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| Spring hasn’t quite sprung yet but it’s not too soon to start thinking about getting those bikes out of the shed. Nor is it too soon to start planning your next Saddle Skedaddle Classic Road Ride. For the 2010 season we’re bringing you more tours than ever before; a selection of old favourites plus a whole host of new and exciting trips giving you even more opportunity to get out and discover the joys of the open road. And with many of our most popular destinations already on the verge of selling out, now is the right time to choose your Spring and Summer holidays. |
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Sardinia - Coastal Explorer - 10 to 17 April - CONFIRMED Sardinia is Italy’s most exotic and enchanting island, overflowing with history, culture and a seemingly endless network of fantastically rideable roads; it is a perfect cycling destination. The fun starts in Alghero in the north of the island and continues all the way south to Cagliari via the island’s western coast. Jaw-dropping sea views accompany you all the way and great accommodation offering an abundance of local delicacies greets you every night. Sicily - Ciclo Sicilia - NEW FOR 2010 Spain - Sierra Nevada and Granada - NEW FOR 2010 Corsica - 23 to 30 May - LIMITED AVAILABILITY For more Corsica ride options see also our Grand Tour of the Med.
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Italy - Tuscan Tourer - NEW FOR 2010 30 May to 06 June + 12 to 19 Sept. - GOOD AVAILABILITY Handpicked agriturismi, superb hotels and a carefully chosen route compliment the exquisite natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside to create what many consider to be Italy’s ultimate riding experience. It’s difficult to think of a more delightful place to spend time on a bike. Keen cyclists who are lovers of fine wine and good food will be in their element on this new moderately-paced tour. Italy - The Dolomites & Italian Alps 03 to 10 July - LIMITED AVAILABILITY 28 Aug to 04 Sept - GOOD AVAILABILITY Our toughest road trip takes place in the classic mountain roads and stunningly beautiful scenery of the Giro D’Italia. Highlights of this ever-popular mountain challenge include the Gavia, the 48 infamous hairpins of the Stelvio and the notoriously challenging Mortirolo. Come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough - not for softies!Northern Spain - Vuelta Classic - NEW FOR 2010 18 to 25 July + 15 to 22 Aug - GOOD AVAILABILITY The second of two new Spanish road cycling adventures takes us into Northern Spain. We take in three of Spain’s most beautiful and unspoiled wilderness regions; the Somiedo, Fuentes Carriones and the awesome and spectacular Picos de Europa National Parks - special places that show no signs of succumbing to mass tourism. Fantastic riding over a mountaineous route designed to challenge even the most seasoned pedaller. |
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French Alps - Classic Passes 19 to 26 June - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY 07 to 14 Aug. - GOOD AVAILABILITY One of our best-selling road trips of all time, the appeal of climbing the classic cols of the world’s most famous bike race never seems to wear thin. Starting and finishing close to the beautiful and historic town of Annecy we tackle a bucket load of Tour de France classics including the Colombiere, Galibier, Telegraph and of course, Alpe d’Huez. Don’t hang around, we have 1 place remaining on the June departure and the August trip is set to go the same way. French Pyrenees 25 June to 04 July - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY 03 to 12 Sept. - GOOD AVAILABILITY The Aubisque, Tourmalet, Col d’Aspin and the Peyresourde are just a few of the big names featuring in our Pyrenean mountain challenge; and you could ride them all as we traverse our way over the entire mountain range from St. Jean-Pied-de-Port all the way to Couliore on the shores of the Med. Like most of our big mountain tours these dates usually sell out completely and places are already very limited. Book early to avoid disappointment! French Alps - Raid Alpine
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| Skedaddle Twaddle | Late Availability - All Holidays | ||||
 Giro della Toscana - Cycling with the expertsThe Grand Tour - Holiday Memories by Dean Belatrame Road cycling in Corsica - Sunday Times Article Regular Skedaddler ‘The Mighty Quinn’ takes on the legendary Dolomites |
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| Meet Skedaddle at Cyclone 2010 | |||||
| Following the sucess of our sponsorship of the King of the Mountains at Northern Rock Cyclone 2009, we’ll be back there in 2010 at what plans to be a bigger and better event.
Let us know if you are going to attend and we’ll keep you in the loop with all the Skedaddle plans and which guides / office staff will be attending. The event is taking place from 11 to 13 June and for full details see : www.northernrockcyclone.co.uk
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| If you’ve got a question about a trip, or want to make a booking or just fancy having a chat then contact us on: +44 (0)191 265 11 10 or email us at info@skedaddle.co.uk Hope to see you soon.
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