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555 SERRA GERAL #2 Get to know the 555 Serra Geral, our ultra-cycling event in Serra Catarinense and Gaucha, on paved and gravel roads! It is an incredible route through the states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, in the heart of Serra Geral, passing through fields, Araucaria forests, canyons and crystalline rivers. |
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Find useful information about the 555 Serra Geral calendar below.
The race will include 2 mandatory checkpoints.
The event calendar
Get a head start by arriving as early as possible at the race village to be able to start with complete peace of mind.
- Reception and control of bikes and mandatory equipment: Thursday, March 27th – from 17h to 18h30.
- Technical Meeting: Thursday, March 27th at 18h30.
- Start of the race: Friday, March 28th at 6h
- CP1: Pousada Cape Town – Cambará-RS
- CP2: Urubici-SC (to be confirmed)
- Arrival Time Limit: 1:00pm – Sunday, March 30th.
- Closing party: Sunday, March 30th, from 13h to 15h
For your safety, you must take the following equipment with you in order to participate in the race. The organization will ensure that you are in possession of the mandatory equipment when checking in for athletes and bicycles.
- GPS tracker – provided by the organization
- 1x bike GPS – either dedicated device or smartphone
- 1x bicycle helmet
- 1x front light (with permanent mode)
- 1x rear light (with permanent mode) – Lights with only “blinking” function are considered insufficient. The participant must ensure that they have “permanent lights both in front and rear of the bike.
- 1x bicycle pump (mandatory even when using tubeless tires)
- 1x repair kit: Patch + glue + tire changer – mandatory even when using tubeless tires
- 2x inner tubes
- 2x spare set of brake pads
- Water bottles for a minimum capacity of 1.5l of water (A 750ml bottle will be provided to each athlete by the organization)
- 1x pair of gloves
- 1x jacket or jersey with rain protection (preferably with a hood)
- Warm protection for cold (e.g. leg-warmers and arm-warmers)
- 1x Reflective clothing (eg: Audax vest, yellow safety vest…)
- 1x survival blanket
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Mobile phone and charging device (eg: dynamo or USB battery)
- Identity document or passport + paper or digital copy of it (ex: keep a copy on your personal cloud)
For this 555 Serra Geral, whose route includes 60% asphalt and 40% gravel sections, we recommend the following configuration:
- Gravel or Mountain Bike
- Tires of MINIMUM 40mm
- Transmission ratio of 0.75/08
The official host of the 555 Serra Geral
Real NOB Hotel is the partner of 555 Serra Geral, offering comfortable accommodation and special services for participants. The event starts and finishes at the hotel, culminating in the Closing Party.
Participants will be able to leave their cars and bags at the hotel at no additional cost.
What’s included in my registration
Pacote de Corrida
- BikingMan Goodies (personalized cap, bag, water bottle etc)
- GPS tracker for security and live-tracking
- Brevet card to stamp your progression
- Race Manual
- GPS trace
- Parking and bag storage during the race
Security and Supervision
- Equipment checking
- Virtual Technical Meetings with all the participants
- Race angels 24h/24 at checkpoints and on the road
- SOS function on the tracker
- Medical hotline available 24 hours a day by phone
- Communication group dedicated to the athletes
- Accident insurance with personal and civil liability during the event
Media Coverage
- OWAKA Livetracking platform in real time
- Professional photographers and videographers on the road
- Wide coverage on social medias and Race Angels
After the race
- Finisher T-shirt
- Finisher DogTag
- Finisher Diploma
- Beer and other goodies at arrival
- The unique experience and atmosphere of the BikingMan events
Optional services
- Hotel partners with negotiated rates
- Photo Packs in HD
What I’ll find at 555 Serra Geral’s checkpoint
- Race Angels to welcome and encourage you 24/7
- Power stations to recharge your gear (GPS, lights etc.)
- Fruits, crackers, candy and water supplies for added comfort
- Hot coffee to start stronger
- Rest/Sleep Accomodations (traded directly on checkpoint or at nearby locations)
What awaits me on the BikingMan finishline
- Red carpet to celebrate your arrival
- Race Angels with BikingMan bell
- Unforgettable encounters with other finishers
- Your awards ceremony: Finisher t-shirt, medal and diploma
- A cold beer or chopp
- Souvenir photos to immortalize your feat
Thank you to the event partners
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