(roughride.co.uk   >> Press Release) Just to let you know;

With just over a month to go, things are moving on with the Marin Rough Ride. In line with the other independents such as the Hell of the North and the Dyfi Enduro, entries are well up this year, 40% in fact

Marin have donated a bike as a spot prize for an under 18 entry. There are also loads of other spot prizes from them and Toroloco, Dialled, Hope, Rough Ride Guides, Trekitt, Carradice and Agisko.

The Roughride has never been run as a race so everyone has the same chance of winning something whenever they finish.

Sportident are managing the timing system, so everyone will have an exact time for their ride, downloadable immediately they finish.
The route has been tweaked to keep it fresh for our many regulars.
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www.roughride.co.uk   The Marin Rough Ride 2008 is on Sunday June 8th this year, one week later than normal.

For this, the sixth year, Marin have returned as main sponsors, they are providing spot prizes and a test fleet which will be available from Saturday lunchtime onwards.
 

This popular event is a great ride across the open hills of the Welsh borders and attracts just under a 1,000 riders from all over the country. Riders return year after year to pit themselves against the demanding route which varies each year, but never uses forestry. The route is across moorland tracks opened just for this one event by express permission of the various landowners. It has the smallest proportion of road for any single loop off road event in England and Wales.

The atmosphere is kept delightfully laid back and welcoming, the marshalls are really friendly and helpful.

The campsite, on the edge Hergest Ridge, above the tiny market town of Kington on the welsh border, has wonderful views of the surrounding hills.

The event costs £27 for advance entry, which includes all camping and event tee shirt.

Visit the website (www.roughride.co.uk) for further details and entry.

This year we are supporting The Alzheimer's Society-Ripon and Harrogate Branch.  This, we believe, is a most worthwhile charity  supporting as it does the victims of this dreadful affliction as well as helping those who are faced with caring for their loved ones.