Gearing Up for the Etape Eryi
Should you be enjoying your stay at holiday parks North Wales and want to stay active, you could be well served to challenge yourself
on the gruelling Etape Eryi this June.
It may be a bit early to start talking about but considering
how much preparation you’ll need to ensure you get in shape before the 15th
of June, you could very well need all the practice you can get! A gruelling range routes which are sure to challenge even the most experienced of cyclists, this event
is not for the faint-hearted.
Caernarfon Castle is the place where your trail will start
and finish as you’re expected to navigate across the historic town of
Caernarfon which is all set to be thriving come the event. There’s plenty of
fun for non-entrants as there will be live entertainment for those who aren’t
testing themselves across the many slopes of North Wales. Expect live music and
a special performance from the geniuses over at MTB.
If the strength of last year’s competition is anything to go
by then the organisers have doubtlessly set the bar even higher for 2014. As a
way of keeping the contest thrilling and the playing field level, Always Aim
High have limited the amount of entrants so if you want to grab your chance to
really test yourself, you’ll have to do it quickly!
The most impressive cyclists on the route will be granted
superb prizes for their finishing position as well having the necessary amenities
included in the admission fee. Enjoy free chip timing (ideal to those who want
to beat their personal best) and refreshments along the route if you’re
understandably a little thirsty.
As for the routes themselves, they vary wildly in terms of
difficulty and the sense of reward which comes from conquering them. The one
which really catches the eye is the seriously testing Etape Mawr 103 – a course
which is not to be sniffed at, coming at a length of 103 miles. The shortest of
the three, the Etape Bach comes in at 47 miles of gorgeous scenery and the
Etape Canol offers a challenging 76 miles of pure endurance.
Even if you just fancy a day of spectacle rather than
entering, there’s plenty of fun to be had at Etape Eryi this June.
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