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The Brecon Military Challenge


>> Single day, three-stage, two-discipline event in the Brecon Beacons; the training ground of the SAS.

>> Circular route including a 15-mile trek over 5 peaks with two 10-mile cycle legs either side.

>> Fully supported by the Challenge Central team from start to finish.

>> Starting at first light, the challenge will include 5 stages:

     Stage 1 – Cycle from Brecon Town to the CP1 at the foot of Pen-Y-Fan mountain - 10 miles

     Stage 2 – Trek up and over Corn Du, Pen-Y-Fan, Cribyn, Fan-Y-Big, and Tor-y-Foel - 15 miles

     Stage 3 – Cycle from CP2 at Pont Crawnon to Brecon Town - 10 miles

Pen-Y-Fan Cycling Challenge

Event Day

Approx Timings

>> 06:30 - Event Registration, The Watton Carpark, LD3 7EE.

>> 07:00 - Stage 1 – Cycle 10 miles to the Check Point 1, Storey Arms Mountain Centre.

>> 08:00 - Stage 2 – Trek up and over five of Brecon's peaks, 15 miles. 

>> 15:00 - Arrive at Check Point 2, refuel station. 

>> 15:30 - Stage 3 - Cycle 10 miles back to Brecon.

>> 16:30 - Complete the challenge.

Brecon Military Challenge

For Cycling:

>> Bike Helmet (compulsory)

>> Bike Gloves

>> Padded Cycling Shorts

>> Cycling Tops / T-Shirts

>> Waterproof / Warm Cycling Clothing

>> High Viz Vest / Reflective Clothing

>> Suitable Footwear - Trainers for Flat Pedal Bikes

>> Water Bottles

>> Small Backpack or Bento Box (for accessible food)

>> Spare Inner Tubes x4  

>> Anti-Chafe Cream

>> Travel Insurance (to cover you for cycling activities)

 

For Trekking:

>>  Walking Boots

>>  Walking Socks - Outer / Inner Pairs

>>  Waterproof Socks

>>  Base Layers – Shorts / Tights / Upper Body

>>  Walking Trousers

>>  Walking or Wind Proof Jacket

>>  Waterproof Jacket / Trousers

>>  Fleece or Warm Jumper

>>  Hat / Gloves / Balaclava

>>  Day Back Pack 

>>  Camelbak or Water Bottle

>>  Insect Repellent / Sun Cream / Sun Glasses

>>  Mobile Phone

>>  Walking Poles (if helpful)

 

Cycling Challenge

>> Challenge Leaders, leading the challenge from start to finish.

>> Support vehicle assisting the leadership team and participants. Strategically parked in key positions, carrying additional supplies and providing essential back-up emergency support.

>> Bike and equipment transfer to/from both checkpoints.

>> Cold Buffet lunch – a range of sandwiches, sausage rolls, pastries, fruit, salads etc.

>> Hot & Cold refreshments and snacks at the end of each stage.

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