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{{Short description|Annual Romanian off-road motorcycle race}}
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⚫ The '''Red Bull Romaniacs,''' is an ] ] ] run annually in ]. It was created in 2004 by founder Martin Freinademetz. The Red Bull Romaniacs takes place every year (around July) and attracts riders from more than 50 countries. The race is spread over five days, the first being the inner-city prologue. The four “Offroad race days” takes place on Enduro trails in the region around ]. (Southern ]).


⚫ The '''Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye''' is an annual off-road motorcycle race held in ]. It was founded in 2004 by ]. The event attracts competitors from over 52 nations each year. The competition spans five days, with the first day featuring an in-city Prolog, followed by four days of off-road racing on enduro trails in the regions surrounding Sibiu and the Southern ].
The Red Bull Romaniacs is part of the Red Bull Hard Enduro Series, together with, ], Austria (June), Red Bull Romaniacs, Romania (July), Red Bull Megawatt, Poland (September), Red Bull Sea to Sky, Turkey (October), Roof of Africa, South Africa (December). In 2018 it joined the World Enduro Super Series, which became the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in 2021.


The event is part of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Series.
==The rally==
⚫ Rally organizer Martin Freinademetz had the idea for an enduro rally in the region after he saw the|Carpathian Mountains that surround the historic ]n city of Sibiu.<ref name=org></ref>


⚫ Organizer Martin Freinademetz conceived the idea for a hard enduro rally in the ] region after visiting the Carpathian Mountains that surround the historic city of Sibiu.
⚫ The Red Bull Romaniacs are organized under the patronage of the Romanian National Tourism Authority.


⚫ The Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye is organized under the patronage of the Romanian National Tourism Authority.
==Prologue==
⚫ The prologue stage of Red Bull Romaniacs<ref></ref> is always held on the "Bulevard Coposu", one of the main streets in the city center of Sibiu and moves onto the nearby rocky mountain sides and thick forests where the competitors have to prove their endurance and riding skills. A different course is set every year with different obstacles for competitors to race over.


==Off-road== ==Prolog==
⚫ The Prolog of the Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.redbullromaniacs.com/information/the-in-city-prolog/ | title=23 Tuesday: The Romaniacs In-city Prolog }}</ref> is held on Bulevardul Coposu, the main street in the city center of Sibiu. It then moves to the nearby mountains and forests, where competitors must prove their endurance and riding skills. Each year, a different Prolog course and off-road race tracks are created.
⚫ The track crosses mountain areas, rocky ground, hills and valleys; tarmac is avoided as much as possible. The length varies between 100&nbsp;km and 180&nbsp;km each day depending on the class that the competitor enters.<ref name=RBR>{{cite web|title=The Red Bull Romaniacs Rallye|url=http://www.redbullromaniacs.com/start/the-red-bull-romaniacs-rallye/|access-date=2014-11-22}}</ref> The main challenges are the technical parts, which lead through wooded areas, where competitors are challenged with natural terrain obstacles, they traverse over trees, rocks, mud, and mountains.<ref name=RBR/> Petrol fuel stops, or tank stops, are placed at intervals of approximately 70&nbsp;km, where contestants refuel their motorcycles and have the opportunity to refresh themselves.


==Offroad tracks==
⚫ The track is marked with banners, signs and colored markings, and is loaded onto a ] in order to guarantee safety. There are also specially designed spectator points.
⚫ The tracks cross mountain areas, rocky terrain, hills, and valleys, with tarmac being avoided as much as possible. The length of the tracks varies between 100&nbsp;km and 180&nbsp;km each day, depending on the class in which the competitor enters.<ref name=RBR>{{cite web|title=The Red Bull Romaniacs Rallye|url=http://www.redbullromaniacs.com/|access-date=2014-11-22}}</ref> The main challenges include technical sections that pass through wooded areas, where competitors face natural terrain obstacles, such as trees, rocks, mud, and steep inclines.<ref name=RBR/> Petrol fuel stops, or tank stops, are placed at intervals of approximately 70&nbsp;km, allowing contestants to refuel their motorcycles and refresh themselves.

⚫ The track is marked with banners, signs, and colored markings, and it is loaded onto a ] to ensure safety. There are also specially designed spectator points along the route.


==List of winners== ==List of winners==
] is the most successful rider in the event's history with six overall wins.<ref>{{cite web|title=Graham Jarvis wins Red Bull Romaniacs 2017|url=https://www.redbull.com/us-en/red-bull-romaniacs-2017-graham-jarvis-final-win|access-date=1 August 2018}}</ref> ] is the most successful competitor in the event's history, with seven overall wins.<ref>{{cite web|title=Graham Jarvis wins Red Bull Romaniacs 2017|website=] |url=https://www.redbull.com/us-en/red-bull-romaniacs-2017-graham-jarvis-final-win|access-date=1 August 2018}}</ref>
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<small>Source: Results of Red Bull Romaniacs</small><ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.redbullromaniacs.com/results/ | title= Results of Red Bull Romaniacs | publisher= Red Bull Romaniacs | access-date= 2018-08-01}}</ref> <small>Source: Results of Red Bull Romaniacs</small><ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.redbullromaniacs.com/results/ | title= Results of Red Bull Romaniacs | publisher= Red Bull Romaniacs | access-date= 2018-08-01}}</ref>


== Participants == == Competitors ==
Riders can participate in 5 different classes: Atom, Iron, Bronze, Silver and Gold - with Gold being the hardest. Competitors can participate in five different race classes: Atom, Iron, Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with Gold being the most challenging. Event registrations open in October for the following year's event, and the starting places for the Amateur race class are typically filled within days.
Registrations usually open early November and starting places are gone within the first few hours.


==Television coverage== ==Television coverage==
The rally is broadcast in over 215 countries. The Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye has been broadcast in over 215 countries.


==References== ==References==

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The Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye is an annual off-road motorcycle race held in Sibiu, Romania. It was founded in 2004 by Martin Freinademetz. The event attracts competitors from over 52 nations each year. The competition spans five days, with the first day featuring an in-city Prolog, followed by four days of off-road racing on enduro trails in the regions surrounding Sibiu and the Southern Carpathian Mountains.

The event is part of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Series.

Organizer Martin Freinademetz conceived the idea for a hard enduro rally in the Transylvania region after visiting the Carpathian Mountains that surround the historic city of Sibiu.

The Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye is organized under the patronage of the Romanian National Tourism Authority.

Prolog

The Prolog of the Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye is held on Bulevardul Coposu, the main street in the city center of Sibiu. It then moves to the nearby mountains and forests, where competitors must prove their endurance and riding skills. Each year, a different Prolog course and off-road race tracks are created.

Offroad tracks

The tracks cross mountain areas, rocky terrain, hills, and valleys, with tarmac being avoided as much as possible. The length of the tracks varies between 100 km and 180 km each day, depending on the class in which the competitor enters. The main challenges include technical sections that pass through wooded areas, where competitors face natural terrain obstacles, such as trees, rocks, mud, and steep inclines. Petrol fuel stops, or tank stops, are placed at intervals of approximately 70 km, allowing contestants to refuel their motorcycles and refresh themselves.

The track is marked with banners, signs, and colored markings, and it is loaded onto a GPS to ensure safety. There are also specially designed spectator points along the route.

List of winners

Graham Jarvis is the most successful competitor in the event's history, with seven overall wins.

Year Rider Motorcycle
2022 United Kingdom Graham Jarvis Husqvarna TE 300
2021 Germany Manuel Lettenbichler KTM 300 EXC
2020 Germany Manuel Lettenbichler KTM 300 EXC
2019 Germany Manuel Lettenbichler KTM 300 EXC
2018 South Africa Wade Young Sherco 300 SE-R
2017 United Kingdom Graham Jarvis Husqvarna TE 300
2016 United Kingdom Graham Jarvis Husqvarna TE 300
2015 United Kingdom Jonny Walker KTM 300 EXC
2014 United Kingdom Jonny Walker KTM 300 EXC
2013 United Kingdom Graham Jarvis Husaberg TE 300
2012 United Kingdom Graham Jarvis Husaberg TE 300
2011 United Kingdom Graham Jarvis Husaberg TE 300
2010 New Zealand Chris Birch KTM
2009 Germany Andreas Lettenbichler BMW G450 X
2008 United Kingdom Graham Jarvis Sherco 450
2007 France Cyril Despres KTM 300 EXC-E
2006 France Michel Gau KTM
2005 France Cyril Despres KTM
2004 France Cyril Despres KTM

Source: Results of Red Bull Romaniacs

Competitors

Competitors can participate in five different race classes: Atom, Iron, Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with Gold being the most challenging. Event registrations open in October for the following year's event, and the starting places for the Amateur race class are typically filled within days.

Television coverage

The Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye has been broadcast in over 215 countries.

References

  1. "23 Tuesday: The Romaniacs In-city Prolog".
  2. ^ "The Red Bull Romaniacs Rallye". Retrieved 2014-11-22.
  3. "Graham Jarvis wins Red Bull Romaniacs 2017". Red Bull. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  4. "Results of Red Bull Romaniacs". Red Bull Romaniacs. Retrieved 2018-08-01.

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