Rugged Peaks Challenge 59k(Run,Hike,Bike,Kayak) - Donegal

Northernsoul

Don't know if you guys have seen this event on Oct 8th in Donegal

Our Inaugural Challenge
Rugged peaks Challenge

A Multi sport challenge involving 59k of Running, Biking, Kayak & Hiking.
North West Inishowen taking in Ballyliffin, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany, Urris and Mamore this is the
If you think it’s just a touch too much for you then consider 2 of you completing the Relay.
The Challenge starts with a 10mile run, followed by 10m cycle, 1m kayak, 4m mountain climb and 11m cycle through Mamore Gap.

Race Details
Saturday 8th October 2011
Start times 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am
Cut off Time 7.5 Hrs after last start.
Entry Fee €80.00 Single €100 relay
20% off fee until 5th September.


www.extremenorthevents.com
info@extremenorth.com

Enduro

Jaaaaysus!

talk about marketing the opposite of reality. The thing is entirely on tarmac. It's the opposite of extreme. It's tame tame tame. Cycling and running on roads doesn't really count as adventure sports! The limits you're likely to push are the ones of your boredom threshold and frustration (the frustration being that you'll be looking at a fantastic location for adventure sports, but using roads to wander past it).

I've no doubt that Inishowen wouldn't dissapoint. I've no doubt that this event would, for anyone looking for adventure.

donothoponpop

Northernsoul wrote: »

Why go through all that alone – Feel better by involving our nominated Charities.

Another event wearing the Irrefutable Cloak of Beneficence, using "charity" as an advertising hook, while donating 0% themselves. When did this become the norm?

Northernsoul

Well it's not all actually on Tarmac.. The last 2 mile of the run is on sand at pollen beach and the 4 mile mountain trek is just that .. A trek up a mountain with no path - but granted the majority of the course is on roads. It's still extreme to me! Can,t wait,

Enduro

Northernsoul wrote: »

Well it's not all actually on Tarmac.. The last 2 mile of the run is on sand at pollen beach and the 4 mile mountain trek is just that .. A trek up a mountain with no path - but granted the majority of the course is on roads. It's still extreme to me! Can,t wait,

If it's extreme to you then you need to get out more... an awful lot more. For example, here is a full calendar of events which by definition are much more extreme than yours (100% off-road), as well as being substancially better value for money. Incidently, all races in that calendar identified as being charity races donate 100% of their races fees to the designated charities. No leeching charities there.

Your marketing is frankly laughable. I just hope you don't get too many people turning up expecting an interesting race. Money is more scarce these days and I'd hate to see people wasting it on an event where the marketing has such a gigantic disconnect from reality. You'll deserve all the complaints that come your way.

smallwonder

Enduro...If your sneering attitude and condescending comments, which I come across time and time again on these forums, are a result of participating in 'extreme' adventure sports then frankly I think we would all be wise to give them a wide berth.

Enduro

smallwonder wrote: »

Enduro...If your sneering attitude and condescending comments, which I come across time and time again on these forums, are a result of participating in 'extreme' adventure sports then frankly I think we would all be wise to give them a wide berth.

My "attitude" is a result of not liking commercial races trying to rip people off by advertising themselves as something which they are not. You don't even have to venture beyond Donegal to find more genuinely extreme races which manage perfectly well without the false advertising that this particular race is indulging in.