In this section: Intro : Race Structure : Categories : Entry Fee : Accommodation : Weather

Intro
A mental and physical race against the clock. Mountain biking, kayaking, abseiling, mountain running (or walking for the more challenged), river crossings, team challenges and mental tasks. Some surprise activities along the way. You don´t have to be the fittest competitor to win. It´s all about the adventurous wanting some fun over a bank holiday weekend!
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Click Tips and Advice if you have already entered and would like tips about this event.

Race Structure
Teams of three. 6 stages and every stage will have it´s own special ingredients. You will be informed nearer the event exactly what the main activities will be but there will always be surprises. Stages will include: timed events (score formats), where you will need to visit as many points as you can in 4 hours; race to finish
when you will have to compete against other teams from start to finish across differing terrain (with the odd mental and physical challenge thrown in for good measure); challenge tasks stages where some physical components will involve points awarded for completing tasks; mental tasks that might be included within physical stages or in the evenings.

Categories

Teams of three. No individuals or pairs in this event

Female only team

Male only team

Mixed team

Entry Fee
Entrance fee for this event is £175. This does not include accommodation and some kit may need to be hired if you do not have it already. Check details on Enter Race tab.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the entry fee. Rooms have been reserved for competitors for this weekend event at Danywenallt YHA, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7YS. This will include excellent breakfast and evening meals. This should create a great atmosphere in the evenings. Other accommodation is available. Accommodation for familes, small groups or for individuals. View these great options:
Where to Stay in Brecon has links to many options, have a look at The White Hart Inn for a great stay or contact Activ direct for further details.

Weather in Brecon
Excellent sources for you to view the latest weather conditions:
BBC Weather
Met Office
Mountain Weather in Brecon

In this section: Intro : Registration Point : Race Bulletin : Tips & Advice

Intro to Updates
Keep up-to-date with the planning of Adventure Race 1. The Race Bulletin section will allow competitors to view updated news of each stage, navigation hints and clues to gain bonus points on various stages. We might even give you an insight into some of the stages. The Tips and Advice section is a chance for competitors to ask questions about Adventure 1. We will post all questions, and our answers, below in chronological order. Whether you are a first-timer or experienced racer, we know that you will always have a question for us and others will always benefit from your thoughts. We are here to help so please do contact us if you have any questions of your own.

Registration Point
19.30 to 21.00 hrs on Friday 23rd May.
Location: Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, LD3 7YS (see Location tab). Further
details confirmed upon booking.
Penalties points awarded for late arrivals.
Finish: Lunchtime on Monday 26th May.

Race Bulletin
View updated news of each stage, navigation hints and clues to gain bonus points on various stages. We might even give you an insight into some of the stages. Please check back regularly for details.

Tips & Advice
We will post all questions (and our answers) here as and when people send us their queries about this event. Event specific queries answered only. We are here to help so please do click here if you wish to send us a question regarding Adventure Race 1.

Your questions, our answers:

24 Jan CAN I USE A GPS UNIT ON THIS EVENT?
Ans: Purely map and compass for this event, when required. Our instructors are more than happy to help you with navigation techniques in the evenings prior to certain stages. Please do ask if you would like to take advantage of this free service. We want you to have a great time so we are more than happy to teach you skills as the event progresses.

26 Jan SHOULD I BRING SOME FOOD ON THE EVENT? IF SO, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?
Ans: We highly recommend you bring food with you on each stage. What you bring is really up to you but please be sensible. Essentially, think about energy requirements and hydration. Water is essential for every competitor and you will not be able to take part unless you have water with you on every stage. Best advice is to try foods during training. Do not expect your body to cope if you leave it to the event to find out what is best.

27 Jan WHAT IS THE MOUNTAIN BIKING LIKE? WILL A NOVICE COPE?
Ans: Mountain biking in adventure racing tends to be non-technical, unless part of a physical challenge (but this will not be compulsory). Some sections of a route might be steep (and you might well find this part going downhill!).

In this section: Rules of the Event : Kit Lists : Equipment Hire

This page is subject to change so please do contact us if you have any questions. Please do not purchase expensive kit specifically for our events without consulting us.

Rules of the Event
We do not want to exclude any fun but rules are there for safety and enjoyment. Rules are split into General and Mandatory. Deliberate and/or continued infringement might well result in immediate disqualification.

General Rules

Water must be carried by all competitors at all times

All gates to be closed (even if someone is behind you or the gate was open when you arrived)

Do not ride or carry your mountain bike on any footpaths

Only use public rights of way or permissive tracks as indicated on the map

Helmets must be worn at all times on bike stages

Activ bibs must be worn at all times by all competitors and must be worn over the top of all clothing and/or buoyancy aid

On stages that have teams in pairs or threes, all team members must be together (within talking distance) unless in an emergency. In an emergency you must follow the Activ procedures (as outlined at event briefing) (per

SI Cards, if being used, must be attached to competitors using tyrek strips on the wrist (ask Activ if you require a tyrek strip)

GPS units are not allowed to be used on this event

We hope you complete the event but if you have to retire at any point please tell the nearest marshal (or make your way back to the start/finish point if no marshal is in sight)

Mandatory Rules - All Stages (per individual unless stated otherwise)

Water bottle/hydro bag

Emergency food

First Aid Kit (per team) must include crepe bandage, triangular bandage, wound dressing x 2, safety pins x 2, adhesive dressings x6)

Mobile phone - fully charged (per team) (waterproof bag/container highly recommended due to water hazards on course)

Survival Bag (per team)

Spare long sleeve top and leggings

Warm hat

Waterproof jacket - appropriate for run, water and bike stages

Waterproof over trousers

Torch with spare batteries

Compass (2 per team)

Whistle - readily available

Mandatory Rules - Mountain Bike Stages

Appropriate helmet - to be worn on bike at all times

Puncture repair kit and pump (if you have your own bike)

Spare inner tube (if you have your own bike)

Appropriate bike tools (if you have your own bike)

Remember, you can hire or purchase many of the above items if you do not have them. Please ask when booking.

Kit Lists
A recommended kit list for Adventure Race 1 will be posted here shortly.

Equipment Hire
You can hire or purchase kit and equipment from Activ Ltd. Some items can be hired/purchased on the booking form. If you are unable to access these items please contact us and we will ensure you are adequately prepared for our events.

BIKE HIRE for Adventure Race 1 is from:
Bikes and Hikes, Brecon

ACCOMMODATION for the majority of racers for Adventure Race 1 is at the Registration Point:
Danywenallt Centre, Talybont-On-Usk.
Other accommodation venues are available. Please ask when booking.

Entry Fee: £175 per person


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Included in Entry Fee

all activities, instruction and tasks for 3 1/2 days

full mountain safety support team and first aid provision

canoe hire included

bouyancy aids and paddles

all ropes, helmets and harnesses

highly qualified instructors

Not Included in Entry Fee

bike hire (please advise us when booking if you wish to hire a mountain bike for the event). Bike hire at Bikes and Hikes, Brecon

accommodation and food.

Accommodation for this event
Rooms and all meals have been reserved for the Activ Challenge teams in the beautifully located Danywenallt centre, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon. Do ask when booking for room availability if you wish to take advantage of full board on offer for the weekend. Cost for 3 nights full board in a beautiful setting in the heart of the Brecon Beacons and the Activ Challenge Adventure Race event will be at the special offer of £95.

Click the Activ logo to get directions to the camp.

51.88363058024516, -3.3016812801361084

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Results for each category
Photo gallery of the event

You can purchase photos of the event for £2.50 each (plus any payment transaction charges if paying by card). The photo will be sent as a high resolution photo via email.
All proceeds of a photo sale will automatically go to one of our UK or Africa based projects. Please do enquire if you wish to find our more about these projects.

Dates and Venue for 2009
Dates: equivalent Bank Holiday weekend
Venue: Snowdonia National Park