Chiker MTB Marathon 2017

Since 2012, MTBC "Čiker" from Kraljevo, in cooperation with tourism organizations from Serbia and Montenegro, has been organizing the "Čiker MTB Marathon", whose route starts from Kraljevo and ends in one of the cities in Montenegro. In the first year, the marathon was part of the IPA project: "Sustainable development of cycling", which was declared the best cross-border cooperation project in 2012 and was financed by the EU.
The goal of organizing the marathon is sports and tourism, that is. in addition to promoting cycling as a sport, a means of transportation and a healthy lifestyle, the marathon also promotes the tourist and cultural potential of the two countries. The marathon lasts ten days and passes through hilly and mountainous areas, visiting tourist centers, as well as cultural and other sights in those territories.

"Chiker MTB Marathon 2017" will start on Sunday, June 25, 2017. and will pass through Žabljak on Monday, June 26, 2017. The marathon lasts 10 days and will not have a competitive nature. The start of the marathon will be from Kraljevo, and the finish line will be in Kotor, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea.
On its route, the marathon will pass through many mountains in Serbia and Montenegro, the most famous of which are: Zlatibor, Zlatar, Jabuka, Ljubišnja and Durmitor. Passing through: Guča, Požega, Užice, Nova Varoš, Prijepolje, Pljevlja, Žabljak, Plužine, Nikšic, Risan and Kotor.
The marathon will, for the most part, move along macadam forest and mountain roads, visiting tourist destinations in two countries.

LTO ZABLJAK has been the co-organizer of this marathon for the past five years. 23