The station of The Mill, owned by Railways of the Government of Catalonia (FGC) This Friday has given the starting gun to the European Descent Championships in BTT 2025 with a vibrant inaugural ceremony.
The best specialists in the discipline have already shot by the circuit; a demanding journey of 2.3 kilometers long and 411 meters of negative unevenness
The ceremony has had the participation of 420 representatives from the 28 participating countries and the main authorities of the Organizing Committee; Carles Ruiz, president of Railroads of the Generalitat de Catalunya; José Vicioso, president of the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation; Enrico Della Casa, president of the European Cycling Union (EUC); Juan Luis Soto, Chief of Cabinet of the Superior Sports Council, and Berni Álvarez, Conseller d'Esports of the Generalitat de Catalunya; thus marking the official start of three days of competition in the Spectacular Circuit Comella DH.
After the inspection on foot performed on Thursday afternoon, the runners have risen to the bicycle for the first time in training that have occupied all the activity on the track of the day. Moment to put into practice the conclusions extracted yesterday, explore the limits and decide traced.
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The best specialists in the discipline have already shot by the circuit; a demanding journey of 2.3 kilometers long and 411 meters of negative unevenness. A complex layout to offer a brutal show, with a technical descent in the first part and very fast in the final stretch. The land, drier than two weeks ago in the Championship of Spain and Catalonia DH, is a succession of jumps and peral curves. In addition, it has some abrupt sections, which provide the possibility of looking for alternative lines to lower faster.
In total, 420 runners from 28 countries that have filled the paddock with color and adrenaline Descent European Championship. A large group of Riders and National Delegations willing to obtain the best result on one of the most important weekend in the calendar.
Saturday's day promises to increase pulsations. After a new official training manga, the stopwatch will be launched at 13: 45h with the classification. The clock will determine the departure positions of the final of Sunday, at which time the new European champions will be decided.
Activities for all audiences
During the three days of competition, the Village will remain openly open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., offering a complete proposal for all audiences: restoration areas with foodtrucks, shadow and rest areas (Haimas), a child pumptrack and various recreational activities.
The program will intensify the weekend, both sports and in the field of animation. On Saturday, August 2, at 5:00 p.m., a tribute will be held to the Riders DH Catalanes, followed by the star concert Damm with “El Kiwi” at 5:30 p.m. Hy the DJ session of Uri Moner at 6:30 p.m., also with the sponsorship of Estrella Damm. All activities will be free and open to the public.
He Government of Spain and the Generalitat de Catalunya They lead institutional support to this championship. The Higher Sports Council (CSD), agency under the Ministry of Education, Professional Training and Sports, the Department of Esports and FGC agree that the organization of European Championships will reinforce the positioning of Spain and Catalonia as suitable places for the practice of BTT and as a reference destination in cycling and mountain sports.
