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Triada eMTB Xperience 2026
Three days, six timed special stages — e-MTB enduro in the western Făgăraș above Avrig.
4–6 September 2026 · Avrig, Sibiu
A three-day e-MTB enduro out of a Base Camp in Valea Avrigului. A Friday prologue, then six timed special stages across the Suru and Bârcaciu areas and Turnu Roșu – Poiana Pleșii — big climbs on the motor, big descents on the brakes. Race the FULL Xperience (43.3 km, +3,310 m over three days) or just Sunday's ONE DAY Xperience (9.4 km, +780 m).
About the event
e-MTB enduro, timed on the special stages
Choose your Xperience
FULL or ONE DAY?
Two formats. FULL Xperience is the whole three-day event — prologue plus six special stages. ONE DAY Xperience is Sunday's two Bârcaciu stages only.
FULL Xperience
- Distance
- 43.3km
- Elevation gain
- 3310m D+
ONE DAY Xperience
- Distance
- 9.4km
- Elevation gain
- 780m D+
- Start time
- 11:00
Distances and elevation are the organiser's totals for the timed special stages. The programme may change — check the official page before you travel.
Course map
Where the stages run
Base Camp and the special-stage areas at the foot of the western Făgăraș. Stage-by-stage details below.
Special stages
Prologue + six timed stages
The FULL Xperience is decided on the prologue and six special stages (P.S.). ONE DAY riders race P.S. 5 and P.S. 6 only.
| Stage | Name | Distance · elevation | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prologue | Prologue | 2.9 km · +250 m | Fri 16:00 |
| P.S. 1 | QUEST | 10.2 km · +1,120 m | Sat 08:45 |
| P.S. 2 | SURU DH | 9.1 km · −855 m | Sat, after P.S. 1 |
| P.S. 3 | JUNGLE | 5.3 km · +390 m | Sat 16:30 |
| P.S. 4 | BEAUTY & THE BEAST | 6.4 km · +670 m | Sat, after P.S. 3 |
| P.S. 5 | UP BÂRCACIU | 4.7 km · +775 m | Sun 11:00 |
| P.S. 6 | DOWN BÂRCACIU | 4.7 km · −775 m | Sun 13:00 |
P.S. 1 + P.S. 2 start at Turnu Roșu – Poiana Pleșii (about 1 h by car + bike from the Turnu Roșu entrance); the prologue, P.S. 5 and P.S. 6 start at Poiana Neamțului. Times as published by the organiser and subject to change.
Included & what to bring
What the entry covers
What the FULL Xperience fee includes, and what to sort out yourself. Mandatory kit is confirmed at the technical meeting.
Included in FULL Xperience
Bike charging
Charging for your e-MTB, with a Refuel & Recharge break at Base Camp on Saturday (12:00–16:00).
Personalised riding jersey
Included if your FULL entry is paid by 31 August.
Meals
Saturday dinner, plus lunch on Saturday (during the recharge break) and on Sunday (after the race).
Feed / hydration points
Feed and hydration points are part of the FULL Xperience package.
Bring
Helmet and protection for the descents
SURU DH drops 855 m and DOWN BÂRCACIU 775 m — ride with protection you trust on long, steep descents.
A fully charged e-MTB
Stages such as QUEST (+1,120 m) and UP BÂRCACIU (+775 m) are long climbs — start each session with a full battery.
Tools and spares
A multi-tool, tubeless plug or spare tube for the mountain trails between Base Camp and the stage starts.
Transport to the stage starts
P.S. 1 + P.S. 2 start at Turnu Roșu – Poiana Pleșii, about 1 h by car + bike from the Turnu Roșu entrance — plan your Saturday morning logistics.
Who races
Categories
The same three categories in both FULL Xperience and ONE DAY Xperience. Prizes per category: 1,000 / 600 / 400 lei (FULL) and 500 / 300 / 200 lei (ONE DAY).
Men 18–39
FULL Xperience and ONE DAY Xperience.
Men 40+
FULL Xperience and ONE DAY Xperience.
Women 18+
FULL Xperience and ONE DAY Xperience.
Race weekend
Schedule
Programme as published by the organiser — it may change, so check the official page before you travel.
- 14:00
Vineri 4 sept — Preluare numere, Base Camp (14:00–15:30)
- 16:00
Vineri 4 sept — Start Prolog, primul concurent
Poiana Neamțului, baza potecii spre Bârcaciu.
- 20:30
Vineri 4 sept — Ședința tehnică (Base Camp)
- 23:59
Vineri 4 sept — Închiderea înscrierilor online ONE DAY Xperience
- 08:45
Sâmbătă 5 sept — Start P.S. 1 + P.S. 2
Turnu Roșu – Poiana Pleșii; aprox. 1h cu mașina + bike de la intrarea în Turnu Roșu.
- 12:00
Sâmbătă 5 sept — Refuel & Recharge, Base Camp (12:00–16:00)
- 16:30
Sâmbătă 5 sept — Start P.S. 3 + P.S. 4
- 18:30
Sâmbătă 5 sept — Preluare numere ONE DAY, Base Camp (18:30–19:00)
- 19:30
Sâmbătă 5 sept — Cînă + socializare
- 09:30
Duminică 6 sept — Preluare numere ONE DAY, Base Camp (09:30–10:30)
- 10:30
Duminică 6 sept — Închiderea înscrierilor ONE DAY Xperience
- 11:00
Duminică 6 sept — Start P.S. 5 / P.S. 1 ONE DAY (Poiana Neamțului)
- 13:00
Duminică 6 sept — Start P.S. 6 / P.S. 2 ONE DAY (Poiana Neamțului)
- 15:30
Duminică 6 sept — Festivitatea de premiere (Base Camp)
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FAQ
Good to know
What is the difference between FULL and ONE DAY Xperience?
FULL Xperience is the whole three-day event: a Friday prologue plus six timed special stages (43.3 km, +3,310 m in total). ONE DAY Xperience is Sunday only — P.S. 5 UP BÂRCACIU and P.S. 6 DOWN BÂRCACIU from Poiana Neamțului (9.4 km, +780 m).
How much does it cost and what is included?
FULL Xperience is 600 lei and includes bike charging, a personalised riding jersey (if paid by 31 August), Saturday dinner, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and feed/hydration points. ONE DAY Xperience is 200 lei, or 250 lei on race morning. Payment is by card when you register, or by bank transfer.
When does registration close?
Online registration for FULL Xperience closes on Wednesday 2 September at 23:59. ONE DAY Xperience online registration closes on Friday 4 September at 23:59, and on-site ONE DAY entries are taken on Sunday until 10:30.
What are the categories and prizes?
Both formats have three categories: Men 18–39, Men 40+ and Women 18+. Prizes per category are 1,000 / 600 / 400 lei in FULL Xperience and 500 / 300 / 200 lei in ONE DAY Xperience, paid by bank transfer — winners must send an account number to [email protected] within 10 days of the event.
Where is Base Camp?
Base Camp is at Pensiunea Poiana Neamțului, DJ105F, in Valea Avrigului. Number pickup, the technical meeting, the Saturday recharge break, dinner and the awards ceremony are all there.
Which club organises the event?
Triada eMTB Xperience is organised by A.C.S. Pro Cycling ([email protected]), which also runs the other Triada MTB events.
Charge up. Climb. Drop in.
FULL Xperience registration closes on 2 September; ONE DAY entries stay open until Sunday morning. Pay for FULL by 31 August to get the personalised riding jersey.