King of Méribel 2017
Sunday, July 16th, go to Meribel for the election of the King of Meribel 2017! How about becoming the king or queen of Meribel for a day ... and even a year? Lovers of mountain biking, this title is for you!
For this, take part in a totally new challenge in the MTB Gravity!
King of Meribel 2017: The trials
The King of Meribel 2017 is 1 resort, 1 challenge, 12 trials, 1 king and 1 queen!
The principle
In solo, you will have to overcome the 12 trials of the challenge, which will allow you to accumulate points. It is up to you to choose the order in which you wish to perform these trials. If you wish, French Cycling Monitors (MCF) will be there to accompany you and help you to surpass yourself.
At the end of the day, the woman and man riders with the highest number of points will be the winners. They will then be crowned "King and Queen of Meribel 2017".
The challenges of this challenge 100% MTB with descending profile
2 Timed DH
Speed track = timed crosscountry / obstacles
Kilometer Launched = speed trial
Timed Slalom
Big Air Bag = jumping event
Pump track = course with wooden modules
The climb of the keep impossible to climb the highest and the furthest without putting feet on the ground on the mythical Stage of the Rock of Iron
Four cross of the Malcombes = course of 4X + enigma of the Vallet
Ice line = event on timed ice rink
Wheeling = up your mount as far as possible
Photocall (on the slopes / disguise)
Program of the second edition of the King of Meribel
Before starting a big day of riding, Meribel allows you to warm up from Saturday 15th July.
Warm-up for the King of Meribel, Saturday 15 July 2017
From 14h, the mountain bikers who have not had the time to register beforehand, will be able to do it in the Chaudanne, in the "Village of the King". It is at this same place that the bibs will be removed.
FREE training at the Big Air Bag & Pump Track will start at 4pm. You can also discover the King's throne with Photocall!
From 6 pm to 8 pm will take place "Le Pot du Roi". The winners of last year will welcome you to share a musical evening, around a Royal barbecue! Consumption will be offered to participants in the next day's competition. Festive and friendly atmosphere guaranteed!
The King of Meribel 2017: D-Day!
Sunday, July 16th, it's gone for the competition! From 8 am to 10 am, like the day before, you can collect your bibs at the Village of King of the Chaudanne.
At 8:30 am a welcome breakfast will be offered to you at the Village du King, to make a briefing in a good atmosphere.
The trials of the King of Meribel will take place from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Meanwhile, you can be satisfied with the banquet of the "Royal Court" from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, with mechoui and buffet offered to all participants.
The day ends at 6 pm, with the King and Queen's awards, in other words, prizes and podiums.
To give you a taste of what your missing, watch this:
