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3 mountains ultra MTB Race
Author:BTI
posts : 81 (Intermediate)Date : 07-18-12 13:473 mountains ultra MTB Race
So the word is out
James Hughes has announced the inaugural endurance race in Bulgaria to be held within the 3 mountain ranges around Bansko.
Nigel "the Captain" Morgan (MTB Bansko) has devised a truly awesome 120km completely off road course designed to test all entrants. More information will be announced in the coming days/weeks including registration details.
WATCH THIS SPACE!!!!
http://bansko-mtb.com/en/2012/07/three-mountains-ultra/
Regards
Bansko tourist information
re: 3 mountains ultra MTB Race
And a test it will be, hoping it will be cooler in September....
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Here is the route.....http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=hehhwlruyagdsbqj&authkey=52523E46329A9BEB44341F912690B14EA15F2D157B031353
re: 3 mountains ultra MTB Race
Hi All FYI the route has had to be revised slightly due to a change in conditions on one of the trails.
The course distance is still the same and the route can be downloaded here:
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=xpxlpsfhohfqnzkp
Additionally registration is now up on the website so if you are interested, please head to the following link:
http://bansko-mtb.com/en/2012/07/3-mountains-ultra-registration/
This is the inaugural Enduro MTB race in Bulgaria, no one has set up ...
The course distance is still the same and the route can be downloaded here:
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=xpxlpsfhohfqnzkp
Additionally registration is now up on the website so if you are interested, please head to the following link:
http://bansko-mtb.com/en/2012/07/3-mountains-ultra-registration/
This is the inaugural Enduro MTB race in Bulgaria, no one has set up ...
Hi All FYI the route has had to be revised slightly due to a change in conditions on one of the trails.
The course distance is still the same and the route can be downloaded here:
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=xpxlpsfhohfqnzkp
Additionally registration is now up on the website so if you are interested, please head to the following link:
http://bansko-mtb.com/en/2012/07/3-mountains-ultra-registration/
This is the inaugural Enduro MTB race in Bulgaria, no one has set up anything of this distance so far, be part of it
If you have any questions drop me an email
Regards
Bansko tourist information
The course distance is still the same and the route can be downloaded here:
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=xpxlpsfhohfqnzkp
Additionally registration is now up on the website so if you are interested, please head to the following link:
http://bansko-mtb.com/en/2012/07/3-mountains-ultra-registration/
This is the inaugural Enduro MTB race in Bulgaria, no one has set up anything of this distance so far, be part of it
If you have any questions drop me an email
Regards
Bansko tourist information
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So the sponsors have finally been announced and I am sure everyone connected to the 3 mountains Ultra are proud to announce that SPECIALIZED are the main sponsor of this and future years events here in Bansko
The Specialized tam will be bringing a full support team including Mechanics plus supplying prizes for the event and will be on hand for advice and support both the evening before during and after the event, CLICK on the link below for a full list of all sponsors as time effort ...
The Specialized tam will be bringing a full support team including Mechanics plus supplying prizes for the event and will be on hand for advice and support both the evening before during and after the event, CLICK on the link below for a full list of all sponsors as time effort ...
So the sponsors have finally been announced and I am sure everyone connected to the 3 mountains Ultra are proud to announce that SPECIALIZED are the main sponsor of this and future years events here in Bansko
The Specialized tam will be bringing a full support team including Mechanics plus supplying prizes for the event and will be on hand for advice and support both the evening before during and after the event, CLICK on the link below for a full list of all sponsors as time effort and time has been provided by everyone on this web-page!
This is a fantastic leap forward for the MTB development in Bansko and a huge congratulations should be given to all concerned.
GET REGISTERED IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY!!!!
http://bansko-mtb.com/en/category/three-mountain-ultra/
The Specialized tam will be bringing a full support team including Mechanics plus supplying prizes for the event and will be on hand for advice and support both the evening before during and after the event, CLICK on the link below for a full list of all sponsors as time effort and time has been provided by everyone on this web-page!
This is a fantastic leap forward for the MTB development in Bansko and a huge congratulations should be given to all concerned.
GET REGISTERED IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY!!!!
http://bansko-mtb.com/en/category/three-mountain-ultra/
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If I was to try to bike ride 120 k, off road in the mountains in one day, the support I would need would probably be an ambulance. And if I made it to the end I would ned lots of these
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HAHAHA, I know what you mean, but we have to do it the Captain has told usJoking aside this is a fantastic coup for Bansko as this is the longest race at this moment in time anywhere in Bulgaria and now with Specialized offering support for this and future events it will continue to develop the MTB scene here in BG.
Regards
Bansko tourist information
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Must say after Steve's outing Sunday he is in panic mode thinking what am I doing?? He has entered and he will get round with no training what so ever for XC this summer. But we have been busy and is that is good.Just highlighting the link for you Johnny again
http://bansko-mtb.com/en/category/three-mountain-ultra/
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I was reasonably confident in completing the event based on the distance.... but.... now having ridden just 30% of the course, and the climbs involved, it now seems quite daunting... 120km seems attainable if limited to easy terrain, but with nearly 4000m of climbs within the course, and not having the restbite of lazy downhill sections (some are harsh) it is going to be a real test 
My strategy is to conserve as much energy as possible, and to pace based on what i know of the course. I ...
My strategy is to conserve as much energy as possible, and to pace based on what i know of the course. I ...
I was reasonably confident in completing the event based on the distance.... but.... now having ridden just 30% of the course, and the climbs involved, it now seems quite daunting... 120km seems attainable if limited to easy terrain, but with nearly 4000m of climbs within the course, and not having the restbite of lazy downhill sections (some are harsh) it is going to be a real test
My strategy is to conserve as much energy as possible, and to pace based on what i know of the course. I still see it being around 10 hours, maybe more, if i can keep hydrated and fed... I can see myself if i make it cycling back in the dark, so lights will be a thought... i also have serviced and replaced virtually every part on my bike, something sadly i cannot do to myself, legs would be the first upgrade
My strategy is to conserve as much energy as possible, and to pace based on what i know of the course. I still see it being around 10 hours, maybe more, if i can keep hydrated and fed... I can see myself if i make it cycling back in the dark, so lights will be a thought... i also have serviced and replaced virtually every part on my bike, something sadly i cannot do to myself, legs would be the first upgrade
