Kolo pro život – Manitou Železné hory 2025
Kolo pro život – Manitou Železné hory 2025 is the largest series of mountain bike races for the general public, including children's races and a rich all-day accompanying program, taking place on August 16, 2025. This traditional event, running since 2000, offers various routes and challenges for all skill levels.

🚴‍♀️ The largest series of mountain bike races in the Czech Republic.
⛰️ Features challenging courses, children's races, and a full-day program.

Why Go

🚵‍♀️ Experience a traditional mountain bike event running since 2000
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy family-friendly races and activities for all ages
🏅 Earn a participation medal in the Family Ride
🎉 Participate in a rich all-day accompanying program
🏞️ Conquer fords, technical sections, and a famous stair descent

Why Avoid

⚠️ Challenging course with technical sections and fords
👶 Family Ride suitable for children aged 8 and above (not for very young kids)

🏁 Race Routes

Route B: 65 km / 1307 m elevation
Route C: 39 km / 550 m elevation
Route TRIP: 38 km (non-competitive)
Route D – Family Ride: 20 km / 203 m elevation (for parents with children 8+)
Route NOVA Junior Trophy: ~800 m circuit (children's races)

⏰ Start Times (Children's Categories)

9:00 AM: Girls/Boys 12-13 years
9:30 AM: Girls 10-11 years
9:55 AM: Boys 10-11 years
10:20 AM: Girls 8-9 years
10:40 AM: Boys 8-9 years
11:00 AM: Girls 6-7 years
11:15 AM: Boys 6-7 years
11:30 AM: Girls up to 5 years
11:40 AM: Boys up to 5 years
11:50 AM: Balance bikes (girls/boys)

📍 Event Facilities

Located at the speedway track behind Josef Ressel Grammar School in Chrudim.
Address: K Ploché dráze, 537 01 Chrudim.

🅿️ Parking

Available at the event venue in Chrudim.

💰 Cost

Entry fees vary according to the chosen route.

⏳ Time Commitment

The event is estimated to have a time commitment of 4.0 hours.

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