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Isle of Man Adventure Race – Entries Close 6th September (Saturday)
Isle of Man Adventure Race – Entries close Saturday 6th September.
Due to the high demand for further team ‘Pair’ entries, Adventurous Experiences have announced entries to teams of four have been closed!
The format for year’s race is now online. sea kayak – mountain bike – hill run – mystery challenge’s…
The Isle of Man Adventure Race is a challenging journey through natural features set in the spectacular Manx coastline, using various forms of human powered transport – the fastest team with the most points, (gained from reaching control points) within the rules, wins.
“Launched in 2010 to promote the Isle of Man as a world class adventure playground, and a great place to challenge yourself in a variety of outdoor activities, the Isle of Man Adventure Race is now consistently attracting competitors from the UK, an gaining popularity with locals as well.”
John Keggin – co Race Organiser
Viewing the Island from a different perspective and close encounters with wildlife are an integral part of the experience, previous competitors have kayaked with Basking Sharks, played with seals, seen places they have never seen before and had a lot of fun.
Adventurous Experiences (Race Organiser and official sponsor for 2014) Keirron Tastagh said;
“the organisational team have worked very hard to establish a real adventure in the form of a competitive race for those who want to challenge themselves, have fun and get a little dirty…”
Competitors meet for the Friday evening briefing at Ballabrooie, Adventurous Experiences base, for 6pm.
The Isle of Man Adventure Race starts at 10am on Saturday morning, and is expected to take four and half to six hours to complete all stages.
There is a BBQ & social following the prize presentation for all competitors, marshals and sponsors. (with optional Coasteering to clear the head on Sunday morning) race competitors only.
Entry is £60 per person and includes Race pack, T-shirt and BBQ.
To enter a team or for more information please visit www.adventurousexperiences.com
Help Needed – Douglas Soapbox Derby
Douglas Soapbox Derby
Elliott Moore, organiser of the Douglas Soapbox Derby is a long time supporter of Loaghtan Loaded and our Longest Day, Longest Ride event and is currently looking for help with the setting out and marshalling of the inaugural Douglas Soapbox Derby which is being held on Saturday 13th September between 7.00pm and 10.00pm.
If you are able to help with the setting out and/or marshalling of the event I know Elliott will be extremely grateful and this is looking set to be a fantastic event and it would be great if some of the Loaghtan Loaded members were able to show their support. The final plans are still being finalised but there is likely to be a marshals and riders/competitors briefing on Friday 12th (time and venue to be confirmed) and if you are able to help in any way, they will be looking to setup for the event around 4.00-4.30pm and looking to have marshals available from 6.00pm ready for a 7.00pm start.
Please show your support and if you are able to offer some assistance please let Elliott know.
2014 Tour Blog
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Coast to Coast Denmark – Adventure Race
The most scenic Adventure Race in Denmark is now in its third year now. The organisers have been improving the race, the route and the logistics every year and now they consider it is time to go abroad and market their race in our country as well. They would be proud to present the most beautiful nature in Denmark in a race taking you closer to nature as well as your teammates for the two days the race is running.
They have asked us to share the attached information with our Club Members and visitors on our website.
If you have any questions please contact the raceorganiser on thomas@coasttocoastdenmark.dk
Best regardsMartin Holm
Coast To Coast Denmark
martin@coasttocoastdenmark.dk
www.coasttocoastdenmark.dk
Visit the event website HERE for further details or click on THIS LINK to download the MS Word Information Document.
P. RAMORUM UPDATE – CHIBBANAGH PLANTATION Closure
Felling operations will be moving to Chibbanagh Plantation on Monday 24th March. The plantation will then be closed to the public until further notice whilst the necessary tree work is completed.
The Department apologises for any inconvenience caused.
For a good alternative local venue, why not try Archallagan Forest where there is a good variety of tracks and trails, with three car parks to choose from.
Thank you in advance, for your cooperation with these restrictions.
P. RAMORUM UPDATE – SOUTH BARRULE FOREST Closure Extension
P. RAMORUM UPDATE – SOUTH BARRULE FOREST Closure Extension. Unfortunately it has become necessary to keep South Barrule Forest CLOSED until 12:00hrs on Friday 14th March. The Department apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. ApeMann, Laser Mayhem, South Barrule Forest Car Park remain open for business as usual.
P. RAMORUM UPDATE – SOUTH BARRULE FOREST
As part of DEFA’s program of work to tackle the ramorum disease, felling operations are underway in South Barrule Forest. Unfortunately it has become necessary to CLOSE the entire forest area to the public on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th March. South Barrule Forest car park, ApeMann and Laser Mayhem remain OPEN for business as usual. We apologise if this affects your plans or for any inconvenience this may cause. For a good local alternative why not try Archallagan Forest for your dose of fresh air and exercise. There currently no access restrictions in place here and it offers a good variety of tracks and trails with 3 car parks to choose from.
Thank you in advance, for your cooperation with these restrictions.
Latest Update from DEFA – Hills, Forests & Glens
Below is that latest update from DEFA – Hills, Forests & Glens
Tree felling work is set to commence at Axnfell Plantation on Wednesday 5th February. This will involve some localised access restrictions. Please do not cross any safety barriers and follow all safety signage. Thank you.
L’Etape de Mann
On the 13th of April Paul Phillips, a long time supporter of Loaghtan Loaded MTB and the Longest Day, Longest Ride (www.ldlr.im), will be taking part in what we are calling ‘L’etape de Mann’ which will be a charity cycle ride on the Isle of Man emulating the 2014 Etape du Tour in terms of distance covered and meters climbed. The 2014 Etape will cross the infamous Col du Tourmalet and Hautacam Tour de France climbs and will ascend a total of 3500 meters in 98 miles.
His ride will cover the same mileage and go up the same total ascent as the Etape, but all on the famous cycling roads of the Isle of Man. Joining him on the ride will be a small number of local cycling friends along with a handful of well known competitors from the Isle of Man TT Races.
It isn’t a race! But it will be a very challenging ride aimed at raising money for Rebecca House Children’s Hospice.
Rebecca House is a children’s wing in the Isle of Man Hospice. It is a purpose-built facility that opened in November 2007 and it provides respite, palliative and end of life care for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions from birth to 18 years. Rebecca House offers a safe haven and a home from home environment in which physical, emotional, recreational and spiritual care is offered and implemented in a way appropriate to the child and their family.
As most of you may know, Rebecca House helped care for Paul’s son Freddie when he first came to the Isle of Man after being born and spending many months in Liverpool where he was very poorly and gave his family tremendous support at a very difficult time.
Please help us raise as much money as possible for Rebecca House by sponsoring him on his ride on April the 13th 2014. Donations can be made at… http://www.justgiving.com/letapedumann.
Many thanks
Paul
Photo courtesy Dave Kneen-www.ManxPhotosOnline
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