POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
Revised Date :TBC
Are you up for a challenge?
Join Hard as Nails for 2 days of climbing and non-stop boundary pushing, in this exciting Everesting road bike challenge.
Expand your own levels of capability and performance whilst trying to conquer up to 8848m of terrain (the height of Everest) in the Brecon Beacons.
(Full Everest, Medium & Short Route Options Available!)
Some riders will be happy to reach the height of basecamp whilst other riders will strive for the Summit!
What you need to know...
What is it?
Two days of riding some of the most beautiful and iconic hill (peak) climbs in South Wales
Where?
Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
When?
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June 2020
Entry Fee
£40 Without accommodation or breakfast
With Accommodation & Breakfast (2 nights)
£79 Camping with own tent / sleeping gear
£109 Bunkhouse with own sleeping bagRiders Agreement / Disclaimer
All riders will be required to sign a Riders Agreement / Disclaimer
Route Options
Full Everest Route: Approx. 498km with 8988m elevation in 2 days
Medium Route: Approx. 390km with 7307m elevation in 2 days
Short Route: Approx. 229km with 4269m elevation in 2 days
Start
Saturday 5.45am 13th June 2020 (Day 1)
Sunday 5.45am 14th June 2020 (Day2)
(Start Location: The Old Station Hub, Talybont-On-Usk)
Checkpoints
1 Mandatory checkpoint (free water & fruit resupply) – located at half way point on full course.
Finish
Sunday 14th June 2020 (Event closes at 9pm)
(Finish Location: The Old Station Hub, Talybont-On-Usk)
How high can you ride? SHORT, MEDIUM & FULL Route Options!
Some riders will be happy to reach an elevation of +4269m on the Short Route whilst other riders will strive to Summit the elevation of Everest 8848m+
The Full Everest Route is the ultimate challenge in the Hard As Nails series.
Day 1 – Approx. 255.1km with +4860m elevation gain
Day 2 – Approx. 243.5km with +4128m elevation gain
Medium Route
The Medium Route will certainly test the endurance of our riders and will see them reach an elevation of 7,307m which just exceeds Camp 3 of the actual Everest Mountain climb.
Day 1 – Approx. 216.3km with + 4212m elevation gain
Day 2 – Approx. 174km with + 3095m elevation gain
Short Route
The Short Route is by no means an easy feat and will give our riders a taste of what the Full Everesting challenge entails.
Day 1 – Approx. 105.3km with +2310m elevation gain
Day 2 – Approx. 123.9km with +1959m elevation gain
Note: The exact routes are currently being finalised and are subject to change. The final routes shall be issued to riders before the event (exact distances and elevations may vary).