Jean Claude DALLOZ, President of Trans’Organisation, and his technical committee members met this afternoon for an exceptional meeting to take stock of the situation facing lack of snow and sunny weather forecasted by Météo France! Their main concern: offer a quality competition to racers coming from all over the world.
THE SAME DIRECTION, A SHORTER DISTANCE
High temperatures for the season are predicted until next Monday (+1°C in Lamoura this morning), and no snow in the near forecast for the Jura Mountains; That’s why at this point of the organization of La Transjurassienne the technical staff gathered this afternoon and took the following decisions:
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The direction Lamoura – Mouthe is maintained
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The facilities of the finish area will be set in Mouthe as planned (tent for public, changing room, racers’ restaurant…). Shuttles will transport the racers to the finish line if the finish line is not in Mouthe.
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The 76 Km event on Sunday will be reduced to 55 or 50 Km.
AN ORGANISED SNOW COVERAGE IMPOSSIBLE IN THE CURRENT SITUATION
The snow lacks so cruelly that there is no extra reserve of snow that could be brought in to reinforce the track. The mass of snow available would barely be sufficient to patch some parts of the trail, it would be impossible to create an entire course.
The start and finish areas will be decided on next Monday, depending on the snow conditions and the weather forecast for the week.
LES ROUSSES / MOUTHE STILL A POSSIBILITY
Today the course Les Rousses/Mouthe is still conceivable, with the support of the surrounding communities and departments that will have their work cut out for them in snow preparation.
It will only be possible for the 2007 edition to take place through the combined efforts of the villages along the race course, the technical teams and the volunteers, all working together with Trans’Organisation … and Mother Nature!
The final decision will be taken on Monday 5th February with the approval of M. le Sous Préfet and the concerned state services.
The online registration deadline is moved to Tuesday 6th February 2007 at midnight.
Press release - November 2006
WORLD CUP TRANSJURASSIENNE
EXPECTATIONS ARE BLOWN AWAY...
In October, after the turnaround of the FIS position regarding the participation of long distance events in the World Cup, Trans’Organisation was expecting an official confirmation and was hoping for a change of mind from the president Gianfranco KASPER.
Following the death of Marc Holder, the FIS president from 1951 to 1998, the meeting with the FFS and the FIS initially planned on October 31st was postponed until the beginning of November, when the FFS could at last meet with the FIS and plead on La Transju’s behalf!
Following this meeting, the FFS provided a few details from the FIS to Trans’Organisation: the International Federation does not wish to exclude the long distance events from the World Cup Label “under the condition that the date does not interfere with the World Cup and that the event can insure the participation of almost all the best skiers’’…
Which implies the exclusion of some Worldloppet events since their calendar is validated more than 2 years in advance.
Today, one day after the FIS council meeting that took place on Monday, November 20 in Oberhofen, Trans’Organisation understands that being part of the 2008 World Cup calendar is hopeless.
Although in 28 editions, la Transjurassienne has only once been part of the World Cup, this has not prevented it from becoming more and more popular among recreational skiers as well as professionals worldwide.
It has grown and has been pleasing its public throughout its 28 editions, and certainly counts on continuing in the same direction…
For an interview or more information, please contact Trans’Organisation Press Services:
Press release - June 2006
TRANSJURASSIENNE REPORT AND FUTURE...
Edition 2006, a great year:
For the last 3 winters, La Transjurassienne has enjoyed ideal conditions: good snow, cold weather, high participation... last February, La Transjurassienne passed the 8000 participants mark, all events included!
This could not have happened without the involvement of the institutional sponsors, partners as well as volunteers who make La Transjurassienne a quality event, with international recognition.
Edition 2007, two days, two styles!
For technical and practical reasons, and in order to satisfy both the recreational participants and the elite, the general meeting decided that the Saturday would be dedicated to the classic style events only (Transju'Classic, MiniTrans and Trans'Promotion), and the Sunday to the free style events (76 and 54km, men and women). See you on February 10 and 11, 2007...
Edition 2008, our application was accepted for the World Cup 2008
Like in 2000, La Transjurassienne will be once again be part of the World Cup Circuit, since the FIS accepted its 2008 application in the internationalCongress that took place in Villamoura, Portugal, from May 22 to May 24. La Transjurassienne will then welcome the world best skiers who will race the 50km Women's and the 76km Men's events on February 10.
A great moment in perspective, and a great challenge for Trans'Organisation who must meet all the financial and technical constraints that such an event requires.
The deadline and final decision is the beginning of September, which gives the organisation time to consult its partners and confirm its participation.
Everyone remembers what a remarkable edition the 2000 World Cup was, and that wonderful opportunities it brought to our region at an international level...
Next step : obtain evereyone's support.
We will keep you posted!
Press release - March 2006
La Transjurassienne 2006 on DVD
Once again the Clin d'Oeil company, specialized in sports events (Tour de France, 24H du Mans...) was present for the 2006 Transjurassienne and took it all in!
Whether on the 76, 54, 50km classic events or on the MiniTrans events... no participant will have escaped the eye of the camera and is captures on the DVD that came out last week.
More than an hour of film to view to relive the wonderful 2006 edition, under the sun! From start to finish, and at the food stands... a nice souvenir to keep for a long time!
Price : 23 € (postpage paid) - 1 week shipment delay
VHS Version upon request
Contact : Société Clin d'Oeil - www.clin-doeil.tv
or by phone : 00 33 5 55 30 06 92
Press release - March 2006
TRANSJU / KESKINADA
A FULLFILLING EXCHANGE
The facts:
For the 2006 editions of La Transjurassienne and Keskinada, both part of the Worldloppet Ski Federation, the organizers initiated an exchange. About 10 quebecois came to France and participated in La Transjurassienne... in turn, a few more French flew to Canada on February 14!
What a warm welcome!
The French Ambassador in Canada, Daniel Jouanneau, himself greeted the 20 members of the Transjurassienne delegation and everywhere the French visitors went, they received the same warm welcome.
A large and well located booth had been set up in honor of la Transju', the guest star of this edition... All week long, the President Jean-Claude DALLOZ as well as the Trans'Organisation members attracted many people and answered numerous questions from the racers. "Even if most people do not know France very well, they have all heard of La Transjurassienne and dream of participating in our French event", commented William TRACHSEL, the Trans'Organisation Coordinator. "We were offered a great opportunity to promote our region and partners", underlined the President Jean-Claude DALLOZ.
The children's race, in a French way
Blue, white and red flags marked out the children's Keskinada race that was run on the same wwek-end as the other events. 400 ski hats offered by Trans'Organisation decorated the young quebecois' heads... And the French Ambassador gave the start of the race: it felt like the Transjeune!
Best of all: a French skier mounted the podium, with a 3rd place in the 53km free style event. His name is Lucien BOURGEOIS.
A great exchange to repeat on the future, and why not with other long distance races worldwide?...
Press release - Results - 12th February 2006
28th TRANSJURASSIENNE : CORSA FRESCA !
Victory of the Italians Roberto DE ZOLT & Anna SANTER
It was really freezing today in the heart of the Jura Mountains ! The temperature was -20°C at 8.30 am in Lamoura this morning. The snow was cold, not very slippery, but the good surprise was that the Northern wind was weaker than expected.
For a moment we thought we were at the OG in Torino, since the Italians who were the favourites won both the 76km and the 54 km !
Razzia for the first places of the podium !
Men 76km... A race with twists and turns...
The Italian Marco CATTANEO led the race for a while, then begun to flag 7 km from the finish line, which gave the Italians the oppportunity to take over. He finishes at the 9th place.
The Italian Roberto DE ZOLT wins La Transju for the second time after his victory in 2002, in 3H 17mn and 36s. An injury in 2002 kept him away from the circuit, but the efficient summer trainig brought him back to shape. "This is my best 2005/2006 long distance race" he said at the finish line.
The second place is won by Ivanov ALEKSEY, 26 years old, from the Bielorussian National Team, who was unable to participate in the OG for which he was selected because of a personal problem.
And then we find 2 Italians at the 3rd and 4th places, Pier Luigi CONSTANTIN and Tullio GRANDELIS. They are followed by the 2 favourites Silvio FAUNER (Italian, 50km World Champion in 1995) and Daniel TYNELL (Swedish, Winner of 2002 Vasaloppet) who win the 5th and 6th places.
The 1st French is Stéphane PASSERON who is experienced in the Transjurassienne podiums... This was his last participation. He ranks 7th.
Didier ROY from Pontarliler was particpating for the 11th time. He was very well prepared and motivated, but he knew there was tough competition this year. He comes in 14th.
Women 54km, an Italian pace !
The 54km Elite Women is won by the Italians Anna SANTER and Lara PEYROT, followed by the Finn Susanna NEVALA. The Italians broke away at the Risoux climb, and took terms until the end of the race. Anna SANTER often led the group, as she had already run the race in 2001. She ranked 20th then.
The 1st French is Christelle JOUILLE from Franche Comté, ranking 8th , followed by her compatriot Célia BOURGEOIS at the 9th place although she was expected on the podium for her fisrt Transju !
Main results :
Men 76km : 1. Roberto DE ZOLT PONTE (Italy), 2. Ivanov ALEKSEY (Bielorussia), 3. Pier Luigi CONSTANTIN (Italy), 4. Tullio GRANDELIS (Italy), 5. Silvio FAUNER (Italy), 6. Daniel TYNELL (Sweden), 7. Stéphane PASSERON (France), 8. Julien LOY (France), 9. Marco CATTANEO (Italy), 10. Philipppe GRANDCLEMENT (France)
Women 54km : 1. Anna SANTER (Italy), 2. Lara PEYROT (Italy), 3. Susanna NEVALA (Finland), 4. Lada NESTERENKO (Ukraine), 5. Sofia LIND (Sweden), 6. Jasmin NUNIGE (Switzerland), 7. Pia SUNDSTEDT (Germany), 8. Christelle JOUILLE (France), 9. Célia BOURGEOIS (France), 10. Florence GEYMOND GOLAY (France)
Press release - February 2006
D-1 BEFORE THE TRANSJURASSIENNE CELEBRATION
THE SIDE EVENTS
Friday, February 10, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm in Morez:
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Bib pick-up at the Espace Lamartine on February 10 and 11. Local producers will give you the opportunity to taste regional products: Cancoillotte (soft cheese), Morteau sausage, Comté cheese...
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Racing exhibitors such as Rossignol, Salomon, Toko, Craft, Peltonen, Fischer, Swix, Skis Vandel ...will display their latest equipment, provide you with advise and give you the opportunity to compare freely between suppliers.
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Once again this year, Flocksport will be present at the exhibit with a souvenir from the Transju : the Transjurassienne 2006 logo printed on tee-shirts and sweatshirts, in a wide range of size and colors.
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While visiting stands, you will be able to enjoy the warm and friendly ambiance with a free cup of coffee.
Friday, February 10, from 9:00 pm in Le Sentier (Switzerland):
Saturday, February 11, from 11:00 am in Mouthe:
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Opening of the Transjurassienne "chapiteau"
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Cattering available. A food tray with local delicacies will be available at 10 €, organized by the Comité Régional de Ski.
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1st finishers of the Transju'Classic expected around 11:30 am and MiniTrans around 3:30 pm.
Sunday, February 12 in Mouthe
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La Trans'Raquette: a new trail of 7.5km is groomed in 2006, starting from Mouthe, going through the food stand of Petite Chaux and finishing in Mouthe. The equipment can be borrowed for free. A TSL backpack will be offered to every participant. The number of registration is limited to the first 350 entries. The best costumes will be rewarded. The registratiopn form is available on: www.transjurassienne.com
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The Transjurassienne "Chapiteau" will be open to the public at 10:00 am.
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The local delicacies food tray will be served from 11:00 am, at 10 €
Agenda
Saturday, February 11th
TRANSJU'CLASSIC
07:00 am: Bib pick-up at the starting area
09:00 am: Start from Les Rousses (Collège)
MINITRANS 25KM
1:15 pm to 2:15 pm: Bib pick-up in Chapelle des Bois (Mairie)
2:30 pm: MiniTrans 25km start from Chapelle des Bois
TRANS'PROMOTION 10KM
1:15 pm to 3:15pm : Bib pick-up in Chaux-Neuve (Ski jump)
3:30 pm: Trans'Promotion 10km start in Chaux Neuve
AWARDS CEREMONY
4:00 pm in Mouthe
Sunday, February 12th
TRANSJURASSIENNE
7:00 am: opening of the start area in Lamoura
8:00 am: opening of the start area in Les Rousses
8:30 am: Men's first start-Lamoura (76km)
9:15 am: Elite Women's start-Les Rousses (54km)
10:00 am: Women's and Men's start-Les Rousses (54km)
11:30 am: First Men finishers expected (76km)
11:30 am: First Women finishers expected (54km)
12:00 am: Men's podium (76km)
12:00 am: Elite Women's podium (54km)
2:00 pm: Prize pick-up for the best Trans'Raquette costumes
2:30 pm: Prize pick-up in Mouthe
6:30 pm: Last finisher expected
Number of registrations:
A total of 4619 registrations, all events included:
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2877 in the 76km, including 80 Elite
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64 in the 54km Elite Women
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691 in the 54km Men and Women
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407 in the Transju'Classic
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437 in the MiniTrans 25km
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143 in the Trans'Promotion 10km
Press release - February 2006
D-5 TRANSJURASSIENNE
Home straight...
The registrations were closed last Thursday... and as usual, latecomers showed up at the last minute and the number of registration jumped from 4000 to 4450 within 2 days (4365 in 2005)! Once again, the record is broken. This year will bring the largest number of participants to La Transjurassienne... It's their own way of taking part in the celebration of the Olympic Games!
The FIS Marathon Cup Worldloppet ranking attracted many people? We are looking forward to an exciting competition on the 76km trail, but also on Friday evening at the Transju'Night starting at 6:00 pm, where the best registered skiers will compete indoor in the ice skating rink of the Joux Valley in neighboring Switzerland. It will also be the oppportunity for some famous people to put on skis!
Since our local champions JONNIER, ROUSSELET & Co. will not be present, the victory is opened to Italians and Scandinavians... The only French on the Top 5 is PASSERON, bib number 3.
The favourites are in the race!
Men:
Bib N°1: TYNELL Daniel-Sweden-2002 Vasaloppet winner
Bib N°2: FAUNER Silvio-Italy-1994 Olympic Champion in the relay and 1995 World Champion in 50km + many medals in the OG and World Championship
Bib N°3: PASSERON Stéphane-France-Transjurassienne winner and best French skier on long distance races
Bib N°4: CONSTANTIN Pier Luigi-Italy-4th in the general ranking of the FIS Marathon Cup 2004/2005
Bib N°5: DE ZOLT PONTE Roberto-Italy-2002 Transju winner
Bib N°6: CATTANEO Marco-Italy-2nd FIS Marathon Cup 2004/2005
Bib N°7: Didier ROY-France-3rd Transjurassienne 2005
Bib N°10: GOLUBKOV Oleksey-Russia
Bib N°15: MAKKI Kari-Finland
Women :
Bib N°5001: SANTER Anna-Italy
Bib N°5008: NUNIGE Jasmin-Switzerland-2nd Transjurassienne 2005
Bib N°5003: SHTAPKINA Svetlana-Russia-3rd Transjurassienne 2005
Bib N°5007: PALUSELLI Christina-Italy-winner FIS Marathon Cup 2004/2005, 1st Jizerska 2005, 1st Marcialonga 2005, 1st Koenig Ludwig Lauf 2005
Bib N°5911: BOURGEOIS Célia- the skier from Franche Comté can cause a stir
Traffic information
Transjurassienne 54km and 76km -Sunday 12th February :
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Lamoura (starting line): Traffic will be open on road RD 25 in the Lamoura=>Les Jacobeys way.
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Traffic will be closed in the opposite wa between 5:00 am and 9:45 am.
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To reach the starting area from Morez (RN5): drive through Longchaumois (RD304).
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To reach the starting area from Les Rousses drive through (RN5 then RD436), then Lajoux (RD 436 and RD25).
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Coaches and buses must used the "Les Rousses/Mijoux/Lajoux/Lamoura" itinerary and park on the road RD292.
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Mouthe (finish line): traffic will be open on road RD46 in single way : Bellefontaine=>Chapelle des Bois=> Chaux Neuve. It will be closed on the opposite way.
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The road RD437 between Chaux Neuve and Mouthe will be closed to traffic both ways from 8:30 am to the end of the race.
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The Pontarlier/Mouthe section will be open to traffic
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To reach Mouthe from Chaux Neuve : drive through Le Crouzet (RD 46), Reculfoz and Les Pontets (RD45)
Where the race course and the road meet...
The race course crosses traffic roads in 3 places :
Vehicles may drive through, under control of the Transjurassienne signal men and the police.
Weather forecast
We are expecting 10 to 30 cm of snow on Wednesday, with a northern wind. The weather should be back to nice for the week end (reliability level 3/5).
The Region is taking a Quizz
Take the online contest on the Region website : www.cr-franche-comte.fr, with 10 questions about La Transju and the OG in Torino. The 1st prize is a "Nordic" week-end for 2. The 10 following winners will receive a backpack and a Transjurassienne hat. The draw will take place on February, 10th in the morning.
Press release - February 2006
D-10 TRANSJURASSIENNE
Give everything
For the cross-country skiers!
Transju'Classic - 50km on Saturday, February 11th:
Transjurassienne 76 and 54km - Sunday, February 12th:
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Les Rousses: Prix de la Station des Rousses attributed to the 1st Man (300 €)
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Bois d'Amont, les Combettes: Prix de la Montagne "Skis Vandel" attributed to the 1st Man of the Massif Jurassien running the 76km event (excluding national team members) (300 €)
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Chalet des Ministres (Risoux Forest): Prix de la Ville de Morez attributed to the 1st three Women running the 54km event (250 €, 150 € and 100 €).
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Bellefontaine: Prix des Lunettiers du JUra attributed to the 1st Man of the Massif Jurassien (76km) and to the 1st Woman of the Massif Jurassien (54km), national team members excluded, (2X150 €)
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Chaux Neuve: Prix OREX-Métabief attributed to the 1st Woman of the 54km event (300 €).
Prizes... The Transju parity!
The total amounts of rewards (money and prizes) of the 2006 Transjurassienne is 45000€. The 76km winner will receive a cheque of 5000 €, so will the woman winner of the 54km; the second man and second woman will each receive 2500€; and the 3rd man and 3rd woman 1500€. Parity is also part of the "Transju spirit"!
In the Transju'Classic, the 1st Man and 1st Woman will each receive 2000€; the 2nd : 1200€ and the 3rd : 550€.
For the spectators!
Some tough times for the participants, but great moments for the spectator :
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The Optician's climb, in the heart of the village of Les Rousses
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Ascencion to the Risoux : an endless effort to the Chalet des Ministres, the highest point in the race (1237m). Once you pass it, you may expect to see Mouthe!
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The descent to Bellefontaine, on the other side of the Risoux : the fast downhill skiers and those who picked the right wax can really make a difference here ...
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The Chapelle-des-Bois food station : a pure moment of popular bliss...
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Reaching the finish line in Mouthe : a long slope gently rolling down to Chaux-Neuve. And the right time for daring spirits!
Do not forget the "participants' newspaper" to learn everything about the races and the skiers before you actually see them.
At what time? (times are indicative)
On Saturday, the Transju'Classic will start in Les Rousses at 9:00 am. The first finishers are expected in Mouthe around 11:30 am and the last finishers around 4:30 pm. They should pass the Ministres around 10:00 am and Chaux Neuve 11:00 am.
The MiniTrans 25km participants will start from Chapelle des Bois at 2:30 pm. The fisrt finishers will reach Mouthe in 1 hour.
On Sunday, the 76km will start from Lamoura at 8:30 am. The leading pack will cross the Swiss border after Bois d'Amont 1 hour later, then Chaux Neuve around 11:00 am. The first finishers are expected around 11:30 am in Mouthe.
The 54km Elite women should follow close by, starting from Les Rousses at 9:15 am.
The 54km Men and Women will start in Les Rousses at 10:00 am, pass Chapelle des Bois around 11:25 am (for the fastest skiers) then reach Mouthe around 12:15 pm.
Race closure :
For security reasons, a snow mobile will close the trail after a given time. The participants must have reached Bois d'Amont before 2:30 pm, and Chapelle des Bois before 4:15 pm. All racers arriving after the listed time will pulled from the race. They would never reach the finish area before its closure (Saturday, closure at 6:00 pm and Sunday at 6:30 pm).
Want to see the best of again?
For the last 2 years, the Clin D'Oeil video company, a digital pictures providers (for the Tour de France too), sells a 90' video on DVD or tape with the best moments of the race. You can be certain to see yourself since the video cameras will be installed at the food stands.
Information : 0033 (0)5 55 06 37 37 or www.clin-doeil.tv
New : under the benevolent eyes of Vincent Vittoz...
Vincent Vittoz will not physically run the Transjurassienne but he will be present in the mind of all the participants who will have watched the DVD "Learn Fast with Vincent VIttoz" before the race. Trans'Organisation and Rossignol offer each participant a DVD with the advice of the 2005 world champion...Technique, waxing, mental strenght, in classic and skating styles... Any advice from a great champion can be useful! The DVD will be handed over at bib pick-up in the Espace Lamartine in Morez on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Number of registration on D-10 : 4000
Press release - 1st February 2006
LA TRANSJEUNE - 17th Edition
A beautiful curtain raiser !
What a nice crowd in Les Rousses on that beautiful sunny day! Buses coming from many places (from the departments #01, 25, 39, 74, ans also from CZE) were taking the children to the 17th Transjeune.
3265 children exactly, aged 7 to 19 were gathering for performance, unforgettable falls in the snow and moments of really good laugh !
A preview of the OG?
In 1989, 200 participants run the 1st Transjeune. 17 years later, they are 15 times more participants and the Transju spirit is still there : it is about sharing a sporting and friendly event in the heart of a beautiful Nordic scenery.
Famous regional competitors were there to show the way : Manu JONNIER, Elodie BOURGEOIS-PIN, for their last outing before the OG, Simon HENRIET, Denis LACROIX, Philippe GRANDCLEMENT...
A few cries, a few scratches but no serious injury... They all left with the bright memory of a day full of emotions.
2006 will be rememebered as an exceptional year, where last year's best skiers confirmed their supremacy and where the future Transju favourites are already attracting attention...
Main results :
Girls born in 1999 : 1. Lucie COLIN, 2. Mélitine FILLON-MAILLET, 3. Solène GRANDCHAVIN
Boys born in 1999: 1. Joris VUITTON, 2. Jules MERMET-HUSSON, 3. Tod TOURNIER
Girls born in 1998: 1. Loriane SUTTER, 2. Fanny BUFFARD, 3. Julie PAGET
Boys born in 1998: 1. Noé BRAUD, 2. Trystan DUINAT, 3. Max THOLOMIER
Girls born in 1997: 1. Lauralène LOUVRIER, 2. Lison LEFEBVRE, 3. Anne PLAZANET
Boys born in 1997: 1. Pierre NICOD, 2. Hugo MAUCLAIR, 3. Romain COQUIARD
Girls born in 1996 : 1. Lena ARNAUD, 2. Gabriella OLIVEIRA, 3. Nelly PLAZANET
Boys born in 1996: 1. Marius BESANCON, 2. Lois LAMY-CHAPPUIS, 3.Navin CERUTTI
Girls born in 1995: 1. Sophie LAMPERT, 2. Joanne AUDEMARS, 3. Maëliss BLONDEAU
Boys born in 1995: 1. Clément COLIN, 2. Julien BERTONCINI, 3. Anthony BENOIT
Girls born in 1994: 1. Andréa TRUJON, 2. Clémence BELIARD, 3. Marjory TOURNIER
Boys born in 1994: 1. Romain THIONNET, 2. Théo ZANETTI, 3. Adrien BESANCON
Girls born in 1993: 1. Anne Sophie CATTET, 2. Malika SCHUPBACK, 3. Marie Caroline GODIN
Boys born in 1993: 1. Yannick CERRUTI, 2. Lucas FAREY, 3. François LACROIX
Girls born in 1992 : 1. Coralie SUTTER, 2. Lou LEFEBVRE, 3. Gaelle MATHY
Boys born in 1992: 1. Grégoire BLONDEAU, 2. Quentin FILLON-MAILLET, 3. Frédéric JACQUOT
Girls born in 1991 : 1. Tiffany LANGEL, 2. Clara DELACROIX, 3. Justine VAUCHIER
Boys born in 1991: 1. Alexis JEANNEROD, 2. Antoine MARCEAU, 3. Maxime GRENARD
Girls born in 1990: 1.Candice MATHEY, 2. Morvane VERGUET, 3. Esther GIROD
Boys born in 1990: 1. Baptiste BLONDEAU, 2. Marc REGNIER, 3. Gaëatan MATHY
Girls born in 1989: 1. Auroree DAVID, 2. Julie MARECHAL, 3. Anais VANDELLE
Boys born in 1989: 1. Yvan ALPY, 2. Boris FILLON-MAILLET, 3. Théo PELLEGRINI
Girls born in 1988 and before : 1. Tiphaine SALVI, 2. Coralie FERREUX, 3. Marion VALENZISI
Boys born in 1988 and before : 1. Igor FORESTIER, 2. Etienne TYRODE, 3. Elia GIRARD
Press release - January 2006
D-30... Getting ready for La Transju'
Over 3200 registrations!
Preparing your Transju' event :
By ground or by air, there is a large range of possibilities:
By TGV train : Besançon, Pontarlier, Mouchard or Frasne train stations
By plane : Dole-Tavaux, Bâle-Mulhouse, Lyon St Exupéry, Geneva, Dijon airports
By car : Freeways: A36 - A39; National roads : RN 5 - 19 - 83 - 57 - 73 - 78
Lodging: Sylver Tours Travel Agency at 00 (0)3 84 66 22 46; or, for Saturday night only, you can stay at the Village Vacances of Lamoura: 00 (0)3 84 41 22 07.
To reach the starting area, free shuttles are available from various cities and airports (Geneva, Frasne, Mouthe, Morez...). More information on www.transjurassienne.com
Getting ready before the race:
An appropriate diet is the key to performance
We recommend you to increase your stock of "super fuel" by eating more slow carbohydrates than usual on the few days preceding the race; and to reduce the quantity of cheese and meat.
On the morning of the race, your breakfast should be light and include : bread and butter, jam, ham, tea or coffee and fruit juice. It must be taken 2 or 3 hours before the race in order to avoid digestive troubles ( vomiting, side aches ...).
It is also possible to reduce the use of your carbohydrates stock: by an appropriate endurance training that helps your body save its "super fuel", and by limiting you exposure to the cold before the race, because it generates a significant loss of energy; the informed skier will undress at the very last moment.
During the race, it is important to limit dehydration though perspiration and exhaustion, by frequently drinking small quantities of sweet drinks. Take advantage of fruit that contain sugar, minerals and vitamins. Food stand are located all along the trail.
After the race, it is necessary to rebuild your stock for the next events. Your diet should mainly consist in liquids (sweet drinks, tea, soup, milk), slow carbohydrates (the exhausted muscles require them) and minerals (broth, fruit...). You will avoid meat that generates waste of which your muscles are already saturated.
Choosing the right equipment:
For classic or skating technique, the competition skis have common characteristics:
*The structure: In order to obtain a perfect compromise between lightness, firmness and an appropriate cambre, the makers generally use a honeycomb core reinforced by carbon fibers. Competition skis are very difficult to adjustand the makers often still use wood and stratified material to assure a balanced flexibility from tip to tail.
*The base: It is usually made out of plastic, with additional graphite. Most makers offer a wide range of ski bases adapted to each type of snow. The preparation of the base is very important in terms of performance: standard grooves are carved in the skis, and the racers can add specific grooves according to the snow conditions.
*The cambre: Even if a ski has been perfectly prepared, it may not glide if its cambre is not adapted to the skier. The skis are submitted to pressures that can vary with the hardness of the snow. That is the reason why the makers offer skis with various flexbility according to the snow conditions.
*The size: The new materials offer the possibility to build rather short skis. But if you make short ski harder, you generate frictional resistance; that is why the competition skis remain quite long.
How should you choose your skis?
The key point is the ski flexibility. It must not be too hard in order to allow a good slige at a moderate speed, but still offer good stability. Do not hesitate to test several pairs of skis until you find the right skis, adapted to your technique and strength. And you need at least two pairs of skis per technique (classic and skating) in order to face all snow conditions.
A well trained team for an efficient organization:
The large team of the Transju volunteers is made up of about 1000 people striving each year to keep La Transju alive! Retired people, club members, ski addicts, people from Le Doubs and Le Jura departments, all have in common the heavy responsibility to make everything smooth! La Transju, they support it wholeheartedly!
Food stands: It is important to contact partners and suppliers (dried Agen prunes, Vuez biscuits, Thonon water, Clément Faugier chestnut paste, Routes du Comté cheese, Morbier cheese, Raguin cancoillotte, Nutrition sport Maxim, Nesquik and Hyper U) early enough to have everything delivered on time and in sufficient quantity, before dispatching the goods to the various food stands. Registrations: The mail must be sorted and answered back when a file is incomplete... The bibs and the clothing bags offered to the participants must be prepared... And of course, the ski trail must be groomed, the participants security and reception must be under control, as well as the catering... Enough work to keep the 1000 volunteers busy for several months before the D-days.
And let's not forget the 5 permanent Trans'Organisation members who prepare this event 12 months a year...
Press release - January 2006
LA TRANSJEUNE
15th edition - Wednesday, February 1st 2006
Les Rousses ski resort - Haut Jura
* Seeds of champions
With their classmates, their ski club or individually, all children aged 7 to 19 may enter la Transjeune and participate in one of the 26 events organized on that day! Before reaching 20 and being able to run the mythical Transjurassienne, the most motivated come and train with la Transjeune!
The 2006 edition will take place on Wednesday, February 1st, in the family-style ski resort Les Rousses, at an elevation between 1120 and 1680 meters (4 villages are regrouped: LES ROUSSES, LAMOURA, PREMANON and BOIS D'AMONT, with a total of 220 km of ski trails shared with our Swiss neighbors of the Joux Valley and Saint Cergue). The first races will start at 10:30 am from Les Roussesfor the youngest participants, from la Darbella for the oldest and from Bois d'Amont for le Comté Blanc. Record to break: 2600 participants!
These races, organized in collaboration with UNSS and USEP, are run in free style and open to children aged 7 to 19: either with a UNSS, USEP or FFS licence, or registered through their school, club or individually.
Each year, children from schools and high schools run the race on a trail designed according to their age category. Some Transjeune events select the best young skiers of the Academy for the UNSS French Championships... So the entertainment is guaranteed when it comes to reaching the first place in each event!
At 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm: awards ceremony, not to be missed!
A total of 13 races, 26 rankings (girls and boys):
- 2 km for skiers born in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999
- 3,6 km for skiers born in 1995
- 4,5 km for skiers born in 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994
- 8,5 km for skiers born in 1988 and before, 1989 and 1990
- 10 km for skiers participating in le Comté Blanc.
Participation is free if you own a licence or purchase a "ticket course" for 6 € or 8,50 € according to your age. Hurry up... Just a few days left to register...
* In memory of Nathan
In order not to forget the death of Nathan, his mother Mrs Dubois and her family created the association "Nathan, Graine de soleil", sponsored by Vincent Defrasne, whose objective is to offer sick children the opportunity to spend a few days in the Massif Jurassien.
During the Transjeune, a contest game will be organized.
Information: www.nathangrainedesoleil.org or 00 33 (0)3 84 60 03 38
Information and registration: www.transjurassienne.com or by phone at 00 33 (0)3 84 33 45 13
OT Station des Rousses - Haut Jura www.lesrousses.com or 00 33 (0)3 84 60 02 55
