Adventure racing Dirty Weekend

AMATEURS and seasoned mountain bikers alike are being called on to join in the first multi-sport adventure festival in Cumbria.

The Dirty Weekend will feature adventure racing, mountain biking or trail running on October 4 and 5 at Grizedale forest in the south Lakes.

The event is being supported by Cumbria Tourism, Sea to Summit, Adventure Medical Kit, Buff, Ellis Brigham, Rat race and Land Rover G4 Challenge.

DIRTY WEEKEND 2008

The Dirty Weekend - Cumbria 2008 - is England's first ever multi-sport adventure sports festival set in the stunning surroundings of the Southern Lakes and featuring some classic multi-sport event formats. It will be staged from Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 October 2008.

Choose adventure racing, mountain biking or trail running from the selection of well established and brand new events, all based from a bustling adventure village in Grizedale Forest Park.

ACE Race – Adventure Race (4/5 October 2008) - over 1 and 2 days - combine running, biking and kayaking whilst navigating for checkpoints in challenging terrain. With both physical and mental challenges along the way competitors can enter in the solo category or in pairs.

Polaris Challenge – Mountain Bike Navigation (4/5 October 2008) - an off-road biking challenge held over two days where competitors have to reach as many checkpoints as possible within the allotted times.

Dirty Dozen – 12K Trail Run (4 October 2008) - A 12K race with a difference, taking to the woods and forests of Grizedale and providing a superb run on off-road trails; passing through woodland, crossing water, traversing rough ground and tackling some major ascents (and descents) along the way. This run will travel 12km around the best of the area and then finish back in the event village.

Whether you are a seasoned rider or wannabe sportsperson, this event is set to be a great starting point. The Dirty Weekend will see experienced adventure racers, mountain bike orienteers and proficient fell runners participate alongside amateur sporting enthusiasts keen to challenge their fitness levels whilst having a lot of fun along the way.

For more information on the event and to find out about entry fees and event other information, log onto www.dirtyweekendadventure.com or call Detail Events on 0845 009 4365.

The Dirty Weekend is being supported by

Cumbria Tourism – www.lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk
Sea to Summit - www.seatosummit.com
Adventure Medical Kit - www.adventuremedicalkits.com
Buff - www.buffwear.co.uk
Ellis Brigham - http://www.ellis-brigham.com/
Rat race - www.ratraceadventure.com
Land Rover G4 Challenge – www.landrover.co.uk