British Cycling is pleased to confirm that the 2016 British Cycling Mountain Bike Marathon Championships will take place on Sunday 28 August in Mid Wales.
The course is based in Crychan Forest, a large expanse of mostly pine forest that has a myriad of tracks and trails and a long history of sporting activities; the start and finish will be in the town of Llandovery.
Organisers A Cycling, who also ran the opening round of this year’s cross country series at Pembrey Country Park, are aiming for a 40-kilometre loop.
The championship event, which is restricted to full racing licence holders of British nationality, will be held over two laps, while the open event, named “The Wild Welsh” will have the option of either one or two laps.
