Shropshire triathlete turned event organiser is looking forward to a busy year
When triathlete Alan Evans set up the Midnight Ride cycling event in Oswestry in 2014 it began the transition from competitor to event organiser.
This year his Adrenaline Events company has no less than 10 dates in the diary, from running and cycling to talks with some of the UK's top sporting names.
On February 9, Dame Laura Kenny will be in Oswestry to talk about her career.
The track and road cyclist won six Olympic medals making her the most successful female cyclist, and the most successful British female athlete, in Olympic history.
Alan said: "Our talks have been hugely successful and have attracted sporting fans from a wide area."
Her visit will be followed by a talk from international mountain bike rider Joe Smith on March 2.
Alan says he is passionate about ensuring that everyone can take part in sporting events.
"We bring together an active community of people taking part in sporting events for reasons ranging from fitness, competition, charity, health, fun or to simply finish."
Sporting events begin on March 26 with the Welshpool 10, which includes a section through the picturesque Powis Castle estate.
The rest of the year includes the Brynkinalt Running Festival on April 1 and 2 and Newtown 10K on May 21.
A women-only Pedal Pushers ride, held in conjunction with the Lingen Davies charity, will be held on June 4, starting and finishing in Oswestry.
Alan added: "I was aware that women can feel intimidated in mixed cycling events so wanted to host something for ladies only."
There is also the Valley Burner mountain bike festival in July, the Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon in September, Oswestry 10K in October and the hugely popular Oswestry Santa Run in December.
More information about the events and how to obtain tickets to see Dame Laura Kenny and Joe Smith, are available at adrenalinesportingevents.co.uk
