No two Transjurassienne’s are alike… and this 36th edition will
be marked by “novelty”. Since his recent appointment as the president of
Trans’Organisation, Hervé Balland wishes to bring his own touch and a
different angle to his “first” Transju. In the summer of 2013, a think
tank regrouping regional experienced athletes was created – Marie-Pierre
Guilbaud, Vincent Defrasne, Alexandre Rousselet, Sylvain Guillaume,
Emmanuel Jonnier, Guy Balland -, along with Trans’Organisation members.
Their objective is to suggest changes and enhancements to the 2014
Transjurassienne and Transjeune agendas, taking into account the
development of cross-country skiing in France and abroad. Focus on the
2014 novelties!
The course
The nominal track
is a priority for Trans’Organisation, starting in Lamoura and finishing
in Mouthe. The work conducted with the state services, the Parc naturel
régional du Haut-Jura and the Groupe Tétras Jura led to the signatures
of conventions that meet all parties’ expectations. The environmental
impact file is being examined and is progressing positively. The
official authorization signed by the Prefect of Region and Prefect of
Jura regarding the nominal track and the first 3 back-up tracks will be
published at the beginning of January. The request regarding the
exceptional use of the back-up track n°4 will be addressed by the
Prefect of Jura if and when needed.
Entertainment and activities of la Transjurassienne 2014
In
order to make the Transju villages and especially Mouthe more
attractive, the entertainment committee and the associations of the Val
de Mouthe area have created the “Espace ludique Transju’”. An outdoor
area dedicated to snow activities and located near the finish line that
will offer a large variety of possibilities. The sensation lovers will
test the Zorb ball, a giant ball to roll around on the snow field, the
purists will go for ski joering, families can ride down the sled tracks,
and the budding champions will be the first to ski under the finish
arch (Sunday only). The Savoureuse tournée du Comté will make a stopover
to delight the gourmets: tasting and cooking workshops for adults and
children…
Solidarity and involvement!
For the
3rd year in a row, La Transjurassienne will welcome La Sapaudia. A team
of anonymous skiers and famous champions - Hervé Flandin, Sylvain
Guillaume ou Corinne Niogret -, will promote bone marrow donation in the
76km FT. www.sapaudia.com
“Skier pour elles”, the winter version of
the association “Courir pour elles”, will join in the solidarity
movement with a slogan: “Physical activity in the fight against cancer”.
Their objective is to raise public awareness of the benefits of sports
against breast cancer. Those who wish to participate can join in the
25km classic event. The group will be led by Marie-Pierre Guilbaud, the
instigator of this remarkable action. http://scdugrandvaux.free.fr
In the heart of the race!
For
the first time, the skiers will have the opportunity to be monitored
through a GPS chip (requests to be addressed to MyGeolive). Racers’
supporters will then be able to follow them live all through the race.
Trans’Organisation will also equip about 10 elite skiers on Saturday and
Sunday in order to follow the progression of the race and the
development of the leading pack. The MyGeolive interface will be
available on www.transjurassienne.com and in the finish area in Mouthe.
The public will also be able to follow up on their favorites through
their bib numbers via the site: www.datasport.com.
La Transjurassienne, a living heritage of the Jura Mountains!
As
of January 2014, specific Transjurassienne markings will be visible
along the 76km nominal track. Cross-country ski lovers will then be able
to identify the Transju track all through the winter season, even if
they do not participate in the event. The objective is to include the
famous track in the Montagnes du Jura’s living heritage… The operation
is being implemented in collaboration with the representatives of the
sites along the tracks of La Transjurassienne.
New start and finish areas for la Transjeune… but still in Les Rousses!
More
than 2000 children aged 7 to 19 gather each year in the ski resort of
Les Rousses for the fun of competing or the pleasure of sharing a
cross-country skiing day with classmates or ski-club friends. On January
29, the ‘champions to be’ will take their start from the new Transjeune
site located at the Collège du Rochat, and finish at the same place!
This new configuration will offer the audience a good overview of the
events and allow them to participate in the ski celebration!
France Bleu Besançon, La Transjurassienne’s radio station
Once
again this year, an important multimedia coverage is being implemented
on www.francebleu.fr. A variety of information will be available
regarding the events: live broadcasts, archives, portraits, personal
results, reports, entertainment, back-stage info, photos and videos of
past and present events!
Local industries supporting la Transju
A
group of Franche-Comté industrial companies with a passion for the
Transju, are ready to promote and financially support La
Transjurassienne. Through their involvement, the association Trans’Promo
was created and is presided by Daniel Arnaud. Three major companies are
already involved in the 2014 agenda: the eyeglass frame manufacturers
Oxibis and Marius Morel as well as the packaging company Lacroix
Emballage… They expect to be backed by more craftsmen and businesses
shortly.
Contributed by: Trans jurassienne