WHAT

The O Marisquiño MTB Downtown is an individual cycling timed race, on an urban downhill circuit in which different natural and artificial obstacles are set. It is one of the most spectacular modalities of the festival and undoubtedly one of the most loved by the public.

WHERE

In 2022 a new track was inaugurated, an incredible descent on a Mountain Bike through the narrow and steep streets of the old town of the city of Vigo that crossed the spine of the city. It has the start at the highest point of the city center, a location already chosen by the first Celtic settlements to lay the foundations of the city, and the finish line is in the Plaza de O Berbés, the fishing district from where the Vigo sailors give way to the industrial growth.

The trail mixes dirt and asphalt, speed and technique, jumps and unexpected turns. All this to ensure that riders do not lose their rhythm and flow through the most emblematic streets of Vigo: the olive tree, the bakery, the O Castro stairs, Calle de los Peligros, Calle Real, etc. And that is why, in 2023, the same line will be used and improved at the arrival to make it more spectacular and be able to welcome even more public.

HOW

There are only two competition categories, men and women, regardless of the category of their license, as long as they are a cadet or older. There are 4 Warm-Up descents, then a qualifying run in which the riders will go down one by one with the intention of stopping the clock in the shortest possible time and establishing the starting order (the best time starts last). Ultimately the final is disputed. Whoever gets down in less time in this round wins.

PRIZES

WHEN

The entire downhill competition is held on the same day. This year the competition event will be on Saturday, August 12th, being the star event of the day. From early in the morning the warm-up runs will begin. In the afternoon the qualifying runs will take place and after a short rest, the grand finale.

*These schedules can be modified in any circumstance of force majeure.

REGISTRATION

Registrations of riders with a current federation license from any official cycling federation will be accepted in the Elite, Sub-23, Master-30, Master-40, Master-50, Master-60, Junior and Cadet categories. They will be divided only into male and female categories.

Non federated riders aren’t permitted to register. A competitive federation license is required, a general cycling license is not valid.

The pre-registration will extend until July 26th or until the 80 reserved spots are filled, which will be awarded to the first 80 registrants who meet the minimum participation requirements*.

The Bib withdrawal will take place on the same Saturday, August 12th, in the finish area (Praza do Berbés). From 8:45 to 09:15. Bib numbers will not be delivered after that time.

Rules of participation