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The
Cycle
The
Challenge starts with the cycling route. The route towards Lake Vyrnwy
will take your breath away, so make sure you save some energy left to
enjoy this stunning backdrop.
The
good news is that the cycle course is about 47 miles on fairly quiet
public roads. The bad news is that there is a reason that cars don’t
drive along this road very often!
This
is not a leisurely cycle by any means. Think winding, steep roads with
sheer drops and you start to get an idea. With any luck, there will be
lots of people taking part, so competitors are sent off at timed intervals
Southwards on the B4403 road towards Llanuwchllyn alongside the narrow-gauge
Bala Lake Railway. As you pass through the
beautiful scenery surrounding Lake Bala you will forget all about those
aching thighs.
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The Canoe
Lake Bala known in Welsh as 'Llyn Tegid', is the site of the canoe section of the event. Beautiful Bala Lake, crossed by the River Dee, is the largest body of water in Wales, being four miles long and a mile wide. Local legend states that the lake is inhabited by a monster which is known as 'Teggie', so you better paddle quickly!Once all competitors have arrived back at Lake Bala, we kick off stage two of the Challenge: the Canoeing. Lake Bala is the largest natural body of water in Wales, much used by watersports enthusiasts who benefit from the winds sweeping through the mountain valley in which it is set. Competitors will Canoe the length of the Lake and back again.
The Run
After an extreme cycle route and a wind swept paddle, if you are looking forward to a gentle jog, think again! The run section of the course is just a thrilling as the rest of the Challenge.
The running section of the Challenge begins at the Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre and heads West down the A494 before turning makes for a rather unusual half marathon course, winding its way through rural country roads.
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