Krk Bike Adrenaline Story 
05.06. - 06.06.2021.

The island of Krk cycling adventure continues!

We are happy to announce the Krk Bike Adrenaline Story – a perfect weekend for both experienced and recreational MTB & downhill enthusiasts looking for an exciting ride on the island of Krk during the long weekend of 5 and 6 June!

DAY 1, Saturday 5 June

The Krk Bike Adrenaline Story begins with a circular MTB bike tour in the company of experienced guides. Over the course of this challenging route, you’ll get acquainted with the scenic beauty of the karst landscape and the distinctive history and cuisine of the island of Krk. The 40 km-long route - with 1,000 metres of ascent - takes you from the Stara Riva waterfront in Baška, across the ‘Moon Plateau’ through the fields of Žlahtina vines and all the way to Vrbnik. After a short refreshment break, we’ll ride back to Baška, where there’ll be a tasting of Žlahtina wine and the most famous island pasta – homemade šurlice.

DAY 2, Sunday 6 June

This is an adrenaline-driven, extreme sports day reserved for all those who want excitement and a full downhill experience on the most popular island trails! Thanks to the provided shuttle service, you have the opportunity to explore downhill trails from Treskavac to Punat and Baška in the company of experienced guides and with the support of local cyclists andMTB enthusiasts. For those who are not skilled enough to ride on these technically demanding trails, we have organised another tour, which alsostarts from Baška and leads to the ‘Moon Plateau’, further towards MaliHlam and all the way to Treskavac, where refreshments will be provided for both groups. After a short break, those most daring can embark on a bike & hike tour over the highest peak on the island of Krk – Obzova(569 m) – and back to Baška, where you can relax on the famous Vela Plaža Beach and attend the presentation of prizes by our sponsors.

Price per person: 70 kn for 1 day, 100 kn for 2 days; participants must be aged 16 or over.

Duration of the event: 6 hours

Refreshments and shuttle transport are provided for all participants the fastest and most creative ones will receive valuable adrenaline (and delicious) prizes.

Krk Bike Adrenaline/Extreme Story main prizes

1st prize: Zipline ride for two – Zipline Edison

Sponsor: Zipline Edison / Baška Tourist Board

Zipline Edison is a unique attraction on the island of Krk, intended for families and adventure lovers. It is located on Treskavac Pass, near the starting point of the famous Baška Glagolitic Trail, at the viewpoint next to the sculpture of the Glagolitic letter ‘A’. The ‘Walk Among the Treetops’ allows visitors to enjoy the unforgettable experience of driving in an off-road vehicle, walking through unforgettable landscapes, and riding a zipline, with a total length of more than 2 km. This adrenaline experience, in addition to being truly exciting, will provide you with unforgettable panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

https://zipline-edison-krk.com/en/
https://www.facebook.com/ZiplineEdison
https://www.instagram.com/zipline_edison/

The voucher will be handed over on the spot.

 

2nd prize: Wine tasting with snack for two – Nada Restaurant & Winery

Sponsor: Nada Restaurant & Winery / Vrbnik Tourist Board

The island of Krk is known for its unique quality dry white wine Žlahtina. Vrbnička Žlahtina is cultivated on the Vrbničko Polje plain, which spreads over 211 ha. It is considered an indigenous wine of Krk vineyards and is produced from the indigenous variety Žlahtina Bijela. Its name derives from the Slavic adjective žlahten which means noble. Try this palatable wine and enjoy its light refreshing taste, characterised by its discreet varietal aroma enriched with floral notes of sorb fruit, immortelle and apple.

Nada Restaurant, located on the famous cliff above the sea in Vrbnik, has a tradition dating from 1974 and is today one of the most recognisable must-visit places of the Krk culinary scene. Fish and otherfirst-class specialities alongside wines from the restaurant’s own winecellar and the beautiful view of the Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera, are the best recommendations for wine lovers and gourmets.

https://www.facebook.com/RestoranNadaVrbnik/
https://www.instagram.com/restaurant_nada_vrbnik_croatia/

The voucher will be handed over on the spot.

 

3rd prize: Tandem parasailing for two – Wind Watersports

Sponsor: Wind Watersports / Baška Tourist Board

Flying above the sea and admiring the view of Baška Bay from a bird’s eye perspective sounds truly enticing. This is an experience thatmakes a strong impression on everyone who tries it! You don’t need any special training, as our skilled staff will make sure you enjoy a carefree and unforgettable experience!

http://www.wind-watersports.com/
https://www.facebook.com/windwatersports/
https://www.instagram.com/wind_watersports/

The winner will be announced at the last Krk Bike Story event in June – ‘Krk Bike Family Story’.

 

PROGRAM

Friday 4 June 2021

Meeting point: Stara Riva waterfront in Baška

17:00 – 19:00 – registration of participants and opportunity to rent and test bicycles

Saturday 5 June 2021 Krk Bike Adrenaline Story

Meeting point: Stara Riva waterfront in Baška

08:30 – 09:30 – registration of participants for the Krk Bike Adrenaline Story and opportunity to rent and test bicycles

09:30 – 10:00 – information and introduction to the tour, and instructions related to riding in a group and safety

10:00 – 15:30 – start and estimated completion time of the Krk Adrenaline Bike Story cycling tour

Krk Bike Adrenaline Story – the tour:

Starting with a short ride through the historic centre of Baška, at the church ofthe Holy Trinity (Sv. Trojice) we begin the ascent of the ‘Path to the Moon’, then across the distinctive karst ‘Moon Plateau’ and descend into the fields of Žlahtina vines along the ‘Camino Krk’ trail to the picturesque small town of Vrbnik, where the first refreshment break will be provided on Škujica Square. After a toast with Žlahtina ice cream and a short guided walk through Vrbnik – an ancient town perched atop a cliff 49 m above the sea, whose houses are nestled arounda bell tower and surrounded by medieval walls – the tour continues uphill along a road for a few kilometres before making a turn onto a gravel path in the direction of Mali Hlam, followed by several uphill and downhill parts along single trails in the direction of Treskavac.
Here we continue along the road, and then along the marked MTB route number 2 and ride downhill back to Baška, where we will taste Krk’s indigenous wine Žlahtina from the Nada winery of Vrbnik, and the most famous traditional island pasta – homemade šurlice. We are sure that this dynamic, interesting (and delicious) tour will make an impression on everyone!

Sunday 6 June 2021 Krk Bike Adrenaline/Extreme Story

Meeting point: Stara Riva waterfront in Baška

09:00 – 09:30 registration of participants for the Krk Bike Adrenaline/Extreme Story and opportunity to rent and test bicycles on the waterfront in Baška

09:30 – 10:00 explanation and detailed description of the tour, division of participants into groups

10:00 – 15:30 start and estimated completion time of the bike tours divided into Extreme and Adrenaline groups and announcement of the winners

1. Extreme group – transport in shuttle vehicles anda ride along challenging enduro and downhill trails from Treskavac in the direction of Punat and Baška with experienced guides and the supportof local riders and MTB enthusiasts. A total of four downhill trails are planned: two towards Punat, one towards Baška, and finally the extreme downhill trail at Bratinec. On the first trail towards Punat, there will be a competition with a prize for the fastest downhiller – a zipline ride for two.

2. Adrenaline group – a guided tour from Baška to the ‘Moon Plateau’ and further towards Mali Hlam and Treskavac. A prize is also planned for this group: the fastest participant on the uphill track from Baška towards the ‘Moon’ will receive wine tasting with snack for two in Vrbnik.

At Treskavac, there will be refreshments and a picnic in natural surroundings for both groups.

For those who want to experience an additional rush of adrenaline, after the break we’ll set off on a very special, extreme bike & hike tour that is 16 km long with 300 metres of ascent, and technically demanding in parts. We will lead you over Krk’s highest peak, Obzova (569 m), with spectacular panoramic views of Krk, nearby islands and themainland. This exciting tour leads across the distinctive rocky karst landscape and in places is not suitable for cycling so at these points we will hike. At the end of the tour, after an unforgettable downhill stage to Baška, you can relax and enjoy a well-deserved rest in the beach bar on the famous Vela Plaža Beach.

All participants of Krk Bike Adrenaline/Extreme Story are eligible for another valuable adrenaline prize. The winner will be the one who takes the most interesting photo and shares it via Instagram using the following hashtag: #krkbikeadrenalinestory

To participate you also need to have an Instagram profile and follow the following Instagram profiles:

@visitbaška_
@wind_watersports
@cyclecroatia

* This prize will be awarded at the last Krk Bike Story event in June – ‘Krk Bike Family Story’.The winner will be chosen by the Municipality of Baška Tourist Board, in cooperation with Cycle Croatia.

Instructions and link for the registration of participants:


You can register to participate in two ways:

1. ONLINE REGISTRATION

1. Fill in the registration form by following the link: Krk Bike Adrenaline Story 05.-06.06. (google.com)
   * Registrations will be accepted until Friday 4 June at 14:00.
   
   
   

2. Pay the participation fee (no later than three days before the date for which you are registering). If you do not pay by bank transfer, you can pay on the spot in cash.* Price per person: 70 kn for 1 day, 100 kuna for 2 days, participants must be aged 16 or over.* Payment instructions:Payee: Via Tempora d.o.o., Lašćinska cesta 143, 10000 ZagrebIBAN: HR1424840081101216362, RaiffeisenBank d.d.SWIFT: RZBHHR2XIn the payment description, please indicate the date you are registering for and the name of your team
   
   
   

2. REGISTRATION ON THE SPOT

1. Fill out the on-line form

2. Pay the registration fee in cash
* Price per person: 70 kn for 1 day, 100 kuna for 2 days

Contact for information and technical questions:E-mail: info@cyclecroatia.com
Tel.: 00385 91 6041 726

Important information:


* For those who do not have their own bicycle, the CycleCroatia team offers the option of renting full-suspension MTB and eMTB bikes at promotional prices upon prior notice to info@cyclecroatia.com. The price is 100 kn for a full-suspension MTB and 150 kn for an eMTB – https://cyclecroatia.com/bike-rental-croatia/. The first three registered participants will be eligible for free eMTB/MTB rental.


* Wearing a helmet is mandatory and taking a spare inner tube is recommended for all participants, who are required to comply with traffic rules and the Traffic Safety Act. By signing the registration form, participants agree to participate at their own risk, to be aware of all risks and possible physical injuries and to waive any transfer of responsibility to the organiser or a third legal or natural person.


* Bicycle tours are technically demanding or difficult and are intended for experienced MTB riders and require a very good level of fitness.


* Participants aged 16-18 can participate ONLY on production of written consent of parents or a legally responsible person before the tour.


* The event will take place in accordance with applicable epidemiological measures. All participants are required to observe epidemiological measures to protect their own health and the health of other participants.


* Epidemiological measures: wearing a face mask when registering and gathering before the tour as well as while driving in shuttle vehicles is mandatory. Before coming to the event, participants must measure their body temperature and abandon participation in the event that it is higher than 37.2 °C. It is mandatory to maintain a physical distance of 1.5 m in the open air. During registration, a list of participants will be drawn up that contains the full name and telephone number of each participant.


*Organisers: Island of Krk Tourist Board, Municipality of Baška Tourist Board, Municipality of Vrbnik Tourist Board


Contacts:


MUNICIPALITY OF BAŠKA TOURIST BOARD

Zvonimirova 114, 51523 Baška

Tel: +385 (0) 51 856 817

info@visitbaska.hr


MUNICIPALITY OF VRBNIK TOURIST BOARD

Placa Vrbničkog statuta 4, 51516 Vrbnik

Tel. +385 (0) 51 857 479

info@vrbnik.hr


*In cooperation with: CYCLE EXPEDITION turistička agencija d.o.o.


Please note: the organisers reserve the right to change the routes. In case of changes or additions, all participants will be notified in a timely manner.

Source text & photo: https://www.visitbaska.hr