A few people have asked "what's it all about?" and for those who haven't heard (pay attention at the back
) read on.
From
September 3rd to September 5th 2010 the second Old World Mountain Bike Championships (OWMTBC for short) is coming to North Wales,
Betwys-y-Coed to be precise.
Sponsored by Retrobike and Howies, it's a weekend of old bike related activities in the company of like minded people (with lashings of beer on the side).
Here's the Aftermath thread from last year to give you a flavour of the 2009 event
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ght=owmtbc . This year's format will be based on the Dutch experience and, although it could be subject to change, might look something like:
Friday afternoon - event registration followed by a social ride
Friday evening - BBQ, Mark Sinnett's Alpinestars show including special guest, themed Pub Quiz
Saturday morning - registration open again
Saturday late morning - paired trials challenge (first counting event for the World Championships)
Saturday afternoon - XC challenge
Saturday evening - prize giving, crowning of the 2010 World Champ and post event party (mine's a pint of foaming, nut brown ale)
Sunday - voluntary social rides which could include a visit to Penmacnho
It might be sometime before it hits these shores again, so best get 'in' while you can. Entries are available at
http://www.owmtbc.org/ but it's filling up.....
