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Turul Vrancei Rikora 2026 — A National Road Cup stage through Vrancea wine country

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National Road Cup · Focșani

Turul Vrancei Rikora 2026

A National Road Cup stage through Vrancea wine country

1 August 2026 · Cîrligele, Vrancea

Prestigious road racing on closed roads in Focșani. The peloton rolls out of Piața Unirii for two timed routes — 78 and 128 km — with over 40,000 RON in prizes and categories open to amateurs and elites alike.

Date

1 August 2026

Start / Finish

Cîrligele, Vrancea

Discipline

Șosea

Prize pool

40,000+ RON

The race

Road racing on closed streets in Focșani

Turul Vrancei Rikora is a stage of the National Road Cup (Cupă Națională Șosea), organised by AlphaMind Cycling Team. Start and finish are in Piața Unirii, in the heart of Focșani — a closed-road city start with the atmosphere of a proper road race.

Two routes fan out into the hills of Vrancea wine country: a fast 78 km and a demanding 128 km. With more than 40,000 RON on the line and category classifications from amateurs to elites, it rewards both the ambitious first-timer and the seasoned racer.

Routes

Two routes, one start line

Both routes start and finish in Piața Unirii. Choose by your category and the distance you want to race.

Short route

Fast and rolling — the entry into the National Cup

78 km

Distance

Elevation

350 m

Start

10:15

Categories

  • Cadets
  • Junior women
  • Amateurs
  • Master

Long route

The full stage for elites and hardened amateurs

128 km

Distance

Elevation

1,275 m

Start

10:00

Categories

  • U23
  • Elite Men
  • Junior men
  • Amateurs + Master

Practical info

Everything you need to know

Registration
until 31 Jul 2026
Entry fee
150 lei până pe 1 iulie; 170 lei între 1–31 iulie; 250 lei în ziua concursului
Elevation gain
+1330 m (112 km) / +908 m (78 km) / +439 m (46 km)
Start
Primăria Comunei Cîrligele, jud. Vrancea

Details

About the event

Turul Vrancei Rikora este etapa de Cupă Națională seniori pe șosea organizată de ACS Alpha Mind. Ediția 2026 se mută la Cîrligele, jud. Vrancea, cu start și sosire în fața Primăriei comunei, pe un circuit rutier de cca 35 km parcurs de mai multe ori.

Trasee

  • Tura lungă — 112 km, +1.330 m. Doar sportivi licențiați masculin: U19, U23, Elite.
  • Tura scurtă — 78 km, +908 m. Licențiați U17, Master și Amatori; nelicențiați pe grupe 16-29, 30-39, 40-49 și 50+ (M/F). Fetele pleacă cu un decalaj de 5 minute.
  • Tura Paracycling — 46 km, +439 m, pe grupele din regulamentul FRC/UCI.

Înscrieri

  • Licențiați: online pe alphamind.ro până pe 30 iulie 2026, ora 16:00.
  • Nelicențiați: online până în preziua concursului, sau la fața locului în ziua cursei.
  • Contribuție: 150 lei până pe 1 iulie, 170 lei între 1–31 iulie, 250 lei în ziua concursului.

Bun de știut

  • Start/finish: în fața Primăriei Comunei Cîrligele; race office lângă grădiniță.
  • Ședință tehnică: 1 august, ora 9:00, în sala Căminului Cultural.
  • Startul tehnic se dă la km 4, după virajul la stânga la Blidari pe DJ205B; check point la intersecția DJ205C cu DC146.
  • Traficul este restricționat, nu închis complet. Casca este obligatorie. Depanarea se face pe cont propriu, coloana fiind închisă de mașina mătură.
  • Rezultatele apar pe liniadesosire.ro.

Prizes

Over 40,000 RON in the pot

A serious prize pool, offered by Consiliul Județean Vrancea and awarded across the race categories.

40,000+ RON

On the day

What to expect

National Cup points

A counting stage of the Cupă Națională Șosea — results feed the national classification.

Closed-road city start

The peloton launches from Piața Unirii in central Focșani, on roads closed to traffic.

Chip timing

Electronic chip timing with results for every category on both routes.

Amateurs to elites

Category classifications from Cadets and amateurs up to U23 and Elite Men.

Race day

Start times

Two waves roll out of Piața Unirii on race morning. Be at the start line early for sign-on and staging.

  • 10:00

    Long route start — 128 km

    U23, Elite Men, Junior men, Amateurs and Master head out first.

  • 10:15

    Short route start — 78 km

    Cadets, Junior women, Amateurs and Master follow 15 minutes later.

Schedule

Event schedule

  1. 08:00Sâmbătă 1 august – Ridicare kituri de start (08:00–09:00, sala Căminului Cultural Cîrligele)
  2. 09:00Sâmbătă 1 august – Ședință tehnică (sala Căminului Cultural)
  3. 09:30Sâmbătă 1 august – Start Tura scurtă (78 km); fetele pleacă cu decalaj de 5 minute
  4. 09:35Sâmbătă 1 august – Start Tura Paracycling (46 km)
  5. 13:00Sâmbătă 1 august – Start Tura lungă (112 km), U23 și Elite
  6. 13:30Sâmbătă 1 august – Premiere Tura scurtă
  7. 17:30Sâmbătă 1 august – Premiere Tura lungă

Location

Start & finish

Piața Unirii, Focșani, Vrancea county (B-dul Brăilei 11) — the central-square start and finish for both routes.

Distances

Primăria Comunei Cîrligele, jud. Vrancea
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Good to know

Frequently asked

Which route and category should I choose?

There are two routes. The short route (78 km, 350 m) starts at 10:15 for Cadets, Junior women, Amateurs and Master. The long route (128 km, 1,275 m) starts at 10:00 for U23, Elite Men, Junior men, and Amateurs + Master. Pick by your category and the distance you want to race.

Where do the routes start and finish?

Both routes start and finish in Piața Unirii in central Focșani (B-dul Brăilei 11), on a closed-road city start.

When does registration close?

Registration closes on 1 August 2026, the day of the race. We recommend entering early, as fees rise closer to the event.

What are the entry fees, and is there a jersey option?

Adult entry is 150 / 170 / 250 RON depending on the registration window; kids are 70 / 100 RON. An optional event jersey or vest is available for 120 RON.

What prizes are on offer?

Over 40,000 RON in total prizes, offered by Consiliul Județean Vrancea and awarded across the race categories.

Is the race open to amateurs?

Yes. Both routes have Amateur and Master categories alongside the elite and U23 classes, so it is open to amateurs and elites alike.

Line up in Focșani

Subscribe for reminders as start lists and details are confirmed, or register now on the official race site.