GOLFING The Ryder Cup Experience All year
Take on the challenge set for the European and American teams in The 2010 Ryder Cup, with 18 holes of championship golf on The Twenty Ten course at Celtic Manor, near Newport. Use one of the Ryder Cup stars’ luxury lockers and take home a commemorative Ryder Cup gift.
celticmanor.com
WALKING Three Peaks Trial 31 March
A choice of four walking routes linked to the three main peaks surrounding Abergavenny which the organisers say ‘test endurance and map reading skills’. They range from 20 miles with 5,000’ of ascent to a mere 10-mile jaunt up and down the Sugarloaf. Attracts some 500 walkers and raises funds for, among others, Longtown Mountain Rescue Team.
threepeakstrial.co.uk
CYCLING Abergavenny Festival of Cycling 13 – 15 July
A selection of events to choose from, including a 20-mile family ride and an extremely hilly 120-mile ride! There’s a chance to watch the professional riders make it look easy, and opportunities for children and teenagers to test their cycling skills in the town’s park.
abergavennyfestivalofcycling.co.uk
CATCH A GLIMPSE OF THE FLAME
MOUNTAIN BIKING Black Mountains 3 Day 29 June – 1 July
When a few hours mountain biking is not enough, try this incredible 72-hour cross-country endurance event in the beautiful and remote Black Mountains. Your body will probably complain for several days afterwards but you’ll remember the experience for a lifetime.
blackmountains3day.co.uk
RAFTING Monmouth Raft Race 2 September
Cajole at least three other people into building a raft and paddling six miles down the river Wye with the aim of raising money for St. David’s Foundation Hospice Care. Most of the 50 or so teams make it, eventually. Complete the course in under an hour and you’re likely to win!
monmouthraftrace.com
The Olympic Torch Relay arrives in Wales on 25 May, crossing the border at Monmouth and travelling through Raglan, Abergavenny, Blaenavon and Newport before ending that day in Cardiff. The 70-day journey begins on 19 May at Land’s End and covers 8,000 miles across the UK before reaching the Olympic Stadium in London for the Opening Ceremony on 27 July.
london2012.com
visitwyevalley.com
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