“Line 20” is a cycling competition held on the road to Poiana Brașov, following the route of bus line 20, which connects Livada Poștei in Brașov to Poiana Brașov. The event takes place each October and has become a highlight for both amateur and professional cyclists.
At the 2024 edition, over 300 amateur and professional cyclists pedaled along the scenic and challenging route taken by the bus that links Brașov to Poiana Brașov.
Following the success of the first edition—where 200 cyclists took part—Asociația Cetatea Brașovului, in partnership with Brașov City Hall, expanded the competition in 2024 into a two-day event (October 19–20), featuring multiple race categories.
Participants, whether amateurs or professionals, could choose from four race types along the bus 20 route:
- Mass-start individual race
- Family race
- Team time trial
- Individual time trial
TEMAD and WD-40 proudly supported the event by including the multifunctional WD-40 lubricant—renowned for its over 2,000 uses—in the participants’ kits, helping ensure the maintenance and performance of their equipment.
The main goal of the event was to promote cycling within the Brașov community, offering participants the opportunity to race on a picturesque and challenging mountain route.
Line 20 – firt edition
The first edition of the “Line 20” cycling competition was held on November 5, 2023, organized by Asociația Cetatea Brașovului with financial support from the Municipality of Brașov.
The event attracted more than 200 amateur and professional cyclists who competed on the 11.7 km route connecting Brașov to Poiana Brașov—also known as “Line 20”. The course featured a positive elevation gain of 577 meters, with the start in Livada Poștei and the finish in the main parking lot of Poiana Brașov.
The competition included two main races:
- Individual race, starting at 10:00 AM
- Team time trial, starting at 2:00 PM
Awards ceremonies were held in the courtyard of Șura Dacilor Restaurant—at 12:00 PM for the individual race and 3:30 PM for the team race.
To ensure the safety of participants, road traffic on the route to Poiana Brașov was closed during the following hours:
- 9:40 – 11:00 AM
- 1:40 – 3:30 PM
Once again, the main purpose of this event was to encourage cycling in the Brașov community by offering riders a professional-level challenge in a beautiful natural setting.
TEMAD and WD-40 supported the event by including WD-40 Specialist products in the participation kits, contributing to the maintenance and peak performance of the competitors’ gear.
