In memory of Giora Tsachor

Dear families of the riders, Megiddo council members, sport and cycling fans, KIA Epic invites you to follow the race from close up. You can come and see your loved ones, cheer and support, be part of it and feel excited with the riders! · You can follow the race from the minutes before the start, through the spectator points which will be detailed below throughout the course, until the exciting finish of every day in the race village. We promise you a delightful experience which will make you part an exciting race, including a trip to the beautiful landscapes throughout the route. · A fun Families Happening on Saturday in the center of the race village, juggling, Inflatables, Arts and crafts and more. For your convenience: we present details of the points of interest with estimated times at which the riders will pass each point - based on average riding speed:

Spectator points first stage 18/9 1st view point – Start line in the race village at 07:30, Dalia. 2nd view point – “Amikam junction”, arrival between 8:20 to 09:00. 3rd view point – the road to “”, the junction of the road to , arrival between 09:30 to 11:00. 4th view point – 2nd Feed Zone, Kerem Maharal synagogue, arrival between 9:30-12:00. 5th view point – 3rd feed zone, , between 11:00 to 13:30. 6th view point – finish line in the Race Village, between 11:30-15:00.

Explanation of the 2nd view point – “Amikam junction” arrival between 8:20 to 09:00 Passing underneath the road leading to Givat Ada, a convenient parking is on the gravel road and from there you can easily see the groups of riders racing. At this point the riders have passed already 20 km which combines wide paths, 3 steep uphill’s, a short section of single tracks and another section of fast gravel roads. Estimated time of arrival of riders: The first ones will arrive to this point after 50 min, with estimated average speed of 22 km/hr, at 08:20 The center of the field will pass after an hour and a quarter with an average speed of 18 km/hr, at 08:40 The end of the field will pass after an hour and a half, average speed 13 km/hr, at 09:00. Explanation of the 2nd view point – Directions: “Amikam junction” From the race village through Elyakim junction, south to road no. 70 toward Zichron Ya’akov (do not go onto road no.6). In Shfeya junction turn left to road no. 652 until Ada junction where you turn left to road no. 653, continue until there is a turning left to road no. 654, there you can turn right onto a gravel road and park you car.

Explanation of the 3rd view point – the road to “Kerem Maharal” the junction of the road to Ofer, arrival between 09:30 to 11:00. At this point the riders pass the road toward Ofer forest. So far the riders have overcome more than a few obstacles and less known paths on the Carmel Ridge. 46 km. from the start line, half of the way is already behind them. (Reminder – no outside assistance is permitted! A team that will receive outside assistance will not count as a Finisher.) At this point you can clearly notice the position of the riders. Estimated time of arrival of riders: The first ones will arrive to this point after 1:40 hours, with estimated average speed of 22 km/hr. at about 09:30. The center of the field will pass after 2 hours with an average speed of 18 km/hr. at 10:00. Explanation of the 3rd view point – the road to The end of the field will pass after 2:50 hours, average speed 13 km/hr. “Kerem Maharal” the junction of the road to Ofer at around 11:00. Directions: From the 2nd point view go back to Ada junction, turn right and then left in the first roundabout toward road no.4. On road no. 4 you keep north until you turn right to road no. 7021 towards Kerem Maharal, you continue on this road until the next intersection of the road to Ofer.

Explanation of the 4th view point, Kerem Maharal Synagogue This point is 63 km. from the start line of this stage. At this point you can picnic and let the kids play in the shaded playground, everyone will enjoy the beautiful and shaded lawn outside the synagogue. Estimated time of arrival of riders: The first ones will arrive to this point around 09:30, with estimated average speed of 22 km/hr. The end of the field will arrive at this point at around 12:00, average speed 13 km/hr. Directions: From view point 3 you should continue on road no. 7021 into Kerem Explanation of the 4th view point, Kerem Maharal Synagogue Maharal. The view point is in the center of the village, next to the synagogue.

Explanation of the 5th view point 3rd feed zone – Bat Shlomo village, 11:00-13:30 At this point every cheer counts, a tough 78 km. have already passed under the wheels of the riders. From here they have another 12 km. to pass through sunny paths. Cheer them and wish them luck. The view point is located in the back of Bat Shlomo village, in its northern part, at the 3rd feed zone of the stage. The first riders are estimated to arrive at 11:00 with an average speed of 22 km/hr. The riders who ride 18 km/hr. estimated time is 12:45. 13:30 is the time for the back of the field. Directions: Explanation of the 5th view point 3rd feed zone – You have to turn back to road no. 4. At Faradis Junction you turn east to Bat Shlomo village road no, 70, get off to the right in the intersection of Bat Shlomo, and then left to the village. Continue straight until you arrive at the feed zone and view point. Spectator points second stage 19/9 1st view point – start line in the race village 06:30 am. 2nd view point – Bei’t Hayaaran Osafya between 08:15-09:30 3rd view point – Bat Shlomo gas station (toward Elyakim junction) between 10:00-12:45 4th view point - the finish line in the race village between 11:00-16:00

2nd view point – Bei’t Hayaaran Osafya between 08:15-09:30 This point is after 41 km relatively easy compared to the rest of the stage. At this point the 1st feed zone for this stage. (We remind you no outside support is permitted). At this point the margins between the riders are not too big, and can be minimized in the rest of the stage. Directions: From the race village you should drive toward Elyakim junction and from there continue west towards the Carmel on road no. 672 (Dalyt El Carmel) on a beautiful curved road until Osafya. When you leave Osafya towards , 2 km. before Damon junction you should turn right to Beit Hayaaran, 2nd view point – Bei’t Hayaaran Osafya where you can wait for the riders.

3rd view point – Bat Shlomo gas station (toward Elyakim junction)

between 10:00-12:45 Until this point the riders have passed a rough and challenging 78 km. in the toughest stage of this year’s KIA Epic Israel. Directions: Form the 2nd view point you should go back to Elyakim junction and turn south to road no. 70. At Bat Shlomo intersection you should go on the bridge and turn left and another left back to road no.70 north. After 2 km the gas station of Bat Shlomo will be on your right, where the riders will pass in long intervals from one to another due to the long hours that have 3rd view point – Bat Shlomo gas station (toward passed. Elyakim junction)

The last view point of the day is the finish line of the toughest day of this year’s KIA Epic Israel. The first riders are due to arrive after 5 hours from the start of the day, approximately at 11:00.

3rd and final stage - Saturday 20/9 At this stage the first and best view point is in the race village. The riders will go today on a route in the shape of “8”. A festive start will lead them to a loop of 38 km which at the end of it they will pass the finish line for the first time today. They will then continue on a challenging different loop of 56 km. At this time for your convenience and enjoyment: Family Happening, juggling and inflatables, as well as arts and crafts, music and a big lawn to enjoy it all.

A reminder – every day from 20:30 you are requested to leave the race village and let the riders rest in order to fully recover for the next day. We will be very happy to see you cheer and support in this unique race which is an amazing sporting experience and one of the prides of Israel.

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