Mountain Bike Chariot Racing

This is a competition for teams of three. Two will ride mountain bikes which pull a chariot in which the third team member is stood . Teams will race in heats , two teams per heat over one lap of the  Course which is approx 0.75 miles .     The fastest four teams after the heats are completed will race in the final race which is two laps approx 1.50 miles . Although not a long race the effort of both powering a chariot with charioteer and coordinating both steering and effort is quite challenging . As this is part of the Towns Saturnalia celebrations competitors are encouraged to wear roman attire or some form of costume though this is not essential . There are also ncelebrations post race in the evening at the Neuadd Arms Hotel where an almost authentic Roman menu is provided followed by a Toga party with live music provided .