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SUMMARY:The Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race '18
DESCRIPTION:This year The Beast will take on scenic County Donegal\, which includes parts of the rugged wilderness that the vast Wild Atlantic Way has to offer. \nAfter years roaming the mountains of Ballyhoura and surrounding counties\, the Beast has grown too big to contain and has broken free. The Beast has threaten to return to haunt it’s old home\, but for now the entire island of Ireland is now its domain as it looks for the most unique and challenging experiences for all those brave enough to attempt the race. \nThe team who brought you the European Adventure racing finals in 2015 is back togther to bring you one of Europes finest expedition adventure races. \nPrepare to meet your demons during this event designed to push each team to their limits. Are you tough enough? \nRace details: Overview\nWhen: 2nd – 5th August 2018 (Entries close 9th July at 23:59) \nWhere: Letterkenny\, County Donegal. \nWho: 4 person mixed teams* (no support crew required) \nCosts: €1200 per team (Please don’t ask for a reduction or free entry as we cannot offer this\, the fees are the same for all teams) \nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n02 AUG 15:00 – 17:00 Registration at Radisson Blu Hotel\, Letterkenny. This will include mandatory kit check\, issuing of maps\, race bibs\, etc. All teams MUST be present at 15:00 to allow sufficient time.\n02 AUG 18:30 – 19:15 Race Brief\n02 AUG 12:00 – 23:00 Hand in Kit Bags\n03 AUG 08:00 – 10:00 Move to Start Point\n03 AUG 10:00 – Race Start\n05 AUG 10:00 – 16:00 Race Finish\n05 AUG 1900 – late Post Race Function (Radisson Blu Hotel)\n\nAccommodation: \nEvent HQ: This year the event HQ will be The Radisson Blu Hotel\, Letterkenny. Registration for the event will be on Thursday evening 2nd August\, and dinner and prize-giving will be on Sunday evening\, 5th August. \nIf you wish to stay at the hotel for the Thursday and Sunday nights\, you must mention The Beast to avail of the reduced rates of €92/single room or €105/double room\, and the accommodation must also be booked via email or phone\, or you will be offered the standard rates.\nEMail: info.letterkenny@radissonblu.com\nTEL: 00353749194444 \nRace time: Approx. 48hrs for winning team. Race time may be extended for slower teams (approx 6 hours) \nRace Distance: Approx total race distance TBC with short course option of TBC. \nPrizes: This event is only run because of volunteers and in the absence of a major sponsor prizes will be limited. \n* single sex teams will compete on the same course but will be entered into a separate class\, and cannot be the outright winners. \n\n\nTEAM KIT\n\n1 X Set of Maps OSI & Orienteering Maps (all supplied by event)\n2 X Indelible felt tip pen\n2 X Mobile phone (with dry bags). These will be sealed before event start and should only be used in the event of an emergency\n1 X First aid kit (1crepe bandage\, 1 triangle bandage\, 2 safety pins\, 1 wound dressing & 6 adhesive dressings as a minimum)\n1 X Bike repair kit (at least sufficient to repair puncture and broken chains)\n2 X Compass\n1 X 4 person Tent (NOT TO BE CARRIED)(must be suitable for all 4 team members\, 2 * 2 person tents are also acceptable)\n1 X bothy Shelter big enough for your entire team\, and to be carried on all stages. (don’t try to cramp all 4 into a 2 person shelter\, your life may depend on it)\n1 X Bike lock (large enough to lock 4 bikes together)\n\nINDIVIDUAL KIT\n\n1 X Large Kit Bag\n1 X Mountain bike\n1 X Front bike light (a good head torch will do)\n1 X Rear bike light (must be fitted to the bike at all times)\n1 X Head Torch\n1 X Spare batteries for all lights\n1 X Cycle helmet\n1 X Whistle\n1 X Space blanket/bag (foil or orange type)\n1 X Full leg cover (must be carried if not worn)\n1 X Spare Long Sleeved Top\n1 X Waterproof Coat\n1 X Waterproof Trousers\n1 X Rucksack\n1 X Wetsuit (Full length arms and legs\, suitable for coasteering/caving type activities\, good strong footwear also recommended for this section)\n\nPROHIBITED KIT\n\nGPS devices. Includes devices that show your position\, display maps\, distance travelled etc. (excludes GPS trackers provided by the organizers).\nDistance measuring devices such as foot pod accelerometers and pedometers. (cycle computers exempt)\nMobile phones\, radios\, other communications or internet access devices etc.(excluding the compulsory emergency phone sealed prior to the race).\nMaps other than those provided by the organisers (specifically from race start to crossing the finish line).\nFirearms\, night/ nocturnal vision devices.\nFins during any swim section.\nSails during any kayak section.\n\nKIT BAGS & TRANSPORT\nA net bag will be supplied to each team for wet gear (wet suits etc.). These will be transported to the transitions areas of the race. Exact details will be contained in the race booklet which you will get when you sign on for the event. \nEach team member will need to supply their own sturdy duffel bag (if possible a waterproof one) to carry general kit like dry clothes\, change of shoes\, tent etc. We will transport these bags. \nBIKES\nAll 4 team members will need a mountain bike in good working order; it will be your teams call on what type of tyres and pedals you use on each of them. The route will use a wide verity of surfaces from good roads to man-made single track trails. If you choose to use SPD’s you may have to carry your own running shoes at some stage. Rear lights must be fitted at all times and used during poor weather and night. \nKAYAKING\nWe will supply and transport all kayaks\, paddles and buoyancy aids. Kayaks used will be 2 person sit-on-tops. Teams may bring their own backrests and paddles if they want\, these need to be clearly marked with your team number. \n\nEvent Disciplines\n\n\n\n\nMountain biking\nTeams should be prepared for a range of riding including single track\, steep hills\, gravel roads and sealed roads. \n\n\n\n\nTrekking\nWill involve travelling by foot through rugged and diverse terrain. The Irish hills can be wet and boggy in places. \n\n\n\n\nRopeWork\nCould include abseiling\, traversing\, ascending etc. \n\n\n\n\nSwimming\nteams will be required to cross rivers\, lakes or coastal sections. For swim sections all members of each team must swim\, PFD’s will be available if you feel you need one\, and may be mandatory on some sections. \n\n\n\nKayaking\nkayaks will be provided by race organizers. Kayaking may be on inland rivers\, sea or lakes. Generally kayaking will be permitted during both day and night. Some of the rivers may have weirs. Teams will be advised in advance about any obstacles. \n\n\n\n\nOrienteering\norienteering is an extremely important part of the race. The course is not marked and teams are required to navigate using maps. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial\nas always you should expect some surprises\, and special tasks \n\nEvent Mapping\n\nTeams will get one full set of maps which will be A3 in size and have the control points overprinted onto them\, with the aid of the route book which will contain all relevant route information teams will have to plot their route between control points except in some cases where we will have a mandatory route already marked.\nWaterproofing of main race maps is essential and is the teams responsibility\nStationary to prepare route on map is needed. Different colours pens\, tape\, scissors etc.\nMaps will not be replaced if team misplaces maps\n\nOrdnance Survey Ireland\nThe Beast is priviledged to use some of the best maps in the world thanks to the wonderful people at Ordnance Surney Ireland. OSI will be providing the main race maps\, these will be 1:50000 scale. (Discovery Series). Samples and details of these maps can be found on the Ordance Survey Ireland website \n\nOrienteering Maps\nTeams will also be supplied with local orienteering maps during certain sections of the event these will be overprinted with controls and waterproofed. Again samples and details of these maps can be found on the www.oreinteering.ie website
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/the-beast-of-ballyhoura-adventure-race-2/
LOCATION:Letterkenny\, Letterkenny\, Donegal\, Ulster\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race,Ultra
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ivan Park":MAILTO:http://www.thebeast.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180819
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CREATED:20171126T111412Z
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UID:14353-1534550400-1534636799@kayathlon.ie
SUMMARY:Off The Bloom 2018
DESCRIPTION:On the 18th of August this year\, Offaly will host it’s only multi-sport adventure race. Set in the picturesque village of Kinnitty at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains\, Kinnitty will provide the backdrop to the start and finish of the Off The Bloom Adventure Race. \nOver the course of the race\, competitors will take in the breath taking views of the Irish midlands while hiking/running\, kayaking and biking their way through the natural peat-lands bogs and rolling mountain ranges of the Slieve Blooms mountains. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have no doubt the Adventure Race will be a great success and more importantly will enhance and promote Kinnitty as an adventure tourist destination in mid Ireland. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Off the Bloom Adventure Race registration is now closed. \n\n\n\nThere are 2 categories\n\n\n\n\nSports 36.5KM \n\n500 metre run \n24 km Cycle\n5 km Mountain Run\n6.5 km Cycle\n500 meter run\n\nKinnitty is the perfect setting to kick start your Off the Bloom Adventure Race. Competitors will make a quick dash to the bike transition\, where they will safely mount their bikes and set off on the first leg of this epic one day Multi-Sport Adventure. \nCycle 1st leg\nThe 23 km cycling route takes in the breath taking views of the Midlands while passing though some of the oldest natural peatland bogs in Ireland.\nThe first 9 km takes you into Ballyboy Village. Try not to be tempted to stop at the famous Dan and Mollys thatched Public house at the corner of the village.\nDan & Molloys is the only remaining traditional thatched Public house in County Offaly and is well worth a visit\, but not during your Adventure race.\nAt Dan and Molloys Pub\, you will take a right hand turn heading for Cadamstown. Prepare for a long gradually hill climb until you reach Cadamstown.\nWhen you get to Cadamstown\, you have a flat 2 km section before you face the ascent of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.\nThis gruelling test of mind and character will challenge you to the limit on one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe. \nRun Section\nHaving conquered the Blooms\, Competitors will rack their bikes in the transition area locally known as the Lime Kiln. Your 5 km trail run/hike brings you deep into the belly of Glenregan forest.\nPlease be advised to wear trail runners. This run is mainly on fireroads\, but expect a few surprises along the way. \nCycle 2nd Leg\nOnce you have completed the demanding 5 km trail run\, you arrive back at transition to tackle the last section of the race.\nThis 6.5 km cycle brings you back down the side of the mountain into Kinnitty village. This part of the race is very technical and will require you to feather your brakes at certain stages.\nPlease observe the instructions of the marshals and be prepared to stop at the T-junction in Kinnitty Village.\nWhen you arrive back to Kinnitty village\, rack your bike and sprint the final 500 metres to the finishing line\, remembering to smile to the waiting Off the Bloom official photographer. \nElite 70KM \n\n500 metre run\n23 km cycle\n1 km Kayak\n26 km cycle\n12 km Mountain Run/Hike\n6.5 km cycle\n500 meter run\n\nNot for the faint hearted\, the Off the Bloom Elite course is intended to challenge the seasoned adventurer. Setting out at the iconic Kinnitty Castle\, competitors will sprint to their bikes making their way to Pallas Lake. \nCycle 1st leg\n\nThis 22 km route will pass through the historic peatland bogs until you get to Ballyboy village. Try not to be tempted to stop at the famous Dan and Mollys thatched Public house at the corner of the village.\nDan and Molloys is the only remaining traditional thatched Public house in County Offaly and is well worth a visit\, but not during your Adventure race.\nYou will continue on through the hinterland of Erry and through the village of Mountbolus before reaching Pallas Lake. \nKayak section\nWhen you arrive at Pallas Lake\, you will rack your bike where the safety crew will hand out buoyancy aids. The Kayak section is a 1Km loop of the lake under the supervision of the water safety crew. \nCycle 2nd leg\n\nThis is by far the toughest part of the Elite cycle. The cycle route brings you back through the villages of Mountbolus and Ballyboy.\nAt Dan and Molloys Pub in Ballyboy\, you will take a left hand turn heading for Cadamstown.\nPrepare for a long gradually hill climb until you reach Cadamstown.\nWhen you get to Cadamstown\, you have a flat 2 km section before you face the ascent of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.\nThis gruelling test of mind and character will challenge you to the limit on one of the oldest mountains ranges in Europe. \nRun Section\nHaving conquered the Blooms\, Competitors will rack their bikes in the transition area locally known as the Lime Kiln. Your 12Km trail run/hike brings you deep into the belly of Glenregan forest and then go off road climbing to the top of the mountain.\nPlease be advised to wear trail runners. This run is mainly on fireroads\, but expect a few surprises enroute. \nCycle 3rd Leg\nOnce you have completed the demanding 10 km trail run\, you arrive back at transition to tackle the last section of the race.\nThis 6.5 km cycle brings you back down the side of the mountain into Kinnitty village. This part of the race is very technical and will require you to feather your brakes at certain stages.\nPlease observe the instructions of the marshals and be prepared to stop at the T-junction in Kinnitty Village.\nWhen you arrive back to Kinnitty Village\, rack your bike and sprint the final 500 metres to the finishing line\, remembering to smile to the waiting Off the Bloom official photographer.
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/off-the-bloom-2018/
LOCATION:Kinnitty\, Offaly\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race
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