70 Wild Miles 
A charity triathlon;
70 miles, 1 day, 3 challenges.

Q. What sort of bike should I use? 
A. We would suggest you use whatever you are comfortable with; the course is all on good surfaced tarmac road, so a mountain bike will make it harder for you. We would suggest using a racing bike, if you can get your hands on one.

Q. What will happen if the canoeing can’t start due to bad weather?

A. We take the weather conditions very seriously and are advised professionally by the Safety Boat crew. If they say it is too dangerous to go ahead, we take their advice. The other sections will still go ahead as normal.

Q. What would be the ideal boat for me to use? 
A. We use the canoes provided by the Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre, so you do not need to bring your own canoe.

Q. How much training do I need to do for the canoe section? 
A. As much as you possibly can so you are comfortable with extended periods of time in water. If you have a canoe club near home, book some basic lessons and get their advice. 

Q. Can I take part as a soloist or as part of a team?
A. Whatever you are comfortable with, we have spaces for both and a relay team can be made up of two or three people. The normal way to do it is for a relay team to be made up of three people with each doing one of the sections, however, we can accommodate a team where for instance, one team member may want to cycle and run but would rather not canoe, so they bring in a second person to do this. 

Q. What if I want to be a soloist but want to do the canoe section in a double canoe with someone to help me along? 
A. Okay, this is a charity event, so you can do this if it means it will allow you to take part, however, you better not “win” the event, or this would cause some problems with the second placed soloist who has done the whole thing by him/herself. 

Q. Given that the event is open to all (competent) abilities, how long have I got to complete the various sections?
A. As long as you stay safe, this is our main concern, you can take as long as you need. 

Q. What is it best to wear on the day?
A. Dress for the worst conditions possible, i.e. wind, rain and cold. You can always take things off. The weather in this area can change very quickly, so the best advice is, be prepared for anything!

Q. If my entry is accepted, what amount of money may I be expected to raise for Tenovus?
A. On the entry form for 70 Wild Miles, we ask you for an estimate of your sponsorship expectations. It is only an estimate, we would be delighted if you go way beyond this! Please, please do! All we ask is that you make a serious effort to raise as much as you possibly can. 

Q. What is the accommodation like in the area? 
A. There is plenty of accommodation in and around Bala including lots of B&Bs and hostels if you are on a budget. Please visit http://listings.visitwales.co.uk/bala/ for a list of local accommodation.

Q. What happens after the event? 
A. As a good old 70 Wild Miles tradition we always have a good knees up after the event in the evening at a local venue. We urge you strongly to get accommodation in the area and stay the night. The evening function is usually good fun and it is the time we award the prizes etc. 

Q. Can my friends come to the party on Saturday night?
A. Of course! The more the merrier! All are welcome. This is a good family weekend and children are always welcome at 70 Wild Miles. (most of us think we still are children!) 

Canoe Safety

Canoeists: Please read this carefully!
70 Wild Miles has an excellent safety record, we would like to keep it that way! The first and most important part of the safety of the event is up to you. You must be sure of your own fitness and competence to complete the canoe section. Make sure you have had plenty of practice in the canoe you intent to use in open water so that you will be ready for anything the loch throws at you.

rescue boat) and to see where the rescue boats are. If your canoe is relatively empty of water it will make rescuing you and getting you afloat again much easier. If you don’t retrieve your paddles after a capsize they will quickly float away from you and will soon disappear, never to be seen again, so hang on to them.

There is no access for vehicles along the sides of the lake so the events safety cover will be provided by a safety boat. The boat will accompany the paddlers up the lake and will have all competitors in sight at all times. It will be able to reach a capsized canoeist very quickly and will know the best way to approach you from their boat. Please try to do exactly as asked by the rescue boat crew and they should be able to get you going again very quickly.