| The Kona mountain bikes mash-up event will go | | | | fact that most UK courses are designed to offer a |
| ahead for the fourth time this year, with three | | | | bit of everything over several sections, including long |
| events planned for June, July and December at two | | | | climbs, forest roads, single tracks and very technical |
| courses, one in Wales and one in the Scottish | | | | downhill sections. The idea behind holding the Kona |
| borders. The event is hugely popular amongst Britain's | | | | mountain bikes mash-up on such a track is that the |
| biking community, with over 400 competitors taking | | | | event will attract a really broad range of attendees. |
| part in last year's event. | | | | The Kona mountain bikes mash-up is held at two of |
| For those who aren't yet familiar with the event, the | | | | the best trails in the UK: Glyncorrwg, in Wales, which |
| Kona mountain bikes mash-up was created from the | | | | many believe to be the best trail centre in the UK |
| organisers' desire to create a biking event which | | | | and boasts a trail for every level and distance and |
| would bring together every type of rider in the | | | | Glentress which is renowned for some of the best |
| country. They pointed out there were already | | | | mountain biking in the country. |
| marathon events for endurance riders, technical | | | | In all, the event has really broken the mould for UK |
| downhill trails for adrenaline junkies and many other | | | | events catering to just one sort of biker. It allows all |
| specialised events, but not one single event which | | | | enthusiasts to come together and share ideas, hints, |
| brought everyone together. | | | | tips and knowledge as well as broadening their |
| That's where the Kona mountain bikes mash-up | | | | interests. There's also a great social atmosphere, so |
| comes in. Called the mash-up because it is a mixture | | | | it's definitely worth getting to. |
| of every type of biking, it takes advantage of the | | | | |