In 2019, the Format Udmurtia team completed more than different levels 50 starts: both Russian and international. There are many victories: the Russian Cup prize-winners, the Russian championship, the Russian and international competitions championships winners and prize-winners. For 2019, a total of 6 gold, 13 silver and 6 bronze medals for all ages: boys, juniors, men, women.
The All-Russian mountain bike cycling competition in Arkhipo-Osipovka (Krasnodar Territory).
Stas Antonov came third among men. Pavel Balobanov finished second among juniors.
The 10 people team consists core:
1. Antonov Stanislav. The Russia sports master, the Russian national team member.
2. Pechenin Evgeniy. The Russia sports master, the Russian national team member.
3. Kalashnikov Grigory. The Russia sports master, the Russian national team member.
4. Belokrylov Alexey. The Russia sports master.
5. Zamaraev Danil. The Russia sports candidate master.
6. Konovalova Anna. The Russia sports master.
7. Balobanov Pavel. The Russia sports candidate master, the Russian national team member. (17-18 years old)
8. Shakirov Roman. The Russia sports candidate master, the Russian national team member. Junior
9. Luzhbin Ilya. The Russia sports candidate master. Junior
10. Belokrylov Mikhail. Young men.
About 10 people are gradually connecting. The team youngest members are 14-15 years old.
Pavel Balobanov entered the top 5 in the international C2 race
The team coach since 2006 is Vladimir Belokrylov - the Russian Federation honoured coach, who has brought up not a single the strongest riders generation.
Vladimir Belokrylov notes that the team is very friendly, always ready to help and support each other. Since 2007, the Format Udmurtia team remains the Format team, which is very valuable, because not every team continues to develop and follow its goal over such a long period.
Stas Antonov took second place at the All-Russian competition in Psebay during a fierce struggle.
Format Udmurtia team at the Russian Championship in Arkhyz
Following the Russian cyclocross championship results, Stas Antonov came second, Evgeny Pechenin - third.
Grigory Kalashnikov took the 6th place.
“The races are hard. The result can be difficult for 1st place and 15th place. For me, the main start in 2019 was the Russian Championship. There was a very beautiful track in Arkhyz, in the mountains. It is equated to the international standard. Finally, we made a good track for the national championship”
Evgeny Pechenin, sports master, the Olympic Games participant, Russia multiple champion, international competitions medalist.
A difficult racing season 2020 is ahead, more than the Russian and international level 40 starts are planned. The team is faced with the task to obtain a UCI team status and attend the World Cups by 2021. We wish you good luck and new victories!
