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CR DHI #1 / Momentum Sports DHI 2026
Send it. Race the country's steepest stages.
29 May 2026 – 1 June 2026 · Mărișel, Cluj
Three rounds, one champion. Romania's top downhill mountain bike racers throw down on the country's gnarliest tracks — and the start gate is open to anyone willing to drop in.
About this round
Timed against the clock, one rider at a time
By the regs
Series at a glance
- rounds in 2026
- 3
- race groups
- 6
- minimum descent (FRC)
- ≥ 2 min
- max track length (FRC)
- 3.5 km
Who races
Categories
Categories by birth year (FRC §5.4.4). M and W race separately within each.
Elite (M / W)
UCI pointsBorn 1997–2007 (ages 19–29). UCI-points eligible. The category at the front of the start list.
U19 — Junior (M / W)
UCI pointsBorn 2008–2009 (ages 17–18). UCI-points eligible. May opt up to Elite for the season.
U17 (M / W)
Protection req.Born 2010–2011 (ages 15–16). Recommended protection list is mandatory at this age (FRC §9.7).
U15 (M / W)
Protection req.Born 2012–2013 (ages 13–14). Recommended protection list is mandatory at this age (FRC §9.7).
Master 1 / 2 / 3 (M / W)
M1: 30–39 (1987–1996), M2: 40–49 (1977–1986), M3: 50–59 (1967–1976). May opt up to Elite for the season.
Amatori
OpenOpen class for amateur-license holders. Cannot race in a higher category in the same season (FRC §5.4.2).
What to expect
Why race this round
Closed mountain. Marshalled track. Race-day medics on standby. You bring the bike — we bring the rest.
UCI-classified rounds
Selected rounds carry UCI C1 / C2 points — race here and your results travel.
Full lift uplift
Practice and race days run on chairlift / shuttle uplift. Less push, more laps.
Live timing + finish-line replay
Chip timing on every run. Splits and replays available in the pits between runs.
Proper safety net
Marshalled course, on-mountain medics, briefing morning of. Bring your back protector.
The track
Course map
Course tape goes up Saturday morning. Loop the map below to scout your line.
Distances
- Cupa Romaniei Downhill - Etapa 1Coborare cronometrata
Mărișel, ClujShow on map
Race weekend
Schedule
Standard CR DHI weekend cadence — exact times in the round's technical guide (published ≥30 days before the race per FRC §7.1).
Friday
- 15:00–18:00
Race office opens · course walk
Bib pickup and a walk-the-track session with organisers.
Saturday
- 09:30–12:30
Free practice
Practice runs on the closed course, uplift via chairlift / shuttle.
- 13:30–16:30
Seeding run
First timed run — sets the finals start order (reverse seeding).
- 18:00–19:00
Technical meeting
Mandatory briefing — start times, course updates, safety call (FRC §14.3).
Sunday
- 09:00–10:00
Final warm-up
Last practice access before the gates close for the final.
- 10:30–13:30
Final runs
One timed final per rider, 30s intervals, fastest time wins the category.
- 14:00
Podium + awards
Top 3 per category (top 5 at Cupa Națională rounds). Within 1h of category close.
Cupa României Downhill
CR DHI
Three rounds across the summer. Best two results count toward the national title.
Round 1
This round01CR DHI #1 / Momentum Sports DHI 2026
· Mărișel
Round 2
Done02CR DHI #2 / Up to Postăvaru UCI C1 2026
· Poiana Brasov
Round 3
Done03CR DHI #3 / NH DH Azuga 2026
· Azuga
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need an FRC / UCI licence?
Yes — every rider needs a valid UCI licence issued by FRC or an affiliated federation (§5.1). Only U19 and Elite are eligible for UCI points in UCI-registered rounds (§2.11). Amatori-licensed riders can only race in Amatori — not in higher categories (§5.4.2).
What is the race format?
Practice → seeding run → final. Riders start individually at minimum 30-second intervals (§2.6). The seeding run sets the finals start order in reverse seeding. The fastest time in the FINAL wins the category (§2.3–2.4).
What protective gear is mandatory?
Per §9.5: full-face helmet with visor (DH-homologated), knee pads, long or short pants, bar-end plugs, and a spine protector. Per §9.6 recommended: chest protector, goggles, neck brace, elbow pads, full-finger gloves, long-sleeve top. For U15 and U17 the §9.6 list becomes mandatory (except the neck brace).
What kind of bike?
A mountain bike suitable for downhill. Per §5.6 the two wheels may be different diameters. Bar-end plugs are mandatory; traditional road bars are not allowed (§5.3). E-bikes (EPACs) are not permitted in DHI events (§5.4).
When do registrations close?
72 hours before the official start (§4.6, §6.3). Online registration opens at least 20 days before the race on the organiser's site, with a link reposted on the FRC ‘Înscrieri' page.
Can I race in more than one category?
No — you race in the category your licence covers (§5.4.6). U19 and Master riders may opt up to Elite for the season; that choice is locked at round 1 (§5.4.3).
What if the weather turns bad?
The President of the Jury can cancel after consultation with the organiser and the FRC technical delegate (§4.2). For Code-Red weather, date / time / venue can be moved subject to prior FRC approval (§7.8).
What's the equipment for U15 / U17 riders?
Everything in the §9.5 mandatory list plus the §9.6 recommended list — chest protector, goggles, elbow pads, full-finger gloves, long-sleeve top — except the neck brace, which stays recommended. A documented waiver is required for any goggles exception (§9.7).
See you at the start gate.
Registration closes 72 hours before the official start. After that you can still spectate — the pit and finish arena are open all weekend.