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| The 2nd annual cycling race Aime-Valezan took place on Saturday August 7th, 2004 . Reminder rules of the race (which will be the same in 2005 ..) The race is open to all (non permit-holders have to produce a medical certificate), safety helmets must be worn and the rules of the road must be respected, no following cars etc ... Registration fees : 5€ for permit-holders, 6€ for non permit-holders 7€ on the spot Send your inscriptions to ASC Macôt Plagne, Places Charles of Gaulle, 73210 - Macôt For young children and cadets/juniors, numbers and inscriptions will be taken at the village inn at 15h. Race distances vary between 2 and 5 km. The Race The atmosphere in Valezan on Saturday was both sporty and festive. For more than a week the young children trained in the village streets and asked Dédé 's advices on bicycle repairs, while the adults were already "well prepared". And then at 17h, all this small world did their maximum in the race adapted to their age group. Crowds was there, both village people and tourists animated by the same enthusiasm, to encourage and applaud the competitors. Under the heat and wind, it was not easy to finish and everyone had to do their utmost. Then, the trophy ceremony allowed everyone to be awarded for their efforts, thanks to the generosity of numerous sponsors and smiles were on everyone's faces as they drank fruit juice, sangria with "paché" (local wine) and had little treats prepared by Chantal . |
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