As sunset approached on Thursday 9 July, 44 eager teams set out from Bangor University, event base camp, for the first stage of the BG Energy Challenge 2009 – UK.  The teams, ready for the unexpected, donned their head torches and huddled ....more

Day two of the BG Energy Challenge and the sun was shining over North Wales. Teams were up bright and early, eagerly discussing what challenges lay ahead. After a hearty breakfast the teams set off in convoy, snaking through the dramatic scenery as t ....more

Friday afternoon and teams headed off to their next destination, Llyn Gwynant, a beautiful lake set against the stunning backdrop of Snowdonia. Teams sat down at the edge of the lake to enjoy a brief respite and lunch although the canoes lined up aga ....more

Having returned to the University, dried off from their canoeing escapades and settled down to dinner, teams were analysing the day’s activities when they were interrupted by their team captains and leaders with the news that there would b ....more

Following yesterday’s epic three stage challenge, teams were welcomed with a relaxed start to the final day of the BG Energy Challenge. Until then the morning’s events had been kept secret and there was a buzz of excitement when Leaders r ....more

Having rested their weary legs during the morning’s mental challenge, the teams were excited by the prospect of a final physical stage to be filmed for Channel 4 and a chance of TV stardom!  As teams arrived at the stunning Anglesey coast ....more