MTB-Wales.comThe Premier Guide to Mountain Biking in WalesThe Return of the Beast- (Found July 11, 2008 ) Those of you whove been wondering what happened to the Brecon Beast enduro last year, well due to personal circumstances, the organisers were forced to take a year out. The good news is that its returning for 2008 and will take place Sunday, 14th September. More details can be found on the Brecon Beast website.http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=514 Bicycle Doctor Demo Day!- (Found July 11, 2008 ) If youre planning to buy a bike, or you just fancy a ride on the latest models, The Bicycle Doctor Demo Day on May 11th may be just the thing for you. Youll find a huge collection of 2008 model bikes from Cube, Lapierre, Whyte and Kona there and you can test ride them for free! Come along, make a day of it and climb onboard some great bikes. Therell be technical staff from The Bicycle Doctor, Kona and Cube on hand to help point you in the direction of the right bike for you. For Further...http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=506 Marin Rough Ride 2008 Press Release!- (Found July 11, 2008 ) The Marin Rough Ride 2008 is on Sunday June 8th this year, one week later than normal. For this, the sixth year, Marin have returned as main sponsors, they are providing spot prizes and a test fleet which will be available from Saturday lunchtime onwards.This popular event is a great ride across the open hills of the Welsh borders and attracts just under a 1,000 riders from all over the country. Riders return year after year to pit themselves against the demanding route which varies each year,.http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=507 Coast 2 Coast News- (Found July 11, 2008 ) Only four days to go and 5 long standing members of mtb-wales will be cycling the length of Wales for charity. The plan is to ride from 226 miles from Cemaes in Anglesey to Cardiff bayin one day.http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=508 Top sponsor for Voltage!- (Found July 11, 2008 ) Following his success in 2007, MTB-Wales.com member and top mountain biker Matthew Page from Llandovery is to be sponsored by Wiggle.co.uk for the 2008 season.As you are probably aware, Matt competes in endurance races, with distances from 60 kilometres right the way to solo 24 hours.In 2007 Matt won the biggest 12 hour race in the UK, Dusk till Dawn along with podium finishes in various other national races.http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=509 Coast 2 Coast Report- (Found July 11, 2008 ) A report by Dom Eggbeer on the recent coast-to-coast-in-a-day charity ride he was part of: "Well, we did it! 16hrs to ride from Cameas, the tip of Anglesey to Cardiff bay..."http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=510 The Brechfa 'TEAM' Enduro!- (Found July 11, 2008 ) Do you fancy a different challengeA Group of MTB volunteers have got together to give something back to MTB and in partnership with the Forestry Commission Wales, have dreamt up the inaugural Ian Forshaw memorial "TEAM" MTB Enduro.Ian Forshaw was a leading light in the FC who had a passion for teamwork and helped open up the forest in this area for MTB developments. Sadly, he recently passed away and in conjunction with the opening of the Raven black route, we want to do something for himhttp://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=511 Girls Only Mountainbiking Club- (Found July 11, 2008 ) There has being a great response to the free, Girls Only mountainbike skills course run by, Forest Freeride on behalf of, Mentro Allan. However it would seem that funding for future courses won't be avaliable, so we've come up with something else.DIRTY GIRLS (This may only be a temporary name for the club, as we'd like its founding members to choose the name).http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=512 First Minister spotted at Coed-y-Brenin !- (Found July 11, 2008 ) Wales' First Minister Rhodri Morgan toured one of north Wales's most popular outdoor recreation centres last Friday when he visited the Forestry Commission Wales complex at Coed-y-Brenin, near Dolgelllau.http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=513 Novice Lady Riders Required in the Dyfi Valley!- (Found July 11, 2008 ) If you're new to mountain biking, female and live within the Dyfi valley, read on. Forest Freeride are conducting a FREE 3 day mountain bike training course. The course is been run on behalf of Mentro Allan to help with their research into exercise and its benefits. There's no catch, you will be asked to fill out a couple of forms and give some feedback but thats all. The course will be run over 3 Sundays in May and June and will be held at Forest Freeride's base near Llanbrynmair. You don't...http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=505 |