World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkeling Championships
Waen Rhydd Bog, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RB
(01591) 610270
A special trench is cut into the bog, six feet deep and 45 yards long, and competitors must complete two lengths of it using snorkels to ensure survival and prevent inhalation of the murky water. Wetsuits are optional (but highly recommended) and the bikes themselves are specially designed with lead in the tubes and water in the tyres to help the riders stay firmly on the bottom.
Speed is of the essence, but a steady pace is advised. Using a low gear and carrying extra weight also helps. Visibility is low to non-existent but riders must aim for a pole at the far end of the trench, maneuver round it and make it back to the start as fast as they can.
There is an application process for those who wish to participate and the prize is no less than the exalted title of Mountain Bike Bog Snorkeling Champion, a mantle which affords the holder minor celebrity status and great respect and admiration throughout the surrounding area.
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(01591) 610270
calls charged at national rate
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