ROCK SPORTS:
Rock Climbing  |  Caving

AIR SPORTS:
Hang Gliding & Paragliding  |  Gliding & Microlighting  |  Ballooning & Parascending

WATER SPORTS:
Waterways  |  Canoeing & Kayaking  |  Sailing  |  Surfing  |  Fishing  |  Watersports Centres

ON FOOT:
Distance Walking  |  Festivals  |  Geocaching  |  Orienteering  |  Fell Running  |  Activity Centres  |  Safety Information

ON WHEELS:
Beginners Cycle Routes  |  Longer Cycling Adventures  |  Mountain Biking

HORSE RIDING:
Trails  |  Riding Centres

EASY ACCESS:
Routes & Experiences

Week 1 - On Wheels

Level of Fitness
Red
There are five hour events although you can go at it as hard as you like.  You can always build up for the 12 or 24 hour events which are also held each year.

The Experience
Why not make this the year you give adventure racing a go.  What you will need is to have done some running, be able to ride a bike and have the ability to read a map. 

For the 5 hour events you will be running and mountain biking for 5 hours with one transition.  The events take place in the country’s finest areas and that means that there are always plenty in North Yorkshire.  If you are just trying it out for the first time or doing it for fun there are plenty of controls that can be visited without going long distances.

On the day you will be given a map with a series of controls marked on which are to be visited on foot or by bike. You are not expected to get to them all, but the more you visit the more points you gain.  You will also get a dibber which records each control you arrive at.

You can do an event solo but there are also pairs competitions – both men, women’s and mixed - if you prefer.

The 12 hour and 24 hour events still contain the same elements of running and mountain biking, but also add in other challenges (often known as ‘trouser fillers’) along the way.  These vary each year and depend to an extent on where the event is being held, but could include spectacular abseils, caving or white water canoeing.  You are not expected to be proficient at any of these; it is more about coming with a willing attitude, as full safety briefing and cover will be provided.

You need a mountain bike and trail running kit.  Maps are provided but you need a compass, drinks and food, as well as a bike repair kit.

Have a go
You need a mountain bike and trail running kit.  Maps are provided but you need a compass, drinks and food, as well as a bike repair kit.

Find out more
http://www.openadventure.com/