The fifth edition of El Reto del Quetzal will happen March 8 to March 11, 2012. Limited to 150 entrants, the race includes a new stage and is happening on a new date. Racers will pass near Guatemalan attractions like the Volcano de Agua and Lake Atitlan.
The second edition of the Black Mountains 3 Day will be held from June 29 to July 1, 2012 and is run by Bearded Man in the Brecon Beacons National park.
The 2012 event will again start with a 13km evening time trial lap of the Glanusk Estate on Friday. On Saturday, racers take on a 70km route across the Black Mountains. With 2300m of vertical ascent, riders will need their climbing legs on before enjoying the rewards of some of the country's best natural singletrack. Sunday will require refreshed legs to tackle the 68km course that includes the legendary Gap route and some 1800m of climbing.
