Trans-Provence 2012: Fabien Barel Getting Ready
The Mavic®Trans-Provence is the only multi-day gravity-orientated itinerant MTB enduro in the world. Seven days, 310km of riding 15,000 metres of descending 10,000 metres of climbing (each day has an uplift shuttle at some point) and 26 Special Stages.
This year, 70 riders from around the world are going to test themselves against some of the hardest terrain ever raced on. From Gap in Northern Provence to Monaco on the Mediterranean coast, riders of every discipline from World Cup downhill to world cup cross country mix with the new enduro specialists, first time racers and some just there for the adventure. All of them in their own way, whether pro or amateur, will be racing against the clock, against themselves and against each other. The winner will have the best combination of technical riding ability and the fitness to take them over the seven gruelling days.
Returning veterans from last year and some would say with things to prove, there are plenty of.
Mark Weir from the USA (4th overall last year), (numerous times winner and retired world champion downhill racer and 2nd overall last year) Nico Vouilloz from France, and Ben Cruz is also back from the USA (he badly damaged his ankle last year on Day 4 and was unable to complete the race). Last year's winner and Enduro specialist Jerome Clementz from France is back to defend his title.
To take us through the week, a competitor from last year (3rd!) and another retired World Champion Downhiller and all-round good guy Fabien Barel will be with us to check out bikes, give us his in depth of knowledge of all things racing, and to chat with this years competitors throughout the week.
The racing begins Sunday the 23rd of September with daily web edits to help you keep up with the action. It's going to be an amazing week of racing... stay tuned to Vital for daily coverage !
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