Bicyclette
Le championnat europeen de cyclisme de montagne
2010 aura lieu a Haifa
Haifa to host 2010 European Mountain Bike Championships
By Fadi Eyadat
Haifa, which presently has virtually no designated bicycle paths, has been chosen to host
the 2010 European Mountain Bike Championship.
During the city's film festival held during the Sukkot holiday last year, a local couple
approached Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav at the city's Cinemateque theater to lament that,
unlike many other Israeli cities, Haifa lacks bicycle paths. A year later, the city is en route
to becoming a cycling capital, adding to its reputation as a soccer and water sports hub.
In preparation for the 2010 Championship, a 17-kilometer track will soon be paved along
the sea from Mount Carmel to the Atlit fortress south of the city. "We will nurture Haifa
as a unique national center for cycling," Yahav said this weekend. "The cycling track
along the sea will be the most beautiful and safest in the country, and the possibility of the
combined riding experience of the Carmel mountains and the shoreline will be an
attraction for riders from Israel and around the world."
The competition is expected to begin in July 2010 at the foothills of the Carmel. "It wasn't
easy to convince the European committee to choose us," said Israel Bicycle Association
Director General Emilio Rotman. "This won't be an easy track. There are plans for
mountainous, muddy and wet sections. We picked Haifa because it's a significant city in
Israel, and because we wanted, in addition to cyclists, to attract families and the general
public to come and enjoy the city."
Rotman estimates that some 800 cyclists from 30 European countries will participate in
the event. "This competition will launch ranking calculations ahead of the 2012 London
Olympics. That's why I expect it to be important, and for many cyclists to arrive. World
champions will come here," he said.

Haifa to host 2010 European Mountain Bike
Championships
Bicycle
Cyclisme en Israel- Introduction
Vous visitez la Terre Sainte ? Vous aimez rouler a bicyclette ?
Pourquoi ne pas combiner les deux ? La bicyclette vous permet
de voyager au ֲ« bon rythme ֲ» : assez vite pour vous rendre en
un lieu, assez lentement pour sentir une fleur, rencontrer les
habitants et apprendre a apprecier le pays : jamais vous nג
€™oublierez les endroits ou vous etes alles a bicyclette. Que ce
soit une agreable balade en ville ou un circuit complet, des
pistes cyclables pour toute la famille ou des itineraires hors des
routes, chaque amoureux de la petite reine trouvera son compte
en Israel. Nous avons repertorie un certain nombre dג
€™itineraires recommandes dans tout le pays, certains dג
€™une journee, dג€™autres plus longs a travers le pays. Ces
trajets vous donnent une idee generale de toutes les options
possibles. Celles- ci peuvent etre modifiees en fonction des
gouts de chacun
Remarques importantes
1- les itineraires recommandes sont classes selon 3
categories
Facile - convient generalement a toute la famille.
Moyenne difficulte ג€“ convient aux cyclistes habitues et avec
une certaine experience.
Difficile ג€“ recommandes aux cyclistes experimentes
2- Tous les itineraires recommandes sont planifies pour
eviter autant que possible la circulation. A noter :
les itineraires sur route privilegient les chemins de terre trֳ¨s
stabilises ; en consequence, les velos tous-terrains sont
recommandes.
3- Securite : Le port du casque est obligatoire en Israel. De
plus, il ne faut pas oublier que dans certaines regions,
particuliֳ¨rement le Neguev, lג€™eau est rare : assurez vous dג
€™avoir toujours suffisamment dג€™eau pour la journee.
Munissez vous toujours dג€™une carte routiֳ¨re, evitez de
rouler la nuit et evitez les routes principales a forte circulation
automobile.
4- Vous pouvez louer un velo en Israel . Si vous souhaitez
apporter votre propre velo, sachez que certaines compagnies
aeriennes parmi lesquelles EL Al le transportera sans
supplement a payer. Informez vous a lג€™avance sur les
disposition specifiques de la compagnie choisie.
5- Les velos peuvent etre transportes sur les bus, en payant
50% de plus. Il est fortement conseille de faire appel aux
services dג€™ un guide professionnel si vous visitez le pays a
bicyclette
Cycling in Israel - Introduction
Visiting the Holy land? Love cycling? Why not combine the
two? Cycling allows you to travel at ג€�the right speedג€�,
fast enough to get anywhere, and slow enough to smell the
flowers, meet the locals and get a true feeling for the land. You
will never forget the places in Israel that you reached by bike.
From a pleasant urban ride to a cross country tour, from bike
paths for the whole family to extreme off road routes, Israel
has something for anyone who loves to ride. We have collected
a number of recommended routes all around the country,
some of them day rides, and some cross country. These routes
are to give a general idea of all the options available. All of
these options can be modified to fit an individualג€™s taste.
A few important notes:
1. The recommended routes are divided into three
categories:
ֲ· Easy- suitable for most families
ֲ· Moderate- suitable for recreational riders and riders with
some experience
ֲ· Difficult- suitable for experienced cyclists
2. All recommended routes are planned to avoid traffic as
much as possible. However, please note that the on-road routes
do leave the main road for well paved dirt roads. Accordingly,
Hybrid bicycles are recommended.
3. Safety: Bicycle helmets are required by law in Israel.
Additionally, please be aware that in some areas, particularly
the Negev, water is scarce; make sure you always have enough
water for the day. Always have a map in hand, avoid cycling at
night, and avoid cycling on major roads with heavy automobile
traffic.
4. Bike rentals are available in Israel. If you would like to
bring your own bicycles, be advised that some airlines will take
your bike for no extra charge, one of which is El Al Airlines.
Make sure to contact your airline in advance for their specific
regulations.
5. Bicycles can be taken on buses for an additional 50% -
Hiring the service of a licensed tour guide when cycling in
Israel is highly recommended.
In May, Bicycle marathon in memory of Yaniv Hershkowicz, zal
En mai, Marathon de bicyclette a la memoire de Yaniv Hershkowicz, zal
1/2010 Nouveau circuit en Basse Galilee
Nahal Yiftachel (pres de Hamovil Merkaz Shetach Alon HaGalil)
1/2010 New single cycling in Lower Galilee
Nahal Yiftachel (Hamovil junction/Merkaz Shetach Alon HaGalil)
Le club de velo de montagne du Carmel CMBC a ete fonde en 1922
The Carmel Mountain Bike Club CMBC was founded in 1922