
- Pre-race briefing with all participants and Celebration Party (see Race Schedule)
- FOR SELF SUPPORTED ONLY BagDrop Service with empty bags you will find into the race pack (provided by the organization)
…and for your safety you will also find:
- Race Officials along the route to check conditions of athletesi
