Congratulations to all those who done the E2E this weekend.
Some quick times, in the results. You should be pleased with your efforts, well done.
This weeks social rides are,
Date : Tuesday 9th September
Time : 6.45pm
Venue : Farmers Arms car park, St.Johns.
And
Date : Thursday 11th September
Time : 6.45pm
Venue : NSC overflow car park, behind the QuarterBridge pub, Douglas.
Different / similar route to previous.
Bring lights, as the nights are drawing in.
If the weather is very bad, heavy rain, blizzard conditions, a cancellation notice will be posted on FaceBook.
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.
