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Stari Grad: Cycling Through History June 11!

On June 11, Stari Grad is hosting a cycling event, Cycling Through History, to help celebrate the 2400 years of Stari Grad's foundation! 

Cycling Through History race will start in Stari Grad. The arena of the bike race is Stari Grad Plain - UNESCO Heritage, including the surrounding villages: Dol, Vrbanj, Svirče, Vrsnik and Pitve. This race will be held on more than 50 km making it adequate for professionals and recreationists.

 

The Tourist Board of Stari Grad explains that, "With the desire to become an important part of the tourist offer of the Island of Hvar and one of the main motives of the further development of cyclo-tourist segment, Cycling through History is a unique tourist product on the Island because it includes recreation and exploration of the cultural heritage."

 

Here is the schedule:

Saturday, 11 of June, 2016

11.00 Ferry from Split to Stari Grad (Free of charge for bikes)

13.00 Arrival in Stari Grad

17.00 Registration for race

17.30 Kids bike race on Stari Grad Riva

18.00 Start

21.30 And winer is_____?

22.30 Fest on the Tvrdalj Square, band Gustafi LIVE

 

Sunday, 12 of June, 2016  

11.00 Stari Grad Sightsening

13.00 Excursion to Purkin kuk

17.30 Departure by ferry from Stari Grad Port (bikes free of charge)

 

*Accommodation: Campsite Jurjevac is free of charge for participants. For rent bungalows Jurjevac:

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