One of the most exciting developments of the year is that the French Commission Nationale Descente(CND) has decided to join the IGSA so that French downhill events will receive IGSA World Cup Series points. The CND is a national sports federation that is actually backed by the French government! For years, the French downhill scene has been one of the strongest on the planet and the IGSA is very excited to be working with the CND.

 Look fast?  Floyd Landis bonked while climbing it in the '06 Tour.  Will Seigrist break 100kph descending it?

The first French event to be sanctioned by the IGSA is the Izoard Legendary Downhill Race. It will be held August 19-20, 2006 and will be an IGSA Regional level event. The race course is on one of the best known Tour de France climbs… the infamous Col d’Izoard! The start is at an altitude of 2360 metres, the racetrack is two kilometers with a mix of straightaways, sweeping corners and hairpins. From the top of the course, you can see the whole racetrack. The pavement is totally new, thanks to Le Tour de France!

Not very scenic...luckily, the racers will have tunnel vision at this point... 

Classes will be offered for Downhill Skateboarding, Street Luge, Classic Luge and Inline Skating. Registration is limited to the first 135 riders. Entry fees are 60 Euros for the first class and 5 Euros for each additional class if paid by August 14th. After August 14^th, the price will increase to 100 Euros. There will be no registration or payment the day of the event. For complete event information please go to www.izoard.net.

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