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The Dragon Hike and Fly Race is now entering its eighth year. A hike and fly race inspired by the idea of travelling across the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog. The Dragon Hike and Fly is suitable for beginners, through to hardcore hike and fly athletes.
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A myriad of take off and landing opportunities all over the national park...
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Registration will open on
01/02 00:00 (Europe/London)
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Live trackers supplied
The organiser will supply Live trackers to you, for safety and scoring
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Tracklogs managed
The organisers will download the tracklogs at HQ for scoring
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Airtribune blogging
The organisers are using Airtribune for registration, tracking, blogging and to publish scores
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Goal beers
There will usually be goal beers for winners
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Food
There will be a social evening with food
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Party
There will be an organised party during or after the event
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Free gift
You will receive a tshirt or other welcome gift
Prize funds and scoring categories
- Overall
- Best Newcomber
Contacts
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Meet Director
- Alistair Andrews
- alistair@crickhowellparagliding.com
Event info
The Dragon Hike and Fly Race is now entering its eighth year. A hike and fly race inspired by the idea of travelling across the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog. The Dragon Hike and Fly is suitable for beginners, through to hardcore hike and fly athletes. Typically the event is 50 - 100km nominal distance around a predetermined route.
Hosted at Cwmffryd Campsite near Crickhowell, the event will normally start and finish here, with a party and prizegiving at the end.Beacons and Black Mountains.
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Selection and entry fee
Cancellation Policy
Prize fund and scoring categories
General schedule
Daily schedule
Approx 1500 - Online Briefing Released
Saturday 11th May
0730 - Registration at Cwmffryd
0900 - Race Start
2000 - Window Closes
Sunday 12th May
0730 - Window Opens
1500 - ESS Closes
1600 - Prizegiving and Party
Accommodation and Activities
The event will be based out of the Cymffryd Campsite. Pilots and supporters are welcome to stay for £20 for the Friday, Saturday (if required) and Sunday night. Supporters staying are asked to pay £10 per night that they stay. Please bring cash!
On the afternoon of the second day, we aim to have a selection of demo wings available to try, as well as a DJ set courtesy of former student DJ Gallago, a curry and refreshments available.
How to get here
To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking.
Cymffryd Campsite
Crickhowell United Kingdom
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Organizers
Crickhowell Paragliding
Contacts
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Meet Director
- Alistair Andrews
- alistair@crickhowellparagliding.com
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The Dragon has delivered again!
During a another fabulous weekend in Wales, the eighth Dragon Hike and Fly produced some fantastic action from the 58 pilots who took part. For all of the details, please see the super after action review article that was published by Cross Country Magazine.
Overall
- Dougie Swanson-Low (5678)
- Tom Hodgkin (3)
- Greg Chilton (7754)
The winning time was 7 hrs and 2 mins. Please see this excellent write up in Cross Country Magazine: https://xcmag.com/news/dragon-race-heats-up/
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