Made to feel very welcomed brilliant event a must do

Start may need moving..?!?

Look forward to botb every year, big thank you to Matt and everyone that is involved.

It changes every year yet the course only varies slightly. It's the weather that makes this do special really. I was at my fittest last year and didn't finish but at my worst this year and did. I have done every one of these and will move heaven and earth to do it again.

Superb organisation as always. Every year this event gets better, even when the weather doesn't play ball .

3 lap format worked really well. Entry into the single track on lap one was frustrating ( good luck sorting that one out ) would they maybe let you put another couple of lines in on that short section ? But overall brilliant, the best organised race in the country in my view.

I had wanted to camp (roof tent) but it obviously books up fast. Not knowing the site or area it would be helpful to maybe link up with some other options locally.

Some of the thorn/holly bushes could be cut back

Amazing event
Everyone has to try it

Need to adjust the bottleneck on the first lap, turning off the track into the dune/forest.. either widen or have ‘A’ & ‘B’ route to avoid stopping for ‘3-4mins!!

I was 2nd to last in I think and I cannot thank the marshals and organisers enough for waiting and supporting me whilst I finished a challenge I set myself.
I would not class myself as a cyclist but this event made me feel welcome enough to have a go.

I would thoroughly recommend, its a hard but enjoyable event for all.

The 3 different format worked well from my perspective. Passing slower riders was all on wider tracks. Fantastic to ride so many of Pembrey's singletrack highlights. (the weather helped, but the event was awesome last year too).

Rider safety is a bit of an issue. Some of the crashes on the lap 1 beach peloton sounded brutal (I didn't see but was close-by). Don't know if any were actually serious or not.

It’s a brilliant event but it would be really cool to have a live stream of certain parts to allow the spectators to see more of the race/course. Manned points should also carry a track pump and basic spares (inter tube/quick links etc.) to help riders with mechanicals.

The racing is good fun whatever your ability. The beach is not difficult to ride on with only short sections of difficult sand to negotiate. The competitors and marshals are all very friendly. The only criticism was that it wasn’t clear how the start was being handled so it’s worth knowing that when you are led down to the beach in your group then that is your start!