The Agones 'Pago' Series 2012

The Agones 'Pago' Series is a series of 4 events organised by the Agones SFC in collaboration with the Gudja Local Council, held in the surroundings of Gudja valley during the months of May, June and July. The series consists of 4 races:

- a 5 km trail-run, next Friday 4th May at 7.30pm,

- a 20km bike time trial which can be done by mountain bike or road bike, Sunday 27th May,

- a 20km night mountain-bike race, the only one held in the island, Friday 8th June,

- and finally an off-road duathlon - 2km run, 15km bike, 5km run - on Sunday 15th July, the occasion of Jum il-Gudja.

The series routes are planned so that everyone can have a blast whether one is a seasoned athlete or a newbie. One can either take part in the whole series or just in one event.

The series kicks-off next Friday, with the trail-run which starts and ends near Ta' Loreto Chapel, limits of Gudja (just by Hal Far Road near the airport runway).

More info on the webpage and facebook event page linked above, or by calling 99821120, or by email agonessports-club@gmail.com.

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