On May 1 in Irkutsk the cycling season will open with the Favorit 2014 circuit race, for men over 18, including well known athletes. They will ride 30 laps of 820 meters.
As the president of the Irkutsk Region Cycling Federation, Vladimir Zhuravlev, said, only men aged 18 and older will take part in the circuit bicycle race. Among them are well-known athletes of the Irkutsk Region Vladislav Nechaev, Sergei Shornikov, Vladislav Litvintsev, Igor Popov, and others. Each athlete will have to complete 30 laps, with one lap measuring 820 meters. The winner of the race will be awarded the title of “Season Favorite.”In addition to the race, on May 1 there will be a celebration for cycling enthusiasts and fans of an active lifestyle. Competitions and contests will be held for them, in particular, a race for the youngest cyclists. Gathering is scheduled for 13:00. Before the main start of the “Favorite 2014” race, all cyclists will ride a symbolic lap around Kirov Square in honor of the opening of the cycling season in Irkutsk.
On May 1 from 12:30 to 16:00, traffic will be closed on all approaches to Kirov Square.