Brechfa Bike Club in association with Forestry Commission and Carmarthenshire County Council present "The Ian Forshaw Memorial Team MTB Enduro"

Sunday 13th July 2008, Brechfa Forest, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Ian Forshaw, a highly respected employee of the Forestry Commission, passed away in 2007 and in his honour the FC wish to dedicate an event to his name. The Brechfa Forest Enduro has therefore been tailored around Ian's ideals: e.g. teamwork. The Brechfa Forest Enduro is therefore an Enduro in the traditional sense however with the added twist of needing to complete the course with two other team-mates.

Teams

Teams of three only - single sex or mixed teams. Teams will be required to ride together to help each other around the course by draughting on the climbs and pacing on the descents. And of course also for moral during those tiring low moments mid way around a ride where you feel wiped out and still have 20km to get home.


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Route

36km - Starting in Llansawel the route takes you into the northern end of the forest and climbs up to join the infamous Gorlech trail (Red Grade) which will be mixed up with some of the 'natural' - unknown trails in the forest before linking in with the Brand New 'Raven Trail' (Black Grade) and then returning to the Gorlech trail for the final descent to Abergorlech Forest Car Park where a BBQ provided by the Black Lion Pub (Abergorlech) will be waiting. Take some cash with you on your ride!
The 72km route is 2 laps of the short course to enable riders to fully enjoy the awesome descents of Brechfa forest for a 2nd time. Enjoy!

Recommended-Rig

Light Enduro bike would be the best for this terrain either hardtail or full suspension - your choice. Big tyres recommended for maximum grip and minimum punctures.

Accommodation

Field opposite Llansawel Rugby pitch will be home for the campsite - showers and toilets available in Rugby Clubhouse, extra toilets will be provided in the camping field.

Registration

Sign on and race HQ will be at the rugby club in Llansawel. Sign on will be open Saturday afternoon and Sunday from 8:30am.

Entry

Entry fee is £60/Team. Please fill in our on-line form and send cheque by post (cheques to arrive no later than 28th June). Entries will be handled on a first come first served basis. Entries are limited to 100 teams (300 riders) - if any spaces are still available, entry on the day is possible but will be subject to a £2.00 surcharge - we recommend you contact us in advance of the event as we cannot guarantee entry on the day. If you are unable to send a cheque in the post we will accept payment by BACS - please email or call us for further information.

Facilities

Free Camping, Showers, and Toilets at Llansawel Rugby Club. Two pubs within 5 minutes walk of campground.
Feed station approx. halfway around route to include food snacks and water.
BBQ at Finish in Abergorlech Forestry Car Park provided by the Black Lion Pub (Abergorlech).

Event Rules

  1. All entrants must abide by any guidance given to them by event officials including Marshal's.
  2. By entering the event all riders agree to ride in a courteous way to other riders and with a cheerful and sportsman like manner.
  3. All entrants must use a bike in good working order and up to the trail type expected.
  4. Whilst cycling on public roads please obey the Highway Code - the roads are not closed so there will be Traffic!
  5. The event official's decision is final.

Further Information

Call Carl Denham on 01558 685811/07776 277441 or e-mail: info@bikebrechfa.co.uk