The course has been set, the caterers booked, prizes secured and the tents have been tested… now they just need riders.
Black Mountain 3 Day Challenge is an inaugural event and a very ambitious challenge for new promoter Bearded Man. The event has been created from the top down, meaning they have created everything from a rider’s perspective – this is only possible because they are stage riders ourselves and they have considered everything to make this event an absolutely amazing experience.
The Bearded Man team has had fantastic experiences participating in multi day events across the world: “We want the UK market to be able to experience the camaraderie between a bunch of riders tackling daily trails, sharing their experiences over breakfast and dinner and forging new riding relationships as they share the common goal of completing a difficult challenge. Historically the opportunities for multi day events in the UK have been very limited and this is exactly what we want to rectify.
“As the start date gets nearer they need to ensure that we have a sufficient number of riders so that we can create the experiences described above – we don’t have those numbers yet. We have therefore given ourselves until the 30th June 2010 when we will reassess the situation and decide whether to postpone the event. So we are appealing to anyone sitting on the fence or delaying registering to get in there and sign up now because we are closing registration on the 30th June 2010 – you won’t be disappointed.
“We would be devastated if it came to postponing the event, as the amount of time and effort we have devoted to this venture is immense. However, we would rather not run an event than host something that doesn’t get smiles all around!
“The trails are great, the views are fantastic and the stage is set for a tough 3 day challenge. We hope to see you there.”
As always if you have any questions please visit www.blackmountains3day.co.uk.
Thanks all for you words of support.
We have already seen an increase in sign ups since this update went online.
We have taken all comments on board, had a meeting and have come up with some good offers and changes to get us moving so we initially invite all that have made comment as to what they would like changing to attend to email us and you maybe pleasantly surprised, if the changes look to be productive then mid week we will update our site and blog, notifications will go out by Facebook, Twitter and a good old Singletrack forum post.
Thanks
paul.e
I really hop this event continues and grows. Something like this in South Africa: http://www.sani2c.co.za/. That is usually sold out pretty quickly with a limit of 2800 (There is a Challenge and a Race, 700 teams of 2 in each event, run on the same course). With all the bikers in the UK, you would think this would be more popular.
danceswithcats – correct, nearest station is Abergavenny, Glanusk Estate is a relatively flat ride away, about 8 miles maybe? (about 10 min in the car) or there is a bus service with bike trailer that runs through the summer.
danceswithcats – we will try and accommodate everyone that is coming by train. So let us know where you are coming from and what time you expect to be there and we will do our best to have a shuttle service.
As Paul said we are busy implementing a few changes that will hopefully have a positive effect on sign-ups – again if you are interested in taking on this challenge and have commented on this page please contact info@beardedman.co.uk and we fill you in on what we propose changing. Based on your feedback we will go ‘live’ with the changes.
One last comment to add (in the event that we implement our changes) is that riders that have already registered and paid the full amount will be refunded accordingly 🙂 those that have paid deposits will be asked to pay the new price balance.
Hey Shred, the difference between this and the Sani2C are the distances and climbing, the Sani caters for the less fitter rider that’s why it’s so successful. I think if the climbing was less BM3day it would be alot more popular.