MAWDDACH GOLDRUSH MTB CHALLENGE - DOLGELLAU, MARCH 2012

This is a relatively new competition for mountain bikers, having only started in 2008. It is for both individuals and teams.The event takes place within Coed y Brenin beside the River Eden a tributary of the River Mawddach/Afon Mawddach - itself one of the most picturesque settings in the whole of the UK (pictured above).

The course is set amongst the ruins of some of the most prodiguous of the gold mines of the Dolgellau Gold Belt (see below for more about the Belt).
The course provides an overall ride of 45km. (3 laps of a 15km course).
You can view a map of the course .
Registration for the competition starts from at 12.30am on the 11th March 2012.
Online entries close on 7th March.
Entries are invited from both individuals and relay teams.
Entry charges
- Solo entry £25 (£30 from 1st Feb)
- Relay Team £45
You can visit the Mawddach Rotary Club official race site for an entry form.
In 2010 over £3,300 was raised by the Rotarians for local good causes which included the Air Ambulance, Child Literacy Programmes, Schools Gardening Projects, Junior Sports and Cancer Research. This year the beneficiaries will probably again include the Air Ambulance, Shelter Box and Cancer Research.
It is organised each year by the Mawddach Rotary Club Trust - the local branch of the Rotary Club that meets on Thursday evenings at the George III, Penmaenpool.

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Dolgellau Gold Belt was the focus of a gold rush back in the 19th century before the Klondike and some mines including the Clogau Mine were operational into the 1990's. Welsh gold from this mine has been used in the making of royal wedding rings for over three-quarters of a century and it is likely that William & Kate's wedding rings will be made from Clogau Gold.

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If you need accommodation for the Goldrush Challenge check the availability at our self catering bungalow in Barmouth or our other accommodation close by..

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