The Mawddach Goldrush MTB challenge 2008
13th Mar 08
Sunday, March 9th, 2008Go for Gold !
Go for Gold with the Rotary Club of Mawddach.
This newly formed Rotary club based in the Mawddach area of Southern Snowdonia set itself the task of raising money for Rotary charities whilst raising the profile of their local area. With a world renowned mountain biking venue on their doorstep the choice was simple – lay on a unique event at Coed y Brenin.
With the help of experts in the field, Forestry Commission Wales, VLA events ( course organisation, marshalling etc ) UK results ( online registration and results compilation ) and Tricoaching UK ( PA System, chip timing ) the event give mountain bikers the chance to experience riding over trails used and competed on by some of Europe’s most elite riders.
Solo riders who took part in the challenge complete three laps of a course based on the famous TARW trail; about 50k in total. The Mawddach Goldrush was chip timed and open to both solo riders and relay teams.
The rigorous ride, with rocky sections and fast flowing descents, weaves through breathtaking Welsh gold mine country and presented serious bikers with a physically and psychologically demanding challenge as a warm up to the new biking season.
In keeping with the historic setting of the challenge, every rider registering for the event was given opportunity to ‘stake their claim’ to a mystery bounty hidden on the Mawddach Gold Rush map. Entrants simply pick the lucky plot of land in the Mawddach gold belt, to bag themselves the star prize.
“ The Mawddach Goldrush” challenge was unlike any other event in the biking calendar and one which, in addition to providing mountain biking enthusiasts with an adrenalin-fuelled experience, help a lot of people. Simply by taking part in the event, riders helped to raise money for charities and local good causes, including the Institute for Cancer Research and the Air Ambulance. The event therefore provided the unique opportunity for people to experience the ride of their life while possibly helping to save the lives of others.”
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