On the 8th - 8th - 9th of June 2019, in the city of Veria, the "Riv3r Enduro Crossing" will be held for the third time.
This is an official motorcycle race co-organized by Athletes. "Motorized Athletic Team" and "Off-Road Team" clubs, under the auspices of the Hellenic Athletic Motorcycling Federation and the support of local authorities, donors and sponsors from all over Greece.
It is a unique athletic event in the field of motorcycle, gathering for three days in the city of Veria the top athletes from Greece and from abroad who will compete with each other on the banks of the river Tripotamos.
Participants choose one of five categories (expert, trial, XLclass, veterans, hobby) to compete.
The 3 day program is as follows:
FRIDAY 7 JUNE 2019
12:00 - 19:00 secretariat-technical inspection
20:00 - 22:00 parade in the city, presentation at "Elis" square, information of riders, concert
On Veria's 'balcony', the 'Elis' square will be presented this year to riders, groups and sponsors participating in the 'Riv3r Enduro Crossing 2019'. In the same space before the start of the presentation a concert will be launched by a known artist that will be free to the public and will continue after the presentation is over.
Elia Square
SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2019
08:00 - 15:00 walking track identification
17:30 - 19:30 free trial prologue in Rakitwan Square
20:00 - 23:00 Rackivian Square Prehistoric Evening Race - Prize Award
On the second day, the prologue will be held at the 'Ractivan' square, also known as the 'Clock' square where the old Judicial Palace of the city is located. It will be about 1000 meters and riders will have to complete two rounds. The start will take place at 20:00 at dusk and end at about 22:30. This means that riders must be equipped with extra lights from their motorcycle lights. It will include technical obstacles on the square, passage from paved cobbled streets to the traditional barbuta district as well as passing through an old gallery of the Jewish district of Veria.
Jewish Quarter - Arcade
Radkivan Square (Plateia Orologio) is along with Elia Square, the two most central and busiest places in the city. The entire precursor path is fully accessible to the public.
Radkivan Square
SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2019
10:30 - 15:30 race start, race, finish match
17:00 - 18:00 Match Race - Maturity
Sunday's race consists of two circles of about 40 kilometers on the banks of Tripotamos that cross the city and the surrounding area. The terrain is constantly changing and the whole route is accessible to the public.
Participating in the "Riv3r Enduro Crossing" enables participating athletes to enjoy a race of high standards and organization and discover their personal limits as well as their motorcycle.
About 100 volunteers, a fully-equipped rescue team, first-aid medical team, and ambulances are part of the race's organizing committee.
We hope you will also stand with us in this effort to create and organize a race-institution that will attract even more riders and spectators from Greece and abroad and will become a pole of attraction for the city of Veria and by extension our country.
