3h VTT et Gravel de la Chapelle-Saint-Aubin

In La Chapelle-Saint-Aubin, this race offers participants three hours to complete as many laps as possible on a circuit within Parc de Saint-Christophe. The event begins at 13:00 and concludes around 16:00. The format emphasizes continuous riding, effort management, and maximizing each lap. Riders may use mountain bikes, gravel bikes, or electric mountain bikes, and the race is classified under the VTT Enduro category. It welcomes both licensed and non-licensed participants, with options for solo riders and teams of two, three, or family trios. The circuit is a repeating park loop, making the race a test of pacing, lap consistency, and efficient transitions rather than a fixed distance. Teams have flexibility in organizing their relays, provided each changeover occurs within the designated relay zone and only one teammate is on the circuit at any given moment. A timing transponder, worn on the left ankle, is exchanged hand-to-hand during relays. Safety regulations mandate helmets and gloves, with bike checks at registration and potential spot checks. Specifics such as handlebar end caps and a plugged stem are also required. A unique rule adds intensity to the finish: the final lap's duration is doubled.