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CR Șosea Copii #1 / FRZ Olympus Cup 2026
One-day road races for kids, U7 to U15 — a different host club every round.
24 May 2026 · Ploiești, Prahova
Cupa României de Șosea pentru Copii is the federation's season-long road cup for kids: one-day rounds hosted by different clubs around the country, each on a closed circuit. Categories run from Under 7 to Under 15, with separate races for licensed and unlicensed children — so a first-timer can line up on the same day as the club riders. Entry is online, directly with each round's organiser.
About the cup
A season of one-day rounds, built for kids
Race format
Categories and distances
Every round is a single day of circuit races, one start per category. The FRC sets the maximum distance for each age; organisers choose the circuit and lap count within it.
| Category | Race | Ages | FRC max. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 7 | Circuit race | 5–6 | 1 km | The youngest start first. Some rounds add a balance-bike race. |
| Under 9 | Circuit race | 7–8 | 3 km | Usually one or two laps of the circuit. |
| Under 11 | Circuit race | 9–10 | 7 km | Licensed and unlicensed riders usually start separately. |
| Under 13 | Circuit race | 11–12 | 15 km | Licensed and unlicensed riders usually start separately. |
| Under 15 | Circuit race | 13–14 | 35 km | The oldest and longest race of the day. |
Maximum distances from the FRC road regulations (§9, children's competitions). Each round's organiser publishes its actual distances, laps and start times in its technical guide.
For parents
What you actually need on race day
First time at a CR Șosea Copii round? Here's the practical side — the circuit, the paperwork and the shape of the day.
Race office
Arrive well before your child's start to collect the race number and finish any paperwork. The organiser's technical guide lists the race-office location and the start time of every category.
Parking + team area
Kids' races run on circuits closed to traffic, so parking is usually set away from the start/finish. Organisers mark the team parking area in their technical guide.
Watching the race
Riders lap the same closed circuit, so you see your child pass the start/finish several times. Stay behind the barriers and follow the marshals' instructions.
Kit checklist
Helmet (mandatory), a well-checked bike, cycling kit, a bottle and snacks — plus the FRC licence for licensed riders. Check the round's guide for any bike rules for your child's category.
How long the day takes
Categories race one after another, youngest first, with the awards at the end — usually a full morning to early afternoon. Check your child's start time in the organiser's programme.
A parent on site
Under FRC rules for children's races, a parent or legal guardian has to be present for the whole event (or give notarised authorisation to someone who is).
Every child needs a parent's signature to race: written consent for licensed riders, a signed participation declaration for unlicensed ones.
Who races
Categories (FRC)
Category is set by the age a child reaches in the season year (season year − birth year). Under 17 is not part of the kids' cup.
Under 15 (M / F)
Max 35 kmAges 13–14 (born 2012–2013). The longest race of the day. Licensed and unlicensed riders usually start separately.
Under 13 (M / F)
Max 15 kmAges 11–12 (born 2014–2015). Several laps of the closed circuit. Licensed and unlicensed riders usually start separately.
Under 11 (M / F)
Max 7 kmAges 9–10 (born 2016–2017). A few laps of the circuit — often a child's first real race.
Under 9 + Under 7 (M / F)
Max 3 km / 1 kmAges 5–8 (born 2018–2021). Short, separate starts for the youngest riders: Under 9 (7–8 years) and Under 7 (5–6 years).
Licensed riders race on an FRC youth licence with written parental consent; unlicensed riders enter with a declaration signed by a parent. Some rounds also run a balance-bike race for the youngest — check the round's guide.
Entry + licence
Licensed or not — both can race
Rounds run separate races for licensed and unlicensed children, and riders enter online directly with each round's organiser — there is no central federation entry form.
Licensed riders
Club riders race on their FRC youth licence, issued through the club with the parents' written consent, and compete in the licensed starts of each category.
Unlicensed riders
Kids without a licence race in their own starts, with a participation declaration signed by a parent. At some rounds the kids' race is open only to unlicensed children.
Online entry with the organiser
Each round has its own registration, run by the host club — on its own site or a registration platform. Entries close a few days before the race, and on-site entries are not guaranteed.
A parent on site
A parent or legal guardian has to be present for the whole event, or give notarised authorisation to the adult accompanying the child.
Race day
The shape of the day
Each round is a one-day event. The organiser publishes exact start times per category in its technical guide.
Race day
- Morning
Race office opens
Race-number pickup and paperwork. Parents — check your child's start time in the organiser's programme.
- Morning
Youngest categories start
Under 7 and Under 9 race first, on the shortest distances.
- Late morning
Under 11, Under 13, Under 15
The older categories follow, with licensed and unlicensed riders usually in separate starts.
- Afternoon
Awards
Podiums per category after the last race.
Cupa României rounds
CR Șosea Copii
5 one-day rounds across the season — Ploiești, Alba Iulia, Zărnești, Constanța and București, each hosted by a local club.
Round 1
This round01CR Șosea Copii #1 / FRZ Olympus Cup 2026
· Ploiești
Round 2
Done02CR Șosea Copii #2 / Trofeul Alba Iulia 2026
· Alba Iulia
Round 3
Done03CR Șosea Copii #3 / Cupa Orașului Zărnești 2026
· Zărnești
Round 4
Done04CR Șosea Copii #4 / Aero Velo Mania 2026
· Constanța
Round 5
Done05CR Șosea Copii #5 / Cupa Toamnei 2026
· București
FAQ
Race-day questions, parent edition
Does my kid need a federation licence?
No. Most rounds run separate races for licensed and unlicensed children, and at some rounds the kids' race is only for unlicensed riders. Licensed club riders race on their FRC youth licence; unlicensed kids enter with a declaration signed by a parent.
How do we register?
Online, directly with the round's organiser — use the Register button on this page. Each host club runs its own registration and fee, entries close a few days before the race, and on-site entries are not guaranteed.
How long are the races?
The FRC caps the distance for each age: Under 7 up to 1 km, Under 9 up to 3 km, Under 11 up to 7 km, Under 13 up to 15 km and Under 15 up to 35 km. Organisers set the circuit and the number of laps within those limits.
Are the races on open roads?
No. FRC rules require children's races to run on circuits closed to road and pedestrian traffic.
Where can we park and watch?
Organisers publish the race office, team parking and start/finish area in their technical guide. Riders lap the same circuit, so the start/finish is the best place to watch.
Do I have to stay for the whole race?
Yes. A parent or legal guardian must be present for the whole event, or give notarised authorisation to the adult accompanying the child.
Where do we see results?
Each organiser handles timing and publishes results — for example, Cupa Toamnei in Bucharest uses chip timing with results on liniadesosire.ro. Licensed and unlicensed riders are ranked separately.
See you at the start line.
Pick your round, register online with its organiser before entries close, and pack the kit the night before. Don't forget the parent's signature.