Mud and Sweat on Dartmoor
Press Release / 31.03.2011
On Sunday 15th May 2011, Brimpt’s Farm near Dartmeet on Dartmoor is hosting the next event in the innovative Mud and Sweat mountain bike adventure series.There are three types of event being run on the day – their usual Navigation (orienteering) class which combines off-road mountain biking with the skill of navigating and is open to everyone from beginners and families to experienced adventure racers. For this event, there will be an exciting new twist to this class, with even more strategy required by the competitors!
Riders will aim to get the highest score possible by visiting as many of the checkpoints marked on their map as they can in the time allowed. This allows everyone to choose their own route and set a personal challenge rather than chasing other competitors around a set course.
They will also be running a ‘Time Trail’ class, where competitors will ride a number of laps around a set course (no navigation required), in the fastest time possible. Alongside this event, there will also be a ‘Time Trail Duathlon’ class, where competitors will both ride and run a number of laps around a set course (no navigation required), in the fastest time possible. Both of these classes will be run a bit like a car rally, in that each person will be timed, and can carry out their timed laps at any point during the day.
Individuals, pairs and families can enter on the day from 10am, all that's needed is a sense of fun and adventure, a working bike, a helmet, a compass (if entering the Navigation class), trainers (if entering the Duathlon) and money for entry fees and some well earned refreshments. Prizes from the event's main sponsors Bigpeaks Adventure Superstore, Cotswold Outdoors and Powerade will be awarded to category winners after the event.
Full event details, along with online entry can be found online at <a href="#" onClick="javascript:newsitewindow('http://www.mudandsweat.com')" class="main">www.mudandsweat.com</a>.
<b>About the organisers:</b> Based in South Devon, the Mud and Sweat team have fifteen years experience of running adventure events throughout the UK. From a background of orienteering, adventure racing and a wide range of other extreme sports our experience culminates in events that challenge people at their level so there is something for everyone and the opportunity for entrants to just enjoy the great outdoors or to stretch themselves both physically and mentally.
<b>About the Event:</b> Registration opens from 10am. Start times are available from 10.45am. Categories for the Navigation Classes are 1.25 hours (family) and 2 or 3.5 hours (solo and pairs). Categories for the Time Trail and Duathlon are short (2 laps), medium (4 laps) and long (6 laps).
All courses close at 3.45pm. Prize Giving and results will be at 4.15pm or sooner if everyone has finished. Electronic timing systems are used which allow competitors to receive data on their performance that can be compared with other competitors both post event and online.
