World Mountain Biking Bog Snorkelling Championship

This past weekend the Wales town of Llanwrtyd Wells hosted the annual World Mountain Biking Bog Snorkelling Championship. Competitors sloughed through a 135 foot long, 6 foot deep pit filled with mud to determine the fastest rider after two passes. Last year’s winner completed the run in 41 seconds. And like all new flavors of …
By Jeff Barber
   Last Updated:
  1 comments
Singletracks may receive compensation for purchases made through any affiliate links in this article.

This past weekend the Wales town of Llanwrtyd Wells hosted the annual World Mountain Biking Bog Snorkelling Championship. Competitors sloughed through a 135 foot long, 6 foot deep pit filled with mud to determine the fastest rider after two passes. Last year’s winner completed the run in 41 seconds.

And like all new flavors of mountain biking, “bog snorkelling” requires special equipment: lead and water filled tires and a wet suit (snorkel optional). Maybe the lead tires are so you don’t float to the surface but I imagine they also help you keep your momentum going into the bog. Fascinating.

via KHABAR BIKE

 
Scotland
Danny MacAskill in The Slabs, Scotland [Video]
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Review: Showers Pass Refuge Jacket and Pant--the Perfect Fat Bike Shell
Community
Race Report: Inaugural Winter Park Fat Bike Race Series
Mountain Bike Trails
How to Find the Best Places to Snow Bike