TO BECOME A HERO AT THE BMW SÜDTIROL DOLOMITES
HERO
PRIZE MONEY
The HEROes of the Hobby and Club/Federation members will be awarded during The HERO Great Finale on the 17th June 2023, a unique event just for them! The total prize money for Club/Federation members amounts to €25,000 (yes, you read that right!).
MOUNTAIN BIKE SPECIALIZED
The 1st prize for the men and women competing in the 86 km course (Club/Federation) will be a Specialized Epic Comp mountain bike. Amazing prizes which only confirm the importance of our event for cyclists and their teams.
IF APPLES COULD WALK…
… and in South Tyrol, they can! The first places for both the Club/Federation and Amateur/Non-membership categories for both courses will receive a pair of HERO Sneakers by Womsh. A stylish yet sustainable prize, these shoes are made using Apple Skin, an innovative artificial leather produced by Frumat Leather, a South Tyrolean company. The skin is obtained by recycling South Tyrolean apple waste, which represents an important contribution to our local circular economy.
SOUTH TYROLEAN FLAVOURS
The second places for both Club/Federation and Amateur/Non-membership categories will receive a selection of local products by PUR Südtirol: Speck and rye bread as well as South Tyrolean wine and apple juice. PUR Südtirol has been promoting and supporting outstanding local food and beverage producers and companies for over 10 years, ensuring everyone can have a taste of delicious, South Tyrolean products wherever they may be.
A TOAST!
The third places of the Club/Federation and Amateur/Non-membership categories will receive a special gift pack from the FORST brewery. The pack contains a selection of the best local beers, a great gift to celebrate their success at the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world!
THE LAST SUMMER RIDES IN THE RUN-UP TO THE 2022 HERO!
18 SEPTEMBER 2021: THE SELLARONDA BIKE DAY IS BACK!
MOUNTAIN BIKING ACROSS THE SELLARONDA’S FOUR VALLEYS
MTB Trail Arena Val Gardena: six Single Trails boasting 13.9 km and 1,457 hm to explore on your mountain bike.
Bike Beats - Movimënt Alta Badia Trails: six new Single Trails boasting 8.4 km and 980 hm – a ride which will deliver incredible emotions.
Fassa Bike Park: experience pure adrenaline in this bike park on its 8 Single Trails totalling 19 km and 3,100 hm.
Unlimited Freedom Arabba: 7 Single Trails, 17.5 km and 2,250 hm of guaranteed fun.
SELLARONDA BIKE DAY - 27 JUNE 2021 AND 18 SEPTEMBER 2021
DON'T LET FLATS STOP YOUR RIDE WITH AIR-LINER ROAD
The Vittoria Air-Liner Road system is compatible with all tubeless road tyres on the market. The lightweight material absorbs no sealant, while the proprietary Vittoria Multiway tubeless valves – which is included in the packaging - eliminates valve clogging. Whether you are training, touring, exploring, or racing, the Vittoria Air-Liner Road system will provide peace of mind and protection for the ride ahead.
DOLOMITI ADVENTURES: THE PLACE TO BE FOR ALL YOUR SPORT NEEDS
The Dolomiti Adventures shop is in the centre of Selva di Val Gardena and has been the HERO’s technical partner since the event’s creation. Its expert mechanics will help you fix your bike and the store sells clothes, accessories and much more: find the latest products from the best go-to sports and outdoors brands. The store has a dedicated area for mountain bikes and the HERO Dolomites, so much so you can purchase branded outfits sporting the iconic “red H”.
CONQUER THE HERO DOLOMITES THANKS TO VITTORIA’S TIPS
A TASTY HERO PARTNER: PUR SÜDTIROL, THE E-SHOP FOR SOUTH TYROLEAN DELICACIES
SOUTH TYROL IS SERVED
SOUTH TYROLEAN DELICACIES AWAIT OUR WINNING HEROES
BMW HERO SÜDTIROL DOLOMITES: PASSION, SPORTS, AND SUSTAINABILITY
The BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites Organising Committee is aware of the mountains’ priceless value. Which is why it has chosen that the iconic event for off-road cycling, known as the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world, needs to be the target of a number of strategies and initiatives to ensure its environmental and social long-term sustainability. In other words, the aim is to eliminate any potential impact on the mountains and the communities involved in the race to maintain their delicate balance intact. Right from the start, back in 2010, we understood how the Dolomites represented an important and irreplaceable added value to the HERO event. We love our beautiful and yet fragile region. Which is why we have to take care of it, protect it from mankind, and protect its natural heritage so that future generations can make the most of it. This mammoth effort will have a transversal effect on the HERO’s organisation. It will yield the first results during the next edition planned on 12 June 2021 – results we can achieve with the help and collaboration of each and every single HERO!
SOUTH TYROL: THE STAGE OF THE BMW HERO SÜDTIROL DOLOMITES
Ours is more than a mountain bike race. The BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites is a celebration of passions, overwhelming love for sports and mountain biking as well as for nature and the mountains. South Tyrol is a unique region and offers one-of-a-kind experiences. Vast swathes of green meadows and forests are overlooked by the imposing Dolomites’ peaks which have inspired so many people to dream big. Mountaineering history was made here, and the region boasts rolling hills covered in vineyards, timeless food and cultural traditions which stand out for the perfect fusion between Alpine and Mediterranean traits. A beautiful story which can be told in its three official languages: German, Italian, and Ladin (https://www.suedtirol.info/en). The beloved Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are also responsible for the event’s success. All the world envies our unique mountains, which is all the more reason to protect them. South Tyrol is a tourist destination which boasts a vast summer offer comprising trekking, cycling, and mountain biking; visitors can also dive into the local folklore, culture, and traditions. An all-round great offer which always places environmental sustainability first. The majestic Dolomites overlook the two legendary routes of the BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites marathon which start and finish in Selva d Val Gardena. They wind their way all along the passes and peaks of Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Arabba, Val di Fassa, and Alpe di Siusi until they return to the starting point. These charming and picturesque locations stand out for their outstanding offers and are the ideal tourist destinations for outdoor sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. You can spend your days hiking on trails (easy, medium, hard) surrounded by breathtaking and unique landscapes under the gaze of the majestic and stunning summits. The area also boasts a vast network of road and off-road cycling trails. Find out more at:
www.valgardena.it
www.altabadia.org
www.arabba.it
www.fassa.com
www.seiseralm.it
THE HERO DOLOMITES BIKE FESTIVAL: THE MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL AT THE HERO SÜDTIROL DOLOMITES, THE BEATING HEART OF THE ‘HERO WORLD SERIES’ 2021 INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
The HERO World Series is a lot more than a mountain bike race circuit. It is the fulfilment of a dream to deliver the emotions of an iconic competition overseas: the HERO Südtirol Dolomites, the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world which takes place at the foot of the Dolomites.
Everything started here, and that is why the HERO Südtirol Dolomites is the circuit’s ‘beating heart’. Over the course of ten years it has won over the heart of many cyclists and is an event which athletes from all over the world look forward to. Those very same athletes made it grow and become what it is today: the HERO, a unique challenge with, first and foremost, oneself as well as with the rest of the participants.
Save the date: the eleventh edition will take place on 12 June 2021 in the heart of Selva di Val Gardena and on its two legendary routes: 86 km and 4,500 hm, and 60 km and 3,200 hm. The 2021 HERO Südtirol Dolomites is part of the prestigious UCI Marathon Series 2021: this is an important acknowledgement as only six marathon and two stage races, among the most important and exclusive in the worlds, are part of the UCI Series.
But there is more. A celebration of everything mountain bike, the HERO Dolomites Bike Festival, will also be taking place. This itinerant event will grace every stage of the circuit, spanning four days with plenty of events for participating athletes and their groups as well as all mountain bike aficionados.
The HERO Dolomites Bike Festival, 10-13 June 2021
The HERO Dolomites Bike Festival will take place between 10 and 13 June 2021 and kick off with the possibility of exploring the routes with local guides. The HERO Village will also return with its stands featuring go-to MTB brands. The HERO Women’s Lounge is also back, a dedicated space for the race’s women as well as partners, friends, and wives of our HEROes. The HERO Night will take place on Thursday, 10 June 2021 at 9 p.m. – a special evening to revisit the emotions of the HERO Südtirol Dolomites. The following day, the HERO KIDS, a noncompetitive race which always attracts a great number of kids between the ages of 4 and 12, will kick off at 3 p.m. The highlight will be, of course, Saturday,12 June 2021 when, from 7.10 in the morning, the seventh edition of the HERO Südtirol Dolomites will take place. After all the athletes cross the finish line, the unmissable HERO Great Finale awards ceremony will take place at 9 p.m. The HERO Dolomites Bike Festival will conclude the following day with the ZERO Dolomites: a day on your bike dedicated to sustainable mobility.
Registrations for the HERO Südtirol Dolomites open on Thursday, 1 October 2020 (08.00am Europe time) at www.herodolomites.com
HERO WORLD SERIES 2021: GET READY TO MOUNTAIN BIKE IN DUBAI, THE DOLOMITES, AND THAILAND
The HERO World Series’ Organising Committee had to take the difficult decision to interrupt the World Series scheduled for the second half of 2020 to protect the athletes who wanted to hop onto their mountain bikes and conquer the title of ‘HERO’.
We are therefore delighted to announce the dates for the 2021 Hero World Series international circuit! The event was created in the wake of the HERO Südtirol Dolomites’ success, the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world. Over the last ten years, the event has attracted thousands of bikers from all over the world to the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The dates for the HERO World Series international circuit are: HERO Dubai Hatta on 5 March 2021, HERO Südtirol Dolomites on 12 June 2021, and HERO Thailand on 25 September 2021. These three races are part of the UCI 2021 calendar. Considering the last months filled with uncertainty, looking to the future is our way of wanting to continue with such an ambitious and modern project.
Gerhard Vanzi says, The HERO Südtirol Dolomites has always been a challenge right from the start and, just like back then, we are ready to face our biggest one yet. These are unprecedented times and we want to ensure that sports still represent hope and faith not only in our athletes’ skills, but in an entire community brought together by a common passion.’
Registrations open on Thursday, 1 October 2020 on the official circuit’s website www.heroworldseries.com for one or all three races of the event. The provisional starting list features all athletes who had signed up for the HERO World Series 2020 which was then postponed. These athletes will automatically receive a competition number for the 2021 races.
Vanzi continues by adding, ‘We will do out utmost to protect every participant and their group. This is of fundamental importance and takes precedence over the success of the event: we want to ensure that all safety protocols in the countries involved are respected.’
HERO DUBAI HATTA - 5 March 2021
A mesmerising and unique location which went down well with every participant during the first edition of the HERO Dubai Hatta. The desert challenge will once again take place across Hatta’s nature reserve, precisely in Hatta Wadi Hub, an infrastructure for outdoor sports. There are two confirmed routes: 60 km with 1,600 hm, and 30 km with 800 hm. Save the date and see you on 5 March 2021 to experience incredible emotions that only cycling in a desert can give you.
HERO SÜDTIROL DOLOMITES - 12 June 2021
Where everything started and the most awaited event: the HERO Südtirol Dolomites boasts two routes - 86 km with 4,500 hm, and 60 km with 3,200 hm. This is a lot more than the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world. This is the HERO. This word embodies sacrifice, commitment, passion, courage – everything needed by a biker to become a ‘hero’ of the Dolomites, a majestic UNESCO World Heritage Site. Save the date and see you on 12 June 2021: the centre of Selva di Val Gardena, the start and end of the race, will come alive with a colourful explosion of flags from five continents. The HERO Südtirol Dolomites is part of the UCI Marathon Series 2021: this is an important acknowledgement as only six marathon and two stage races, among the most important and exclusive in the worlds, are part of the UCI Series.
HERO THAILAND - 25 September 2021
You thought that Dubai was exotic? Think again, because the HERO World Series circuit spreads its wings and races even further east to the third race: the HERO Thailand on 25 September 2021 will take place in Chiang Rai. This unique tourist destination is a beloved location not only for its countless sights, such as the Wat Rong Khun’s White Temple, but also for its exotic atmosphere. Two routes await our bikers: 65 km with 1,200 hm, and 30 km with 600 hm. Both wind their way across the typical wilderness for a unique experience.
HERO SUMMER 2020: DISCOVER THE DOLOMITES ON YOUR BIKE – AN ADVENTURE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!
It is the height of summer and this year we are all aching to forget the last few difficult months. We all want to get back on our feet with renewed optimism and energy. A new adventure awaits, and the HERO Summer 2020 is the ideal solution to explore the outdoors while enjoying your favourite sport.
In the runup to the 2021 BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites edition, the HERO Summer 2020 represent a unique way of taking in the Dolomites’ beauty and to train for the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world. A veritable journey on two wheels to discover breathtaking itineraries and trails.
Book the ‘HERO Summer 2020’ package until 13 September: the deal includes three nights, arriving on Thursday evening, and biking on Friday and Saturday, returning home during Sunday. We recommend you hire the services of a local mountain bike guide for the excursions, which will start from Selva Val Gardena, while you will get to sleep in Bike Hotels in the beautiful Alpine village of Arabba during the excursion. Choose from a variety of different hotel categories starting from €49 a night. We will take care of transporting your suitcases between Selva Val Gardena and Arabba.
The experience will cover the HERO’s traditional two routes – the ‘short’ one boasting 60 km and 3,200 m elevation difference and the ‘longer’ option boasting 86 km and 4,500 m elevation difference. And there is more: bikers can also try out the new Specialized models at the Dolomiti Adventures shop.
Head to the HERO Südtirol Dolomites website and fill out the form to choose the package, your Bike Hotels, and the optional services of a MTB guide and rental of a Specialized bike.
This package will be organised in full compliance of health and safety measures decreed by the Italian Government, guaranteeing every participant’s safety.
For further information and bookings visit:
booking.herotrails.com
HERO SUMMER 2020: BACK TO THE HEROES’ TRACKS
BIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS: A HERO DESTINATION
We can finally dedicate ourselves to our favourite sports and follow our passion. The HERO Trails are back again for you to have fun on your mountain bike and revel in the beauty of the stunning Dolomite landscape, nature’s stunning works of art and the backdrop of the toughest mountain bike race in the world. The trails vary in difficulty and are developed based on the HERO Südtirol Dolomites trails. The different levels are thought for every biker and can be explored with expert guides to discover Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi, Alta Badia, Arabba and even Val di Fassa. You will be spoilt for choice and can cycle on the trail which best meets your level and preparation.
The HERO Trails run until the 27 September 2020: sign up to experience moments of fun and joy in safety and also make use of the lift facilities.
Further information and bookings on
www.herotrails.com
SAFETY FIRST
Health and safety are our priority when it comes to our collaborators as well as the guests who will choose the HERO Summer 2020 offer to experience the thrill of cycling at the foot of the Dolomites. All our biker friends and their group can count on the obligatory and effective cleaning and hygiene measures and initiatives both in the Bike Hotels as well as in the bike shops.
A constant sanitisation plan for all high-touch surfaces, common areas, and bikes available for rental has been planned in compliance with rules and protocols approved by the Italian Government and the World Health Organization.
SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN 2020: WE HAVE REACHED THE 100,000 KM GOAL!
We set a goal and we made it thanks to your contribution: 100,000 km in one week were no small feat but your runs, walks, and bicycle and mountain bike rides transformed an ambitious goal into a dream come true! SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN showed everyone that South Tyrol was ready to get back on its feet - all together and bursting with energy! We were raring to go, full of hope after weeks of lockdown necessary to face the health emergency which hit our country.
A runaway success thanks to your commitment. Professional athletes, families, and everyone, really, decided to take part in this challenge. Their enthusiasm inspired thousands of people in the region. To the extent we were quite blown away: we all became one big team and we actively contributed to a project which involved all of South Tyrol and beyond!
This Sporthilfe Alto Adige initiative was a way to thank everyone who pulled out all the stops during these recent, troubling times to protect the wellbeing of every citizen. The SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN therefore wants to thank doctors, nurses, health operators, chemists, as well as volunteers and the police. A special thought went out to families who, during the lockdown, had to revisit their way of organising things and stick together to face this unexpected situation.
Thank you, everyone, for supporting the initiative. Not one, but 105,352 ‘thank you’. Just like the 105,352 km that were collected for the SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN!
For information:
www.sporthilfe.it
RUN, WALK, CYCLE UNTIL 5 JULY 2020 TO SUPPORT SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN 2020: ‘BURSTING WITH ENERGY – LET’S RESTART TOGETHER!’
SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN: we have reached the turning point, so we cannot give up now! We have already uploaded countless kilometres and the 100,000 km goal is in sight – this is the time to remain united and contribute all together to the final goal.
Each and every one of us can run, walk, or hop onto their bike or mountain bike until 5 July 2020. Contribute and upload every kilometre you make by using the free SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN iOS and Android app.
So why take part? We want to homage all the heroes that have worked and still work on the front line of this health emergency. We also want to support Sporthilfe Alto Adige, the non-profit association which helps young, talented South Tyrolean athletes’ dreams come true.
Every kilometre counts: it may not seem like a lot, but every step contributes to the final objective. That is why we cannot give up now.
Take part in SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN by running, walking, or cycling. Sign up on your own or as a family. You can also participate on your own but register as a member of a sports club or a company, contributing to the goal while adhering to safety and social distancing rules. Everyone at their own pace on the roads and paths they love the most with one common goal: 100,000 kilometres.
And there is more – whoever uploads the most kilometres can win some of the following prizes:
‘Most km – individual’: the first places in the running and biking category will receive a weekend for two in a Belvita Hotel in South Tyrol; people between the 2nd and 15th place will receive a crate of Marlene apples.
‘Most km – team’: the first place receives 3 packs of Forst 1857, the second 2 packs of Forst 0.0%, and the third place 1 keg (5 L) of beer
‘Most km – family’: the first place gets a pair of Rudy Project glasses
Download the pp and take part with us in the SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN 2020! Bursting with energy – let’s restart together!
For further information visit:
www.sporthilfe.it
FROM SATURDAY, 27 JUNE, RUN, WALK, AND CYCLE FOR SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN 2020: ‘BURSTING WITH ENERGY – LET’S RESTART TOGETHER!’
Not long to go now until the start of the charitable initiative that is the SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN!
The goal is to reach 100,000 km and upload your individual courses and trails to the free SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN iOS and Android app between 27 June and 5 July 2020: everyone can take part by running, walking, and hopping on their bike or mountain bike.
Sporthilfe Alto Adige, a non-profit association whose aim is to support young, talented South Tyrolean athletes, is behind the idea. SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN 2020 was created as an homage to all the heroes who have been working on the front line during the COVID-19 emergency.
Even our HEROes can contribute to this ambitious goal by signing up with the ‘HERO’ team profile: together we will be unstoppable!
Take part in SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN by running, walking, or cycling on your own or with your family. You can also sign up as part of your sports club or company while still exercising on your own to comply with the social distancing and safety measures in the Province of Bolzano. Go at your own pace and explore the paths and roads you love the most in the province to reach one common goal.
And there is more – whoever uploads the most kilometres can win some of the following prizes:
‘Most km – individual’: the first places in the running and biking category will receive a weekend for two in a Belvita Hotel in South Tyrol; people between the 2nd and 15th place will receive a crate of Marlene apples
‘Most km – team’: the first place receives 3 packs of Forst 1857, the second 2 packs of Forst 0.0%, and the third place 1 keg (5 L) of beer
‘Most km – family’: the first place gets a pair of Rudy Project glasses
SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN also aims to raise funds to support young, talented South Tyrolean athletes. The initiative can count on the support of some of the most important South Tyrolean athletes: Manfred Mölgg, Christoph Innerhofer, Dorothea Wierer, Laura Letrari, Elena Pirrone and many more.
Sign up and save the date: an inaugural event for this special initiative will be live streamed on Saturday, 27 June 2020 at 10 a.m. on www.sporthilfe.it and will feature athletes, institutional representatives and many other guests.
Download the app and take part with the rest of the HERO team in the SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN 2020. Bursting with energy – let’s restart together!
For further information visit www.sporthilfe.it
SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN 2020: SOUTH TYROL, ‘BURSTING WITH ENERGY - TIME TO RESTART TOGETHER!’
South Tyrol was the first region to implement lockdown and the first to relaunch its economy and businesses. It also wants to be the first region to restart and to do so it needs the help of all heroes who just like you have learnt to love these places by cycling on their mountains, specifically on the trails of the HERO Südtirol Dolomites, the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world.
Every little helps: even you can contribute with that same determination which characterises a true HERO spirit!
How?
By taking part in the SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN initiative: it will take place between the week of 27 June to 5 July 2020, calling on everyone to run, walk, or cycle on a bike or mountain bike to reach the 100,000 km goal! All the kilometres can be tracked and recorded on the free SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN app available for iOS and Android.
Run, walk, or cycle on your own or with your family, at your own pace, on the roads and paths that you love the most towards one common goal. You can also take part individually on behalf of a sports club or a company - always in compliance with social distancing and safety rules currently in force in the province of Bolzano.
The initiative is promoted by Sporthilfe Alto Adige, a non-profit organisation whose aim is to help and support young, talented South Tyrolean athletes. SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN 2020 wants to homage all those true heroes that have fought on the front line during this difficult health crisis by taking care of the entire community: doctors, nurses, pharmacists, the police, civil defence but also shop assistants and retailers, and our families, of course!
After all, let’s not forget that families played a pivotal role in facing this health crisis: mothers and fathers (parents, educators) had to become teachers, classmates, and sandbox friends from one day to the next. That is why we believe they deserve our ‘thank you’, or rather 100,000 of them, to the tune of the kilometres they can contribute to by participating in the SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN project.
An active way of relaunching wellbeing which also promotes sports across all levels - from amateur to professional athletes - while also raising funds for South Tyrol’s next generation of athletes!
Download the app and take part in the SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN 2020: bursting with energy - time to restart together!
For further information visit www.sporthilfe.it
SEE YOU IN 2021!
Dear friends,
Unfortunately, the health emergency in our country and the rest of the world is still a serious matter. The measures taken seem to be producing the first positive results.
However, now is not the time to let our guard down.
The success of an event like the BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites, played on our home turf and at the foot of the majestic Dolomites, is important for the role of the mountain bike. At this time, our main concern is protecting the people who have made this such a beloved event. In other words, the athletes.
We have decided to postpone the BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites. We did so to protect them, and out of respect for those people fighting on the front lines of this war. We want people to experience the lively and community spirit of the HERO, which simply would not have been the same this year. The race will therefore take place in June 2021.
See you next year. Let us rejoice in the prospect of sharing an even better and bigger edition of the BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites together. The race will also represent the final stage of the HERO World Series 2021.
YOU ARE THE REAL HEROES!
We cannot deny the fact that nobody would have ever expected such a far-away emergency to impact our daily lives so profoundly. It will surely mark our lives forever.
Unarmed before such a small and invisible enemy, one as devious as it is evil. We are ‘blocked’ in our homes: these are the best places to be if we want to protect each other and our loved ones… and yet they feel stifling under our ever-growing wish to return to normality.
These are troubling times. So we want to thank all the real HEROES out there. Those who have been waging an incredibly tough war in the hospital wards, the A&E beds, in ambulances and in countless nursing homes.
Our heartfelt THANK YOU goes to doctors, nurses, technicians, but also the police and volunteers.
We may be ‘heroes’ when it comes to sport, but that is all we are: we never forget who the true heroes are. You. Your resilience in taking on and overcoming this challenge is one of the values the BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites has embodied right from the start. It is a power which only superheroes have, using it to fight threats and dangers: both in true emergencies and in sport.
HELP BERGAMO: DONATE TO VITTORIA AND WIN DARIO ACQUAROLI’S LEGENDARY MOUNTAIN BIKE
The city and province of Bergamo have been the hardest hit by the Covid-19 emergency. Vittoria and Dario Acquaroli, MTB World Champion, are contributing by creating a fundraising campaign called ‘UNITI per Bergamo’ (United for Bergamo).
Dario Acquaroli has won many races, but the heart of this campaign is the bike he rode when he won the U23 World Championship in Cairns, Australia, in 1996. A donation of at least €5 will give you the chance to be selected and win this mountain biking legend. Of course, the larger the donation, the higher the likelihood of your name being drawn as explained in the campaign’s rules.
The proceeds will go to the ‘Associazione Padana Emergenza ONLUS’ to support the mobile ICUs in Bergamo who are tirelessly fighting Covid-19.
Our heartfelt thanks go to you for your support!
Donate now: https://www.wishraiser.com/en/campaigns/unitiperbergamo
2020: HERO World Series. The debut.
The new year has just started and we have already begun the countdown to the HERO World Series! The international race circuit and its unmistakable red ‘H’ will alight in different countries: the HERO Dubai (7 February 2020), the unmissable HERO Südtirol Dolomites (20 June 2020), and the HERO Thai (10 October 2020). Deserts, mountains, and forests: the HERO World Series will bring all the emotions which come to life during the HERO Südtirol Dolomites, the world’s toughest mountain bike race, to all these different locations.
Registrations are still open: the HERO World Series await you!
Register now at https://www.heroworldseries.com/
The toughest of them all: get ready for a new challenge on the Dolomites.
The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site which saw the start of a great adventure 11 years ago. These majestic mountains have always been the backdrop to what has always been defined as the world’s toughest mountain bike marathon: the HERO Südtirol Dolomites. After the runaway success of its tenth edition, the two traditional routes will kick off this year’s event on Saturday, 20 June. The ‘long’ route, what with its 86 km and 4,500 m elevation gain, and the ‘short’ route boasting 60 km and 3,200 m elevation gain. The starting line for both routes is located in the village of Selva Val Gardena, where the first race took place all those years ago.
Register now: https://www.datasport.com/it/event/?racenr=22687
Train with us from 1 February 2020
Our training plans are back in light of the HERO Südtirol Dolomites 2020. These valued tools will be available as of 1 February, giving you useful tips to prepare for the big day. Four different training plans are available based on your objectives, overall fitness and available time: two ‘Advanced’ programmes and two ‘Basic’ ones. The website will also feature exercises to strengthen different body parts – abs, glutes, and triceps – as well as more specific instructions regarding the different training paces, and guidelines on how to calculate cardiac frequency during the different training sessions.
For further information visit http://www.herodolomites.com/en
‘Become a HERO’: dress for success with the HERO Training jersey
Purchase the HERO Training ‘Become a HERO’ jersey to sprint from the starting line like a true HERO, prepared for unexpected! This breathable and light jersey, signed by the Italian brand ‘Alè’, features refractive inlets and 3 back pockets. Black and red are a predominant feature: the colours only a true Dolomite Hero – with a capital H – can wear.
Buy it now:
http://store.dolomiti-adventures.com/en/shop_product.asp?c1=34&c2=1&c3=0&p=1&id=197&l=1&val=eur
Our partnership with Specialized, HERO’S worldwide partner, lives on
In 2019, the HERO Südtirol Dolomites’ tenth anniversary, we gave life to our partnership with Specialized, one of the leading companies in the world in the mountain bike industry. The company, based in Morgan Hill (California), is HERO’s Worldwide Partner and will continue sharing the values at the heart of our adventure in 2020: innovation, challenges, nature, and wellbeing! The eleventh edition will be full of surprises: stay tuned to find out more!
For further information visit www.specialized.com
HERO SÜDTIROL DOLOMITES, A DOCUMENTARY ON ITS EMOTIONS AND VALUES
The first edition of the HERO Südtirol Dolomites was awash in a potpourri of emotions: confused and, maybe, contrasting ones. You could feel it in the air, see it in the eyes of the 400 cyclists waiting behind the starting line. Everything was new, the magnificent Dolomites cutting a fine figure from their lofty heights, ready to show them how the chain’s immensurable beauty was directly proportional to its strength and harshness.
The following ten editions saw the number of HEROes grow to 4,000, ready to cross the starting line and compete on now known but not less hard trails and paths; the mountains more beautiful with every passing year, a home away from home for our cyclists. There is no relaxing on the couch here: just a few minutes after the start of the hardest mountain bike marathon in the world there is no time for idle thoughts. All they can do is focus on the race.
Each and every one of these Heroes has their personal reasons for being here. Surely, they will have asked themselves what pushed them to take on this challenge in the first place at least once, the well-known, ‘Why on earth am I here again?’ There are many reasons, and those reasons merge with the values that have made the HERO such a beloved and at the same time event to be reckoned with.
The answers can be heard in this emotion-laden documentary which will have you glued to your seats. The reasons for participating in a race like the HERO are far from obvious: grit and strength of people who have turned their passion for mountain biking into a profession; a redemption of sorts, a challenge against oneself to prove they can do it, especially after a difficult period in their life. And determination to get back in the game, diving into a sport discipline which is so different from the one which sees men in shorts run towards a ball in a stadium. And then again, a wish for change and rebirth: impulses which make us accept a challenge in all its facets.
This is HERO Südtirol Dolomites. Unique and original across a range of different emotions.
WATCH THE HEROES DOCUMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as8h_MqNWI0
HERO WILL KICK OFF THE MTB ALPINE CUP ONCE AGAIN IN 2020!
There is not long to go now until registrations to the fourth edition of the MTB Alpine Cup open. The international circuit includes four among the hardest, most prestigious and suggestive mountain bike marathons in the world: MB Race Culture Vélo, France, 3-5 July 2020; Grand Raid BCVS, Switzerland, 21-22 August 2020; the Forestière Bulls Bikes, held in transalpine territory, 12-13 September 2020; and, of course, the HERO, 20 June 2020.
An occasion for all the most competitive bikers to test their mettle: a feat of technique and resistance, but also proof of their passion, commitment, and love for mountain biking.
HERO Südtirol Dolomites 2020 will once again be the opening race of the Alpine Cup. Registrations officially open from – 8.00 a.m. on Monday 7 October 2020.
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