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Only a few more days to wait before meeting in Fréjus to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Roc d’Azur CIC. A few more days before diving back into the unique atmosphere of an event that for four decades has met all the desires of enthusiasts. Mountain bikers, of course, and more generally cyclists of all levels and practices. But also, for several years, nature sports enthusiasts with triathlon, trail running, and walking on the program. Only a few more days, finally, to enjoy an extra dose of summer and take advantage of the magnificent scenery of the Maures and Estérel massifs, postcard-perfect hosts for the Roc d’Azur CIC events!
Source: Press Release – Photo: © A.S.O / Aurélien Vialatte
Key points:
- The Roc d’Azur CIC returns next month, from October 9 to 13, in Fréjus for its 40th edition
- 3 new features: road cycling with the Ekoï Cyclo Roc, the Canyon Rando Gravel Origins, and the Rando d’Azur Électrique, the electric version of the Roc d’Azur CIC.
- New broadcast: the flagship Roc d’Azur CIC event on Sunday, October 13, will be broadcast live on the Roc d’Azur CIC digital platforms and on the L’Équipe channel.
- The village from October 10 to 13: 300 exhibitors to discover, share, and enjoy.
- Registrations are still open on time to.
Mountain biking is at the origin of the Roc d’Azur CIC, and it will always remain its heart. With some of the greatest XC mountain bike champions but also more than 4,000 amateurs at the start, the Roc d’Azur CIC on Sunday obviously remains the highlight of the week. It is also the fifth and final stage of the Delta Plus Roc Trophy, a ranking that allows the most competitive to compete on the cumulative results of one event per day, for a total of 5 events.
The Ford Roc Marathon and its 102 km (distance record), the spectacular CIC Roc Ruelles Fréjus, the rides in the Maures massif, from 8 to 48 km (Alltricks Rando Noire), and since 2022 in the Estérel massif (from 30 to 48 km), the family events (Rando Famille, Kid Roc or Kid Roc Draisienne) remain the benchmarks of the Roc d’Azur CIC.
But throughout its history, the event has adapted to societal changes. Introduced in 2017, electric mountain biking quickly found its place with numerous rides, including the Shimano Rando Noire Électrique (48 km). For the first time this year, the Rando d’Azur Électrique (last wave of the Roc d’Azur CIC) will allow electric mountain bikes to start and ride on the same course as the Roc d’Azur CIC. Gravel has also found its place in the event’s program with the Canyon Rando Gravel Estérel 70 K, the Canyon Gravel Roc (70 km). This year, the Canyon Rando Gravel 40 ans joins the celebration, starting from Ramatuelle, near the location where, in 1984, 7 riders set off for the first edition of the event.
To satisfy road cycling enthusiasts, this year, the Roc d’Azur CIC hosts the Ekoï Cyclo Roc: a 131 km and 1,900 D+ sportive ride, in the heart of the Var hinterland.
ROC D’AZUR CIC: BRINGING ALL PRACTICES TOGETHER
The program offers an unprecedented diversity of activities and a wide choice of events so that everyone can live their Roc d’Azur CIC experience according to their practices, level, and desires. Nature triathlon enthusiasts will find their happiness with the Tri Roc. While the trail and walking events, popular since their inclusion in the program, will once again take runners and walkers around the splendid Rocher de Roquebrune-sur-Argens.
THE FREE VILLAGE, OPEN TO ALL: A HUB OF NEW TRENDS
The Roc d’Azur CIC is also the free Village, open to all, where cycling and outdoor, tourism, and innovation experts meet. It’s the ideal place to get the best advice and discover new trends. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy the many activities. Enough to have an unforgettable time.
The Village was designed to allow visitors to complete the Roc d’Azur CIC experience. The presence of all the leading brands makes the Village a real reason to come and an essential stop for all enthusiasts.
With nearly 300 exhibitors present (40% cycling equipment and riders, 27% bicycles, 18% tourism, 8% nutrition, health, and 7% textiles), participants, companions, and enthusiasts can discover a wide range of bicycles, accessories, textiles, and dietary products. They have the opportunity to be advised by professionals from all practices in the cycling and outdoor world. It is also the ideal place to meet elites, present at many stands and coming to meet their public: enough to fully enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the Roc d’Azur CIC!
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