On May 18-19, in the village of Kabardinka, Krasnodar Territory, cross-country and cycling competitions "Stage II Dragon Cup" were held. The event was attended by children from 2 to 18 years old and adults from 18 to 60 years old.

The geography of the competition turned out to be very wide: Krasnodar, Volgograd, Petrozavodsk, Gelendzhik, Rostov-on-Don, Mines, Divnomorsk, Timashevsk, Novorossiysk, Anapa, Enem, Afipsky, Tuapse, Tikhoretsk, Novocherkassk.

Awarding took place in 18 categories. Athletes who took first to third places received medals and gifts; participants from 4 to 6 places were awarded with diplomas. All participants who reached the finish line, regardless of location, received a finisher medal. Racers who have visited the entire series of 2019 competitions will be able to assemble a puzzle of medals at the end of the season.

The competition took place at the foot of Mount Doob, as well as along the mountain itself. The Charity Fund "Light of the Nation" acted as a partner in this event and incurred the costs of life and health insurance of participants.

The first day turned out to be very hot, the thermometer rose to 30 degrees. But despite this, all those present, including the kids, showed good results, endurance, physical strength and the will to win. The second day was diametrically opposite to the first. In the morning it rained with strong gusts of wind, fog fell in the mountains and visibility was very low, but it would seem that adverse weather conditions could not prevent the start. And again, the athletes showed strength of character. Depending on the category, they drove through the mountains from 25 to 50 km with a total climb of 800 to 1500 m.

We are very proud of such people, we wish new bright victories and impressions. I would like to thank the organizers of this event the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization for the Development of Sports of the Southern District for their indifferent attitude, contribution to the development of cycling in the Kuban and wish to improve and increase the number of participants.

Stage III and IV are scheduled for September and October of the current year. Announcements will soon be posted on the @kubokdrakona_xc event instagram.