Trail

Uphill: The start at the dome square escorted by police to Milland where the race begins with a  flying start. The trail runs along hiking paths and asphalt road to St.Andrea, continues on the sledging track towards the top station of the cablecar where the fans already expect the riders. The trail continues on the mountain lined dirt road with a wonderful panorama on the dolomites until the finish at the CAI hut. To give to the race more uphill character the last section runs on the exact same path as the CAIDom runs the day after, and demands from the racer every drop of sweat he can give.

Downhill: The trail, starting from the "Telegrafo" plateau at 2550m, runs along the ski slopes of the Plose mountain on partially technical terrain. The first section has a wide range to allow to the large riders field overtaking without any stress. At the top station of the cablecar the second section starts with a mostly technical trail in the woods and runs until the bottom station. From there the trail runs through farmland, partially on asphalt road with some very tricky sections until it reaches Brixen where the sprint to the finish runs along the riverside promenade to the Dome square at 550m.

Timings

Training

Uphill: the trail is open since mid july, from wednesday before the race the trail is marked.

Downhill: Thursday (you need a Lift ticket) 12:00-18:00; Friday 8:00-18:00; Saturday 12:00-18:00; Sunday 8:00-10:00

Race

Uphill: riders meeting 9:30 dome square. start 10:00 with police escort

Downhill: riders meeting 13:00 on the CAI hut. attendance is compulsory! Start at 14:00 from the "Telegrafo" plateau. The ride from the top cabler section to the hut takes 1h. Ascent with the cablecar Nr.1-100 8:00 Nr.101-200 9:00 Nr.201-300 10:00 Nr. 301-500 11:00 First come, first serve!

Race office

Friday, 16 September: 08.00-16.00
Saturday, 17  September: 08.00-12.00 and 18.00-20.00
Sunday, 18 September: 08.30-09.30
The Race Office is located at Milland near the riders park and start/arrival area.

Lodging

Riders camp

Riders camp in Milland at the Jakob-Steiner-House with Toilets.  1 supermarket, 1 grocery store (open sunday), 3 restaurants, 8 bars and 1 bikeshop in the area nearby.

Hotel Info

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Drink supply

At the bottom and top cablecar station we will supply water and isotonic drinks for the riders.

Shuttle service

A Shuttle service from Brixen to the Cablecar station with 5 Minivan (8-seater) with trailer will be provided. Time shedule will be disclosed at the race office and the starting point of the shuttles. Eventually the service can pick you up along the way. saturday + sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 Come first, serve first! Only riders with a number will be allowed!

Cablecar service

The cablecar will take you to the top Friday/Saturday/Sunday for free with a number on the bike.

Story

The name CAIdom comes from the name of the hut the race is starting and the arrival which is the Dome square. The race is a Mountainbike Downhillrace (Freeride) from the highest point above Brixen/Bressanone, the Plose summit (2.576 m) to the dome square (566 m) in Brixen/Bressanone. The race was held for the first time in 2005 when only a bunch of brave Freeriders were speeding towards the valley on the 13km long trail. Since the beginning the number of participants increased continuously: 2008 there were more than 200 racers at the Telegraph-plateau, so the start is called.

2009 saw the introduction of a new challenge besides the original CAIdom: The Uphillmarathon domCAI. It takes about 2 hours for the best riders to climb the 17km long track for 2000 m of difference of altitude. The categories for the races foresee the single disciplines Downhill and uphill, but as well a combination category which claims the "King and Queen of Plose".

We wish you all the best and let's meet in Brixen!

Ride on!